Gyeonggi-do

Seolbong Oncheon Land (이천설봉온천랜드) Seolbong Oncheon Land is housed in a four-story building, featuring public baths, a jjimjilbang (Korean sauna), and private baths for family use. On the first floor, you’ll find the women’s bath. The second floor is dedicated to the jjimjilbang and features various amenities, including restaurants. The men’s bath is located on…

Hwadam Botanic Garden (화담숲) – Homepage www.hwadamsup.com – Tel +82-31–8026–6666 Hwadam Botanic Garden is an eco-friendly arboretum located within Konjiam Resort in Gwangju, Gyeonggi-do, a 40-minute drive away from Seoul. In an effort to revive the country’s forest ecosystem, LG Evergreen Foundation brought in approximately 4,300 types of exquisite and domestic plants to form a…

Yeoju Silleuksa Temple (신륵사(여주)) – Homepage www.silleuksa.org Silleuksa Temple is located along the upper section of the Namhangang River as it flows from Bongmisan Mountain in Yeoju. It is believed that Silleuksa Temple was built by Monk Wonhyo during the reign of Silla King Jinpyeong, but there is no evidence to prove this. The temple…

Ildong Jaeil Yuhwang Oncheon (일동제일유황온천) The Ildong Jaeil Oncheon is situated in the hot springs region of Pocheon-gun. Many visitors from the Seoul and Gyeongin areas come for the high-quality water that comes from the hot springs located 800~1000 meters underground. Visitors to the Ildong hot springs region also enjoy the famous Idong galbi (grilled…

Icheon Ye’s Park (이천도자예술마을 (이천 예스파크)) – Homepage 2000yespark.or.kr Icheon Ye’s Park, located in Icheon-si, Gyeonggi-do, has various ceramic workshops gathered in this village. Each workshop has its own unique characteristics, so visitors can take a look around and purchase freely. It’s also fun to stop by a café and take a break. Some workshops…

Hwaseong Fortress Tourist Trolley (화성어차) – Homepage www.swcf.or.kr (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) – Tel +82-31-228-4686 With a design inspired by the royal vehicle used by King Gojong and palanquins of the Joseon dynasty, Hwaseong Fortress Tourist Trolley provides visitors with a comfortable tour around the main attractions of Suwon Hwaseong Fortress. It is divided into…

Ludensia (루덴시아) – Homepage www.ludensia.com/ Ludensia is a European-style theme park constructed using 1.6 million bricks, among which are vintage bricks directly imported from Europe. The park houses various galleries, studios, and a café. Notable attractions include the Train Gallery, boasting over 1,000 model trains; the Antique Gallery, home to a 700-year-old wooden Jesus statue;…

Information about Suwon Hwaseong Fortress [UNESCO World Heritage] (수원 화성 [유네스코 세계유산]).

Paju Imjingak Peace Gondola (DMZ Peace Gondola) (파주 임진각평화곤돌라(파주 DMZ 곤돌라)) – Homepage www.dmzgondola.com Located in the Imjingak Tourist Complex, the Paju Imjingak Peace Gondola is Korea’s first gondola to cross over the Civilian Control Zone. Connecting Imjingak Resort and Camp Greaves, the gondola is part of the peace and security tourism initiative, offering visitors…

Imjingak Resort (Pyeonghwa Nuri Park) (파주 임진각(평화누리공원)) – Homepage tour.paju.go.kr – Tel +82-31-953-4744 Located approximately 56 kilometers from Seoul City Hall and 7 kilometers from DMZ, the site of Imjingak Pavilion is an important part of Korean history. Imjingak Resort, the main tourist complex, has various war-related artifacts as well as the spacious Pyeonghwa Nuri…