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Incheon Jayu Park (자유공원 (인천))

2024-12-27

46 Jemullyang-ro 232beon-gil, Jung-gu, Incheon

Jayu Park is the first Western-style park in Korea, built five years after the opening of Incheon Port. The location is perfect for a nice stroll as it is located high above sea level with spacious areas and a thick forest. At top of the park is the Korea-U.S.A. Centennial Monument built in 1982 to commemorate the 100^thanniversary of the treaty of peace, commerce and navigation between Korean and the US. Within the park, visitors can enjoy a small zoo, a pagoda, benches and other rest areas. A statue of General MacArthur stands in the park as a memorial of the general's feat of Operation Chromite during the Korean War. Every April, a cherry blossom festival is held as the cherry blossoms fill the park, attracting many visitors. The panoramic view of the city is breathtaking with nightscape especially popular for couples. There are many attractions nearby for visitors to enjoy food and history.

Eurwang-ri Beach (을왕리해수욕장)

2023-11-08

16-15 Yongyuseo-ro 302beon-gil, Jung-gu, Incheon
+82-32-747-0110

Eurwang-ri Beach, located in Jung-gu, Incheon, was designated as a National Tourist Site in 1986. Approximately 700 meters in length with an average depth of only 1.5 meters, the beautiful white sand beach is known for amazing sunsets. The beach also has a large grass field and accommodations for those who enjoy various sports. Visitors can also rent boats for fishing.

Incheon Chinatown (인천 차이나타운)

2024-11-27

20 Chinatown-ro 59beon-gil, Jung-gu, Incheon

Incheon's Chinatown came into being with the opening of Incheon Port in 1883 and Incheon's designation as an extraterritoriality of the Ching dynasty in the following year. In the past, the area held many stores trading goods imported from China, but currently most Chinese businesses in the area are restaurants. Today, the residents of Chinatown are mostly 2nd or 3rd generation Chinese, descendents of the early Chinese settlers. The area harbors many of the flavors of China, while the traditional culture of the first generation is preserved.

Sokcho Lighthouse Observatory (속초등대전망대)

2025-01-21

8-28 Yeonggeumjeong-ro 5-gil, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do

It is No. 1 of Sokcho’s Eight Sights. This white lighthouse creates a picturesque view along with the surrounding blue sea. Sokcho Lighthouse Observatory was originally just a lighthouse, but now, it is opened to the public and plays a role of an observatory. Walking up along the wooden deck trail among the bamboo grove leads you to the observatory, which offers an open view of the deep blue East Sea, the Cheongchoho Lake, which is home to migratory birds, and the magnificent scenery of Seoraksan Mountain. Viewed from the high tower, the East Sea unfolds its boundless ocean and sometimes it looks like a calm lake but can become an energetic ocean full of vitality. Built in 1957, Sokcho Lighthouse still lights up for ships at night. The bright light and sound of the beacon, which has been in service since the lighthouse’s establishment, can show the waterway to a boat, which is about 35 km away from the lighthouse. Right next to the observatory, Yeonggeumjeong Pavilion is situated.

Dodong Mineral Spring Park (도동약수공원)

2021-08-09

Dodong-ri, Ulleung-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-790-6454

The spring at Dodong Mineral Spring Park contains minerals known as effective treatments for anemia, digestive disorders, and skin ailments. Legend says the armor of a general who died in war was buried here and the metal infused water is what flows in this spring. Rice cooked with this spring water turns light blue.

Seonginbong Primeval Forest [National Geopark] (성인봉 원시림 (울릉도, 독도 국가지질공원))

2021-04-23

Namyang-ri, Ulleung-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-790-6182

The foot of Seonginbong Peak is covered with thick primeval forests designated as Natural Monument No. 189. This forest is Ulleungdo Island's only flat area with a diameter of approximately 2 kilometers. It is a caldera formed by volcanic activities and developed over time. The area has many rare plants only found in Ulleungdo Island.

Nari Basin (나리분지)

2021-05-13

Nari-gil, Ulleung-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-790-6423

Originally a caldera formed on the northern Seonginbong Peak, Nari Basin is the only flatland on Ulleungdo Island. The lava flow from the volcanic eruption created two other craters, which were turned into Nari Village in the northeast and Albong Village, now uninhabited, in the northwest. Records were found that the island was inhabited since the Usan-guk period, but the islanders had to move out of the island in the earlier Joseon period until a new settlement policy was enforced later on.

Bongnaepokpo Falls [Ullengdo & Dokdo National Geopark] (봉래폭포 (울릉도, 독도 국가지질공원))

2024-02-23

Dodong-ri, Ulleung-eup, Ulleung-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-790-6182

Nestled within the picturesque mountains of eastern Ulleungdo Island, Bongnaepokpo Falls stands as a majestic 30-meter high waterfall. Its formation traces back to the cooling of rocks following a volcanic eruption. This lush region is richly wooded, offering a delightful opportunity for a forest bathing during your hike. Moreover, the deck situated just beneath the waterfall serves as an ideal spot for capturing stunning photographs. Even in the heat of summer, the area remains pleasantly cool, thanks to the gentle breeze that naturally flows through the openings.

Daecheon Beach (대천해수욕장)

2024-12-04

123 Meodeu-ro, Boryeong-si, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-933-7051

The area around Haesuyokjang 4-gil in Chungcheongnam-do is Daecheon Beach. It is the largest beach on the West Sea, and there have been resort complexes for international visitors since the 1930s. The white sand beach is 3.5-kilometer long and 100-meter wide, its slope is gentle, and the sand is clean. The sunset over Dabodo Island is especially beautiful. There are two zones of beach in Daecheon: Sunset Plaza and Mud Plaza, and each area offers a unique entertainment in summer. Annually, the Boryeong Mud Festival attracts Koreans and international tourists with a variety of events with the theme of Boryeong’s mud, including the Mud Checkpoint and Mud Discotheque. At the end of the beach is the Boryeong Mud Experience Center, where mud sauna, mud ondol room, mudpack, and mud massage are available. Daecheon Beach also offers activities of its own, such as Daecheon zip trekking and Sky Bike, a marine rail bike that passes over Daecheon Beach and Daecheon Port.

Jugam Pebble Beach [National Geopark] (죽암 몽돌해안 (울릉도, 독도 국가지질공원))

2022-08-03

3140 , Ulleungsunhwan-ro, Ulleung-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-790-6394

Jugam Pebble Beach, located on Ulleungdo Island, is approximatly 500 meters long and 20 meters wide and has round pebbles weathered by the fierce waves. The rough rock and basalt are swept back and forth by strong waves, creating round pebbles.

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