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Soando Island (소안도)

2021-11-12

Soan-myeon, Wando-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-550-5609

Soando Island was settled by the Oh Family of Dongbok and the Kim Family of Gimhae, who moved to the island during the Imjin War. It was a very patriotic island during the Japanese occupation, stated to have flown the Korean flag all-year round. Patriots like Song Nae-ho, who fought hard for Korean independence, are remembered on the island at Soan Independence Movement Hall.

In addition, Mira-ri and Maengseong-ri Evergreen Forests, which have been designated as Natural Monuments No. 339 and No. 400 respectively, offer a breathtaking ocean view. Mira-ri Evergreen Forest, in particular, is famous for its unique mudflat pebbles. The waters around the island are also popular among fishermen nationwide.

Busan Tower (부산타워)

2024-04-26

37-55 Yongdusan-gil, Jung-gu, Busan
+82-51-601-1800

Busan Tower, standing at 120 meters tall, is an iconic observation tower situated in Busan's Yongdusan Park. This tower offers visitors panoramic views of Busan Port and Yeongdo Island. A highlight is the nightly fireworks mapping show, where graphical displays are projected onto the windows, creating a mesmerizing backdrop against the colorful night view of Busan Port Bridge. The lower floor of the tower is a haven of amusement, themed around a flying submarine. On the second floor, visitors will find a photo zone and rooms decorated with themes representing famous travel destinations in Busan.

Pasaseong Fortress Site (여주 파사성)

2020-03-16

Cheonseo-ri, Yeoju-gun, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-887-2868

The stone walls of Pasasan Fortress stretch along the ridge of the 250-meter-high Pasasan Mountain. The fortress is strategically situated for national defense by being located at the edge of the river bank, from which you can see both upstream and downstream. It is said that the fortress was constructed during the reign of the King Pasa, the 5th ruler of the Silla Kingdom. The walls stretch over 1,800 meters in length. At its highest point, the wall is 6.25 meters tall, and 1.4 meters tall at its lowest point.

Choong Ang High School (중앙고등학교)

2024-10-24

164 Changdeokgung-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-742-1321

Choong Ang High School is located in Jong-ro near Samcheongdong-gil. It was built to educate the public at the beginning of the 20th century. The school’s main building was reconstructed in 1937 after the original two-story brick house was destroyed in 1934. The main building situated in front of the main gate is a two-story H-shaped granite stone building in Gothic style, with a four-story tower in the middle.

The school holds historical significance because it was designed by Park Dong Jin, one of Korea's first modern architects and the designer of Korea University’s main building, library, and the Chosun Ilbo Newspaper Company building. The main building of Choong Ang High School is designated as Historic Site No. 281. Many national leaders were educated at the gothic building during the grim period when Korea was trying to escape Japanese colonial rule.

Daejeonsa Temple (대전사)

2023-04-17

226, Gongwon-gil, Cheongsong-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-873-2908

Daejeonsa Temple is said to have been built by Great Monk Uisang in the 12th year of King Munmu’s reign (672). It was rebuilt in the 13th year of King Hyeonjong’s reign (1672) after a fire destroyed the original temple complex during the Imjin War (1592-1598). During work to renovate Bogwangjeon Hall in 1976, a text that had been put up with the ridge beams was found. Bogwangjeon Hall is a small building and its ceiling is in the shape of a Chinese character that symbolize with the meaning "well" or "pavilion" that looks similar to the sharp(#) symbol. A Birojanabul Buddhist statue is enshrined in the hall.

Samsa Marine Park (삼사해상공원 (삼사해상산책로))

2021-04-16

120-7, Haesanggongwon-gil, Yeongdeok-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-730-6790

Samsa Marine Park is located south of Gangguhang Port, overlooking the expansive East Sea. Thanks to its picturesque beauty and various facilities, the park is a favorite weekend picnic spot for families. Major facilities include Theme Land, Happy Land, a performance hall, bungalows, restaurants, and stores. There is even an artificial waterfall and a 20 ton-rock carved with floral patterns that add to the park's unique beauty.

Another must-see sight for visitors is Manghyangtap Pagoda, which was set up by those originally from North Korea. Every year on New Year’s Eve, a bell ringing ceremony takes place during the area’s sunrise festival.

Bogildo Island (보길도)

2021-09-04

Bogil-myeon, Wando-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-550-5152

Located about 12 kilometers away from Wando Port, Bogildo Island was once inhabited by a famous Joseon poet named Yun Seon-do, who found the island by chance when he sought shelter from a typhoon he encountered on his way to Jeju Island. During his 10-year stay on the island, he built 25 buildings, including Seyeonjeong and Nakseonjae Pavilions. His most noted work "Eobusasisa" was also written here.

The island has three beautiful beaches, serving as a popular vacation destination. The southernmost Yesong-ri Beach is especially popular for its astounding views with a 1.4-kilometer stretch of pebbled shore with an evergreen forest nearby.

JARA ISLAND (자라섬)

2024-10-31

60 Jaraseom-ro, Gapyeong-eup, Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-8078-8028

JARA ISLAND takes its name from its view of a hill resembling a terrapin, "jara" in Korean. Comprising four smaller isles—Dongdo, Seodo, Jungdo, and Namdo—the island is being developed with leisure and ecological park amenities. Jungdo features a sprawling cultural park, centered around a lush grassy plaza that spans over 100 meters in diameter. Meanwhile, the west end of the Jarasum Campground is home to Ewhawon, a park designed to immerse visitors in natural ecology. Beyond its renown as a prime camping destination, Jara Island has also gained fame for hosting the Jarasum International Jazz Festival annually since 2004.

Sunchang Jangnyu Experience Center (순창장류체험관)

2024-04-07

55, Minsokmaeul-gil, Sunchang-gun, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-650-5432

Located in front of the Traditional Gochujang Folk Village in Sunchang, Jeollabuk-do, Sunchang Jangnyu Experience Center offers visitors the opportunity to sample and make delicious dishes using Sunchang's famous gochujang (red pepper paste). Visitors can make refined gochujang using traditional methods, along with a variety of other popular dishes such as injeolmi (rice cake coated with powdered soybeans) and twibap (popped rice snack). In addition to a range of experience programs, clean accommodation facilities are also available for program participants.

Spa In New York (스파인뉴욕 (SPA IN NEWYORK))

2025-01-10

406, Gangnam-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3481-1001

Located in Seocho-dong, Seocho-gu, SPA IN NEW YORK is a spa and aesthetic center providing beauty know-how and relaxing spa treatments. The interior of the center, a combination of natural wood and stones, is designed to provide utmost comfort and pleasure to its visitors. The center’s representative spa treatment program, Marine Aqua Aroma Therapy, restores energy and balance to the exhausted body and mind using fresh marine therapy materials. Other popular programs include Power Detox Alga, which helps excrete toxins from the body, and Healing Back Stone Therapy, which is effective for relieving stress and pain as heat-absorbing basalt stones are used to relax stiff muscles. Advance reservations are required for all programs at SPA IN NEW YORK. The spa is open from 10am to 10pm.

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