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Angseong Carbonate Hot Springs (앙성탄산온천)

Angseong Carbonate Hot Springs (앙성탄산온천)

14.2Km    2019-08-12

1457, Gagok-ro, Angseong-myeon, Chungju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do
+82-43-855-7360

The water at Angseong Carbonate Hot Springs comes from 700 meters underground. This water contains about 2.800㎎/L of carbonic acid and is beneficial in many ways. It is known to be effective in preventing high and low blood pressures, diabetes, arthritis, neuralgia, depression, lifestlye diseases, obesity caused by lack of exercise, stiff shoulder, back pain, colds, constipation, and hemorrhoids. Carbonic acid hot springs are also good for stress relief, increasing metabolism, stimulating blood circulation, and for the treatment of hypersensitive skin, cosmetics allergies, freckles, age spots, athelete’s foot and eczema.

The water temperature at the hot spring stays between 25-38 degrees Celcius. A separate pool is available for people who prefer a warmer temperature than that. Known for promoting physical and psycological health, a carbonic acid hot spring bath also softens the skin and helps fatigue recovery.

For added benefits, Angseong Carbonate Hot Springs also uses oak wood for heating its jjimjilbang (Korean sauna) and the water.

Café Troy (카페트로이)

14.3Km    2024-02-23

142 Myeongpum-ro, Yeoju-si, Gyeonggi-do

Café Troy, a unique fusion of a café and theme park, draws its inspiration from the Trojan Horse. The outdoor area features diverse seating options, including standard parasols, private glass rooms, and bungalow rooms equipped for barbecues. The café serves an array of drinks and light meals, including curry, tteokbokki, and pizza. Seasonally adaptable, it hosts a water playground in the summer and a sledding slope in the winter, both of which are accessible by reservation.

Godowon Healing Center (깊은산속 옹달샘)

Godowon Healing Center (깊은산속 옹달샘)

14.5Km    2024-12-06

201-61 Useong 1-gil, Noeun-myeon, Chungju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do
+82-43-723-2033

The Godowon Healing Center is a place for people to take some time out of their busy life to restore their energy through 'daily meditations'. Here, people gather together, connect with nature, relieve stress, and recharge their energy, while enjoying healing moments for their mind and body.
The center runs various programs. Ongdalsaem Stay is the most peaceful way to experience the center. The 'Moment of Pause' Stay is the center's signature 'daily meditation' program where people can take a break from their busy lives to rest and recharge through meditation. 'Everyday Meditation' is a daily meditation program. 'Themed Meditation' offers meditations under various themes. 'Onsaem Meditation' is an online meditation program. Lastly, 'Lincoln School in the Deep Forest' is a program for youths. You can apply for these programs on the center's website.
'The Green House in the Forest' was built with guests' health in mind and is finished with red clay and natural wallpaper. There is also a spa that offers hot and cold baths, which help the skin 'breathe.'

Anseong Seoil Farm (안성 서일농원)

15.3Km    2024-02-21

332-17 Geumil-ro, Iljuk-myeon, Anseong-si, Gyeonggi-do

Anseong Seoil Farm is dedicated to crafting jang (fermented condiments) using wholesome ingredients. They utilize meju (fermented soybeans) made with 100% Korean-grown soybeans to create their signature products like cheonggukjang (rich soybean paste), doenjang (soybean paste), and gochujang (red chili paste). Visitors can witness around 2,000 crocks. Additionally, the farm boasts an onsite restaurant where visitors can relish dishes prepared from these jangs.

Birthplace of Empress Myeongseong (Queen Min) (명성황후 생가)

Birthplace of Empress Myeongseong (Queen Min) (명성황후 생가)

15.5Km    2024-08-22

71 Myeongseong-ro, Yeoju-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-887-9730

This is the house where Empress Myeongseong was born and lived until she was eight years old. She would grow up to be the wife of the dynasty’s 26th ruler, King Gojong. The birthplace and the adjoining Memorial Hall are open to the public.
Empress Myeongseong was a brilliant diplomat who pursued openness and reform to maintain the sovereignty of the nation. Unfortunately, her tumultuous life came to an end in the early morning hours of October 8, 1895 when she was murdered by the Japanese army.

During Japanese colonial rule, the empress was wrongfully accused of being a jealous and overly ambitious person. Studies of various archives have since revealed what a great person she really was. Recently, numerous television productions and musicals have also corrected those misunderstandings. Renovated in 1995, her birthplace includes three buildings with servants’ quarters, master’s quarters, and a separate house. A commemorative monument now stands at the site of the room where the empress studied as a child. The Memorial Hall in front of the house contains various archives and artifacts related to Empress Myeongseong’s life.

Binaeseom Island (Binae Trail) (비내섬(비내길))

15.5Km    2023-12-22

44, Namhangangbyeon-gil, Angseong-myeon, Chungju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do

With dirt roads instead of wooden decks and rustic wooden overhangs instead of lavish displays, Binaeseom Island’s Binae Trail is made of farm roads and trails that villagers use to access orchards and rivers. It is a place with a view of Namhangang River and Binaeseom Island’s fall, and its nearly flat slope makes it accessible for all members of the family. Binae Trail is divided into two courses. Course 1 takes you past the Migratory Bird Observation Park to the riverside trail, the area's highlight, before passing the old quay and arriving at the Angseong Hot Springs Square in a 7km-long, 2 hr. journey. Course 2 takes you over the Saebajisan Mountain Observatory to Binaeseom Island before re-tracing Course 1 from the old quay. After going down the riverside trail and the Migratory Bird Observation Park, the course takes you back to Angseong Hot Springs Square in a 17km-long, 4 hr. journey.
In <Crash Landing on You>, Binaeseom Island served as the filming location for the scene where the two leads and the supporting actors from the North Korean side have a picnic before the two leads escape from North Korea.

Icheon Doniul Myeongpum Rice Village (이천 도니울 명품쌀마을)

Icheon Doniul Myeongpum Rice Village (이천 도니울 명품쌀마을)

17.1Km    2025-01-23

경기도 이천시 대월면 대월로667번길 359-3

Icheon Doniul (Dori-ri) Village in Icheon, Gyeonggi-do, is a typical farm village located on a plain field between Wonducheon Stream and Yanghwacheon Village. Dori-ri Village is a prestigious village where the culture of the Samhan period is still passed down. The rice cultivation is part of the culture that has been passed down since the Samhan period. The name "Doniul" is derived from the nearby Sodonibong Peak. The word "doni" means a wide field with wetlands. The village is made up of approximately 100 households with 303 villagers. It is also known as a village of longevity as many of the residents are over 100 years old. The village is the producer of the famous Icheon rice for the king. The village is located approximately 12 kilometers from Icheon downtown, which can be reached in an hour from Dong Seoul Bus Terminal.


Cheongnyongsa Temple Site (청룡사지)

17.7Km    2021-07-30

147, Cheongnyongsaji-gil, Chungju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do
+82-43-850-5980

In the late Goryeo era, King Taejo ordered to build a large temple at the foot of Cheonggyesan Mountain for Preceptor Bogak to retire to hermitage. Now, the temple site has become a ruin, with only the Stupa of State Preceptor Bogak, called Jeonghyewonyung, lion stone lantern, and stele for Jeonghyewonyung at the site. Cheongnyongsa Temple, recently built, is also situated in the vicinity of the area along with other Buddhist cultural assets.

Take Green Coffee (테이크그린)

Take Green Coffee (테이크그린)

18.0Km    2024-02-07

18 Gyeongchung-daero 1878beon-gil, Bubal-eup, Icheon-si, Gyeonggi-do

Take Green Coffee is a café featuring an outdoor garden that is enhanced with tents and a trailer house to give customers the feeling of being on a picnic. Inside, the café boasts a high ceiling and one-sided windows, creating a sense of spaciousness and openness. Its signature menu items include the vanilla cream latte, heugimja cream latte (black sesame cream latte), and Honeypresso.

Yeoju Spa (여주온천)

Yeoju Spa (여주온천)

18.4Km    2024-02-23

864 Gangmun-ro, Gangcheon-myeon, Yeoju-si, Gyeonggi-do

At Yeoju Spa, the hot spring water emerges from 800 meters below the bedrock, rich in various minerals beneficial for neuralgia, arthritis, and skincare. The water, also drinkable, aids in alleviating digestive issues. The open-air bath's floor is lined with natural jade, offering a pressure point massage for bare feet. Visitors can simultaneously indulge in a forest bath and a hot spring bath, enjoying a holistic wellness experience.