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Chuam Beach (추암해변)

2025-01-16

26 Chotdaebawi-gil, Donghae-si, Gangwon-do

Chuam Beach is a white sandy beach with various unique rock formations. Even though the beach itself is small, there are plenty of things to see like beautiful sunsets, a suspension bridge over the ocean, and the famous Chotdaebawi Rock. The suspension bridge is a perfect photo spot with the East Sea in the backdrop. There is also Haeamjeong Pavilion, first built in 1361 and renovated in 1790. Chuam Sculpture Park at the end of the suspension bridge is also worth a visit.

Spirited Garden (생각하는 정원)

2026-06-10

675 Nokchabunjae-ro, Jeju-si, Jeju-do

Spirited Garden is home to hundreds of bonsai trees set within a natural landscape inspired by oreum (volcanic cones) and water. More than just a tourist attraction, it offers experiential content centered on K-Wellness and self-reflection, drawing inspiration from traditional Korean garden aesthetics.

Dadaepo Beach (다대포해수욕장)

2026-05-21

14 Morundae 1-gil, Saha-gu, Busan

Dadaepo Beach is made from sands deposited by the Nakdonggang River. It features shallow water and a wide sand beach suitable for children. Water activities can be enjoyed at the beach such as paddleboarding, kiteboarding and more. More visitors have been attracted after the addition of a coastal park and walking paths. At the entrance of the beach, there is a grand plaza with a large-scale musical floor fountain. Visitors can enjoy the musical fountain from late-April to October. ◎ Travel Information to Discover Hallyu’s Charm - K-Drama "My Youth (2025)"The K-Drama "My Youth," starring Song Joong-ki and Chun Woo-hee, features a scene where Sung Je-yeon and Sunwoo Hae walk along the beach at sunset, and Je-yeon confesses her love to Sunwoo. Dadaepo Beach provides the stage for that dramatic scene, where the red sky meets the gentle waves to create a truly memorable moment.

Wando-gun, Cheongsando Island [Slow City] (완도군 청산도 [슬로시티])

2020-06-11

19-3, Docheong 4-gil, Wando-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-550-5151

The name Cheongsan (靑山) carries the meaning that all of the surroundings - the mountains, ocean and sky - are blue. Cheongsando Island is a small island featuring beautiful scenery located 19.2km from Wando in Jeollanam-do, and is the southernmost island in Dadohae. The island looks to Geomundo Island in the east, Soando Island in the west, Jejudo Island in the south, and Sinjido Island in the north. Cheongsando Island was designated as part of Dadohaehaesang National Park on December 23, 1981 and the first Asian slow city on December 1, 2007. The slower visitors walk through the island, the more beautiful the island is. Likewise, the island was picked as one of must-visit tourism spots by Korea Tourism Organization and CNN. The island also features the valuable agricultural asset of gudeuljangnon, terraced rice paddies.

Birthplace of Empress Myeongseong (Queen Min) (명성황후 생가)

2024-08-22

71 Myeongseong-ro, Yeoju-si, Gyeonggi-do

This is the house where Empress Myeongseong was born and lived until she was eight years old. She would grow up to be the wife of the dynasty’s 26th ruler, King Gojong. The birthplace and the adjoining Memorial Hall are open to the public.
Empress Myeongseong was a brilliant diplomat who pursued openness and reform to maintain the sovereignty of the nation. Unfortunately, her tumultuous life came to an end in the early morning hours of October 8, 1895 when she was murdered by the Japanese army.

During Japanese colonial rule, the empress was wrongfully accused of being a jealous and overly ambitious person. Studies of various archives have since revealed what a great person she really was. Recently, numerous television productions and musicals have also corrected those misunderstandings. Renovated in 1995, her birthplace includes three buildings with servants’ quarters, master’s quarters, and a separate house. A commemorative monument now stands at the site of the room where the empress studied as a child. The Memorial Hall in front of the house contains various archives and artifacts related to Empress Myeongseong’s life.

Bigeumdo Island (비금도)

2026-06-30

Jukrim-ri, Sinan-gun, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City

Located 54 kilometers from Mokpo Port, Bigeumdo Island is made up of 82 islands. The coastline is approximately 132 kilometers and in 1996 the Yeondogyo Bridge was constructed connecting it to Dochodo Island. Bigeumdo Island makes up 5% of the salt production in Korea.

The most beautiful beach on Bigeumdo Island is Wonpyeong Beach with its fine red sand. In particular, the view of the sunset on this beach is spectacular. It was also the filming location for TV drama "Spring Waltz."

Yeomiji Botanic Garden (여미지식물원)

2026-05-20

93 Jungmungwangwang-ro, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do

Yeomiji Botanic Garden features a vast outdoor garden spanning 110,000 square meters and an indoor botanical garden covering 10,000 square meters. With over 2,300 species of plants, visitors can enjoy panoramic views of the Jungmun Tourist Complex, Cheonjeyeonpokpo Falls, Hallasan Mountain, and the coastline from the central observation tower indoors. Outdoors, there are themed gardens representing Korea, Japan, Italy, and France. The cactus garden also showcases baobab trees.

Sugi Beach (수기해변)

2022-07-28

291-48, Sido-ro 86beon-gil, Ongjin-gun, Incheon

Located on Sido Island in Incheon, Sugi Beach is easily accessible from Seoul. Sido Island is situated between Yeongjongdo Island and Ganghwado Island. The beach is not as crowded as other famous beaches, and is ideal for families or campers.

Sugi Beach was the filming location for the famous drama series "Full House (2004)." Sido Island connects Sindo Island and Modo Island, making it easy to tour the three islands by foot or car.

Daegwallyeong Yangtte Ranch (대관령양떼목장)

2024-12-30

483-32 Daegwallyeongmaru-gil, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do

Daegwallyeong Yangtte Ranch is situated at an elevation of 920 meters, sprawling across 205,000 square meters of open grassland. The sheep roam freely throughout the year, except in winter, allowing visitors to wander the trails and watch the flock in their natural setting. For those looking to interact more directly, there is an option to participate in a feeding experience, where visitors can feed hay to the sheep. A 1.2-meter-long circular walkway encircles the sheep grazing field, and a leisurely stroll along this path takes about 40 minutes. The ranch is also known for its numerous scenic photo opportunities. Additionally, a wildlife habitat community is established at the center of the ranch, enhancing its ecological appeal.

Gyeongju Golgulsa Temple (골굴사(경주))

2025-05-21

101-5 Girim-ro, Munmudaewang-myeon, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

Golgulsa Temple is a temple located within the Hamwolsan Mountain, situated between Gyeongju City and the East Sea. With a history of over 1,500 years, it houses many Buddha statues preserved within its twelve grottoes. Maintaining the tradition of Korean Buddhism's practice of Seonmudo, visitors can witness Seonmudo performances. Additionally, there are templestay programs available, offering opportunities to experience Korean temple culture.

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