Odusan Unification Observatory (오두산 통일전망대) – Homepage www.jmd.co.kr – Tel +82-31-956-9600 Located in Tanhyeon-myeon, Paju-si, Odusan Unification Observatory was established to console the feelings of dispersed families and provide an educational site for the unification education through 5F to B1 in 1992.The observatory is situated in the northernmost ceasefire line of the western front where…

Suwon Workshop Street (수원 공방거리) – Homepage https://www.suwon.go.kr Suwon Workshop Street stretches from the plaza of Hwaseong Haenggung Palace to the Nammun Rodeo Youth Culture Performance Hall near Paldalmun Gate. The street is lined with workshops where artists display and sell their handmade crafts. Visitors can engage in various craft experiences, including woodcraft, hanji (traditional…

Manseokgeo Park (만석거공원) – Homepage www.suwon.go.kr Manseokgeo Park centers around Manseokgeo Reservoir, built in 1795 to combat drought by transforming barren land into a water source. The park features a pavilion, tennis courts, a playground, small convenience store, an outdoor concert hall, and an art museum. In spring, cherry blossoms bloom, while summer brings beautiful…

Nueseom Lighthouse Observatory (누에섬 등대전망대) Nueseom Lighthouse Observatory is a lighthouse and observatory located on the small uninhabited Nueseom Island, just off the coast of Tando Port in Daebudo Island. Serving to aid the safe navigation of ships along the Seohae Coast and providing opportunities for coastal tourism and natural learning. On the first and…

Daebudo Island (대부도) – Homepage www.ansan.go.kr – Tel +82-1899-1720 Daebudo Island, connected to the mainland by the Sihwa Seawall, is named ‘daebu’ due to its resemblance to a “great hill.” A notable feature is the cluster of six islands known as Yukdo, which includes Tando (known for its black stones), Buldo (legend says a Buddha…

Yangju Olleung Royal Tomb [UNESCO World Heritage] (양주 온릉(단경왕후) [유네스코 세계문화유산]) – Homepage https://www.yangju.go.kr/tour/index.do – Tel +82-31-855-5228 Olleung Royal Tomb is the royal tomb of Queen Dangyeong (1487-1557), consort of King Jungjong, the 11th ruler of the Joseon dynasty. Queen Dangyeong married King Jungjong when she was 13 years old. In 1506, when King Jungjong…

Mulhyanggi Arboretum (물향기수목원) – Homepage https://forest.gg.go.kr – Tel +82-31-378-1261 Mulhyanggi Arboretum is located in Sucheong-dong of Osan, Gyeonggi-do, known since the past to have clear flowing water. The arboretum is 34 hectare in size with 19 different themed gardens with over 1,920 different plants and flowers. – Address : 211, Cheonghak-ro, Osan-si, Gyeonggi-do ※ Presentation…

Surisan Provincial Park (수리산도립공원) – Homepage www.gunpo.go.kr – Tel +82-31-808-8265 Surisan Mountain, a provincial park of Gyeonggi-do, surrounds Gunpo and is also easily accessible from Anyang and Ansan. Surisan Mountain is said to be named because there is a rock in the shape of an eagle. Another legend says it is named after the nearby…

Yeoninsan Provincial Park (연인산도립공원) – Homepage farm.gg.go.kr (Korean only) – Tel +82-31-8008-8140 The source of Yongchu Falls, Mount Yeoninsan (연인산) stands at 1,068 meters above sea level and features soft terrain and beautiful scenery. Local folklore has it that those coming to the mountain wishing for true love will have their dreams come true. The…

Wentteok Village (웬떡마을) – Homepage www.yongin.go.kr (Korean only) – Tel +82-31-333-2777 Wentteok Village gets its name from the word “Wentteok” (meaning “unexpected windfall”) and is a slow food village located in Jungneung-ri, Wonsam-myeon, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do. At the village, you can make traditional rice cake from fresh seasonal ingredients or make a tteok (rice cake) cake…