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Manjanggul Lava Tube [National Geopark] (만장굴 (제주도 국가지질공원))

2025-03-31

182 Manjanggul-gil, Jeju-si, Jeju-do

Manjanggul Lava Tube, located in Gimnyeong-ri, Jeju, is part of the Geomunoreum Lava Tube system. The lava tube stretches roughly 7,400 meters, with a maximum x_height of 25 meters and x_width of 18 meters. These measurements make it one of the largest lava tubes in the world. Manjanggul holds great value for science and conservation studies, having well-maintained formations despite being formed over one hundred thousand years ago.

The majority of the cave is closed off, with only 1 kilometer being open to tourists. Within this open section, visitors can see a variety of lava tube and cave topographical features, including stalagtites, stalagmites, and stone pillars. Among these, the 7.6-meter-tall stone pillar at the end of the open section is recorded as the largest in the world.

Everland (에버랜드)

2025-04-11

199 Everland-ro, Cheoin-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do

Everland is an amusement park that entertains visitors through attractions in the five themed areas of Global Fair, American Adventure, Magic Land, Zootopia, and European Adventure. The park is decorated according to different themed festivals throughout the year, including Tulip Festival, Rose Festival, Summer Splash, Halloween Festival, Romantic Illumination, and more. One of the park’s most famous rides is T-Express, Korea’s first wooden roller coaster, popular among young visitors. Zootopia is a must-see as it spans an area of 15,000 ㎡ and exhibits 2,000 animals. Lost Valley opened in 2013 and features an ecological safari world with tours by amphibious car to see 150 animals.

Baekdamgyegok Valley (백담계곡)

2021-06-25

150, Baekdam-ro, Inje-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-801-0977

Baekdamgyegok Valley stretches over an eight kilometer section from Baekdamsa Temple to Yongdae-ri in Inje-gun. The valley has a road, but it is closed to general traffic. The valley is located within Seoraksan National Park. The stream running through the valley is wide and deep. The name of the valley comes from the claim that there are one hundred ('baek' in Korea) pools ('dam') of water along the valley. Baekdamgyegok Valley features clean water and lush forests.

Baekdamsa Temple (백담사)

2021-05-03

746, Baekdam-ro, Inje-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-462-6969

Located within Seoraksan Mountain, Baekdamsa Temple was built by Monk Ja Jang (590~658) during the reign of Queen Jindeok (647-654), 28th ruler of the Silla Kingdom. The temple was burnt down and moved several times until 1957 when it was rebuilt to the current location. There are various treasures and hermitages in the temple. Many famous people have visited the temple including Manhae Han Yong-un, a strong independence activist and poet. There are countless number of rock towers in front of the temple by the creek where visitors come to stack stones while praying for their wishes.

Yuseongoncheon Hot Springs (유성온천지구)

2024-03-04

Oncheon-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon
+82-42-611-2076

Yuseongoncheon Hot Springs is located in Yuseong-gu, Daejeon. It is a venerable hot spring area known since the 7th century. The hot spring water temperature ranges from 27 to 56 degrees Celsius, and it contains various beneficial minerals with an alkaline pH ranging from 7.5 to 8.5, flowing from a depth of 200 meters underground. The streets are lined with retusa fringe trees, and in May, the Retusa Fringe Flower Festival takes place.

Geojedo Island (거제도)

2024-12-04

Geoje-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-639-3399

Geojedo Island is the second-largest island in South Korea, connected to Tongyeong-si by the Geojedaegyo Bridge and to Busan-si by the Geogadaegyo Bridge. It boasts numerous tourist attractions such as Haegeumgang Islets, Oedo Botania, Maemiseong Fortress, and Geoje P.O.W. Camp Historic Park. Famous for its local cuisine like sea pineapple bibimbap and sea urchin and seaweed soup, Geojedo Island is also known for its pebble beaches including Hakdong, Yeocha, Mangchi, and Nongso Pebblehaebyeon Beach.

Hongryudonggyegok Valley (홍류동계곡)

2020-01-06

1502-9, Gayasan-ro, Gaya-myeon, Hapcheon-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-930-8000

The 4 km valley between the entrance of Gayasan Mountain National Park entrance and Haeinsa Temple is called Hongryudonggyegok Valley. It was named so because the leaves turn so crimson that the water of the valley reflects the color and appears crimson as well. This is the place where Chi-Won Choe, after returning from Dang China to Silla (BC 57-AD 935) found Korea in disarray. It was too much to bear for him so he retired to live privately with poetry until his death.

There are 19 famous places in Hongryudonggyegok Valley, including major cultural assets like Jongsangjeong Pavilion, Nakhwadam, and Bunokpok. The scenery of Nongsanjeong Pavilion, where Chi-Won Choe read poetry and played baduk, is especially beautiful. On the opposite side is a rock where you can see the handwring of Chi-Won Choe. The Yongmunpokpo Falls, located on the north end of the valley, has beautiful scenery with its harmonious blend of falling water and Giamgoiseok (fantastic rocks and stones).

The scenery of Hongryudonggyegok Valley changes every season, and it is the finest part of Gayasan Mountain. It is famous for the azaleas in full bloom during the spring, and for the thousand-year-old pine trees and broad-leaved trees growing thickly throughout the valley and the cool, clear water that runs through it during the summer. In the fall, the nearby pine tree forests and broad-leaved trees tinge in color and accentuate the crimson foliage of autumnal leaves, making the crimson reflection of the leaves in the valley water look like a rising flame, and shows why the valley was named Hongryudonggyegok Valley.

Baekundonggyegok Valley (백운동계곡)

2019-12-05

Baekdam-ro, Buk-myeon, Inje-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-462-2554

Baekundonggyegok Valley flows 5 km from the valley of Deoktaesan Mountain and Seongaksan Mountain. There are oak trees and maple trees growing in thick clusters and clean waters flowing nearby.
Baekundonggyegok Valley stands between the seven brother stones and Yongdampokpo Falls, and starting from this point to Gwuiddegicheong Peak is Baekundonggyegok Valley. The rocks are connected in a long line and ponds can be seen here and there. On each side of the valley there are rock walls, which make for some unforgettable scenery. Baekundonggyegok Valley maintains its natural beauty and majesty, which attracts many hikers. Especially from the middle point where Jikbaekun and Gokbaekun combine to make the Gugokgyegok Valley the most magnificent scenery of Baekundonggyegok Valley can be seen. The largest waterfall of Baekundonggyegok Valley, called Baekunpokpo Falls, is about 30 meters high. The upper part of the waterfall has rocks lined up in a long line. The landscape of Seoraksan Mountain seen from this point is the representative landscape of the mountain.

Busan Beomeosa Temple (범어사(부산))

2025-03-13

250 Beomeosa-ro, Geumjeong-gu, Busan
+82-51-508-3122

Beomeosa Temple, built in the Silla dynasty in 678, stands as a historic site known for producing outstanding monks. Situated amidst the splendid landscape of Geumjeongsan Mountain, it boasts a long tradition and rich history, housing numerous cultural relics. Visitors can experience the daily life of monk through templestay.

Biryongpokpo Falls (비룡폭포)

2021-04-09

Seoraksan National Park, Seorak-dong, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-801-0900

Biryongpokpo Falls is 2.4 km away in the south from the Seoraksan Small Park ticket booth. Biryongpokpo Falls is located between Towangseong Falls in the upper region and Yukdam Falls in the lower region. Biryongpokpo Falls was named after the shape of the water stream of the falls (pokpo) resembling a dragon (ryong) ascending (bi) to heaven. Their powerful water streams pouring into the narrow and rough valley look like a legendary dragon. There is another tale associated with Biryongpokpo Falls. A dragon lived here, and one day villagers offered a maiden to the dragon to break the drought. Then, the dragon flew up to the sky, and there were no more droughts in the village. The waterfalls drop 16 m to the ground and their loud sound resonates in the valley. In winter, the waterfalls freeze and the frozen water columns offer another magnificent view. A clear pond is formed beneath the falls and around which there is a wooden observation deck. Biryongpokpo Falls and Surroundings in Seoraksan Mountain were designated as the Scenic Site No. 95. It takes about 1 hr from the Small Park to the Biryongpokpo Falls, while it takes about 3 hr (round-trip) to visit up to Towangseong Falls and Yukdam Falls. The difficulty level of this tour course is ordinary.

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