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Key Observatory (열쇠전망대)

Key Observatory (열쇠전망대)

2022-09-07

1375-1, Dongnae-ro, Yeoncheon-gun, Gyeonggi-do

Called to play the role of an important key for unification, Key Observatory was established on April 11, 1998 to commemorate the sorrow of homesickness and provide security education in the area. Military in the area can also keep watch over the north from this location. Visitors can see the DMZ fences and the Guard Point as well as exhibition hall where war items can be found.

Muchangpo Beach (무창포해수욕장)

Muchangpo Beach (무창포해수욕장)

2024-06-05

10 Yeollinbada 1-gil, Boryeong-si, Chungcheongnam-do

Muchangpo Beach was a military site during the Joseon dynasty and was the first beach to open on the west coast in 1928. The beach has a length of 1.5 kilometers and x_width of 50 meters. The water level is 1-2 meters and the water temperature is approximately 22 degrees Celsius. The surrounding pine forest is lush and beautiful. In particular, there is a fishing spot with a large rock formation in front of the beach. For one to two days each month, there is a phenomenon known as "Moses' Miracle," where the tides subside and reveal a 1.5-kilometer-long path in the middle of the sea. This mysterious sea road was thought to only appear during summer, however it was later revealed that it actually occurs every lunar month. In 1996, the beach was open to the general public.

The red lighthouse towering at the end of the long breakwater is as impressive as a picture. The pretty pensions right in front of the sandy beach add to the scenery. Also, Daecheonhang Port is a 20 minutes drive away, and there visitors can enjoy fresh seafood and grilled shellfish at an affordable price.

Guryongpo Beach (구룡포해수욕장)

Guryongpo Beach (구룡포해수욕장)

2025-01-21

6 Homi-ro 426beon-gil, Guryongpo-eup, Nam-gu, Pohang-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

Guryongpo Beach is a seaside resort located in Homigot, where "Homi" means tiger tail. The crescent-shaped white sandy beach stretches 400 meters in length and 50 meters in x_width, offering pristine waters of the East Sea. It is renowned as a sunrise spot. Guryongpo Columnar Joints and Guryongpo Beach Embankment are notable features, complemented by cafés, restaurants, and accommodation facilities. The area is rich in tourist attractions, including Homigot and Yeongildae.

Bukchon Hanok Village (북촌한옥마을)

Bukchon Hanok Village (북촌한옥마을)

2025-06-19

37 Gyedong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Surrounded by Gyeongbokgung Palace, Changdeokgung Palace and Jongmyo Shrine, Bukchon Hanok Village is home to hundreds of traditional houses, called hanok, that date back to the Joseon dynasty. The name Bukchon, which literally translates to "northern village," came about as the neighborhood lies north of two significant Seoul landmarks, Cheonggyecheon Stream and Jongno. Today, many of these hanoks operate as cultural centers, guesthouses, restaurants and tea houses, providing visitors with an opportunity to experience, learn and immerse themselves in traditional Korean culture. As Bukchon Hanok Village is an actual neighborhood with people's homes, visitors are advised to be respectful at all times while looking around.

Byeolbangjin Fortress (별방진)

Byeolbangjin Fortress (별방진)

2026-05-27

3354, Hado-ri, Gujwa-eup, Jeju-si, Jeju-do

Byeolbangjin Fortress was designated as a Jeju Monument on April 3, 1973. The fortress is about 950 meters in circumference. The oval fortress was built in consideration of the location's topography having a higher terrain in the southern part and a lower terrain in the northern part. Of all the fortresses in Jeju, Byeolbangjin Fortress is in relatively good shape. The fortress is also an important example of how fortresses in Jeju were built and in what scale. ◎ Travel information discovering the charm of Hallyu - Seungkwan appeared at a Joseon-era fortress together with a band made up of members sharing the surname ‘Bu.’ The Bu clan is one of the three founding family names of Jeju, along with the Go and Yang clans. Hado-ri in Gujwa-eup, Jeju, where Byeolbangjin Fortress is located, is known as a village of the Bu clan. It is also a meaningful place in Seungkwan’s hometown of Jeju. Byeolbangjin Fortress is famous for its canola flowers, and the contrast between the black stone fortress walls and the bright yellow blossoms in early spring creates a charming landscape.

Hanwha Resort Baegam Hot Springs (한화리조트 백암온천)

Hanwha Resort Baegam Hot Springs (한화리조트 백암온천)

2020-09-07

129-13, Oncheon-ro, Uljin-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-787-7001

The Baegam Hot Springs area was recognized as a special tourist zone on December 31, 1979 as the only natural sulfur hot spring in Korea to have alkaline water containing radium. Baegam Hot Springs’ soft and transparent water is known for its therapeutic effects against neuralgia, chronic arthritis, and arterial sclerosis. The water is at a steady 53℃, the perfect temperature for the body. The resort also offers billiards, table tennis, a gaming arcade and more for a fun famiily retreat. Nearby attractions include Baegamsan Mountain and beaches on the east coast.

Elysian Gangchon Ski Resort (엘리시안 강촌 리조트)

Elysian Gangchon Ski Resort (엘리시안 강촌 리조트)

2025-03-16

688 Bukhangangbyeon-gil, Namsan-myeon, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do

The Elysian Gangchon Ski Resort is a multifaceted resort offering more than just ski slopes with diverse courses. It also features the Gangchon Country Club, tailored to highlight the natural mountain terrain. For events like banquets and seminars, the resort offers 222 rooms, a wedding hall, and a reception center, alongside various dining options. Additionally, guests can enjoy both relaxation and recreational facilities, including indoor and outdoor swimming pools, a sauna, a fitness center, and a kids' park. The resort also provides scenic walkways and hiking trails for guests to explore and enjoy the surrounding landscape.

Sono Calm Jeju (소노 캄 제주)

Sono Calm Jeju (소노 캄 제주)

2025-10-23

6347-17, Iljudong-ro, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do

Sono Calm Jeju is located by the southern coast of Jeju Island. The resort complex has a beautiful garden and a walking path along the beach. It is also fully equipped with relaxation, leisure, and entertainment facilities, and business centers.

Sono Calm Jeju has three lodging facilities: Shineville, Luxury, and Royalville buildings. The rooms in Shineville and Luxury are hotel rooms that are inspired by neo-classic designs while the Royalville offers an ocean-view villa-style room for a more personal feel. Some of the facilities available include a fitness club, restaurants, karaoke, cocktail bar, saunas, an outdoor swimming pool, banquet hall, and more.

Termeden Spa & Resort (테르메덴)

2025-06-18

984 Sasil-ro, Icheon-si, Gyeonggi-do

Icheon Termeden, Korea's first German-style spa resort, is spread over an area of around 30,000 square meters. It is located next to a dense forest, so visitors can enjoy the water and spa facilities as well as take a stroll in the forest. The water park has a very large bade pool, a hot spring spa, sport facilities, arcades, a cultural hall, and other subsidiary facilities.

Unlike Japanese-style spas, which contain mainly hot baths, German-style spas are more focused on water massages. Water jets located in the bade pool shoot out water, which massages various parts of the body and at the same time revitalizes the skin. In addition, you can walk, swim, or exercise in the water stream pool, which has a depth of 120 centimeters.

Icheon Termeden started as a hot spring spa, but it plans to expand further into a multi-resort complex, which will include hotel and condominium facilities, an arboretum, a golf driving range, and horseback riding.

Woongjin Playdoci Waterdoci (웅진플레이도시 워터도시)

2019-06-11

2, Jomaru-ro, Wonmi-gu, Bucheon-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-1577-5773

Woongjin Playdoci Waterdoci is Korea’s largest water park, featuring a Western-style spa, fitness center, kids academy, and various shopping areas made to be enjoyed by everyone throughout the year. It is a futuristic theme park at the heart of an urban environment.

The waterpark and spa offer both an exciting and a relaxing experience, allowing visitors to enjoy both cool waves and warm spa at once. In addition, it houses a state-of-the-art wave pool, various other types of pools, Space Balls, various waterslides, an aqua bar, and unique styled spa facilities, which give this Western-style water theme park a plethora of attractions for visitors of all ages.