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Gyeongju Hanbokpan (경주한복판)

2024-04-08

1077-2 Poseok-ro, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

Gyeongju Hanbokpan is a hanbok rental store located in the middle of Hwangnidan Street. Hanbok attires are available in a variety of materials, colors, and seasons. There are many hanbok wears reflecting the latest trends, so they look good on anyone and are easy to wear. Besides changing clothes, the store owner also assists customers with hair accessories. There are many family customers as the store also offers hanbok for both men and children. Customers can also print the photos they took with their smartphone upon retrning the hanbok, making it an even more memorable experience.

Gwangmyeong Cave (광명 동굴)

2024-10-28

142 Gahak-ro 85beon-gil, Gwangmyeong-si, Gyeonggi-do

Gwangmyeong Cave was developed in 1912 during the Japanese colonial period to exploit resources, including gold mines, and continued to be developed for industrial purposes after liberation. After the mine was closed in 1972, it was used as a salted seafood warehouse for about 40 years. Gwangmyeong City purchased the site, reorganized it, and made it available to the public. It is currently recognized as a modern industrial heritage site with high historical value, and is well known as a cave theme park in the metropolitan area. Along with the cave, colorful lights and sculptures create a spectacular sight. Aside from tasting and purchasing Korean wine at the Gwangmyeong Wine Cave, visitors can also see the largest media art piece in Korea at the Lascaux Exhibition Hall, enjoying a more diverse travel experience.

Pyeongtaekho Art Park (평택호예술공원)

2024-10-28

167 Pyeongtaekho-gil, Hyeondeok-myeon, Pyeongtaek-si, Gyeonggi-do

Pyeongtaekho is a lake that flows to the western sea. Pyeongtaekho Art Park is located along side it. Sculptures are spread throughout the park, creating a pleasant atmosphere for visitors to stroll and enjoy the art. The Ji Young-hee Gugak Center and Haegum Bench have been built to commemorate Ji Young-hee's (1909-1980) achievements as a national intangible cultural heritage who pioneered the popularization and globalization of Korean traditional music. The Korea Soriter Arts Center has an outdoor performance hall and a library dedicated to traditional Korean music.

Sanghwawon (상화원)

2024-04-01

408-52 Nampobangjoje-ro, Nampo-myeon, Boryeong-si, Chungcheongnam-do

Sanghwawon is a traditional Korean garden that was created to protect Jukdo's natural environment. The name bears the meaning "reverence for harmony." A covered corridor of 1 kilometer in length surrounds the island, and it is said to be the longest in the world. Sanghwawon has various facilities, including the Uigokdang Shrine believed to have been built in the early Joseon dynasty, a hanok village, Panseok Plaza, and Sky Garden. Panseok Plaza is made of black sandstones, a specialty of Boryeong. With the x_height of a three-story building, Sky Garden offers a sunset view over the West Sea from high above.
Sanghwawon also has an accommodation facility with about 20 rooms decorated in a modern style, and is situated in a high location, so guests can admire the beautiful scenery of Sanghwawon outside the room. After the show "Young Actors' Retreat (2022)" was aired, the accommodation became popular as the place where the celebrities stayed.

Garam Resort (가람리조트)

2025-03-17

29 Buchaedeul-gil, Duchon-myeon, Hongcheon-gun, Gangwon-do

<p>This resort is located in Duchon-myeon, Hongcheon-gun, Gangwon State. There are facilities including a large artificial turf field, an outdoor swimming pool, a barbecue area, and a water <span>playground</span> where guests can enjoy a variety of activities. In particular, the year-round sledding slope is the pride of the resort and the highlight of its activities. One can enjoy <span>the cool breeze of Hongcheon while</span> riding a tube sled down a 100-meter-long lane. Sledding is available all year round, not just in the winter, so everyone can enjoy each season's atmosphere.</p>
Also, there are tourist attractions, including Garisan <span>Leports</span> Park, Garisan Recreational Forest, and Yongsopokpo Falls nearby.

Moseulpo Port (모슬포항)

2025-05-20

Moseulpo Port is a port hub and fishing base in the southwestern region of Jeju Island, where numerous ships from the fishing industry dock or depart. The name Moseulpo comes from the meaning "port with sand" in Korean. The fish caught at Moseulpo Port are the freshest and most representative of those caught on Jeju Island. Yellowtail and red tilefish are commonly caught here, so there are many seafood restaurants nearby. The place is known for its red lighthouse located nearby and its accessibility to Gapado Island. Visitors can enjoy both the ocean and the tranquil scenery of southern Jeju by walking along the well-paved olle trail along the beach. The distance from Moseulpo Port to Gapado Quay is about 1.2 kilometers and takes around 12 minutes on foot.
* At Gapado Quay, a ferry departs every hour from 09:00 to 15:00 (last departure time 15:50 / no returning boat after 15:00 & 15:50)

Hakpo Coast (학포해안 (울릉도, 독도 국가지질공원))

2024-03-29

166-29 Hakpo-gil, Seo-myeon, Ulleung-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do

Hakpo is known for its beautiful coast as well as the remains that record the frontier history of Ulleungdo Island. There are agglomerate, tuff, and trachyte layers along the Hakpo Coast. The relatively hard trachyte layer that cannot be eroded by waves and remains has formed a cape (a large piece of land sticking out into the sea), while the agglomerate and tuff layers, which are subject to weathering and erosion, have formed a bay. Additionally, sea cliffs are found along the coast. As the lower part of the vertical columnar joints erodes, the upper part of the cliff collapses due to gravity, creating a steep cliff as the process is repeated. Visitors can also enjoy the atmosphere of Hakpo at the nearby Hakpo Campground. 

Cheongchoho Lake Park (청초호 호수공원)

2024-04-08

140 Expo-ro, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do40

Cheongchoho Lake Park is where the 1999 International Tourism & Culture Expo was held. Benches are scattered around the park for resting in the shade of trees. By the natural lake is a walking deck for enjoying tulips in spring, marinas in summer, chrysanthemums in fall, and snow in winter. From the top of the Expo Tower, one can see a panoramic view of Cheongchoho Lake, Cheongchoho Lake Park, the East Sea, and even Jodo Island. On the other side, Ulsanbawi Peak and Dalmabong Peak of Seoraksan Mountain come into view.

Dodeoksan Suspension Bridge (도덕산 출렁다리)

2024-10-28

317-80 Gwangmyeong-dong, Gwangmyeong-si, Gyeonggi-do

Dodeoksan Suspension Bridge is located in Dodeoksan Park, which serves as a resting place and a light hiking course for citizens of Gwangmyeong. Dodeoksan Park has a well-maintained wooden walkway, and the slope is not too steep, so anyone can walk safely there. It is about 400 meters from Dodeoksan Park parking lot to Dodeoksan Suspension Bridge, allowing one to reach the bridge at a leisurely pace on foot. The bridge is in a Y-shape and 82 meters long in total and has an artificial waterfall under the midpoint of the bridge, giving a thrilling yet refreshing experience. 

Jeongok Port (전곡항)

2024-10-28

5 Jeongokhang-ro, Seosin-myeon, Hwaseong-si, Gyeonggi-do

Jeongok Port is a port facing Jebudo Island and Nueseom Island. It was selected as Korea's first leisure fishing port. It was developed after being chosen as an experimental zone. It was created as a multi-functional theme fishing port, where fishing, yacht experiences, a marina, and an annual fishing competition are available. There are many restaurants nearby serving fresh seafood and shellfish from the West Sea. The West Sea and Jebudo Marine Cable Car is also located nearby, making it a tourist destination that offers not only water activities but also car drives and walks.