# Gangneung travel gift sand at Gangneung Sand Main Branch - By Eunjae (https://superchart.com/en/@pause-for-coffee/) - Written Sep 7, 2026 - Updated Sep 11, 2026 - Local places › Cafés › Gangneung, Gangwon - Sponsored: This visit article was registered as part of a campaign; the specific scope of what was provided is still being confirmed. [type=sponsored] - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@pause-for-coffee/gangneungsand-ojukheon-souvenir-dessert/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@pause-for-coffee/gangneungsand-ojukheon-souvenir-dessert/index.md) ## In short Gangneung Sand Main Branch is a dessert café near Ojukheon in Gangneung. I bought strawberry and chodang corn sand cookies as gifts for my family, and liked their buttery aroma, soft texture, bright packaging, and individually wrapped pieces. ## Good to know - **Visited store**: Gangneung Sand Main Branch (강릉샌드 본점), near Ojukheon - **Address**: 31 Seonggogyang-gil 5beonan-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do, South Korea (강원특별자치도 강릉시 성곡고양길5번안길 31 1층~3층) - **Hours**: Daily 9:30 a.m.–7:00 p.m.; last order at 6:30 p.m., according to the original listing - **Parking**: Ground-level parking is available in front of the store - **Price**: Strawberry: ₩17,000 for 10 pieces; chodang corn: ₩17,000 for 10 pieces - **Sales and packaging**: Sold by the box only, not individually; each piece is individually wrapped inside the box - **Storage period**: 14 days at room temperature or 30 days refrigerated, according to the in-store information - **Flavors**: Coffee, strawberry, dried persimmon, black sesame, purple sweet potato, and chodang corn *as written by the visitor on Sep 7, 2026* I stopped by Gangneung Sand Main Branch (강릉샌드 본점) to choose gifts for my husband and grandmother, who could not join me on my trip to Gangneung. I bought the strawberry and chodang corn flavors, and after trying them myself, I liked them more than expected and wished I had bought a few more. ![Strawberry and chodang corn sand cookies chosen as Gangneung travel gifts](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneungsand-ojukheon-souvenir-dessert/gangneungsand-ojukheon-souvenir-dessert-01-y5od9-1200.webp) ## Where is Gangneung Sand Main Branch, and is parking available? The main branch I visited is near Ojukheon. Ground-level parking was available in front of the store, making it convenient to stop by for gifts. ![Gangneung Sand Main Branch near Ojukheon](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneungsand-ojukheon-souvenir-dessert/gangneungsand-ojukheon-souvenir-dessert-02-52gsg-966.webp) The hours posted when I visited were 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily, with last order at 6:30 p.m. ![Gangneung Sand Main Branch hours information](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneungsand-ojukheon-souvenir-dessert/gangneungsand-ojukheon-souvenir-dessert-03-1menn-966.webp) ## What was the store atmosphere like when I stopped in for gifts? I went to buy snacks, but the store atmosphere also stayed with me. It reminded me of Santorini, Greece. This time I only bought gifts, but I found myself wishing I had made time to stay for a cup of coffee. ![Gangneung Sand Main Branch space viewed while buying gifts](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneungsand-ojukheon-souvenir-dessert/gangneungsand-ojukheon-souvenir-dessert-04-7ki5i-966.webp) ![Gangneung Sand store atmosphere that made me want coffee](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneungsand-ojukheon-souvenir-dessert/gangneungsand-ojukheon-souvenir-dessert-05-7ecwa-966.webp) ## What souvenirs were available besides the sand cookies? Gangneung Sand reportedly received a gold award in the 2022 Gangneung City Tourism Souvenir Contest. The store also sold other souvenir breads. ![Gangneung Sand tourism souvenir contest award information](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneungsand-ojukheon-souvenir-dessert/gangneungsand-ojukheon-souvenir-dessert-06-1nmh3-966.webp) The Breakwater Bread caught my eye because of its cute shape. I was curious after hearing that it had received a silver award, but this time I only bought the sand cookies. I would like to try the Breakwater Bread next time. ![Breakwater Bread viewed at Gangneung Sand](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneungsand-ojukheon-souvenir-dessert/gangneungsand-ojukheon-souvenir-dessert-07-14f63-966.webp) ## How much are the strawberry and chodang corn sand cookies, and how long do they keep? The purpose of this visit was to buy Gangneung Sand as gifts. I had heard that it was tasty and was curious, and the storage period was another detail I appreciated when choosing gifts. ![Gangneung Sand products considered as travel souvenirs](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneungsand-ojukheon-souvenir-dessert/gangneungsand-ojukheon-souvenir-dessert-08-1uszn-966.webp) ![Gangneung Sand considered as a family gift](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneungsand-ojukheon-souvenir-dessert/gangneungsand-ojukheon-souvenir-dessert-09-152qw-966.webp) The strawberry and chodang corn flavors I chose were ₩17,000 per box of 10 pieces. They were not available individually and were sold by the box. The listed storage period was 14 days at room temperature or 30 days refrigerated. ![Gangneung Sand products and prices before purchase](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneungsand-ojukheon-souvenir-dessert/gangneungsand-ojukheon-souvenir-dessert-10-j448y-966.webp) ![Gift-box contents and storage information for Gangneung Sand](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneungsand-ojukheon-souvenir-dessert/gangneungsand-ojukheon-souvenir-dessert-11-ln44w-966.webp) The flavors included coffee, strawberry, dried persimmon, black sesame, purple sweet potato, and chodang corn. I liked being able to choose according to the recipient’s preferences. ![Gangneung Sand sold in assorted buttercream flavors](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneungsand-ojukheon-souvenir-dessert/gangneungsand-ojukheon-souvenir-dessert-12-1lnm8-966.webp) The sand cookies are made with gourmet butter, with a butter content of 21%, and are reportedly made in-house. Ingredients matter to me when choosing snacks like these, so I was curious about the butter aroma. ![Gangneung Sand butter ingredients and product information](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneungsand-ojukheon-souvenir-dessert/gangneungsand-ojukheon-souvenir-dessert-13-1nt9q-966.webp) ## Was the packaging easy to share as a travel gift? When I choose gifts, I look at the packaging as well as the taste, and I liked the bright boxes at Gangneung Sand. They made a good impression for giving to family as a travel gift. ![Bright packaging of Gangneung Sand bought as a travel gift](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneungsand-ojukheon-souvenir-dessert/gangneungsand-ojukheon-souvenir-dessert-14-9lcvg-966.webp) Each sand cookie was individually wrapped inside the box. It looked neat when I opened it, and I thought the pieces would be convenient to take out one at a time or share at the office. ![Individually wrapped Gangneung Sand cookies](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneungsand-ojukheon-souvenir-dessert/gangneungsand-ojukheon-souvenir-dessert-15-yhvyv-966.webp) The name “Gangneung Sand” was embossed on the cookies. ![Gangneung Sand cookie with its name embossed](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneungsand-ojukheon-souvenir-dessert/gangneungsand-ojukheon-souvenir-dessert-16-1qi8a-966.webp) ![Sand cookie surface embossed with Gangneung Sand](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneungsand-ojukheon-souvenir-dessert/gangneungsand-ojukheon-souvenir-dessert-17-k4vo9-966.webp) ## How did the strawberry and chodang corn sand cookies taste? The most memorable thing when I tried both flavors was the rich, fragrant butter aroma. I enjoyed it even though I had expected it, and the texture was softer than I thought. To me, the flavor brought Butter Ring cookies to mind. ![Strawberry and chodang corn buttercream sand cookies tasted](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneungsand-ojukheon-souvenir-dessert/gangneungsand-ojukheon-souvenir-dessert-18-xv6l6-966.webp) The buttercream inside was not greasy to my taste and was fragrant, so it went well with the sand cookies. More than the difference between the strawberry and chodang corn flavors, I especially remembered the combination of the cookies’ buttery aroma and the cream. ![Gangneung Sand cookie filled with buttercream](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneungsand-ojukheon-souvenir-dessert/gangneungsand-ojukheon-souvenir-dessert-19-156my-966.webp) I bought them for my family, but they suited my taste so well that I wanted to eat more myself. I was satisfied with the bright boxes and individual wrapping, and after tasting them, I regretted not bringing home a few more. ## Where it is - Gangneung Sand Main Branch (강릉샌드 본점) (강릉샌드 본점) - 31 Seonggogyang-gil 5beonan-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do, South Korea (강원특별자치도 강릉시 성곡고양길5번안길 31 1층~3층) - 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/@pause-for-coffee/gangneungsand-ojukheon-souvenir-dessert/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt