JARA ISLAND (자라섬) – Tel +82-31-8078-8028 JARA ISLAND takes its name from its view of a hill resembling a terrapin, “jara” in Korean. Comprising four smaller isles—Dongdo, Seodo, Jungdo, and Namdo—the island is being developed with leisure and ecological park amenities. Jungdo features a sprawling cultural park, centered around a lush grassy plaza that spans…
Provence Village (프로방스 마을) – Tel +82-31-946-6353 Provence Village is a themed village that began with the opening of a chic French restaurant in 1996. It has expanded to include a famous bakery cafe, Italian and Korean restaurants, shops, colorful murals, a beautiful garden, and romantic lighting displays in the evenings. Each unique shop is…
Herb Island (허브아일랜드) – Homepage herbisland.co.kr – Tel +82-31-535-6494 Herb Island is an arboretum themed after the Mediterranean. From the Venice Village, inspired by Venice, to the Herb Plant Museum, one of the largest of its kind in Korea, outdoor garden, Herb Healing Center, and cafés and restaurants, it has a variety of amenities and…
Gamaksan Suspension Bridge (감악산 출렁다리) – Homepage www.paju.go.kr Gamaksan is one of five great mountains of the Gyeonggi region, and according to legend, its name means a dark blue-colored rocky mountain whose rocks emanated black and blue lights at the same time. The suspension bridge located at the starting point of the Gamaksan Trail connects…
Dora Observatory (도라전망대) – Homepage tour.paju.go.kr – Tel +82-31-954-0303 Dora Observatory is the closest DMZ observatory to Panmunjeom. From Dora Observatory, one can see not only the Panmunjeom but also the village of Daeseong-dong within the DMZ, mountains and farmlands on the North Korean side, and the city of Gaeseong, a North Korean city and…
Aegibong Peak (Gimpo Section) (애기봉 (김포)) – Homepage https://aegibong.or.kr – Tel +82-31-988-6128 Aegibong Peak is located at the northern tip of Gimpo city about an hour’s drive from the downtown area. The mountain is where North and South Korea engaged in a fierce battle at the end of the Korean War; after the battle, Korea…
Hwaseong Salt Spring (화성식염온천) – Homepage https://salinehotspring.modoo.a – Tel +82-31-351-9700 Salt spring water is speculated to be ocean water that has been trapped 700 meters underground and mixed with freshwater due to earth’s crustal movements. The water is rich in minerals, and is known to have many health benefits. Hwaseong Salt Spring features several different…
Gyeonggi Janggyeongsa Temple (장경사(경기)) – Homepage http://jangkyungsa.or.kr/ – Tel +82-31-743-6548 Janggyeongsa Temple is located in Namhansanseong Fortress. Namhansanseong Fortress, which protected Seoul along with Bukhansanseong Fortress, was built at the same time as Janggyeongsa Temple in 1638, during the 16th year of King Injo. Warrior monks from all eight provinces throughout the country helped with the…
Seoho Kkotmoe Park (서호꽃뫼공원) Seoho Kkotmoe Park, located near Hwaseo Station, is an urban garden dedicated to preserving biodiversity and maintaining healthy ecosystems. The park features a four seasons garden, divided into 11 sections, as well as a well-maintained walking trail around the park. Additionally, there are a grass square, a forest playground, and various…
Four Seasons Healing Farm (포시즌힐링팜) – Homepage 4seasonshealingfarm.modoo.at Four Seasons Healing Farm is an experiential therapeutic farm where the whole family can enjoy various agricultural activities while also resting and refreshing. Potato scavenger hunts, seasonal pot planting, turtle feeding, and photo sessions are available, and the indoor farm allows visitors to enjoy these activities regardless…