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Haneul Park (하늘공원)

2024-11-28

95 Haneulgongwon-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

Haneul Park is one of five parks that make up World Cup Park, together with Peace Park, Nanjicheon Park, Nanji Hangang Park, and Noeul Park. It was established for the purpose of restoring the ecological environment so operates its facilities by using natural energy. It features a silver grass field, mixed grassland, rock garden, sunflower field, observatory rest area, and wind power generator. Among the various parts of the World Cup Park, it is located the closest to the sky and shows the transformation from a barren landfill restored to nature. In fall, silver grass forms a spectacle, and, here, visitors can get a clear, panoramic view of Seoul including Bukhansan Mountain and the Hangang River. It is also known as a place for beautiful sunsets and nightscapes.

Yeosu Art Land (여수예술랜드)

2024-11-28

142-1, Musulmok-gil, Dolsan-eup, Yeosu-si, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-665-0000

Dolsando Island located in Yeosu-si, Jeollanam-do, is famous for its beautiful camellia flowers. Hyangiram Hermitage lies at the eastern tip of the island where you can see the beautiful sunrise. Unlike other seas, the sea of Dolsando has unique scenery created by uninhabited islands, which stick out here and there from the sea, and its scenery in harmony with the emerald-colored water arouses the admiration of onlookers. Yeosu Art Land Resort is located near Somisan Mountain from which you can view three islands - Naechido, Oechido and Hyeoldo - floating as if they are wandering on the sea, and it boasts more outstanding scenery than any other resorts. In particular, the “Hand of Midas,” which extends out towards the sea, has been selected online as a must-visit photo spot of Korea and attracts countless number of tourists every day.

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This is the place where IZ*ONE members solved missions and enjoyed a grilling session. Because this was the main set for the “IZ*ONE Eat-ing Trip Season 2,” if you watched the show, you will be able to recognize most of the places the members visited.

Suamgol Observatory (수암골전망대)

2024-12-27

2 Sudong-ro 5beon-gil, Sangdang-gu, Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do
+82-43-201-2042

Suamgol was established when refugees settled in the area after the Korean War. Suamgol Observatory is located on the road above the village with a great view of downtown Cheongju. There is also a cafe street below the observatory.

Ikseon-dong (익선동)

2024-10-29

Ikseon-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Ikseon-dong is a place where the harmony of alleys and hanok houses exudes beautiful charm and is a must-visit spot for tourists of all ages and genders. It is also an area that connects the younger and older generations.

Maemiseong Fortress (매미성)

2022-08-10

Bokhang-gil, Geoje-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-639-4178

Maemiseong Fortress is a wall that was built alone by citizen Baek Soon-sam to protect crops from natural disasters, who lost arable land to Typhoon Maemi in 2003. Repeatedly stacking square stones near the beach and filling them with cement has now become a castle reminiscent of medieval times in Europe. Its scale and design are so great that it is hard to believe that it was built without a single blueprint.

Gyeongnidan Street (경리단길)

2023-01-18

Itaewon-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

Gyeongnidan Street refers to the 937-meter-long road from the main gate of MND Financial Management Corps to Grand Hyatt Seoul as well as all of the nearby streets and alleys. It is called Gyeongnidan Street because the Korean army's central finance corps, or Gyeongnidan in Korean, used to be located here, and has gained fame for presenting a different vibe than that of Itaewon despite being part of Itaewon-dong. Gyeongnidan Street is an area of culture and youth where people are able to enjoy diverse and special cuisine and dishes at unique restaurants and cafes. Although it resembles a typical neighborhood of Seoul, it features foreigners who have come from many different places around the globe living in natural harmony with Korean locals, which exudes a unique, exotic atmosphere. It is fun to walk along the various streets and alleys to discover novel and sophisticated shops.

Seoul Battleship Park (서울함공원)

2023-01-17

407, Maponaru-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul

Seoul Battleship Park is the city's first-ever battleship-themed park established through a sisterhood relationship with the city of Seoul and by using three retired vessels - Seoul-ham, Chamsuri, and a submarine - that had retired after serving the mission of protecting Korea's waters for 30 years. The three vessels whose original appearances have been preserved intact offer unique exhibits and entertainment and aim to present a special experience to citizens who visit Seoul Hangang Park through new and exciting things to see and enjoy.

Dongbu Warehouse (동부창고)

2023-01-17

314, Sangdang-ro, Cheongwon-gu, Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do
+82-43-715-6861

Dongbu Warehouse, once a tobacco leaf warehouse of an old tobacco manufacturing factory, was recreated as a cultural and art space through the cultural regeneration project by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism. It currently maintains the original form of the factory warehouse and has great preservation value as a modern cultural heritage built with red bricks and wooden truss. This attractive cultural space, which contains the modern and contemporary looks of the 1900s, provides various programs such as planned performances and festivals, as well as a space rental.

Geoje Botanic Garden (거제식물원(거제정글돔))

2022-08-10

3595 , Geojenamseo-ro, Geoje-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-639-6997

Geoje Botanical Garden (Geoje Jungle Dome) is the largest botanical garden in Korea, covering an area of 4468 square meters, a maximum x_height of 30 meters, and covered with 7472 sheets of glass. There are 10,000 kinds of tropical trees of 300 species inside the dome, and there are various attractions such as Seokbujak Flower Garden, Seokbujak Valley, Photo Zone, Cactus Garden, Black Pansoo, and Cave of Light. Geoje Jungle Dome contributes to improving the quality of life in green and abundance through various plants and ecological experiences throughout the four seasons and contributes to the realization of the educational and cultural value of green plants through plant culture experience. In addition, we are conserving biodiversity and making efforts to maintain and preserve the ecosystem through research and collection. It is a place loved by many citizens as a mysterious and fantastic space.

Geunpodonggul Cave (근포동굴)

2022-08-10

423 Jeogu-ri, Geoje-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-639-6532

Geunpo Village Tunnels, which recently became popular photo spots, are some of the five tunnels located on the beach behind Geunpo Village. It is recommended to take photos at sunset with the scenery outside the cave and the silhouette. Also, if you visit after rain, water will pool on the floor, allowing you to take better photos as it reflects the landscape.

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