Seohaerang Jebu Marine Cable Car (서해랑 제부도 해상케이블카) – Homepage www.seohaerang.com There is a new landmark where people mingle with nature. Seohaerang Jebu Marine Cable Car is the longest in Korea, at 2.12 kilometers above the sea around Jebudo Island, and connected to Jeongok Port, where one can enjoy the beautiful west coast scenery. The…
Gureumsan Forest Park (Gureumsan Urban Forest Park) (구름산 산림욕장 (구름산 도시자연공원) ) – Homepage https://www.gm.go.kr/tr Gureumsan Forest Park is densely populated with trees that are 20 meters high. The forest park has a playground and wooden benches, and has the highest phytoncide concentration out of all the 13 forest parks in Gyeonggi-do. This hiking trail…
Songtan Special Tourist Zone (송탄 관광특구) – Homepage www.pyeongtaek.go.kr – Tel +82-31-611-0001 Songtan Special Tourist Zone, developed around a U.S. military base, is a shopping and cultural street often compared to the small alleys of Itaewon and colloquially known as “Little Itaewon.” The area is divided into two main districts. The Sinjang District, located near…
Donkey Starz (동키스타즈) – Homepage www.instagram.com/donkey_starz Donkey Starz opened in 2015 as a donkey breeding tourism ranch in Icheon, Gyeonggi-do. The donkeys live in a natural environment with plenty of space to run around, creating happy, healthy donkeys that anyone can approach. The ranch offers experience programs as well as spaces to relax and enjoy…
Cheongpyeong Recreational Forest (청평자연휴양림) – Homepage campcpnp.modoo.at – Tel +82-31-584-0528 Cheongpyeong Recreational Forest boasts a pristine natural landscape, fresh mineral water, and leisurely walking trails for visitors to rest from the hustle and bustle of the city life. The sight of Cheongpyeongho Lake and the surrounding trees of different kinds offer beautiful varying landscapes throughout…
Yeoju Godalsa Temple Site (여주 고달사지) – Homepage www.yeoju.go.kr Godalsa Temple Site, at the foot of Hyemoksan Mountain, shows the remnants of a temple that was built in AD 764. The temple rose to prominence in the Goryeo period, but was destroyed at some point, although the timing and reason is unknown. While the temple…
Birthplace of Empress Myeongseong (Queen Min) (명성황후 생가) – Homepage www.yjcf.or.kr – Tel +82-31-887-9730 This is the house where Empress Myeongseong was born and lived until she was eight years old. She would grow up to be the wife of the dynasty’s 26th ruler, King Gojong. The birthplace and the adjoining Memorial Hall are open…
Gangcheonseom Island (강천섬) Gancheonseom Island, located within the Namhangang River, is famous for its beautiful nature, featuring blooming magnolias in spring and golden ginkgo tree foliage in fall. While not originally an island, the land here was often separated due to flooding during the rainy season in the past. To manage this, a channel was…
Giheunghosu Lake Park Pet Playground (기흥호수공원 반려동물놀이터) – Tel +82-31-324-3466 The Giheunghosu Lake Park Pet Playground is a large play area set up for citizens and their canine companions to run around freely. The playground is divided into different sections for large and small breeds for safety. All pet owers using the park must ensure…
Majanghosu Lake (마장호수) – Homepage tour.paju.go.kr Majanghosu Lake is a beautiful location for friends and families to spend time together in nature. The lake features a 3.6-kilometer-long lakeside walking path and a 220-meter-long suspension bridge. Park facilities include a cafe overlooking the lake, forest campground, and canoeing. – Address : 365 Gisan-ro, Gwangtan-myeon, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do…