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Daecheongdo Island (대청도)

2021-07-09

Daecheong-myeon, Ongjin-gun, Incheon
+82-32-899-3610

Daecheongdo Island, with an area of 12.7 square kilometers and 24.7 kilometers in length, houses a little over 1,000 citizens. The island is located 202 kilometers northwest of Incheon and is known for fishing. With most of the villagers being fishermen, the whole island is one large fishing area. The island is also known for clean air and various tourist attractions.

Yeonpyeongdo Island (연평도(대/소 연평도))

2020-02-25

3, Yeonpyeongjungang-ro 24beon-gil, Ongjin-gun, Incheon
+82-32-899-3450

Yeonpyeongdo Island is a small island resided by fishing communities. Despite the tragic incident of November 2010 shelling from North Korea, this bucolic island offers many natural and cultural attractions.

Island History
The earliest known history of Socheongdo Island comes from Chungmin-sa Temple, which was built to commemorate the island's once abundant but now extinct fish species called Yellow corbina (Sciaenidae). This fish was related to the family of fish commonly called drums, croakers, or hardheads for the repetitive throbbing or drumming sounds they make. When the economy flourished thanks to profitable fishing, the Socheongdo port was congested with fishing boats, so much that it was said that one could cross from one island to the next by walking over boats. The species of fish is depleted, and the island remains as quiet with views of North Korea.

In November 2010, Socheongdo Island was hit by the fatal shelling from North Korea that killed two civilians and two soldiers. In recent months, the island has made an attempt to recover its tourism industry and to develop security tourism by blending its newer military presence at tourist attractions.

Yangji Pine Resort (양지파인리조트)

2025-03-16

112 Nampyeong-ro, Cheoin-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-338-2001

Yangji Pine Resort is nestled among the foothills of Dokjo Mountain in Yangji-myeon, Yongin-si, in Gyeonggi-do. Located right next to the Yeongdong Highway Yangji IC (about a 40-min drive from Seoul) it is the closest resort town to the capital. Despite its convenient location near the city, the resort allows guests to truly commune with nature, offering a unique view throughout each of the four seasons.

The main building of the resort, houses a total of 302 guestrooms, most of which offer an open view of the lush forests of the mountain. In addition to its beautiful golf course, pet park, and luxurious condominium, the hotel prides itself on its friendly, well-trained staff.

Intercontinental Alpensia Pyeongchang Resort (인터컨티넨탈 알펜시아 평창 리조트)

2025-03-16

325, Solbong-ro, Daegwannyeong-myeon, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-339-0000

Intercontinental Alpensia Pyeongchang Resort is a luxurious classical European-style alpine resort located 700 meters above sea level on a ridge of Taebaeksan Mountain. Surrounded by fascinating nature, the resort offers various leisure facilities such as Olympic Sky Park, Ocean 700 Water Park, a 27-hole golf course designed by the world-renowned golf course designer Robert Trent Jones, Jr., and an 18-hole public golf course.

The summer house also provides relaxation facilities including the luxurious Club Intercontinental Lounge, a children’s play room called ‘Planet Trackers’, and a day spa. A wellness center provides guests seeking relaxation with various therapies and programs. The luxurious CMA spa club offers seven spa suite rooms and an open-air Jacuzzi providing eco-nature therapy with great views of Daegwallyeong.

Guestrooms are decorated with a harmonious blend of modern, bright-colored furniture and traditional Korean-style furniture. Specially designed lighting adds a pleasant touch to the rooms.

Subsidiary facilities are a restaurant, wine bar/salon, and a lobby lounge. The restaurant, called Flavor, serves international dishes, while the wine bar serves quality wines. In the lobby lounge, guests can enjoy views of beautiful nature through floor-to-ceiling windows while listening to live classical music performances and sharing light fare such as sandwiches, pizza, tapas, wine, and coffee.

Alpensia Ocean 700 (알펜시아 오션700)

2020-04-02

325, Solbong-ro, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-339-0100

Alpensia Resort is a beautiful and exciting resort that offers unique programs unavailable at other resorts. Among their facilities, Alpensia Ocean 700 suits as the perfect family water park, located on the refreshing highland of Daegwallyeong at an altitude of 700 meters. The water park aims to provide convenient and relaxing facilities in an indoor area where visitors can have fun at any time of the year.

Ilgwang Beach (일광해수욕장)

2021-07-05

17, Samseong 3-gil, Gijang-gun, Busan
+82-51-709-4000

Ilgwang Beach is a popular beach for families with a white sandy beach and Gangsongjeong Pine Tree Forest. With shallow waters and a clear view of the ocean, there is also Samseongdae Pavilion built during the late Joseon dynasty. There are numerous accommodation, dining and convenience facilities near the beach as well as a place to fish. Moreover, Ilgwang Beach hosts a festival annually in late July or early August.

The Ocean Resort (디오션리조트)

2025-03-16

295, Soho-ro, Yeosu-si, Jeollanam-do
+82-1588-0377

The Ocean Resort is located in Yeosu-si, Jeollanam-do, perfect for tourism. With two national parks nearby and all rooms facing the ocean, visitors can relax and enjoy the view. Hotel amenities include a golf course, water park, sauna, and other leisure facilities, available all year long.

Gangjin Goryeo Celadon Kiln Site (강진 고려청자 요지)

2022-12-29

Sadang-ri, Gangjin-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-430-3755

Daegu-myeon of Gangjin-gun was the primary site of Goryeo dynasty celadon production between the 9th and the 14th centuries. Covering approximately 150 acres of land in nine villages, the area has been designated as the National Historical Site since 1963, and continues to protect its 180 fire kilns and maintain the sophisticated art of celadon production. Meanwhile, celadons produced in this area have also been designated as national treasure, and regarded highly worldwide for their artistic value, so much so that some are preserved in the Louvre Museum in France.

Socheongdo Island (소청도)

2021-06-15

Socheong-ri, Ongjin-gun, Incheon
+82-32-836-3301

Socheongdo Island is a small island located approximately 210 kilometers northwest of Incheon. The island is full of oddly formed rocks and visitors can enjoy sea fishing throughout the year. There are two fishing villages on the island with various sea life for fishing.

Baengnyongdonggul Cave-Gangwon Paleozoic Geopark (백룡동굴-강원고생대 국가지질공원)

2020-06-10

63, Munhui-gil, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-560-2379

Baengnyongdonggul Cave is a 1.8㎞-long, natural limestone cave located in Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do. The cave entrance is located 10-15㎞ above sea level, and is surrounded by rocks. In 1976, local residents expanded a small lane in the middle of the main cave corridor to allow for easier exploration. Since then, the cave has continued to be explored and researched with great value for geologists. The cave was designated Natural Monument No. 260 in 1979.

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