Surisa Temple - Gyeonggi (수리사 - 경기)
2020-03-25
347-181, Sokdal-ro, Gunpo-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-438-1823
Located halfway up the southwestern side of Surisan Mountain, the eponymously named Surisa Temple was built under the reign of King Jinheung of the Silla Kingdom during the 6th century. The mountain was also called bulgyeon, which means “seeing Buddha,” as it was said that a member of the royal family had a vision of the Buddha while praying at the temple. The temple used to be larger, maintaining 36 buildings on the premises and 132 hermitages spread over the mountain, but these facilities were completely destroyed during the Japanese invasions of Korea from 1592-1598 and the Korean War from 1950-1953. The temple that stands today was reconstructed in 1955. The road leading to the entrance of Surisa Temple offers gorgeous scenery with a beautiful forest and valley lining its sides; it is as if the mountain itself surrounds the temple like a painted screen.
Surisan Provincial Park (수리산도립공원)
2025-01-08
347-4, Sokdal-ro, Gunpo-si, Gyeonggi-do
Surisan Mountain, a provincial park of Gyeonggi-do, surrounds Gunpo and is also easily accessible from Anyang and Ansan. Surisan Mountain is said to be named because there is a rock in the shape of an eagle. Another legend says it is named after the nearby Surisa Temple.
Surisan Mountain is part of the Gwangju Mountain Range along with Cheonggyesan, Gwanggyosan, Gwanaksan, and Baekunsan mountains. The mountain has four peaks and the highest is Taeulbong Peak (489 m).
Grand old trees that range from 100 to 300 years old make for picturesque scenery. The mountain also won first place in the 2002 Beautiful Forest contest hosted by the Korea Forest Service.
Guri Hangang Park (Cosmos Park) (구리시민한강공원 (코스모스공원))
2021-09-15
Topyeong-dong, Guri-si, Gyeonggi-do
Guri Hangang Park offers a perfect rest area for visitors where visitors can feel the cool breeze coming off the river and rest amidst the beautiful natural scenery. The park’s bounties of flowers are at their peak in May with field of canola flowers, and in September when the cosmos bloom.
Jangja Lake Park (장자호수공원)
2022-01-01
878, Topyeong-dong, Guri-si, Gyeonggi-do
Guri City worked to improve the water quality of Jangja Lake in order to form the Jangja Lake Park and in the process an ecological zone was created. A 3.6 km tree-lined walking trail runs through the park and is frequently used by people enjoying an outing or getting some light exercise. Concerts, exhibitions, and other events are held on the outdoor stage on weekends and the park is widely used as a place to relax by local residents.
* Size - Area 107,385 m², average water depth 2.2 m (0.2 m~4.7 m), and walkway 4.6 km
Gahak-dong Dolmens (가학동지석묘)
2020-04-28
Gahak-dong, Gwangmyeong-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-2-2680-6142
Gahak-dong Dolmens site is an ancient site where religious rites were conducted before burial ceremonies. Located on top of the mountain by Beolmal Village, the site dates from the Bronze Age and shows traces of megalithic worship.
There are six dolmens: a table-shaped dolmen is at the western end of the ceremonial space and the remaining five are situated on the opposite side, aligned from east to west.
Petite France (쁘띠프랑스)
2025-12-16
1063, Hoban-ro, Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do
Petite France is a French cultural village set in the Korean countryside. Designed with the theme concept, "flowers, stars, and the Little Prince," the village offers experience programs, training facilities, and accommodations. Additional attractions within the village include a memorial hall dedicated to Saint-Exupery, the author of the celebrated French novel, Le Petit Prince (1943); Orgel House where a 200-year-old music box plays a sweet melody; a French housing exhibition; a gallery displaying sculptures and paintings of le coq gaulois (the Gallic rooster), the national symbol of France; and many other galleries and shops to experience French culture. The training facility can accommodate up to 200 visitors in rooms that hold four to ten people each.
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Petite France’s “Maison de Marie” doubled as Yeon Ji-yeong’s (Im Yoon-ah) room in contemporary Korea in "Bon Appétit, Your Majesty." Maison de Marie is famous not only as the filming site for "Bon Appétit, Your Majesty, " but also for numerous K-Dramas such as "My Love From the Star (2013)," "Secret Garden (2010)," "Beethoven Virus (2008)," "Vincenzo (2021)," "Money Heist: Korea – Joint Economic Area (2022)," and "Doona (2023)!" If you enjoyed these shows, you will be able to recognize scenes from your favorite series during your visit.
Ttangkkeut Village (땅끝 관광지)
2020-06-11
42, Ttangkkeunmaeul-gil, Haenam-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-530-5544
This area is famous as it is on the very tip of the Korean peninsula, located in Galdu-ri of Songji-myeon. This is where Baekdusan Mountain ends reaching the tip of the peninsula. Many people visit the area so they can say they’ve stepped on the end of the land and it has long become a prime destination in Haenam.
At the summit of Sajabong peak there is an observatory that stands 38m high. From the observatory you can get a full viewing of the Dalmasan Mountain in the north while in the east, fishing vessels can be seen skirting deftly on the surface of the sea. Atop the summit of Sajabong peak, there is a restored old beacon (Bonghwadae) which in the past was strategically located to warn of approaching Japanese ships. In the village proper, the area known as Ttangkkeut Village, special events take place to celebrate the end of year and the first day of the New Year, which also draws many tourists to the area from all over the country.
Dolmeori Beach (돌머리해변)
2026-06-30
614, Jupo-ro, Hampyeong-gun, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City
Dolmeori Beach is located at the westernmost point of Hampyeong-eup on a rocky tip, giving the beach its name Dolmeori, meaing a rock head.
Near the beach, there is a dense forest of sweet smelling pine trees and fresh water which is shallow enough for swimming. Although the difference in the landscape between high and low tide is considerable, efforts have been made to make up for the shortcomings. A swimming pool has been installed over an area of 8,910 square meters, for swimming even during low tide. Also, various facilities have been installed for the visitors' convenience. A long, wooden bridge was installed for the viewing of the mud flats and sea creatures during low tide. On the mud flats there is a flurry of sea life, and the look-out sheds near the beach sell fresh summer fruits.
Haengjusanseong Fortress (행주산성)
2026-02-09
89 Haengju-ro 15beon-gil, Deogyang-gu, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do
Haengjusanseong Fortress, sitting atop Deogyangsan Mountain, was the site of one of the three major Korean victories against the enemy during the Imjin War (1592-1598). Inside the fortress is Chungjangsa Shrine, a place to pay tribute to General Gwon Yul who led the victorious feat. A cultural event to pay tribute to General Gwon Yul is held every March 14.
Mudeungsan Mountain (무등산)
2018-01-30
Nam-myeon, Damyang-gun & Dong-gu & Buk-gu, Gwangju & Iseo-myeon, Hwasun-gun, Jeollanam-do
82-61-379-3503
Mudeungsan covers an area of about 30 square meters above the metropolitan city of Gwangju, Hwasun-gun and the nearby Damyang-gun. The name means ‘a high mountain’ or, more mysteriously, a mountain beyond classification’.
Mudeungsan Mountain (무등산) is not too steep and many people come for a hike on the weekends or public holidays. Highlights on the way include the Seoseokdae, Ipseokdae, Seinbong and Gyubong Rocks, Wonhyo and Yongchu Valleys – as well as Jigong Neodeol (cluster of rocks) – and the Deoksan Neodeol. To enjoy a great view, try going up Jungmeorijae, Jangbuljae or the Donghwasa Temple Site, or the Jangwonbong Peak. Visitors coming from the Hwasun side of the mountain can see the picturesque Dongbokho Lake from Ipseokdae and Gyubong Rock, Jingong Neodeol, Jangbul, Baekma ridge and Gyubongam temple.
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