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Gonghyeonjin1-rihaebyeon Beach (공현진1리해변)

Gonghyeonjin1-rihaebyeon Beach (공현진1리해변)

2024-07-30

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)

2024-08-06

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.

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.

Cheongchun Balsan Village (청춘발산마을)

Cheongchun Balsan Village (청춘발산마을)

2024-07-11

12-16 Cheonbyeonjwa-ro, Seo-gu, Gwangju

Balsan Village is a representative neighborhood of Gwangju and is a prime example of how something amazing can come out of something bad. First settled by Korean war refugees, the small houses jam-packed on a hillside attracted young people looking for work in the 1970s and '80s, mainly females working in the garment factories nearby. Recently, the addition of colorful murals and public spaces has given the village a breath of new life.

Sabang Memorial Park (사방기념공원)

2024-07-18

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.

Boksoondoga (복순도가)

2024-07-18

48 Hyangsandong-gil, Sangbuk-myeon, Ulju-gun, Ulsan

Boksoondoga is a traditional brewery located in Uljun-gun, Ulsan. The brewery produces makgeolli, an unrefined rice wine with a pure taste. Boksoondoga uses only the finest domestic rice and traditional pottery in the fermenting process for a truely Korean liquour.

Oseongje Reservoir (오성제 저수지)

2024-07-18

Daeheungmunhwa-gil, Soyang-myeon, Wanju-gun, Jeonbuk-do

Oseongje Reservoir provides a natural rest area for locals with a waterside path. Located nearby is a gallery and photo spot. The area quickly became a must-visit attraction after featuring in BTS' 2019 Summer Package.