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Sun Cruise Theme Park (썬크루즈 테마공원)

2020-04-01

950-39, Heonhwa-ro, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-610-7000

Sun Cruise Resort is a cruise-shaped resort located on a cliff 60 meters above sea level. Surrounding the resort is an extensive park, with themed gardens and sculptures. The park offers an exquisite landscape with its large man-made lake and coconut trees. The resort also has a sculpture park that displays 30 sculptures and a jangseung (traditional Korean totem pole) park with 250 jangseung totems from Andong. Visitors can also stop for a cup of coffee at a train-themed cafe or a sailboat-themed cafe.

Gapyeong Baengnyeonsa Temple (백련사(가평))

2021-05-15

159-50, Saemgol-gil, Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-585-3855

Baengnyeonsa Temple is surrounded by mountains, as it is located off Yongmunsan, Myeongjisan, and Daegeumsan Mountains. On each side of the temple, one can also find Unaksan Mountain as well as Cheonmasan Mountain. In addition, just behind the temple are Chungnyeongsan Mountain and Seorisan Mountain.

This temple was built relatively recently, so the temple only has a few cultural treasures. However, as compared to the average temple in Korea, it is distinguished by its well-designed and refined architectures. The decorations in the temple are simple, with no overly vibrant colors nor complicated designs so as to help in seeking peace and inspiration.

The temple is also known for its hiking trails and beautiful scenery offered by the surrounding mountains.

Turtle Rock & Natural Wild Juniper Habitat (거북바위 및 향나무 자생지 (울릉도, 독도 국가지질공원))

2021-06-29

Taeha-ri, Ulleung-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-33-791-2113

Turtle Rock was given its name for its rock formation that resembles the shape of turtles climbing out to the rock. The Turtle Rock is a volcanic rock that formed from the molten lava from Ulleungdo Island's early volcanic activity. Solidified lava flow as well as chilled margins can still be seen along the rock's slope. The western cliff of the rock is Tonggumi Village, where it serves as a home to wild juniper trees. On the northwestern side of the rock is Daepunggam Village, also a natural habitat for wild juniper trees. Both sites were designated as Natural Monuments for their significance. The juniper trees here are known to have a slower growth rate than those under normal condition due to rough winds.

Hagosudong Beach (하고수동해변)

2022-07-28

Yeonpyeong-ri, Jeju-si, Jeju-do
+82-64-740-6000

Hagosudong Beach, often referred to as "The Saipan of Korea" with its sandy beach and spectacular formation of rocks and cliffs, is located on Udo Island off the coast of Jeju Island. Although all beaches surrounding Jeju are beautiful, Hagosudong is more exotic and distinctive in nature. With a fairly shallow sea level and soft sand, visitors of all ages can enjoy relaxing and walking along the shore while gazing out at the pristine ocean vistas. During the summer season visitors can enjoy watching a firework-like nighttime view of the fishing boats lighting up the ocean.

Ulleung Jukdo Island (죽도(울릉))

2021-07-30

59-9, Jukdo-gil, Ulleung-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-790-6454

Jukdo Island is a small inhabited island near Ulleungdo Island, located 4 kilometers apart from Jeodonghang Port and 7 kilometers away from Dodonghang Port, both of which are nestled northeast of Ulleungdo Island. Normally, tourists visit Jukdo Island on their way back to the 'mainland' by taking a ferry service that departs from Dodonghang Port.

The natural environment of Jukdo Island is uncontaminated, thus almost everything is so pristine to the extent that people can even collect rainwater to drink, much thanks to its geological and cultural distance from the more modernized parts of Korea.

Iljasan Mountain Natural Park (일자산자연공원)

2021-04-23

660, Dongnam-ro, Gangdong-gu, Seoul

Iljasan Mountain is the tallest peak in Gangdong-gu, Seoul, providing the western boundary between Gangdong-gu and Hanam-si, Gyeonggi-do. Iljasan Mountain is one of the best spots in Seoul to watch the sunrise. Located on the mountain is the house of Master Lee Jip (pen-name Dunchon), providing a good getaway spot for local residents. Lee Jip was a loyal government official during the reign of King Gongmin during the late Goryeo dynasty. He was forced to move to an underground tunnel in the southwest side of Iljasan Mountain to avoid entrapment by Shin Don, a person of influence at the time. While living in hiding, he took the pen-name Dunchon (meaning drawing back to the countryside) to symbolize the hardships he was going through. The nearby area was named after him, being called Dunchon-dong.

Abai Village Ferry (아바이마을 갯배)

2022-12-21

39, Jungangbudu-gil, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-635-2003

Gaetbae (boat without engine) is an exotic means of transportation to cross the Abai Village at the mouth of Cheongchoho Lake. It is a rapid means of traveling between downtown Sokcho and Abai Village along the 50 m-long waterway. This small barge-style boat without an engine can be run by pulling the wire manually. When fixing the solid steel wire on both sides of the waterway and pulling it hard with a hook, a boat moves forward slowly. As there is no boatman, passengers need to work together to move the boat. It takes about 5 min to cross the water by boat. This unique experience still attracts many tourists to Sokcho. Furthermore, it is known as the filming location for the Korean TV drama Autumn in My Heart, so many tourists from Japan and China visit the place.

Someorioreum Volcanic Cone (Udobong Peak) (쇠머리오름(우도봉))

2021-07-22

Samyanggosumul-gil, Jeju-si, Jeju-do
+82-64-740-6000

Someorioreum Volcanic Cone is located on Udo Island, about 3.8 kilometers from Seongsanhang Port. The cone rises 100 meters and offers fantastic views of the surrounding area. The name means "cow's head," and comes from the name of the island, said to resemble a cow lying down. The island is only accessible from Seongsanhang Port, and it takes about 15 minutes by ferry.

Geommeolle Beach (검멀레해변)

2023-11-08

Udohaean-gil, Jeju-si, Jeju-do
+82-64-740-6000

Under Udobong Peak is Geommeolle Beach, a very small beach, reaching only about 100 meters in total length, with a name literally translating to "black sand" in the Jeju dialect. Visitors can enjoy a beautiful sunrise, peaceful beach and the cool ocean water in the cave at the end of the beach.

Udo Sanho Beach (Seobinbaeksa) (우도 산호해변 (서빈백사))

2023-10-16

252, Udohaean-gil, Jeju-si, Jeju-do
+82-64-740-6000

Udo Sanho Beach, often referred to as Seobinbaeksa Beach, is a red algal nodule beach. The ocean here varies in colors, from bright emerald to deep sapphire according to its depth for a view incomparable to any other ocean views.

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