Gunnam Flood Control Theme Park (군남홍수조절지 두루미테마파크) – Homepage dmz.go.kr The Gunnam Flood Control Site is situated near the border between North and South Korea just six kilometers away from the demarcation line. More than 97% of the land around the Gunnam flood control dam is part of North Korea. The site is effective in…
Changnyongmun Gate (창룡문) – Homepage www.swcf.or.kr Changnyeongmun Gate, the eastern gate of Hwaseong Fortress, is similar in shape and size to Hwaseomun Gate to the east. Something to take note of is the nameplate carved into the wall left of the gate. While the names on the polished granite at the other three main gates…
Nari Farm (나리농원) – Tel +82-507-1321-7240 Nari Farm has the largest globe amaranth colony in the nation. During the Globe Amaranth Festival in September-October, the farm is filled with visitors. The farm is a popular attraction for taking walks with family and loved ones in fall. – Address : 812 Gwangsa-dong, Yangju-si, Gyeonggi-do ※ Presentation…
Damdaheon / 담다헌 체험교육관 – Homepage http://www.damdaheon.com Damdaheon is an experience center dedicated to the art of making rice cakes, situated in Geomundol (black stone) Village in Sangok-dong, Uijeongbu. It was opened on October 23, 2009, under Park Gyeong-ae, recognized as a master artisan by Gyeonggi-do. The center offers experience programs like rice cake-making, sweet…
Uijeongbu Budaejjigae Street (의정부 부대찌개거리) – Homepage www.ui4u.go.kr The word “budaejjigae” has two parts: “budae”, or military unit, and “jjigae,” a dish made by boiling ingredients and stock in a pot. It originates from the post-Korean War period, where processed meat from US Army bases was made into a jjigae with vegetables, glass noodles, ramyeon,…
Gosam Reservoir (고삼저수지) Gosam Reservoir is a vast reservoir that was completed in 1963 to supply water to nearby areas. The reservoir is abundant in aquatic plants, providing a good habitat for fish. The dreamy scenery in foggy dawn is like a painting. For this reason, it is a famous filming location frequented by photographers….
Anseong Seoknamsa Temple (석남사(안성)) – Homepage Seoknamsa Temple is located at the northeastern foot of Seounsan Mountain, 12 kilometers from Anseong. It’s a small temple but the view of stone steps leading up from the temple entrance to the Daeungjeon Hall is worth seeing. Seoknamsa Temple is known to have been presided by prominent monks…
Gilsangyo Pottery Experience (길상요 도자기체험) – Homepage https://blog.naver.com/kkol1144 You can experience pottery making at Gilsangyo, run by Kim Jong-young, a potter who has won numerous awards for jiggering techniques of forming pottery using a spinning plaster. Based on white porcelain clay, your experience will begin with the help of an expert after choosing a pottery…
Saekhyeon Tunnel (색현터널) Saekhyeon Tunnel, spanning 423 meters in length, was first opened in 1939 and functioned as part of the Gyeongchun Line railway up until 2010. After the railway line was rerouted, the tunnel found a new purpose as a section of the Bukhangang Bike Path. It has also earned the nickname “Moss Tunnel”…
Haengjusanseong Fortress History Park (행주산성 역사공원) – Homepage www.goyang.go.kr Haengjusanseong Fortress History Park, located next to the Haengjusanseong Fortress near the Hangang River, is a site steeped in history. It played a significant role as a witness to the battles between Joseon and Japanese forces during the Imjin War (1592-1598). The park includes several features…