Sightseeing - Korea travel information

Baekdo Beach (백도해수욕장)

Baekdo Beach (백도해수욕장)

2024-07-30

9 Munamhang 2-gil, Jugwang-myeon, Goseong-gun, Gangwon-do

Swimming spot of‘Summer Vacation’
The water is not deep and the curves of the pine forest and sandy beach are beautiful. There is an auto campground, so it is good to relax while enjoying the forest and the sea. Here, Jung Yumi enjoyed her water play on a yellow tube. The water is clear and clean, so there are many people who enjoy surfing because the waves are good as well as swimming in the sea. The area near Baekdo Port is a specialty of scallops, and a scallop catching festival is held in summer.

Gonghyeonjin1-rihaebyeon Beach (공현진1리해변)

Gonghyeonjin1-rihaebyeon Beach (공현진1리해변)

2024-10-28

Gonghyeonjin1-ri, Jugwang-myeon, Goseong-gun, Gangwon-do

Gonghyeonjin1-rihaebyeon Beach is located by a small fishing village along National Road 7. The wide sandy beach is clean and the slope is shallow, making it a great place to play in the water. The nearby Gonhyeonjin Port is lined with restaurants selling fresh seafood. The quiet, fishing village vibe makes this a popular summer vacation destination for families.

House of Refuge (하우스오브레퓨즈)

House of Refuge (하우스오브레퓨즈)

2024-07-24

735 Haso-ro, Aewol-eup, Jeju-si, Jeju-do

House of Refuge is a large culture complex featuring a cafe and artwork together. The menu includes unique items using local products, such as Jeju banana pudding, and Jeju Nouveau non-alcoholic beer. The space is the perfect setting for exhibitions, parties, performances, and other events.

Dochidol Ranch (도치돌 알파카목장)

Dochidol Ranch (도치돌 알파카목장)

2024-07-22

293 Dochidol-gil, Aewol-eup, Jeju-si, Jeju-do

Dochidol Ranch is where one can see alpacas roam freely in an open field admist Jeju's clean air. In addition to watching and interacting with alpacas, visitors can also see other ranch animals like rabbits, ponies, sheep, and goats. The ranch also has several walking paths adorned with seasonal flowers, plants, and trees. It is the perfect place to enjoy Jeju's nature-friendly atmosphere and take photos of adorable animals. 

Buramsan Butterfly Garden (불암산나비정원)

Buramsan Butterfly Garden (불암산나비정원)

2024-07-19

51-27 Hangeulbiseok-ro 12-gil, Nowon-gu, Seoul

Buramsan Butterfly Garden is located within Buramsan Healing Town in Nowon. It is an exhibition garden where one can observe live butterflies all year round. The main building's first floor comprises an incubation center, a breeding center, and a butterfly greenhouse while the second floor is used as an insect education center. At the insect education center, visiors can observe materials related to and specimens of endangered insect species. Groups require a reservation in advance.

Gonnyunsan Mountain Paragliding Site (곤륜산 활공장)

Gonnyunsan Mountain Paragliding Site (곤륜산 활공장)

2025-03-17

Heunghae-eup, Buk-gu, Pohang-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

Gonnyunsan Mountain Paragliding Site is a trending location in Pohang, offering amazing views over the coastal region and ocean beyond.

Ahyeon Supermarket (아현슈퍼)

Ahyeon Supermarket (아현슈퍼)

2024-10-15

13 Namgosanseong 1-gil, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do

For the filming of a drama set in the 1990s, it was decorated as a place with a retro old supermarket atmosphere. It was demolished after filming, but was re-installed thanks to the popularity of the drama. The scene where Na Heedo and Baek Iijin  misunderstood about kissing, and Baek Iijin  protecting Na Heedo from the motorcycle were filmed. The low wooden bench where the main characters sat down and talked to each other is a photo spot.

Ganjeolgot Cape (간절곶)

Ganjeolgot Cape (간절곶)

2024-07-17

Daesong-ri, Seosaeng-myeon, Ulju-gun, Ulsan

It is the first place where the sun rises in Korea. There is a park with green grass in front of the open sea, so it is perfect to take a break while looking at the sea. The specialty of this place is the huge Hope Post Box, which is 5 meters tall. You can go inside through the back to write and send a postcard. Postcards are free, collected regularly and delivered like regular mail. The Ganjeolgot Cape Monument and Lighthouse are also must-see points.

Goseong Hwaamsa Temple (화암사(고성))

2024-10-28

100 Hwaamsa-gil, Toseong-myeon, Goseong-gun, Gangwon-do

Hwaamsa Temple was built during the Silla period, and then repaired many times throughout history, with the temple even moving locations to where it is now in 1864. The current structures were built in 1991 for the World Jamboree. The temple name also changed throughout history, with the current name being given in 1912. The temple is located in a pristine natural environment, and is home to a traditional tea house, making it a great place to relax and feel at peace.

Sabang Memorial Park (사방기념공원)

2024-10-24

1712 Haean-ro, Heunghae-eup, Buk-gu, Pohang-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

Sabang Memorial Park was opened in 2007 to celebrate 100 years of the "sabang movement" (planting trees on empty hills & mountains) in Korea. The memorial park offers exhibitions of the grand-scale sabang project taken on by the Park Chung-hee administration in 1975-1980.