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Sanji Lighthouse (산지 등대)

2021-03-18

108-1, Sarabongdong-gil, Jeju-si, Jeju-do
+82-64-740-6000

The name Sanji derives from the area being recorded as Sanjichon Village, literally translated as the mountainous village, in Tamna Sullyeokdo, a book of paintings showing life in Jeju. This record was created in 1702 by painter Kim Nam-gil, under the command of the Jeju Province governor, Lee Hyeong-sang.

Sanjicheon Stream originates from Hallasan Mountain and empties itself into the sea. Sitting halfway up Sarabong Peak, one of the signature parks on Jeju-do island, Sanji Lighthouse overlooks the port of Jeju.

Chang-dong Art Village (창동예술촌)

2024-02-07

24 Odongseo 6-gil, Masanhappo-gu, Changwon-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-222-2155

Chang-dong Art Village is an urban regeneration initiative aimed at revitalizing the once-thriving commercial heart of old Masan’s downtown area (Chang-dong/Odong-dong area). The village showcases a myriad of attractions segmented under three themes: Moonshin Art Alley, Masan Art Trace Alley, and E'cole de Chang-dong Alley. These alleys resonate with the memories and nostalgia of Masan, which stood as a cultural and artistic hub in the 1950s and 1960s. Serving as a confluence for art and artists, and the village currently houses around 50 residential facilities and runs experiential workshops in 12 of them, offering visitors a chance for hands-on learning.

Jeju Waterworld (제주워터월드)

2025-03-19

33 World cup-ro, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do

Jeju Waterworld is Korea's first media park themed on water. The leisure park is divided into 12 themed areas that offer a wide range of media art and content for unique fun. The facility is accessible all year round as it uses warm water in fall and winter. It is a family-friendly theme park packed with fun for all ages.

Yongduam Haesu Spa Land (용두암해수랜드)

2024-03-13

630, Seohaean-ro, Jeju-si, Jeju-do
+82-64-742-7000

Yongduam Haesu Spa Land, located near Jeju International Airport, is an expansive spa and sauna complex offering stunning ocean views. This facility caters to a variety of preferences, featuring a traditional hot sauna, a clay jjimjilbang, dry & wet sauna facilities, along with baths using freshwater and seawater. For added convenience, there is an on-site store providing a selection of refreshments and snacks, including bulgama gyeran (baked eggs), sikhye (sweet rice punch), various cold drinks, ensuring a comfortable and rejuvenating experience for all visitors.

Busan Hongbeopsa Temple (홍법사(부산))

2022-12-27

202, Dugu-ro 33beon-gil, Geumjeong-gu, Busan
+82-51-508-0345

Hongbeopsa Temple is located in Geumjeong dugu-dong, Busan and is known for the largest bronze Amida Buddha Statue in Korea at 21 meters. Surrounded by Cheolmasan Mountain and Geumjeongsan Mountain, a beautiful scenery stretching out to Suyonggang River makes one feel as if you were in Yeonhwajang, an ideal world in Buddhism that is filled with lotus flowers.

The temple has training rooms for visitors to practice meditation as well as a bust statue of Gandhi, donated by the Government of India to celebrate the 40th anniversary of diplomatic relationship between Korea and India. The temple has a wealth of attractions that cannot be seen in other temples of Korea such as huge statue of Buddha, India Cultural Center, Jeokmyeolbogung Palace, and beautiful gardens, luring an increasing number of tourists every year.

Gubongsan Observatory Café Street (구봉산 전망대 카페거리)

2024-02-28

139-137 Janghak-ri, Dong-myeon, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-250-4312

Gubongsan Observatory Café Street is situated along the national highway traversing Gubongsan Mountain in Chuncheon. It provides sweeping panoramic views of downtown Chuncheon, making it a renowned spot for sunsets and nightscapes. Visitors can indulge in the breathtaking scenery while enjoying offerings from bakery cafés and restaurants along the street. Additionally, the nearby Sonheungmin Sports Park is well worth a visit.

Manhae Village (만해마을)

2021-07-29

91, Manhae-ro, Inje-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-462-2303

Manhae Village was established as a training center and memorial hall for national activist Monk Manhae Han Yongun, revered for his literary and philosophical inspiration, as well as his devotion to the nation and Korean people during the Democracy Movement.

Suncheonman National Garden (순천만국가정원)

2024-12-12

47 Gukgajeongwon1ho-gil, Suncheon-si, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-749-8000

Suncheonman National Garden & Suncheonman Wetland is the first national garden of South Korea and one of the five major coastal wetlands in the world. The national garden spans 1.12 million square meters and is located in Dosa-dong, Suncheon-si. It is home to 790,000 trees covering 505 species, and 3.15 million flowers covering 113 species. During spring, tulips and royal azaleas are in full bloom, creating magnificent views. Additionally, there is a 30,000 square-meter canola flower field near the Forest of Sharing. You can see yellow waves of canola flowers in full bloom in mid-May. The city of Suncheon has planted 50,000 Japanese hackberries and zelkova trees along major routes in the area to create natural shade. There is a small unmanned personal rapid transit (PRT) system that operates between the Suncheonman National Garden and the Suncheon Literary Museum section (4.64 kilometers in length). After looking around the garden, visitors can take the PRT to the literary museum. There, they can take the Reed Train which travels 1.2 kilometers to Mujingyo Bridge located at the entrance of Suncheonman National Garden. Eco-friendly transportation is also available, such as the Sky Cube, which runs between Suncheonman National Garden and the wetland.

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This is the place where Mi-na of Gugudan and Yoo-jung of Weki Meki, two friends of the same age, set out to see the spring flowers as 20-year-olds. Thanks to her meticulous preparations, Yoojung came back from this trip with a great picture of her blowing on bubbles in the middle of a garden with tulips and canola flowers.

Daewangam Park (대왕암공원)

2025-01-10

95 Deungdae-ro, Dong-gu, Ulsan
+82-52-209-3738

Daewangam Park is a seaside park located on the east coast. The park has a walking trail that passes by a forest of pine, cherry blossom trees, magnolias, camellias, apricots, and forsythia. This park is located at the end of the southeasternmost point facing the East Sea, and has a lighthouse that serves as a marker for fishermen and sailors out on the sea. The park is also home to Daewangam Rock that looks like a dragon rising up into the sky. It is connected to the mainland with an iron bridge and has an observation tower.

Chungminsa Temple (여수충민사)

2020-03-18

52-23 Chungminsa-gil, Yeosu-si, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-690-2036

Nestled at the foot of Maraesan Mountain (alt. 385.2 m), Chungminsa Temple (Historic Site No. 381) was built by Lee Sieon (unknown - 1624), and was commissioned by Lee Hangbok (1556-1618) after the Imjinwaeran War (Japanese Invasion) upon King Seonjo's (1601) command. The shrine was forced to be demolished by Japan in 1919, and only two sections remained. In 1947, they were then rebuilt by local residents in the end. It was designated as Historical Site No. 381 on June 1, 1993.

* Chungminsa Hamabi (stone statue)
At the entrance of Chungminsa Temple, Hamabi (stone stuatue) is set up with a 1.4 m-x_height, 42 cm-x_width, and 10 cm-thickness, with the word "Hamabi" written on the stone, meaning "expressing one's respect", and in front of the palace is a Confucian shrine, the birthplace of the sages that symbolizes the temple's significance. This stone used to be 100 m away but was moved to its current site when a detour road was built.

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