Ilsan Lake Park (일산호수공원) – Homepage www.goyang.go.kr/park – Tel +82-31-8075-4346 Ilsan Lake Park spans over 1,034,000 square meters, making it one of the largest man-made parks in Asia. The large fresh water lake is well-managed to remain clean. The park is equipped with convenient facilities and attractions, including the Riverside Square, artificial islands, a 4.7-kilometer-long…
Byukchoji Gardens (벽초지수목원) – Homepage www.bcj.co.kr – Tel +82-31-957-2004 Byukchoji Gardens is made up of a Korean-style and a European-style garden. It is home to nearly 1,400 species of plants. Each garden is organized under a single theme, such as mythology, adventure, and freedom. Byukchoji Gardens also features walking trails, ponds, greenhouses, and lawns. Byukchoji…
Yeonmudae (Dongjangdae) (연무대 (동장대)) – Homepage www.swcf.or.kr (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) – Tel +82-31-228-4686 Yeonmudae located inside Suwon’s Hwaseong Fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Situated on a relatively high hill between Changnyongmun (the east gate of the fortress) and Hwahongmun (a north floodgate), Yeonmudae is an excellent military observation post with sweeping views of…
Petite France (쁘띠프랑스) – Homepage www.pfcamp.com – Tel +82-31-584-8200 Petite France is a French cultural village set in the Korean countryside. Designed with the theme concept, “flowers, stars, and the Little Prince,” the village offers experience programs, training facilities, and accommodations. Additional attractions within the village include a memorial hall dedicated to Saint-Exupery, the author…
Hwahongmun Gate (화홍문(華虹門)) – Homepage www.suwon.go.kr Hwahongmun Gate refers to the northern gate of Hwaseong Fortress among the two main gates installed to control the flow of Suwoncheon Stream that cuts through the fortress. Hwahongmun Gate consists of seven arched watergates in varying sizes. The watergate at the center is larger than the others to…
Everland (에버랜드) – Homepage www.everland.com Everland is an amusement park that entertains visitors through attractions in the five themed areas of Global Fair, American Adventure, Magic Land, Zootopia, and European Adventure. The park is decorated according to different themed festivals throughout the year, including Tulip Festival, Rose Festival, Summer Splash, Halloween Festival, Romantic Illumination, and…
The Garden of Morning Calm (아침고요수목원) – Homepage www.morningcalm.co.kr – Tel +82-1544-6703 The Garden of Morning Calm, nestled against the splendid backdrop of Chungnyeongsan Mountain, is a horticultural haven that blends the essence of Korean beauty with a diversity of themed gardens. Designed by Professor Han Sang-kyeong from Sahmyook University, this arboretum, which opened in…
Camp Greaves DMZ Experience Center (캠프 그리브스) – Homepage http://dmzcamp131.or.kr/ – Tel +82-31-953-6970 Camp Greaves served as a camp base for the 506th US Second Infantry Division for about 50 years after the ceasefire agreement of the Korean War. The land was given back to the Korean government in 2007. The camp has been turned…
Anseong Farmland (안성팜랜드) – Homepage www.nhasfarmland.com Anseong Farmland is a learning center that spreads information about the importance of agriculture and livestock farming and a theme park where visitors can see and interact with animals. These characteristics make the attraction popular among family travelers with young children. At the experience ranch, visitors can see bulls,…
Suwon Hwaseong Special Tourist Zone (수원화성 관광특구) – Homepage www.swcf.or.kr Hwaseong Fortress, Suwon, was built by King Jeongjo, the 22nd ruler of the Joseon dynasty, when he moved the tomb of his father, Crown Prince Sado, to Hwasan Mountain in Suwon. Because of its high historical and cultural value, it was designated as a UNESCO…