Gungpyeongni Beach (궁평리해수욕장)
2024-02-13
Gungpyeong-ri, Seosin-myeon, Hwaseong-si, Gyeonggi-do
Gungpyeongni Beach, featuring a two kilometer long and fifty meter wide sandy shore, offers a variety of activities, including water sports and tidal flat experiences. Visitors can enjoy views of the sunset over the sea from the deck-built Gungpyeong Sunset Trail. Open twenty-four hours, this path is illuminated by scenic lighting at night. As you walk along the path, you'll encounter various sculptures, making it an ideal spot for photography.
Hwaseong City Botanic Garden (화성시 우리꽃 식물원)
2024-02-13
777-17 3.1manse-ro, Paltan-myeon, Hwaseong-si, Gyeonggi-do
Hwaseong City Botanic Garden is home to over 1,100 plant species. The botanical garden includes various structures such as the Four-season Garden, built in Hanok style, an Outdoor Flower Bed, and a Medicinal Plant Garden. The Four-season Garden houses around 300 plant species, including unique ones like the wish-fulfilling Pearlbush Root and Tree Fern. The Outdoor Flower Bed showcases a variety of plants such as Camellia, Azalea, Winged Spindle, and Crape Myrtle. The Medicinal Plant Garden offers insights into the appearance and medicinal properties of various plants traditionally used in herbal remedies.
Hapy Land (하피랜드)
2024-02-13
888 Sicheong-ro, Paltan-myeon, Hwaseong-si, Gyeonggi-do
Hapy Land is a destination designed for those seeking relaxation through hot springs, saunas, and meals, offering a comprehensive healing experience for both body and mind. The name, inspired by the goddess of water, Hapy, symbolize the abundance of the Nile River in Egypt. It also stands for "Happy Area in Paltan Yulam (HAPY), Hwaseong-si," reflecting its aspirational fuction. The facility provides a variety of amenities, including saunas, a water park, a fountain, a youth pool, a charcoal sauna, foot baths, and an ice sauna, ensuring a wide range of experiences for guests.
Cheongdo Namsan Valley (청도 남산계곡)
2024-02-08
68-32 Dongcheon-ri, Hwayang-eup, Cheongdo-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do
Namsan Valley finds its source in a modest stream located on the northern slopes of Namsan Mountain in Cheongdo. This charming valley, adorned with rocky cliffs and crystal-clear waters, provides a refreshing respite from the sweltering summer heat. At the entrance to the valley, you'll encounter the Cheongdo Stone Ice Storage, a historical gem and the oldest stone ice storage facility in Korea. Strolling further along the valley, you'll find lines of intriguing rocks, carved with poems, including Chwiam and Ungeumcheon. These natural landmarks served as gathering spots for Seonbi, scholars from the Goryeo and Joseon periods, who came here to revel in the beauty of nature and craft spontaneous poems, fostering a deep appreciation for the arts.
Gungpyeong Port (궁평항)
2024-02-08
1049-24 Gungpyeonghang-ro, Seosin-myeon, Hwaseong-si, Gyeonggi-do
Spectacular sunset spot
This is the place where Choi Ung appeared while reminiscing on his most memorable trip, and you can see the wonderful sunset. The scenery created by anchored fishing boats and seagulls hovering overhead is quite stunning. The wooden deck extending to the sea, a popular attraction of Gungpyeong Port, is not just a promenade or breakwater, but a 'fishing pier'. It is very popular as a facility that allows you to fish on the deck without having to go out to sea on a boat. The sunset seen from the deck is much more spectacular than in the drama.
Gusan Martyrs' Shrine (구산성지)
2024-02-08
387-16 Mangwol-dong, Hanam-si, Gyeonggi-do
Gusan Martyrs' Shrine, located in Gusan Village, named for its turtle-shaped mountain, is a Catholic holy site. It houses the graves of nine martyrs, including Kim Seongwoo Antonio. The history of the martyrs, their persecution, and their lives, imbued with a spirit of martyrdom, attract Catholic pilgrims to the site. The area's picturesque landscaping also makes it a favored location for TV drama, commercial, and film productions.
Hanwha Resort Sanjeonghosu Annecy Hot Spring (한화리조트 산정호수 안시 온천사우나)
2024-02-08
402 Sanjeonghosu-ro, Yeongbuk-myeon, Pocheon-si, Gyeonggi-do
Hanwha Resort Sanjeonghosu Annecy Hot Springs is a spa that utilizes natural hot spring water drawn from 700 meters below ground. Its hot spring water, composed of alkaline sodium bicarbonate, is gentle on the skin and known for its benefits in fatigue recovery and skin beautification. The sauna facility is divided into indoor and outdoor sections. Indoors, various types of saunas and hot baths are available. Outdoors, there is an open-air bath and an outdoor jacuzzi, providing the opportunity to enjoy the hot spring in a natural setting.
Order of St. Benedict Waegwan Abbey (성베네딕도회 왜관수도원)
2024-02-13
61 Gwanmun-ro, Waegwan-eup, Chilgok-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do
The Order of St. Benedict Waegwan Abbey, established by monks from the German Order of St. Benedict, serves as a sanctuary of peace and spirituality in South Korea. These monks sought refuge during the Korean War, fleeing religious persecution following the closure of the Abbey of the Holy Cross at Yenki in Manchuria and Tokwon Abbey in North Korea. In adherence to the teachings and spirit of St. Benedict, the monks at Waegwan Abbey dedicate themselves to a life of work and prayer, actively participating in Catholic evangelization and social work. Additionally, they contribute to the community through various initiatives, including publishing and printing at Bundo Book, managing farms, and running educational projects.
Three Falls of Juwangsan Mountain (주왕산 1.2.3 폭포)
2024-02-13
24 Sangui-ri, Juwangsan-myeon, Cheongsong-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do
Above Haksodae Cliff in Juwangsan Mountain lie three enchanting waterfalls. The first of these falls goes by the name of Yongchupokpo Falls, where water gracefully meanders through a gorge, enveloped by encircling rocks. Roughly one kilometer further upstream, you'll encounter Jeolgupokpo Falls, accompanied by the tranquil Seonnyeotang Pond below. To the left of Jeolgupokpo Falls stands the grandeur of Yongyeonpokpo Falls, the largest and most magnificent among them. Yongyeonpokpo Falls is also famously referred to as Ssangyongchupokpo Falls, denoting its two distinct torrents of water ('ssang' meaning 'two,' and 'yongchu' signifying 'pond' in Korean). A well-maintained trekking path welcomes visitors, allowing them to explore and ascend to witness these three falls, with a gentle incline that is easily traversed by visitors of all ages.
Yulam Hot Springs (율암온천)
2024-02-13
434-14 Oncheon-ro, Paltan-myeon, Hwaseong-si, Gyeonggi-do
Yulam Hot Springs, known for keeping a small pond unfrozen even in winter, once served as a communal laundry spot for nearby residents. Revered for its therapeutic properties against eye diseases, skin conditions, and arthritis, it was a popular destination for bathing and healing. The facility includes hot springs, open-air baths, changing rooms, and lounge areas. Accessible through a passage outdoors, the charcoal sauna features high-temperature, medium-temperature, and low-temperature rooms. The site also boasts amenities like a pebble walkway, foot baths, and a convenience store.
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