# Gangneung dessert shop near Ojukheon: coffee and corn sand boxes - By Yerin Ju (https://superchart.com/en/@haeundae-slope-cup/) - Written Sep 21, 2026 - Local places › Cafés › Gangneung, Gangwon - Sponsored: This post was written after a sponsored store visit. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@haeundae-slope-cup/gangneung-sand-main-store-gift-boxes/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@haeundae-slope-cup/gangneung-sand-main-store-gift-boxes/index.md) ## In short Gangneung Sand Main Branch is a souvenir dessert shop near Ojukheon in Gangneung, Gangwon. After first tasting Gangneung Sand as a gift from a friend, the writer returned during a Gangneung trip and picked up one coffee box and one Chodang corn box, since Gangneung Sand is sold by the box only and never as single pieces. With a 14-day room-temperature shelf life, it was an easy Gangneung travel gift to carry around for the whole trip. ## Good to know - **Hours**: 09:30–19:00 (last order 18:30) - **Flavors**: Coffee, dried persimmon, Chodang corn, black sesame, purple sweet potato, strawberry — 6 in total - **Sales unit**: No single-piece sales; sold by the box (1 box) only - **Storage**: 14 days at room temperature, 30 days refrigerated, 90 days frozen - **Parking**: Open lot behind the building - **Store layout**: 5 floors in total, elevator available / counter on 2F / event and experience zone on 3F - **Other**: Courier shipping accepted; canned Americano gift for joining the Naver receipt review event *as written by the visitor on Sep 21, 2026* ![Gangneung Sand purchased at the main branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-sand-main-store-gift-boxes/gangneung-sand-main-store-gift-boxes-01-29977-900.webp) I really enjoyed the Gangneung Sand a friend gave me as a gift last time. So on this Gangneung trip, I went back to get some more myself. Here's my Gangneung Sand review! ## Where is Gangneung Sand Main Branch, and what are the hours? Gangneung Sand Main Branch is at 31 Seonggokgoyang-gil 5beon-angil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do, South Korea, floors 1–3, open 09:30–19:00 with last order at 18:30. Since the main branch is near Ojukheon, it was easy to stop by in the middle of a Gangneung trip itinerary. ![Exterior of the Gangneung Sand Main Branch building](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-sand-main-store-gift-boxes/gangneung-sand-main-store-gift-boxes-02-mcj1e-900.webp) ![View near the entrance of Gangneung Sand Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-sand-main-store-gift-boxes/gangneung-sand-main-store-gift-boxes-03-77hmv-900.webp) Besides the main branch, Gangneung Sand also runs a No. 1 branch at Gangneung Jungang Market, a No. 2 branch in Chodang, and a No. 3 branch called Gangneung Sand Cookie Lab. The branch I visited was the main branch near Ojukheon. ![Parking lot behind the Gangneung Sand Main Branch building](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-sand-main-store-gift-boxes/gangneung-sand-main-store-gift-boxes-04-3vwg3-900.webp) There's an open parking lot behind the building, so parking was easy. ![Floor directory and elevator at Gangneung Sand Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-sand-main-store-gift-boxes/gangneung-sand-main-store-gift-boxes-05-1bxv7-900.webp) Gangneung Sand has 5 floors total with an elevator, so moving around was convenient. Since the counter is on the 2nd floor, I headed there first. ![2nd floor counter at Gangneung Sand Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-sand-main-store-gift-boxes/gangneung-sand-main-store-gift-boxes-06-tncgr-900.webp) The 2nd floor has the counter along with seating where you can eat on the spot. ![2nd floor seating area at Gangneung Sand Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-sand-main-store-gift-boxes/gangneung-sand-main-store-gift-boxes-07-1szrj-900.webp) ## Award from Gangneung's tourism souvenir competition Turns out Gangneung Sand has consistently done well at Gangneung's tourism souvenir competition. - Bronze prize at the 2020 Gangneung Tourism Souvenir Competition (Gangneung Coffee Tart) - Bronze prize at the 2021 Gangneung Tourism Souvenir Competition (Persimmon for You) - Gold prize at the 2022 Gangneung Tourism Souvenir Competition (Gangneung Sand) - Silver prize at the 2025 Gangneung Tourism Souvenir Competition (Gangneung Breakwater Bread) They've steadily developed souvenirs that represent Gangneung. I feel like I understand now why Gangneung Sand is so popular with travelers. ![Display shelves and tourism souvenir award info at Gangneung Sand Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-sand-main-store-gift-boxes/gangneung-sand-main-store-gift-boxes-08-zwhlg-900.webp) ![강릉샌드 맛별 박스 진열](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-sand-main-store-gift-boxes/gangneung-sand-main-store-gift-boxes-09-283j4-900.webp) ![Interior display shelves at the original Gangneung Sand shop](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-sand-main-store-gift-boxes/gangneung-sand-main-store-gift-boxes-10-11k2o-900.webp) ![Sign showing the 6 Gangneung Sand flavors](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-sand-main-store-gift-boxes/gangneung-sand-main-store-gift-boxes-11-1sodm-900.webp) ## Six flavors, sold by the box only — no single pieces Gangneung Sand comes in 6 flavors — coffee, dried persimmon, Chodang corn, black sesame, purple sweet potato, and strawberry — and there's no single-piece sale, only by the box. I ordered one box of coffee and one box of Chodang corn. There are copycat versions of Gangneung Sand out there, so make sure you find the original shop. This is the real Gangneung Sand!! ### How long do Gangneung Sand boxes keep? Gangneung Sand keeps for 14 days at room temperature, 30 days refrigerated, and 90 days frozen, so there was no trouble storing it even buying mid-trip. ![Courier shipping info at Gangneung Sand Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-sand-main-store-gift-boxes/gangneung-sand-main-store-gift-boxes-12-pcuv7-900.webp) Courier shipping is available too. Next time I'll just order Gangneung Sand by courier. ![In front of the checkout counter at Gangneung Sand Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-sand-main-store-gift-boxes/gangneung-sand-main-store-gift-boxes-13-ptj3a-900.webp) ![Naver receipt review event signage](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-sand-main-store-gift-boxes/gangneung-sand-main-store-gift-boxes-14-churp-900.webp) If you join the Naver receipt review event, you get a free canned Americano — so make sure to participate and grab your coffee. ![Gangneung Sand packed in a pink gift box](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-sand-main-store-gift-boxes/gangneung-sand-main-store-gift-boxes-15-1w329-900.webp) It comes wrapped in a pretty pink box, so I thought it'd also make a great souvenir or gift for friends. ![3rd floor event zone at Gangneung Sand Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-sand-main-store-gift-boxes/gangneung-sand-main-store-gift-boxes-16-18zd5-900.webp) ![3rd floor experience zone space at Gangneung Sand Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-sand-main-store-gift-boxes/gangneung-sand-main-store-gift-boxes-17-17dbj-900.webp) ## The 3rd-floor event zone and experience zone The 3rd floor of Gangneung Sand Main Branch has an event zone and an experience zone, which I thought would be great for visiting with kids too. Since it keeps well at room temperature, I could carry it around worry-free for the whole trip. ![Box of Gangneung Sand carried around during the trip](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-sand-main-store-gift-boxes/gangneung-sand-main-store-gift-boxes-18-1h2aw-900.webp) ## Coffee sand vs Chodang corn sand: which tastes better? Gangneung Sand is made with top-grade gourmet butter and has a higher butter content compared to similar products. That's probably why it tastes more savory, crisper, and more delicious. ![Opening a box of coffee-flavored Gangneung Sand](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-sand-main-store-gift-boxes/gangneung-sand-main-store-gift-boxes-19-1w8vh-900.webp) ![Individually wrapped Gangneung Sand cookies](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-sand-main-store-gift-boxes/gangneung-sand-main-store-gift-boxes-20-1wmlx-900.webp) ![Cross-section of Gangneung Sand showing the butter filling](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-sand-main-store-gift-boxes/gangneung-sand-main-store-gift-boxes-21-xcwl0-1200.webp) ![Chodang corn-flavored Gangneung Sand cookie](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-sand-main-store-gift-boxes/gangneung-sand-main-store-gift-boxes-22-1j15z-900.webp) ![Comparing coffee-flavored and Chodang corn-flavored Gangneung Sand](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-sand-main-store-gift-boxes/gangneung-sand-main-store-gift-boxes-23-1nnxa-900.webp) The cookie has a texture that crumbles softly the moment you bite in, and the gourmet butter filling inside gives it a rich, savory flavor. With the coffee flavor, you get the coffee aroma right away when you bite in — not too sweet, and delicious. The Chodang corn flavor was sweeter and more savory than the coffee flavor. I feel like eating several in one sitting is just the default here. Once I finish these, I'll have to order by courier. If you're looking for a Gangneung travel gift or a Gangneung souvenir, I recommend Gangneung Sand. ## Where it is - Gangneung Sand Main Branch (강릉샌드 본점) - 31 Seonggokgoyang-gil 5beon-angil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do, South Korea - 강원특별자치도 강릉시 성곡고양길5번안길 31 1층~3층 - 37.7775285, 128.8901364 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EA%B0%95%EB%A6%89%EC%83%8C%EB%93%9C%20%EB%B3%B8%EC%A0%90/@37.7775285,128.8901364,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@haeundae-slope-cup/gangneung-sand-main-store-gift-boxes/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt