Sightseeing - Korea travel information

Mogok Retreat Chapel (모곡 피정의 집)

2024-11-05

25 Seolmil Road, Seomyeon, Hongcheon, Gangwon Province

Featured in episode 4 of the drama "Stealer," this is the backdrop for the monastery that protects Yeonseok and Yeonjin. Mogok Retreat Chapel is a quiet mountainside church with a beautiful landscape. It's an ideal place for a short walk in a serene setting.

Sacheonjin Port (사천진항)

2024-12-03

68-23 Jillihaebyeon-gil, Sacheon-myeon, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do

Soho Dongdong Bridge (소호동동다리)

2025-02-03

505-2 Soho-dong, Yeosu, Jeollanam-do

Soho Dongdong Bridge offers a breathtaking night view of the Yeosu night sea, making it a popular night tourist attraction. Visitors can enjoy busking on weekends and take photos at photo zones installed at the bridge. Additionally, Yeosu City Bike are available for rent at the bridge entrance.

Another shooting location for episode 7 of the drama "Not Others," this is where the characters Jin-hong and Jin-hee have a conversation. Soho Dongdong Bridge, with a 742 m beach promenade, is considered one of the top spots for Yeosu's night sea views. After sunset, the lighting installed along the deck creates the atmospheric Yeosu night seascape.

Hamel Lighthouse (하멜등대)

2024-11-05

96 Hamel Road, Yeosu, Jeollanam-do

One of the actual locations that served as a backdrop for the drama " Behind Your Touch," this lighthouse, named after Hendrick Hamel, the author of "Hamel's Journal and a Voyage to Lilliput," is situated at the end of the breakwater in Yeosu Harbor Marine Park.

Aquatic Botanical Garden (수생식물학습원)

2024-11-05

255 Bangoasil-gil, Gunbuk-myeon, Okcheon-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do

Aquatic Botanical Garden in the beautiful Daecheong Lake Garden is a place where you can see various aquatic plants native to Korea, as well as those from tropical regions. It is often referred to as the most beautiful lakeside garden in Korea. Prior reservations are required for entry, so make sure to book them through the website.

Gosan Changpo Village (창포마을)

2024-11-05

385 Daeajeosu-ro Gosan-myeon, Wanju-gun, Jeollabuk-do

Since there is a colony of irises (Changpo), it is a quiet rural village that produces traditional handmade products using irises. Various experiences such as making natural shampoo and soap are available. It is essential to take a picture in a pose like a pictorial at the rustic concrete bridge where the BTS members sat, and the old shop Yongam Sanghoe where you can feel the years.

Iksan Prison Set (익산교도소세트장)

2024-11-05

207 Hamnang-ro, Seongdang-myeon, Iksan-si, Jeollabuk-do

It is the only prison set in Korea made for movie filming. Dramas like "Delightfully Deceitful" and " Divorce Attorney Shin" and movies like "Tazza" and "Miracle in Cell No. 7" were filmed here. Although the set was built using a closed school, shooting photos in places like the court, solitary confinement, interrogation rooms, and torture chambers can feel eerie. Renting costumes and becoming a correctional officer or inmate provides a more realistic prison experience.

Wolpo Beach (월포해수욕장)

2024-11-05

2308 Haean-ro, Cheongha-myeon, Bukgo, Pohang-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

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The actual location of the Gongjin Beach from the drama. Wolpo Beach, just as its name suggests, a clear ocean reflecting the moon, the beach boasts a tranquil ambiance with a broad sandy beach and calm waters. On days off, many people come here to surf, reminiscent of Hong Du-sik's pastime.

Hado Beach (하도해변)

2024-11-05

1973 Haemajihaean-ro, Gujwa-eup, Jeju-si, Jeju-do

Located by the roadside of Hado-ri, known as the most beautiful coastal road in Jeju, Hado Beach is relatively quiet compared to other beaches in Jeju, featuring wide sandy beaches and clear, shallow waters. The gentle scenery unfolds with calm waves, making it suitable for marine leisure activities such as snorkeling and kayaking. Like Rain and Noh Hong-chul in "The Hungry and the Hairy," you can spread a simple table and chair and enjoy a cup of coffee quietly.

Gujora Fortress Sound of the Breeze Path (샛바람소리길)

2024-11-05

423-1 Gujora-ri, Irun-myeon, Geoje-si, Gyeongsangnam-do

The Sound of the Breeze Path, connecting Gujora Cruise Ship Dock to Gujora Fortress, offers beautiful views of the coast, bamboo forests, and villages. Built to block invasions during the Joseon dynasty and to block the east wind, the Gujora Fortress has become a great travel destination for tranquil walks away from the complexities of daily life. Wearing sneakers and long pants is recommended.