Hwaseong Yongjusa Temple (용주사(화성))
2021-12-21
136, Yongju-ro, Hwaseong-si, Gyeonggi-do
Yongjusa Temple is located near Yungneung and Geolleung Royal Tombs. This site was originally the location of Garyangsa Temple, which was constructed in 854, during the 16th year of King Munseong of the Silla Kingdom. The temple was very famous as it was surrounded by beautiful mountains and crystal clear waters. However, the temple was destroyed by fire during the Manchu War of 1636.
During the Joseon dynasty, King Jeongjo moved the tomb of his father to this spot, and built Yongjusa Temple here to pray for the repose of his father’s soul. It is said that one night before the temple was completed, King Jeongjo dreamt of a dragon ascending to the sky holding a magic ball in its mouth. He therefore named the temple “Yongjusa,” which means the temple of a dragon with a magic ball in Korean.
The courtyard of the temple contains the Bronze Bell of Yongjusa Temple, a National Treasure; a stone pagoda; Daeungbojeon (the main hall); and Cheonboru Pavilion. Visitors to Yongjusa Temple can also find the “Bumoeunjunggyeong” books, which were written by King Jeongjo on the subject of filial affection and respect for one’s parents. These days, Yongjusa Temple and the Yungneung and Geolleung Royal Tombs are highly valued for their cultural heritage.
Shinsegae Centum City (신세계 센텀시티)
2024-05-23
35 Centum nam-daero, Haeundae-gu, Busan
Shinsegae Centum City Department Store is registered in the Guinness World Records as the largest shopping complex in the world, offering a full range of entertainment options, from an ice rink to movie theater, golf range, and spa. Shops offer everything from womenswear and menswear to childrens clothing brands, cosmetic shops, sporting goods, and more.
Seonyudonggyegok Valley (Sancheong Section) (선유동계곡(산청))
2022-08-10
Suwol-ro, Sancheon-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do
Seonyudong means the place where fairies come down from heaven to play. It has been said that fairies would often come down to the valley to make liquor and store them in flagons. There are some leftover depressions in the boulders which demonstrate there may be some truth to the legend.
Near Seonyudonggyegok Valley, they say that the bamboos and pine trees stay green all year long and wood nymphs fly down to play with each other under the Suwolpokpo Falls in Suwol Village.
Nanji Hangang Park (난지한강공원)
2025-01-07
162 Hangangnanji-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul
Nanji Hangang Park, situated north of the Hangang River near World Cup Park, provides a riverside space for leisure and recreation. The park offers Campgrounds, Water Leisure Sports Facilities, Bike Lane, Waterside Plaza, Mirror Fountain, Riverside Pool, a convenience store, and an information center. The Mirror Fountain emits a rainbow-like light with each water spray. The campgrounds are popular for their proximity to the city and affordable fees. Visitors can enjoy activities such as motorboating, water skiing, and wakeboarding on the Hangang River.
Ocean World (오션월드)
2026-07-28
262 Hanchigol-gil, Seo-myeon, Hongcheon-gun, Gangwon-do
Ocean World is a themed water park inspired by ancient Egypt, set amid the pristine forests and rolling landscapes of Gangwon State. Featuring Egyptian-inspired structures such as pyramids, sphinxes, and pharaoh statues, the park offers a unique atmosphere that transports visitors to another world. The park is divided into four zones: Indoor Zone, Extreme Zone, Dynamic Zone, and Mega Slide Zone. The Indoor Zone features a variety of facilities for all ages, including wave pools, lazy rivers, slides, bade pools, kids’ water play areas, and open-air hot spring pools. The Extreme Zone offers thrilling attractions such as Surfing Mount, Korea’s only attraction with 8-foot V-shaped waves, and the Extreme River. The Dynamic Zone and Mega Slide Zone feature large-scale slides and adventure attractions, including the 300-meter Monster Blaster, Super Boomerang Go, and other world-class rides.
Sealala Water Park (씨랄라 워터파크)
2024-03-20
(2nd underground floor), 164, Mullae-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul
Sealala Water Park is a water park at the heart of the city where one can enjoy water activities across the four seasons. Its name is a portmanteau of the sea and lala, symbolizing the fun one can have in the water park. Inspired by the Mediterranean, the water park has water flowing pool, slides, beach pools, the Kids Land, bath pools, and rotating slides. Amenities onsite include convenience stores, manhwa cafe, and a swimming equipment store. Nearby tourist sites include the Yeongdeungpo Park, The National Assembly Building, and the Yeouido Park.
Archaeological Site in Bonghwang-dong, Gimhae (김해 봉황동 유적)
2020-04-03
50, Garak-ro 63beon-gil, Gimhae-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-330-3934
In 1920, the Archaeological Site in Bonghwang-dong, Gimhae was the first site to be excavated in Korea. The site includes an important shell mound from the Gaya period, as well as the Bonghwangdae Tomb, which was the largest tomb in the Geumgwan Gaya area. These important discoveries lead to the designation as Historical Site No. 2 on February 5, 2001. On top of the hill remain Yeouijangja Pavilion and Hwangsebawi Rock, which are part of the legend about General Hwangse and Yeoui.
Gimhae Astronomical Observatory (김해천문대)
2022-12-29
254, Gaya thema-gil, Gimhae-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
Gimhae Astronomical Observatory opened on February 1, 2002 as part of the Millennium Commemorative Project that started in December 1998. It was built to satisfy the general public’s curiosity about the universe and celestial bodies, inspire young people, and give everyone a unique, memorable experience. The observatory is shaped like an egg, in memory of the legend of King Kim Suro, the founder of the Garak Kingdom, according to which the king was born from an egg.
It is said that the queen of King Suro, Heo Hwang-ok, was a princess from the Indian country of Ayuta. Since sophisticated navigation equipment had yet to be invented, it can be assumed that she found her way to the Garak Kingdom by following the stars. It is also said that a prince of the Garak Kingdom built an observatory on the highest point of a mud fortress in Jinrye in order to make astronomical observations. The place is still referred to as Bibidan, which means a place to watch the stars.
These historical facts indicate the stars were very important to the Gaya, an ancient kingdom established mainly in the Gimhae area. The peak of Bunseongsan Mountain, where the observatory is located, offers sweeping views of the entire area of Gimhae. The night sky of Gimhae offers a breathtaking sight.
Tomb of King Suro (수로왕릉)
2024-01-23
26 Garak-ro 93beon-gil, Gimhae-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
King Suro founded the Garak Kingdom in AD 42 and married Heo Hwang-ok, a princess from the Indian country of Ayuta, in AD 48. He was the founder of the Gimhae Kim family. Heo Yeop, a Yeongnam governor, gave the tomb its current look in the 13th year of the reign of King Seonjo (1580). The tomb compound includes various buildings, including the Sungseonjeon (where the ancestral tablets of King Suro and his queen are kept), Anhyanggak, Jeonsacheong, and Jegigo, as well as stone structures, such as a sindobi (tombstone) and gongjeokbi (monument established to pay homage the deceased). The tombstone in front of the royal tomb was built in the 25th year of the reign of King Injo (1647) of the Joseon dynasty. The name Sungseonjeon was bestowed on the tomb by King Gojong in the 21st year of his reign (1884).
Birthplace of the16th President of Korea, Roh Moo-hyun (진영 봉하마을과 노무현 대통령 생가)
2022-12-29
129, Bongha-ro, Gimhae-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
Bongha Village is located 4.5km to the east of Jinyeong-eup, on the foot-slopes of Bonghwasan mountain. It is a typical farming village, and its major produce is Jinyeong sweet persimmons and rice. Its name comes from the mound above it on Bonghwasan mountain, where in the past beacons were lit as a method of communication. Bonghwasan mountain is home to Bonghwasa temple and two famous valleys: Doduk (thief) valley on the east side, named because of the many thieves that used to operate in the area, and Yasi (fox) valley on the west side, which looks like a fox lying on its front, looking back at its tail.
Birthplace of the former President of Korea, Roh Moo-hyun
The birthplace of the former President of Korea, Roh Moo-hyun, is a brick house with a slate roof that consists of two small rooms and a kitchen. Although it is a shabby house, everything in it seems rare and precious to visitors. The earth, stones, and water, as well as household items, are popular with visitors. Some visitors even take stones and soil from the garden home with them in plastic bags, and some take water, believing that water from the ex-president’s birthplace is almost sacred.
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