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Eongttopokpo Falls (엉또폭포)

2022-07-27

Eongtto-ro, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do
+82-64-740-6090

Eongttopokpo Falls is 50 meters high and is surrounded by uniquely formed rocks and stones. In the vicinity of the falls, there is a spacious temperate forest and evergreen scenery that contributes to the area's scenic beauty year-round.

To reach the waterfall, visitors can start from Wolsan Village in Gangjeong-dong and follow Akgeuncheon Stream up for 500 meters, or walk northwest 800 meters along the mandarin field before Gang Chang-hak Park.

Sinpung Sincheon Seaside Ranch (신풍 신천 바다목장)

2021-09-15

5417, Iljudong-ro, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do
+82-64-740-6000

Jungsangangil Road, part of the Jeju Olle Trail, stretches 14 kilometers, and has a calm ambience. Old stone walls and dense trees line both sides of the road. The road also leads to Seaside Ranch Road, which is open to the public. The road is a unique location on Jeju with expansive green fields located next to the ocean.

Galdu Village (Ttangkkeut Village) (갈두마을 (땅끝마을))

2025-03-16

82, Ttangkkeunmaeul-gil, Haenam-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-532-3883

Galdu Village, also referred to as Ttangkkeut (Land's-end) Village in Haenam-gun, Jeollanam-do is at the southernmost point of the Korean peninsula. The island has an observatory at Sajabong Peak, where one can get an unobstructed view of the southern archipelago, and even a glimpse of Hallsan Mountain on Jeju Island on a clear day. The name "galdu" originated from the Chinese characters for arrowroot, which was commonly found in the nearby mountains.

Ganghwa Janghwa-ri Tidal Flats and blackfaced spponbill breeding place (강화갯벌 및 저어새번식지)

2021-06-16

Haeannam-ro, Hwado-myeon, Ganghwa-gun, Incheon
+82-32-930-3124

Ganghwa Janghwa-ri Tidal Flats in Hwado-myeon, Ganghwa-gun, Incheon is well-known among photographers as a great spot to view the sunset from. Along with Dongmak Beach, this area has one of the most beautiful tidal flats and views of the sunrise in the western sea. The place provides different views depending on the rise and ebb of the tide.

Cheonsaseom Bonsai Park (천사섬 분재공원)

2021-01-19

330, Surak-gil, Sinan-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-240-8778

Cheonsaseom Bonsai Park in Sinan is a place for people to relax and enjoy nature. The ecological park is located next to the vast Korean archipelago, making it perfectly suited to relaxation and education. The park hopes to attract more visitors as it continues to hold various exhibits about potted plants and sculptures.

Gogeunsan Mountain (고근산)

2021-06-14

Gogeunsan-ro, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do
+82-64-740-6000

Located near Seogwipo-si on Jeju Island, Gogeunsan Mountain (altitude of 396 m, relative x_height of 171 m, a circumference of 4,324 m) is a parasitic cone volcano and an oreum with a shallow crater on the top. Although it is not high in elevation, its expansive presence offers outstanding views overlooking nearby areas including Marado Island and Jigwido Island.

The mountain is also an ideal location to go for an evening stroll to enjoy the nightscape of the sea and Seogwipo Chilsimni.

Yeosu Seonso (Shipyard) Historic Site (여수 선소유적)

2025-01-21

Sijeon-dong, Yeosu-si, Jeollanam-do

Yeosu Seonso Historic Site is located in Sijeon-dong, Yeosu-si, Jeollanam-do. This shipyard houses the Turtle Ship designed by Admiral Yi Sun-sin and Na Dae-yong, who were renowned for their shipbuilding skills during the Japanese Invasion of Korea.
The shipyard site includes a gulgang (small stream to dock ships), a stone moorage for anchoring ships, a dolbeoksu (stone pole), and a Segeomjeong site.

Waemok Village (왜목마을)

2025-03-16

15-5 Waemok-gil, Dangjin-si, Chungcheongnam-do

Waemok Village, surrounded by the West Sea, is located on the northernmost point of Dangjin in Chungcheongnam-do. Because of its long and narrow geographical characteristics and the topographic division of the sea into the west and east regions, one can enjoy the beautiful sunrise, sunset and moonrise here. The village is a popular attraction for photographers, especially for photos of the natural landscape.

Andong Hahoe Doenjang Village (안동 하회된장마을)

2019-09-25

72, Jeonseo-ro, Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-856-3013

Andong Hahoe Doenjang Village is located by the crossroad of Hahoe Village and Byeongsanseowon Confucian Academy in Pungcheon-myeon, Andong-si. All of the buildings in the village are built purely of red clay and the villagers are devoted to preserving the 600 year-long tradition of doenjang (fermented soybean paste) making.

Over 3,000 large jars used for storing doenjang greet visitors at the village entrance. Highlights of the village include a red clay storage room capable of storing around 100 tons of soybeans, a giant iron pot for boiling up to 100 kilograms of beans at once, and a large glass drying room used for hanging meju (fermented soybean blocks) to dry. Using these features, doenjang is made by boiling domestically produced soybeans and shaping them into blocks of meju, which are then left to ferment and dry for 2 to 3 months.

The village facilities are comprised of an exhibition center at the entrance, a production center, and two drying rooms. The exhibition center invites visitors to sample various fermented soybean condiments and displays all the products made in this village. The drying rooms are specially designed to allow maximum sunlight and ventilation. Finally, the production center preserves the traditional methods of making doenjang such as boiling soybeans in a giant iron pot and fermenting meju in a ondolbang (a room with the Korean floor heating system).

Wonju Korea Ginseng Factory (원주 고려인삼창)

2022-10-13

2955, Bugwon-ro, Wonju-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-741-4544

Operated by the Korea Ginseng Corporation, the Korea Ginseng Factory makes high quality Korean ginseng. Visitors can learn all about Korean ginseng, the process of making red ginseng from ginseng and how to spot good ginseng when shopping. Tours operate on a pre-reservation basis, with all participants required to wear protective garments to keep out pollutants. After the tour, visitors will be well-educated on the health benefits and production methods of red ginseng.

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