Jungmisan Recreational Forest (중미산자연휴양림)

15.0 Km 52616 2022-09-07

1152, Jungmisan-ro, Yangpyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-771-7166

Jungmisan Recreational Forest unfolds at the end of a lovely drive along the famous Nongdachigogae Road, the highest ridge road in the vicinity of Seoul. The forest boasts a striking landscape of thick groves of trees and a view overlooking the Namhangang River. During some mornings, the forest’s log cabins are veiled by a thick fog, further adding to the beautiful natural ambience.

Rising 834 meters above sea level, Jungmisan Mountain is a popular sunrise destination frequented by throngs of hikers every year. Thick forests of pine trees create a rooftop of branches from spring to fall. Being surrounded by the tall mountains of Baegunsan, Yumyeongsan, and Yongmunsan, Jungmisan Mountain feels like it is in the inner mountainous region of Gangwon-do, although it is close to Seoul.

The forest has log cabins that can accommodate groups of 4 to 10 people as well as campsites that complement the surrounding natural environment. Visitors can enjoy a comfortable walk through the trees on a trail that winds through the heart of the forest.

Jungmisan Observatory (중미산 천문대)

15.0 Km 14222 2021-06-15

1268, Jungmisan-ro, Yangpyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do
+82-10-7244-3498

Situated only 40 minute's drive from Seoul, the Jungmisan Observatory is nestled within Jungmisan Recreational Forest 437 kilometers above sea level. In addition to the beautiful natural scenery, the main draw of this particular location is that there is no other place near Seoul as this forest where one can get an excellent view of the night sky. From Seoul, one might expect to see about three stars on a good day, while at the Jungmisan Observatory one can typically observe over 3,000 stars.

Jungmisan Observatory provides an experiential learning center that offers astronomy programs for children, including preschoolers. Children can gain a deeper understanding of space and basic astronomy through various programs, such as stargazing. In addition to the astronomy programs, the observatory also offers forest bathing, forest ecology, and insect learning programs along with the nearby recreational forest.

Pasaseong Fortress Site (여주 파사성)

15.1 Km 10314 2020-03-16

Cheonseo-ri, Yeoju-gun, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-887-2868

The stone walls of Pasasan Fortress stretch along the ridge of the 250-meter-high Pasasan Mountain. The fortress is strategically situated for national defense by being located at the edge of the river bank, from which you can see both upstream and downstream. It is said that the fortress was constructed during the reign of the King Pasa, the 5th ruler of the Silla Kingdom. The walls stretch over 1,800 meters in length. At its highest point, the wall is 6.25 meters tall, and 1.4 meters tall at its lowest point.

Baegunbong Peak (백운봉)

15.2 Km 16430 2018-07-07

Yeonsu-ri, Okcheon-myeon, Yangpyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-773-5101

Baegunbong (alt. 940m) is a sharp pointed peak that sits on the border between Yangpyeong-eup and Okcheon-myeon in Yangpyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do Province. It is the highest of the peaks along the southern ridge of Yongmunsan Mountain (alt. 1,157m). The two most popular hiking trails along Baegunbong start at Yeonsu-ri in Yongmun-myeon and offer a relatively short hike to the summit.

Arachnopia Ecological Arboretum (JooPil Spider Museum) (아라크노피아 생태수목원·주필거미박물관)

15.4 Km 16319 2021-06-18

316, Ungilsan-ro, Namyangju-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-576-7908

The JooPil Spider Museum was founded on September 1, 1985 by Dr. Kim Ju-pil, who traveled around the world to collect and study spiders. The museum aims to be a fundamental education center for students by offering them various hands-on scientific activities. The main building has a collection of spiders and insects from around the world. The annex exhibits rare minerals from around the world as well as microscopes to show the dissection of spiders. The museum has a total of approximately 220,000 spider samples from more than 5,000 species.

Seolmaejae Recreational Forest (설매재자연휴양림)

15.4 Km 46866 2020-12-03

510, Yongcheon-ro, Yangpyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-774-6959

Seolmaejae Recreational Forest is located around Seolmaejae Pass, named for the apricot blossoms ('mae') that would bloom in the snow ('seol')-filled pass ('jae'). The forest is only an hour's drive out of Seoul, making it easily accessible for people looking to escape the city. The forest offers sections of pine trees, maple trees, royal azalea, and more beautiful flora, all visible along the various hiking paths. The park also connects with Yumyeongsan and Yongmunsan Mountains, and is close to Yongcheongyegok and Yumyeongsan Valleys.

Spa la Spa (Konjiam Resort) (스파라스파 (곤지암리조트))

15.8 Km 9232 2020-02-26

278, Docheogwit-ro, Gwangju-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-1661-8787

Located in Konjiam Resort, Spa la Spa consists of Wellness Spa, Family Spa, and WHOO (Hu) Spa Palace. The Wellness Spa, run by health professionals, is a comprehensive program of exercise, nutrition, stress management, and spa services. The Family Spa consists of an indoor pool, a therapy space, and a meditation garden. The WHOO (Hu) Spa Palace is a premium spa facility offering individually customized skincare treatment using medicinal herbs and Oriental massage techniques.

Hwadam Botanic Garden (화담숲)

15.8 Km 22331 2023-10-26

278-1 Docheogwit-ro, Gwangju-si, Gyeonggi-do
+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 forest park divided into 17 themes. "Hwadam" can be translated into "friendly communication," a name given to the forest in hopes that the area serves as means for people to communicate with nature. While the forest is designed to offer an environmentally friendly atmosphere to humans, the ecosystem and habitats of the forest are well-preserved, serving as a home to many living species.

Konjiam Ski Resort (곤지암리조트 스키장)

16.0 Km 90113 2022-08-18

278, Docheogwit-ro, Gwangju-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-1661-8787

Konjiam Resort is 4 kilometers and 40 minutes away from Gonjiam IC and Gangnam respectively, which is the most attractive feature of this ski resort. It is comprised of large-scale ski slopes, condominiums, a spa, botanical garden and other subsidiary facilities as a multi-complex premium resort.
Its slopes are designed widely for beginner, intermediate-skiers, and snowboarders. In particular, three lifts connecting to the top of the ski slopes as well as a 1.8 kilometer-long slope for beginners and intermediate skiers are loved by visitors. To hold an international competition, the resort worked hard to earn certificates from International Ski Federation (FIS) for four slopes out of nine total.

Designed by WAT&G (Wimberly Allison Tong & Goo), a recognized architeture and design corporation, Konjiam Resort features an exotic ambience in the North American style. Guests can enjoy ecological streams through the resort complex and botanical gardens (160,000 ㎡), Destination Spa, the first in Korea; and a water zone for a special experience.

Konjiam Resort (곤지암리조트)

16.0 Km 21229 2018-12-06

278, Docheogwit-ro, Docheok-myeon, Gwangju-si, Gyeonggi-do

Located in Nogobong Valley in Taehwasan Mountain in Gwangju-gun, Gyeonggi-do Province, Konjiam Resort is only an hour away by car from the Gangnam area in Seoul. The year-round resort boasts the largest ski slopes of Gyeonggi-do Province, a condominium with 476 rooms, the nation’s first residential spa, and a variety of other facilities.

Some of the most unique features of the resort are the ecological stream running through the resort and the cave wine cellar where about 90,000 bottles of wine are stored. Another visitor favorite is the Konjiam Arboretum, which has 3,700 species of plants and about 20 themed gardens.

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