Gyeonggi-do

Yangpyeong Wild Flower Arboretum (양평 들꽃수목원) – Homepage www.nemunimo.co.kr(Korean only) – Tel +82-31-772-1800, 774-8777~8 The Yangpyeong Wild Flower Arboretum has several major facilities. The Nature Ecology Museum showcases a natural ecology model structure with educational videos. The Nature Learning Center has about 200 different types of endangered wild flower species, while the Herb Garden has…

Pocheon Jainsa Temple (자인사(포천)) – Homepage cafe.daum.net/myungsungjainsa – Tel +82-31-532-6141 Jainsa Temple in Pocheon, Gyeonggi-do, lies deep within the rugged cliffs of Myeongseongsan Mountain with a large smiling Buddhist statue welcoming the visitors. The temple also has various statues, stone pagodas, and spring water known for delicious taste. – Address : 808, Sanjeonghosu-ro, Pocheon-si, Gyeonggi-do…

Hongneung and Yureung Royal Tombs [UNESCO World Heritage] (남양주 홍릉(고종과 명성황후)과 유릉(순종과 순명,순정 황후) [유네스코 세계문화유산]) – Homepage royaltombs.cha.go.kr – Tel +82-31-591-7043 Hongneung and Yureung Royal Tombs is Historic Site No. 207. Hongneung Tomb is the resting place of Emperor Gojong and his wife Empress Myeongseong, while Yureung Tomb is the resting place of Emperor…

Godaesan Mountain (고대산) – Homepage www.yeoncheon.go.kr – Tel +82-31-839-2061 Godaesan Mountain (alt. 832 meters) is located next to Sintan-ri Station, which is the railroad disconnection point of the Gyeongwon Line. It is also on the way to Geumgangsan Mountain. Godaesan is ideal for mountain hiking because of its natural beauty and well-preserved ecosystem. Moreover, this…

Jeongok-ri Prehistoric Site – Hantangang River Geopark (연천 전곡리 유적-한탄강 국가지질공원) – Homepage www.yeoncheon.go.krwww.cha.go.krwww.hantangeopark.kr – Tel +82-31-839-2561 The Jeongok-ri Prehistoric Site is the prime site on the Korean peninsula for the study of Paleolithic relics, and was unearthed after the discovery of a stone implement by an American soldier who was visiting an amusement park…

Pyeongtaek Sudosa Temple (수도사 (평택)) – Tel +82-31-682-3169 Sudosa Temple is known for its well-being food. Designated as “Slow Food Test Village,” the temple emphasizes the idea that healthy food cleanses the body and enriches the soul, leading to true salvation. Sudosa Temple operates traditional temple food and temple experience programs that allow visitors to…

Nine Forest Ewhawon (나인포레스트 이화원) – Homepage www.gptour.go.kr – Tel +82-31-581-0228 Located on Jaraseom Island, Nine Forest Ewhawon was renewed in 2015. The garden spans over an area of 33,000 square meters with a 1,090 square meter butterfly ecology center, making it the largest butterfly park in the world. The park offers live butterflies and…

Geomdansan Mountain (검단산) – Tel +82-31-790-6341 Geomdansan Mountain (alt. 657 m) is one of the major mountains in Hanam. During the Baekje period, it was a sacred mountain where the kings would offer ceremonial services to the gods. From the summit, one can get a great view of Yangsuri, where the Namhangang River and Bukhangang…

Paju Bogwangsa Temple (보광사(파주)) – Homepage www.bokwangsa.net – Tel +82-31-948-7700 Bogwangsa Temple is a traditional temple located on the foothills of Goryeongsan Mountain in Paju. It was built by Great Monk Doseonguksa during the Silla Kindom period under the order of Queen Jinseong in AD 894. At the time, it was considered a hidden national…

Guri Hangang Park (Cosmos Park) (구리시민한강공원 (코스모스공원)) – Homepage www.guri.go.kr – Tel +82-31-550-2474 Guri Hangang Park offers a perfect rest area for visitors where visitors can feel the cool breeze coming off the river and rest amidst the beautiful natural scenery. The park’s bounties of flowers are at their peak in May with field of…