Paju Jangneung Royal Tomb [UNESCO World Heritage] (파주 장릉(인조, 인열왕후) [유네스코 세계문화유산]) – Homepage tour.paju.go.kr royaltombs.cha.go.kr – Tel +82-31-945-9242 Located in Paju, Jangneung is the tomb of King Injo (1595-1649, reign 1623-1649), the 16th ruler of the Joseon dynasty, and Queen Inyeol. King Injo took the throne in 1623 after having overthrown the previous king,…
Sangdong Lake Park (상동호수공원) – Homepage sdlakepark2019.com – Tel +82-32-625-4727 Sangdong Lake Park is the largest park in Bucheon. A 2.5-kilometer promenade runs along a man-made lake, providing a refreshing and cool environment for a light exercise. The park also offers a beautiful sight year round thanks to the seasonal flowers that decorate the area….
Gwangju Gonjiam Ceramic Park (광주 곤지암도자공원) – Homepage
Yongin Beomnyunsa Temple (법륜사(용인 문수산)) – Homepage www.beomnyunsa.or.kr www.beomnyunsa.or.kr/templestay – Tel +82-31-332-5703 Beomnyunsa Temple, located at the foot of Munsusan Mountain in Yongin, Gyeonggi-do, consists of Geungnakbojeon Hall, Gwaneumjeon Hall, Samseonggak Hall, Beomjonggak Hall, and other buildings. The sizable 430-square-meter Daeungjeon Hall was built in an open form of the Chinese character “亞” (“ah”) in…
Hantangang River Resort (한탄강 관광지) – Homepage www.hantan.co.kr – Tel +82-31-833-0030 The area surrounding the Hantangang River is filled with countless volcanic rocks from past volcanic activity. These rocks are basaltic, and are commonly called gombo (a face with chicken pox marks) rock because they are covered with small holes that form from air bubbles…
Gimpo Jangneung Royal Tomb [UNESCO World Heritage] (김포 장릉(인헌왕후) [유네스코 세계문화유산]) – Homepage royaltombs.cha.go.kr – Tel +82-31-984-2897 Jangneung Royal Tomb is located in Gimpo, Gyeonggi-do. This is the tomb for the parents of King Injo, the posthumously designated King Wonjong (1580-1619) and of his wife Queen Inheon (1578-1626). The tombs are small but well maintained….
The Bus Stop (더버스스탑) – Tel +82-10-9083-9616 Located between Myeongdong Street and Namsan Mountain, this café is a perfect place to stop for a drink and dessert while traveling around Seoul, as its name means “bus stop”. They serve tasty coffee, ade, bubble tea, and other drinks, as well as a variety of desserts. The…
Manjok Ohyang Jokbal City Hall (만족오향족발 시청) – Homepage https://www.manjok.net/ – Tel +82-2-753-4755 Located close to City Hall station, Manjok Ohyang Jokbal specializes in jokbal (braised pigs’ feet). The restaurant has been recognized for its quality by being included in the 2023 Michelin Guide. It is recommended to try jaengban guksu (jumbo sized buckwheat noodles)…
Manjok Ohyang Jokbal Dongdaemun (만족오향족발 동대문) – Tel +82-2-2271-0880 Situated between Dongdaemun and Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP), Manjok Ohyang Jokbal’s Dongdaemun branch focuses on jokbal (braised pig’s feet). In addition to their signature dish, jokbal (braised pigs’ feet), they also serve a wide array of dishes including bossam (kimchi cabbage wraps with pork), jaengban guksu…
Gobong Samgyetang (고봉삼계탕) – Tel +82-2-756-2300 Situated on Myeongdong Street, Gobong Samgyetang is renowned for samgye tang (ginseng chicken soup), which is made with plenty of invigorating Korean herbs. Patrons have the option to other delectable dishes such as dak juk (chicken porridge), jjimdak (braised chicken), and smoked duck. – Address : 2FL, 21, Myeongdong,…