# Gangneung dessert shop with a photo exhibition: Gangneung Sand - By Yerim So (https://superchart.com/en/@jeongdongjin-window-mug/) - Written Sep 21, 2026 - Local places › Cafés › Gangneung, Gangwon - Sponsored: This post was written as part of a sponsored store visit. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@jeongdongjin-window-mug/gangneung-sand-main-store-gift-boxes-f994/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@jeongdongjin-window-mug/gangneung-sand-main-store-gift-boxes-f994/index.md) ## In short Gangneung Sand Main Branch is a souvenir dessert shop on Seonggokgoyang-gil in Gangneung, Gangwon. The second-floor store shows a Gangneung photo exhibition and the brand's award certificates, and the writer bought one 10-piece box of coffee sand and one 10-piece box of persimmon (gotgam) sand, both gently sweet enough to suit parents and coworkers alike. Gangneung Sand cookies keep 14 days at room temperature, 30 days refrigerated and 90 days frozen, so they travel home easily as gifts. ## Good to know - **Items purchased**: Gangneung Sand coffee, 1 box (10 pieces); Gangneung Sand persimmon, 1 box (10 pieces) - **Flavors**: Coffee, persimmon, Chodang sweet corn, black sesame, strawberry, sweet potato and more - **Storage**: 14 days at room temperature / 30 days refrigerated / 90 days frozen - **Drinks**: Canned drinks such as persimmon latte and strawberry latte - **Event**: Free canned Americano for a receipt review - **Shipping**: Courier shipping accepted in store - **Store layout**: Floors 1–3, elevator up to the second-floor shop, plenty of seating - **Official branches**: Main Branch (31 Seongdeokgoyang-gil 5beon-angil), Branch 1 Wolhwa Street (6 Geumseong-ro 12beon-gil), Branch 2 Chodang (249 Nanseolheon-ro), Branch 3 Cookie Lab (23 Namgu-gil 30beon-gil) *as written by the visitor on Sep 21, 2026* ![Main image of Gangneung Sand Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-sand-main-store-gift-boxes/gangneung-sand-main-store-gift-boxes-01-u8mpx-1200.webp) *Gangneung Sand Main Branch* When you travel, there's always at least one regional dessert or souvenir you end up buying, right? Gangneung Sand, whose very name evokes Gangneung, is already famous as a Gangneung souvenir. The packaging is pretty and the flavors feel distinctly local, so I'd recommend it to anyone looking for a Gangneung travel gift or a simple dessert! ## Gangneung Sand Main Branch: the building and the store inside Gangneung Sand Main Branch is a souvenir dessert shop spanning 1st to 3rd floors on Seonggokgoyang-gil 5beon-angil in Gangneung. The exterior has a Santorini-like vibe and, true to being the main branch, it was quite grand. ![Santorini-style exterior of Gangneung Sand Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-sand-main-store-gift-boxes/gangneung-sand-main-store-gift-boxes-02-zj71w-900.webp) ![Full view of the Gangneung Sand Main Branch building](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-sand-main-store-gift-boxes/gangneung-sand-main-store-gift-boxes-03-2gopx-900.webp) ![Exterior view of Gangneung Sand Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-sand-main-store-gift-boxes/gangneung-sand-main-store-gift-boxes-04-ono3o-900.webp) Take the elevator up and you'll reach the second-floor store, which had a cozy atmosphere and plenty of seating — a decent spot to take a break. ![Entrance and elevator direction at Gangneung Sand Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-sand-main-store-gift-boxes/gangneung-sand-main-store-gift-boxes-05-is2q7-900.webp) ![Interior of the 2nd-floor Gangneung Sand Main Branch store](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-sand-main-store-gift-boxes/gangneung-sand-main-store-gift-boxes-06-1h0bk-900.webp) ![Spacious seating area inside Gangneung Sand Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-sand-main-store-gift-boxes/gangneung-sand-main-store-gift-boxes-07-1ux5l-900.webp) ### What's on the second floor: Gangneung photo exhibition and awards The Main Branch also hosts a Gangneung photo exhibition, which was nice to browse quietly. In one corner of the store you can check out product samples, and various award certificates are on display. ![Gangneung photo exhibition area inside Gangneung Sand Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-sand-main-store-gift-boxes/gangneung-sand-main-store-gift-boxes-08-14ozk-900.webp) ![Displays from the Gangneung photo exhibition](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-sand-main-store-gift-boxes/gangneung-sand-main-store-gift-boxes-09-qcj10-900.webp) ![Exhibition corner at Gangneung Sand Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-sand-main-store-gift-boxes/gangneung-sand-main-store-gift-boxes-10-rfl2t-900.webp) ![Display of Gangneung Sand product samples](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-sand-main-store-gift-boxes/gangneung-sand-main-store-gift-boxes-11-1ev1k-900.webp) ![Display of Gangneung City Tourism Souvenir Contest award certificates](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-sand-main-store-gift-boxes/gangneung-sand-main-store-gift-boxes-12-u580m-m-900.webp) ![Information about Gangneung Sand's award history](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-sand-main-store-gift-boxes/gangneung-sand-main-store-gift-boxes-13-1eoua-900.webp) ![Corner display of award certificates in the store](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-sand-main-store-gift-boxes/gangneung-sand-main-store-gift-boxes-14-qjpom-900.webp) ![Exhibition wall at Gangneung Sand Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-sand-main-store-gift-boxes/gangneung-sand-main-store-gift-boxes-15-1ag2x-900.webp) - 2025 Gangneung City Tourism Souvenir Contest, Silver Award — Gangneung Breakwater Bread - 2022 Gangneung City Tourism Souvenir Contest, Gold Award — Gangneung Sand - 2021 Gangneung City Tourism Souvenir Contest, Bronze Award — 'For You' Persimmon - 2020 Gangneung City Tourism Souvenir Contest, Bronze Award — Gangneung Coffee Tart ## Gangneung Sand flavors and canned drinks Gangneung Sand sells a variety of desserts featuring Gangneung's local character. With flavors like coffee, persimmon, Chodang corn, black sesame, strawberry, and sweet potato, there's plenty to choose from depending on your taste. ![Gangneung Sand product shelf showing flavor varieties](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-sand-main-store-gift-boxes/gangneung-sand-main-store-gift-boxes-16-zmv3v-900.webp) ![Gangneung Sand menu and pricing information](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-sand-main-store-gift-boxes/gangneung-sand-main-store-gift-boxes-17-29cxl-m-900.webp) They also sell canned drinks like persimmon latte and strawberry latte. I got a free canned Americano for leaving a receipt review! If carrying things around while traveling feels like a hassle, courier shipping is available too. ![Display of canned drinks including persimmon latte and strawberry latte](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-sand-main-store-gift-boxes/gangneung-sand-main-store-gift-boxes-18-vd1fo-900.webp) ## Coffee and persimmon sand, 10 pieces per box: taste and packaging This time I picked the Gangneung Sand coffee box (10 pieces) and the Gangneung Sand persimmon box (10 pieces). ![Gangneung Sand coffee and persimmon 10-piece boxes](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-sand-main-store-gift-boxes/gangneung-sand-main-store-gift-boxes-19-lhrf6-900.webp) ![Gangneung Sand coffee and persimmon gift packaging](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-sand-main-store-gift-boxes/gangneung-sand-main-store-gift-boxes-20-11ada-900.webp) The packaging is pretty, and it even comes with a cookie engraved with the Gangneung Sand logo — a set that clearly has some care put into it. ![Individually wrapped pieces inside a Gangneung Sand box](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-sand-main-store-gift-boxes/gangneung-sand-main-store-gift-boxes-21-1y72o-900.webp) ![Cookie engraved with the Gangneung Sand logo](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-sand-main-store-gift-boxes/gangneung-sand-main-store-gift-boxes-22-je5lg-900.webp) Both the coffee and persimmon flavors have a mild, gentle sweetness, so they pair well with coffee and make a gift with no strong preferences either way — great for parents or coworkers. ![Cross-section of a Gangneung Sand coffee flavor piece cut in half](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-sand-main-store-gift-boxes/gangneung-sand-main-store-gift-boxes-23-33ipq-900.webp) ### How long do Gangneung Sand cookies keep? Storage is fairly flexible: 14 days at room temperature, 30 days refrigerated, or 90 days frozen. ![Packaging showing Gangneung Sand storage instructions](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-sand-main-store-gift-boxes/gangneung-sand-main-store-gift-boxes-24-671q0-900.webp) ## All 4 official Gangneung Sand branches and addresses - Main Branch (Seongdeokgoyang-gil): 31 Seongdeokgoyang-gil 5beon-angil, Gangneung - Branch 1 (Wolhwa Street): 6 Geumseong-ro 12beon-gil, Gangneung - Branch 2 (Chodang): 249 Nanseolheon-ro, Gangneung - Branch 3 (Cookie Lab): 23 Namgu-gil 30beon-gil, Gangneung ## Is Gangneung Sand worth it as a Gangneung souvenir? Gangneung Sand tastes great, but it's the thoughtful packaging that makes it a smart gift for someone you care about. It's the kind of gift that leaves the giver feeling proud and the receiver satisfied — I'd recommend it to anyone in Gangneung looking for a Gangneung souvenir with a twist. If you love dessert or want something special to bring home from Gangneung, definitely stop by Gangneung Sand ꔛ♡ ## Where it is - Gangneung Sand Main Branch (강릉샌드 본점) - 31 Seongdeokgoyang-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/@jeongdongjin-window-mug/gangneung-sand-main-store-gift-boxes-f994/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt