Waujeongsa Temple (Yongin) (와우정사(용인)) – Homepage 용인관광 www.yongin.go.kr/yitour – Tel +82-31-332-2472 Founded in 1970 by displaced North Koreans seeking national reconciliation, Waujeongsa Temple is nestled among the magnificent peaks of Yeonhwasan Mountain. The temple is home to Yeolbanjeon Hall, Daegakjeon Hall, and Beomjonggak Pavilion. Notable among its statues are the twelve-meter-long Reclining Buddha in Yeolbanjeon…

Pocheon Art Valley [Hantangang UNESCO Global Geopark] (포천아트밸리 (한탄강 유네스코 세계지질공원)) – Homepage artvalley.pcfac.or.kr – Tel +82-1668-1035 The green waters of the lake and the sharply cut cliffs above make a picture-perfect landscape. This beautiful scenery, remnant of an old rock quarry, remained relatively unknown until the 1990s, with the opening of Pocheon Art Valley,…

Yeoju Spa (여주온천) – Homepage www.sunvalley.co.kr At Yeoju Spa, the hot spring water emerges from 800 meters below the bedrock, rich in various minerals beneficial for neuralgia, arthritis, and skincare. The water, also drinkable, aids in alleviating digestive issues. The open-air bath’s floor is lined with natural jade, offering a pressure point massage for bare…

Jebudo Island (제부도) – Homepage tour.hscity.go.kr – Tel +82-31-355-3924 Jebudo Island is a small island located off the shores of Seosin-myeon, Hwaseong. It is famous for its “sea parting,” where the sea parts into two sides along a footpath twice daily at low tide, allowing visitors to walk to the island from the mainland. Jebudo…

Seolbong Oncheon Land (이천설봉온천랜드) Seolbong Oncheon Land is housed in a four-story building, featuring public baths, a jjimjilbang (Korean sauna), and private baths for family use. On the first floor, you’ll find the women’s bath. The second floor is dedicated to the jjimjilbang and features various amenities, including restaurants. The men’s bath is located on…

Hwadam Botanic Garden (화담숲) – Homepage www.hwadamsup.com – Tel +82-31–8026–6666 Hwadam Botanic Garden is an eco-friendly arboretum located within Konjiam Resort in Gwangju, Gyeonggi-do, a 40-minute drive away from Seoul. In an effort to revive the country’s forest ecosystem, LG Evergreen Foundation brought in approximately 4,300 types of exquisite and domestic plants to form a…

Yeoju Silleuksa Temple (신륵사(여주)) – Homepage www.silleuksa.org Silleuksa Temple is located along the upper section of the Namhangang River as it flows from Bongmisan Mountain in Yeoju. It is believed that Silleuksa Temple was built by Monk Wonhyo during the reign of Silla King Jinpyeong, but there is no evidence to prove this. The temple…

Ildong Jaeil Yuhwang Oncheon (일동제일유황온천) The Ildong Jaeil Oncheon is situated in the hot springs region of Pocheon-gun. Many visitors from the Seoul and Gyeongin areas come for the high-quality water that comes from the hot springs located 800~1000 meters underground. Visitors to the Ildong hot springs region also enjoy the famous Idong galbi (grilled…

Icheon Ye’s Park (이천도자예술마을 (이천 예스파크)) – Homepage 2000yespark.or.kr Icheon Ye’s Park, located in Icheon-si, Gyeonggi-do, has various ceramic workshops gathered in this village. Each workshop has its own unique characteristics, so visitors can take a look around and purchase freely. It’s also fun to stop by a café and take a break. Some workshops…