Yeoju Silleuksa Temple (신륵사 (여주))

18.4Km 23208 2024-08-22

73 Silleuksa-gil, Yeoju-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-885-2505

Silleuksa Temple is located along the upper section of the Namhangang River as it flows from Bongmisan Mountain in Yeoju. It is believed that Silleuksa Temple was built by Monk Wonhyo during the reign of Silla King Jinpyeong, but there is no evidence to prove this. The temple is famous for being a place where Naong Hyegeun stopped in 1376. The temple began to be called Boeunsa in 1472, but the name changed back to Silleuksa Temple in 1858.

Yeoju Ogoknaru Festival (여주오곡나루축제)

18.5Km 28774 2024-09-13

Cheonsong-dong, Yeoju-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-881-9692

Yeoju Ogoknaru Festival is a great place for visitors to see Yeoju's local agricultural products, such as rice and sweet potatoes. Various activities and events for the whole family are available as well as a market where visitors can buy local products at affordable prices.

Yeoju Dojasesang (여주도자세상)

18.5Km 8223 2024-08-29

7 Silleuksa-gil, Yeoju-si, Gyeonggi-do

Yeoju Dojasesang is a multicomplex operated by the Korea Ceramic Foundation that introduces ceramic designs through displays as well as sales in the nation's largest ceramic shopping mall. Another attractive feature of Yeoju Dojasesang is the craft studio, where artisians and visitors alike can create beautiful and unique works.

Yeoju Dojasesang (여주세계생활도자관)

18.5Km 8409 2021-07-30

7, Silleuksa-gil, Yeoju-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-884-8644

Yeoju Dojasesang, which opened in March 2002, displays functional ceramics. The museum, with its four exhibition halls, has been displaying ceramics shown at the Korean International Ceramics Biennale for the past 10 years.

Yangpyeong Icefish Festival (물맑은양평 빙어축제)

18.6Km 21189 2020-03-24

55-2, Gopdani-gil, Yangpyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-31-775-5205

Yangpyeong Icefish Festival takes place in Soomy Village from late-December to early-February. Residents are preparing for the festival to welcome all visitors including families, couples, groups and others. During the festival, visitors can eat warm fish cakes and roasted chestnuts. Aside from ice fishing, other traditional winter games and activities such as kite-flying, top spinning, sledding and jjinbbang-making (steamed bun with red bean filling) will be available.

During lunch, tteokguk (sliced rice cake soup), bingeohoe muchim (seasoned raw smelt salad) and bingeo twigim (deep-fried smelt) are available at the Women's Society of Soomy Land. One special trait of this festival is the offer of an all-inclusive experience package. After making a reservation, families can enjoy a full day of fun experiences from the moment they arrive until the time they head home with no additional fees to worry about.

Yangpyeong Icefish Festival can be enjoyed by visitors of all ages: Children will look up to their fathers’ as strong men, pulling their sleds around the snow-covered ice; couples will look back on the festival as a warm winter memory, walking hand in hand; friends and coworkers will remember the delicious food and joyful time they spent together.

To attend the festival, visitors can make a reservation on the festival's official website.

Yangpyeong Catfish Festival (양평메기수염축제)

18.6Km 0 2024-05-28

55-2 Gopdani-gil, Danwol-myeon, Yangpyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-775-5205

Yangpyeong is famous in Korea for its clear waters. Located along a clear stream is Sumi Village, hosting fun festivals all year round. During the summer months, Sumi Village hosts the Yangpyeong Catfish Festival, allowing plenty of fun activities around this local specialty.

Yeoju Museum (여주박물관)

18.6Km 25017 2024-08-21

6-12 Silleuksa-gil, Yeoju-si, Gyeonggi-do

Yeoju Museum first opened in 1997 as the Yeoju Folk History Museum, surveying and displaying the history and relics of the area. The name changed to the current Yeoju Museum in 2016 with the addition of the Yeoma-kwan Building. The museum features both permanent exhibitions and planned exhibitions, as well as offering special lectures and educational programs.

Ilsung Namhangang Condo & Resort (일성남한강콘도&리조트)

18.7Km 31957 2021-04-28

5, Silleuk-ro, Yeoju-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-1566-8113

Guests can enjoy the beautiful Namhangang River at Ilsung Namhangang Condo & Resort.

Yeoju Ceramic Art Complex (여주도예단지)

18.7Km 13735 2021-07-21

254, Yeoyang-ro, Yeoju-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-887-2868

According to historic records, ceramics have been developed here since the early days of the Joseon dynasty, as the nation’s best materials for making ceramics, such as clay, white clay, and Kaolin, were produced around Ssarisan Mountain in Bungnae-myeon. Mid-standing artists here study the process of making traditional ceramics as well as more novel works that utilize unconventional methods. Yeoju Ceramic Art Complex not only provides high quality ceramics, it offers visitors a chance to see the process of making art pieces. There are over 60 personal exhibition halls with various styles of ceremics. Every May, there is a festival for visitors to enjoy.

Hoengseong Hanu Festival (횡성한우축제)

18.9Km 22514 2024-09-26

Bukcheon-ri, Hoengseong-eup, Hoengseong-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-808-8006

Hoengseong Hanu Festival is the biggest hanu (Korean cattle) festival in Korea. Visitors can buy hanu and local agricultural products at a discounted price. Other programs include performances and more.

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