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Gwangmyeong Cave (광명 동굴)

2024-10-28

142 Gahak-ro 85beon-gil, Gwangmyeong-si, Gyeonggi-do

Gwangmyeong Cave was developed in 1912 during the Japanese colonial period to exploit resources, including gold mines, and continued to be developed for industrial purposes after liberation. After the mine was closed in 1972, it was used as a salted seafood warehouse for about 40 years. Gwangmyeong City purchased the site, reorganized it, and made it available to the public. It is currently recognized as a modern industrial heritage site with high historical value, and is well known as a cave theme park in the metropolitan area. Along with the cave, colorful lights and sculptures create a spectacular sight. Aside from tasting and purchasing Korean wine at the Gwangmyeong Wine Cave, visitors can also see the largest media art piece in Korea at the Lascaux Exhibition Hall, enjoying a more diverse travel experience.

Pyeongtaekho Art Park (평택호예술공원)

2024-10-28

167 Pyeongtaekho-gil, Hyeondeok-myeon, Pyeongtaek-si, Gyeonggi-do

Pyeongtaekho is a lake that flows to the western sea. Pyeongtaekho Art Park is located along side it. Sculptures are spread throughout the park, creating a pleasant atmosphere for visitors to stroll and enjoy the art. The Ji Young-hee Gugak Center and Haegum Bench have been built to commemorate Ji Young-hee's (1909-1980) achievements as a national intangible cultural heritage who pioneered the popularization and globalization of Korean traditional music. The Korea Soriter Arts Center has an outdoor performance hall and a library dedicated to traditional Korean music.

Sanghwawon (상화원)

2024-04-01

408-52 Nampobangjoje-ro, Nampo-myeon, Boryeong-si, Chungcheongnam-do

Sanghwawon is a traditional Korean garden that was created to protect Jukdo's natural environment. The name bears the meaning "reverence for harmony." A covered corridor of 1 kilometer in length surrounds the island, and it is said to be the longest in the world. Sanghwawon has various facilities, including the Uigokdang Shrine believed to have been built in the early Joseon dynasty, a hanok village, Panseok Plaza, and Sky Garden. Panseok Plaza is made of black sandstones, a specialty of Boryeong. With the x_height of a three-story building, Sky Garden offers a sunset view over the West Sea from high above.
Sanghwawon also has an accommodation facility with about 20 rooms decorated in a modern style, and is situated in a high location, so guests can admire the beautiful scenery of Sanghwawon outside the room. After the show "Young Actors' Retreat (2022)" was aired, the accommodation became popular as the place where the celebrities stayed.

Moseulpo Port (모슬포항)

2024-04-01

Moseulpo Port is a port hub and fishing base in the southwestern region of Jeju Island, where numerous ships from the fishing industry dock or depart. The name Moseulpo comes from the meaning "port with sand" in Korean. The fish caught at Moseulpo Port are the freshest and most representative of those caught on Jeju Island. Yellowtail and red tilefish are commonly caught here, so there are many seafood restaurants nearby. The place is known for its red lighthouse located nearby and its accessibility to Gapado Island. Visitors can enjoy both the ocean and the tranquil scenery of southern Jeju by walking along the well-paved olle trail along the beach. The distance from Moseulpo Port to Gapado Quay is about 1.2 kilometers and takes around 12 minutes on foot.
* At Gapado Quay, a ferry departs every hour from 09:00 to 15:00 (last departure time 15:50 / no returning boat after 15:00 & 15:50)

Hakpo Coast (학포해안 (울릉도, 독도 국가지질공원))

2024-03-29

166-29 Hakpo-gil, Seo-myeon, Ulleung-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do

Hakpo is known for its beautiful coast as well as the remains that record the frontier history of Ulleungdo Island. There are agglomerate, tuff, and trachyte layers along the Hakpo Coast. The relatively hard trachyte layer that cannot be eroded by waves and remains has formed a cape (a large piece of land sticking out into the sea), while the agglomerate and tuff layers, which are subject to weathering and erosion, have formed a bay. Additionally, sea cliffs are found along the coast. As the lower part of the vertical columnar joints erodes, the upper part of the cliff collapses due to gravity, creating a steep cliff as the process is repeated. Visitors can also enjoy the atmosphere of Hakpo at the nearby Hakpo Campground. 

Taeha Coastal Trail and Daepunggam Cliff (태하 해안산책로 및 대풍감 (울릉도, 독도 국가지질공원))

2024-03-29

Taeha-ri, Seo-myeon, Ulleung-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do

Taeha Coastal Trail can be reached by crossing the pedastrian bridge next to Hwangtogul Cave. While crossing the bridge, visitors can enjoy murals of Taeha Village and a photo zone. Taeha Coastal Trail is made up of trachyte and agglomerate rocks, and boasts beautiful coastal scenery due to the unique topography eroded by the wind. It is also where one can observe tafoni, a honeycomb-shaped rocks that weathered by the reaction of salts contained in sea breezes.
By taking the Taeha Hyangmok Tour Monorail for about 6 minutes and walking along the trail for about 20 minutes, visitors will reach Ulleungdo Lighthouse (Taeha Lighthouse) and the Hyangmok Geo Skywalk.
Junipers in Daepunggam Cliff grew in weathered soil formed in the cracks of columnar joints, creating a unique ecological environment isolated from inland areas for a very long time. Due to its significance, Junipers were designated as natural monuments.

Dodong Coastal Trail (도동 해안산책로)

2024-03-29

Dodong-ri, Ulleung-eup, Ulleung-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do

Dodong Coastal Trail leads to Jeodong Coastal Trail, and together, they form Haengnam Coastal Trail. Dodong Coastal Trail corresponds to section 1 of Ulleung Haedam-gil (2.8km) and is also known as the Coastal Trail 34 course. There is a walking trail with a rainbow bridge and LED streetlights with the geopark logo, making it an attractive geological site among tourists.
Various geologic structures formed by early volcanic activity on Ulleungdo Island can be observed on the Dodong Coastal Trail. There is a gradual decrease in the age of rock formations as you go from Dodong Port to Dodong Lighthouse. Basaltic lava flows, Clastic sedimentary rocks (rocks made up of pieces transported by landslides), ignimbrite (a volcanic rock formed by the consolidation of material deposited by pyroclastic flows), and trachyte (an extrusive igneous rock) can be found from bottom to top.

Taejongdae Cruise (Milky Way No. 3) (태종대 유람선 (은하수 3호))

2024-03-29

Busan's Taejongdae is known for its unique rock formations that look like they were carved out of steep cliffs with rolling waves. A cruise is the best way to enjoy the cliffed coast and blue sea of Taejongdae. The white foamy water is produced by the cruise ship that goes around Byeongpungbawi Rock, Observatory, Mangbuseok Rock, Sinseonbawi Rock, Yeongdo Lighthouse, and Sangwi Village. Brief explanations of each location are also provided. From the second floor of the cruise ship, you can see seagulls following the ship, making it even more exciting. The journey from the dock to Taejongdae takes about 40 minutes.

Dodeoksan Suspension Bridge (도덕산 출렁다리)

2024-10-28

317-80 Gwangmyeong-dong, Gwangmyeong-si, Gyeonggi-do

Dodeoksan Suspension Bridge is located in Dodeoksan Park, which serves as a resting place and a light hiking course for citizens of Gwangmyeong. Dodeoksan Park has a well-maintained wooden walkway, and the slope is not too steep, so anyone can walk safely there. It is about 400 meters from Dodeoksan Park parking lot to Dodeoksan Suspension Bridge, allowing one to reach the bridge at a leisurely pace on foot. The bridge is in a Y-shape and 82 meters long in total and has an artificial waterfall under the midpoint of the bridge, giving a thrilling yet refreshing experience. 

Jeongok Port (전곡항)

2024-10-28

5 Jeongokhang-ro, Seosin-myeon, Hwaseong-si, Gyeonggi-do

Jeongok Port is a port facing Jebudo Island and Nueseom Island. It was selected as Korea's first leisure fishing port. It was developed after being chosen as an experimental zone. It was created as a multi-functional theme fishing port, where fishing, yacht experiences, a marina, and an annual fishing competition are available. There are many restaurants nearby serving fresh seafood and shellfish from the West Sea. The West Sea and Jebudo Marine Cable Car is also located nearby, making it a tourist destination that offers not only water activities but also car drives and walks.