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Sindang-dong Tteokbokki Town (신당동떡볶이골목)

2022-10-25

10-18, Dasan-ro 33-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2236-9135

Sindang-dongTteokbokki Town started in the late '70s, although the alley did not become famous until the '80s. At that time, each restaurant had its own DJ booth, with the image of the "cool DJ" who played the music becoming a symbol of Sindang-dong Tteokbokki Town. In addition, this period also marked the prime time of high school baseball where students would crowd the streets on days when Duksoo Commercial High School and Sunrin Commercial High School (now Sunrin Internet High School) played against one another. Although these high school students have aged, they continue to visit the area, reliving their youth and continuing to indulge in the specialty tteokbokki.

However, some claim the history of this alley began in the 1950s. The owner of Mabongnim Halmeoni Tteokbokki restaurant says tteokbokki was being sold as early as 1953 as the area used to be home to Donga Theater and she sold tteokbokki, corn and potatoes to those visiting the theater. At first, tteokbokki was simply made with gochujang (red chili paste) but as time went by, cooks decided the dish could be more than just a snack. By adding ingredients like eggs, cellophane noodles, fish cakes, instant noodles and more recently squid, prawn and cheese, tteokbokki can be made more delicious and turns this beloved snack into a full meal.

Songgyegyegok Valley (송계계곡)

2022-07-25

Mireuksonggye-ro, Jecheon-si, Chungcheongbuk-do
+82-43-653-3250

Songgyegyegok Valley lies at the foot of Woraksan Mountain in Jecheon, Chungcheongbuk-do. Crystal-clear water flows between the rocks that are scattered throughout the valley. The valley is a perfect summer getaway as the forest and cool water provide much needed shelter from the heat. In fall, visitors can enjoy fall foliage. There are various attractions in the mountain for visitors to explore.

Pocheongyegok Valley (포천계곡)

2021-02-18

Hwajuk-ri, Seongju-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-930-8371

Pocheongyegok Valley is a representative valley of Gayasan Mountain with clear water and a lush forest. The valley used to be a learning place for local scholars in the old days. Eungwa Lee Wonjo, a civil minister and a great scholar during the late Joseon period, spent the later years of his life at Mangwijeong Pavilion located along the upper steam near a small waterfall. The beautiful valley scenery stretches over 7 kilometers.

Eobigyegok Valley (어비계곡)

2024-02-29

Gail-ri, Seorak-myeon, Gapyeong-gun Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-580-2114

Eobigyegok Valley, originating from Eobisan Mountain, is aptly named 'Eobi' ('flying fish') as visitors can often witness fish leaping from the valley's crystal-clear waters. The constructed walkway, meandering alongside fountains and through valleys, provides stunning scenic views. In winter, the valley transforms as a 25-meter natural ice wall forms around the palgakjeong pavilion, offering a breathtaking spectacle. Nearby attractions such as Yumyeongsan Mountain, Chorongi Dungjimaeul Village, and the Edelweiss Swiss Theme Park also offer unique experiences and are definitely worth a visit.

Myeongjigyegok Valley (명지계곡)

2020-09-15

Jeongmok-ri, Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-580-2114

Myeongjigyegok Valley stretches eastward from the summit of Myeongjisan Mountain (alt. 1,267 m), the second highest mountain in Gyeonggi-do. The entrance to the valley offers several convenient amenities, including restaurants, public restrooms, and accommodations. In the valley itself, clean water powerfully cascades over rocks. Forests line both sides of the valley entrance, and a trail leads to Seungcheonsa Temple. Myeongjipokpo Falls, nearly an hour's walk from the valley entrance, is just 7~8 meters high, but is extremely beautiful in fall.

Jungwonpokpo Falls (중원폭포)

2021-05-05

Yeonsu-ri, Yangpyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do
+82-33-773-5101

Jungwonpokpo Falls is located at the eastern edge of Jungwon Valley in Jungwonsan Mountain, Yangpyeong. A 15-minute walk from the parking lot through the valley pathway will take the visitors to the three-tiered waterfalls. Rather a small waterfall less than 10 meters high, Jungwonpokpo Falls is surrounded by cliffs with fantastic rock formations that look like folding screens. The plunge pool is also impressive with its depth and x_width. Located nearby is another waterfall known as Chimapokpo Falls.

Sudong National Tourist Park (수동국민관광지)

2019-07-30

1635, Biryong-ro, Sudong-myeon, Namyangju-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-592-0088

The Songcheon-ri, Unsu-ri, Ipseok-ri, Susan-ri, and Bigeum-ri areas in Sudong-myeon, Namyangju City boast picturesque scenery with refreshing water flowing everywhere, for which the region is also widely known as “Mulgolan,” which means “inside water valley.” Opened in 1983, the park is surrounded by the mountains of Jugeumsan, Seorisan, and Chungnyeongsan. It is a great summer vacation spot with lush forests and clear valleys. The park is also abundant with many varieties of mountain vegetables and fruits including mushrooms, a type of mountain herb called deodeok, balloon flower roots, fatsia shoots, honey, chestnuts, and pine nuts.

Tongyeong Sebyeonggwan Hall (통영 세병관)

2021-12-24

27, Sebyeong-ro, Tongyeong-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-645-3805

Sebyeonggwan Hall, located in Tongyeong, Gyeongsangnam-do, was established in 1605 by the 6th generation commander-in-chief Lee Kyung-jun and is well known as one of the widest buildings of the Joseon period along with Gyeonghoeru Pavilion in Gyeongbokgung Palace and Jinnamgwan Hall in Yeosu-si.

Sebyeonggwan Hall is placed at the foot of Yeohwangsan Mountain and overlooks Tongyeong. Right next to the hall are the remains of the naval base Tongjeyeong, which includes Unjudang (also called Jeseungdang, a military education center for the Joseon Navy) among others.

Sebyeonggwan Hall symbolizes the ending of the war, the washing away and cleaning up of the weapons of war.

Seonam Lake Park (선암호수공원)

2025-01-13

104, Seonamhosu-gil, Nam-gu, Ulsan
+82-52-226-4851

Seonam Lake Park was originally developed to provide industrial water, and was closed off to the public with high barbed wire fences for over four decades. However, after the area was no longer used for industrial reasons, the fences were removed and the 1.2 ㎢ lake area was converted into a park. Various facilities and walking paths were created to compliment the breathtaking scenery and the surroundings.

Jomurakgyegok Valley (조무락계곡)

2020-02-05

Jomurakgol-gil, Buk-myeon Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-580-8830

Jomurakgyegok Valley's river flows between Seongnyongsan Mountain, Jeongmok-ri, Buk-myeon and Jungbong Peak of Hwaaksan Mountain in Buk-myeon.
The water runoff from the two mountains flows into Jomurakgol Valley. Jomurakgyegok Valley and Domacheon Stream (from Sampal-gyo Bridge and Kookmangbong Peak) flow into Gapyeongcheon Stream.
The valley's name means to watch birds sing and dance, and calls to mind the phrase 'Jomuljomul,' which means the shape of touching something with small hands.

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