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Seoul Folk Flea Market - Traditional Arts & Crafts Studio (서울풍물시장 전통문화체험관)

2021-08-12

21, Cheonho-daero 4-gil, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2232-3368

The Traditional Arts & Crafts Studio in Seoul Folk Flea Market was created to give both locals and international visitors a chance to experience the traditional arts of Korea first-hand. For international visitors, programs serve as a brief introduction to some of the finer points of Korean art. For many Koreans, the studio’s programs are ways to relive childhood memories or experience traditional culture as a family.

Uam Historical Park (우암사적공원)

2024-02-29

53 Chungjeong-ro, Dong-gu, Daejeon
+82-42-673-9286

Uam Historical Park, situated in the eastern part of Daejeon, is both a cultural heritage site and a park. It was once the place where Uam Song Siyeol (1607-1689), a scholar and government official during the Joseon dynasty, conducted his research and educational activities. The traditional houses established during his time and the relics left by Song Siyeol are still preserved, and visitors can view these artifacts at the historic museum. The park also features a pond within its premises.

Daejeon Hoedeok Dongchundang Park (대전 회덕 동춘당 공원)

2022-12-26

80, Dongchundang-ro, Daedeok-gu, Daejeon
+82-42-608-6574

Dongchundang Park was once the residence of Song Jung-gil, a noted scholar during the Joseon dynasty. Dongchundang Residential Compound (Treasure) has kept some of its original features including its three ponds, pavilions, old swings, and the nameplate written by Uam Song Si-yeol in 1678 in honor of Song Jung-gil. Today, the park is the main venue of the annual Dongchundang Culture Festival along with other local festivals.

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.

Daejeon O-World (대전오월드)

2022-12-27

70, Sajeonggongwon-ro, Jung-gu, Daejeon
+82-42-580-4820

Daejeon O-World was established when the Daejeon Zoo and Joy Land, an amusement park, were integrated under the supervision of the Daejeon City Corporation. The project cost a whopping 40 billion won and resulted in the construction of Flower Land (100,000㎡) in addition to the renamed Zoo Land and the preexisting Joy Land. It opened on May 1, 2009 to the public.

The three main sections of Daejeon O-World are Zoo Land, Joy Land, and Flower Land. Zoo Land is currently home to a total of 600 animals of 130 different species including American black bears, Bengal tigers, lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, and ostriches. Amusement rides, waterslides, and four-season sledding are housed at Joy Land. Flower Land boasts a number of smaller sections such as Rose Garden, Four Season Garden, Herb Garden, and Maze Garden and is home to a total of 150,000 tress of 100 different species and 200,000 flowers of 85 different species. An outdoor stage and concert hall are also located in the area. There are plenty of things to see and enjoy in every corner of Daejeon O-World. Just beyond Festival Street, visitors will find a large (3,000㎡) pond with a fountain.

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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