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Insadong Cultural Street (인사동 문화의 거리)

2023-12-26

Insa-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul Metropolitan City

Insadong Cultural Street is a popular tourist destination for visitors from all around the world, thanks to its numerous art galleries, restaurants serving Korean table d’hote, traditional teahouses, and street vendors lining the streets. Its most recognizable feature is the use of Hangeul (Korean script) in storefronts, which allows the visitors to really see just what makes this place so special. Unlike the nearby Ikseon-dong Hanok Street, Insadong Cultural Street has larger streets with wider stores, so it is much easier to traverse. On evenings and weekends, one can find buskers performing on the side of the road.

Dogu Beach (도구 해수욕장)

2024-12-27

This small beach is located about 20 minutes away from Pohang city center, near Pohang Gyeongju Airport. Despite its small size, its fine sand and wonderful sea view make it a beloved hangout for locals and car campers (sleeping in one’s car) alike. Its small size, along with gentle waves, makes it a popular place for family visitors as well. There are a variety of delivery restaurants five minutes away by foot, so one can order delivery food straight onto the beach as well.

Nonjinmul (논짓물)

2023-12-26

253 Yeraehaean-ro, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do

Nonjinmul is a natural beach created as spring water flows into the sea, causing seawater and freshwater to meet. “Nonjinmul” means “just throwing away the water” because the spring water rises up close to the coast and cannot be used for agricultural or drinking water. Currently, a large amount of freshwater flows into the sea, and it has an embankment, pools, and showers, making it a popular swimming spot. In the summer, the Yerae Eco Village Experience Festival is held here, where visitors can enjoy various memorable experiences, such as catching olive flounder with one’s bare hands. Nonjinmul is part of the Jeju Olle Trail Course 8. Yerae Coastal Road, stretching out next to it, is an excellent driving course where one can enjoy the seascape. It is also great to stop by Nonjinmul while enjoying trekking or driving. However, the waves are strong outside the saltwater pool, so caution is needed to avoid accidents.

Hapcheonho Lake (합천호)

2023-12-22

Area of Hapcheonhoban-ro, Hapcheon-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do

Hapcheon Dam, located about 16 kilometers southwest of Hapcheon-eup, was completed in December 1988. It can hold 790 million tons of water and produce 234 million kilowatts annually. The lakeside road that runs from Hapcheon to Geochang after passing the dam is a romantic driving course reminiscent of Chuncheonho Lake or Chungjuho Lake, and the clean and clear lake with its beautiful surrounding scenery captivates vacationers on the road. It's a great place to enjoy a lakeside drive when the cherry blossoms bloom in early April.

Hwanggyepokpo Falls (황계폭포)

2023-12-22

30 Hwanggye 2-gil, Hapcheon-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do

As a famous attraction that goes well with the charming surrounding scenery: the stream flowing from Gujangsan Mountain is beautiful and the surrounding rock cliffs spread out like a folding screen. In addition to the scenery, the sound of waterfall plunging down from a 20-meter-high cliff is like roaring thunder. The amount of water may vary, but it never runs out, making one forget the heat even in the middle of summer. The lowest tier of the waterfall pool is so deep, that legend has it that a dragon had once lived in the bottom of the pool. Ancient scholars were so fascinated by the beautiful scenery that they often compared it to the famous Yeosanpokpo Falls in China.

Gosam Reservoir (고삼저수지)

2023-12-22

108 Gosamhosu-ro, Anseong-si, Gyeonggi-do

Gosam Reservoir is a vast reservoir that was completed in 1963 to supply water to nearby areas. The reservoir is abundant in aquatic plants, providing a good habitat for fish. The dreamy scenery in foggy dawn is like a painting. For this reason, it is a famous filming location frequented by photographers. Visitors can enjoy a walk along the path around while listening to early birds chirp in the background. It is known as a popular spot for auto-camping. The reservoir has three small islands known as Baseok Island, Palja Island, and Donggeurak Island. The lake is so large that it may feel like an ocean surrounded by land. The lake's circumference is 14 kilometers, and it takes 25 minutes by car to encircle the whole lake. The lakeside is also a cherry blossom driving course in spring. In addition to being a popular free campsite, the reservoir is also famous for its fabulous sunset and sunrise views. 

Geumneung Seokmulwon (Geumneung Rock Park) (금능석물원)

2024-12-10

Jeju is often referred to as Samda-do, which can be translated to “island of three abundances,” because it has many stones, wind, and women. Stones from Jeju are prohibited from being taken out of Jeju and only processed stones are exported. The most well-known processed stone production in Jeju is dol hareubang (“stone grandfather”). Geumneung Rock Park is a place where travelers who are tired of seeing the same-old dol hareubang can appreciate the essence of Jeju stones. It is a park created on a 33,058m² site by master craftsman Jang Gong-ik, who has been making dol hareubang for about 40 years, expressing aspects of Jeju life through stones. The park has a Buddhist-friendly atmosphere overall with statues of Buddha, which are all works of Jang Gong-ik, who has maintained this place for decades.

Cheonggyecheon Old Books Street (청계천헌책방거리)

2023-12-22

20 Jangchungdan-ro 13-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

Walking east along Cheonggyecheon Stream, which flows near Sewoon Plaza, you will see a cluster of small bookstores. Books published 30 to 50 years ago, and various out-of-date magazines are piled up in about ten bookstores. You can indirectly experience the old culture and history that formed the basis of K-content, and sometimes you can also find foreign books. Nearby is Dongdaemun Market, a wholesale market selling various subsidiary materials, and Pyounghwa Market (open from night to early morning), where you can browse clothing fabrics, which are excellent places to visit together.

Anseong Machum Land (안성맞춤랜드)

2024-01-03

196-31 Namsadang-ro, Anseong-si, Gyeonggi-do

Anseong Machum Land is a resting place in the forest for Anseong citizens, and at the same time, it is a place for culture and arts. It offers a variety of things to see and do including: Namsadang Performance Hall, where visitors can watch folk and cultural performances by Namsadang troupe; Anseong Machum Culture & Craft Center; Anseong Machum Astronomical Observatory; Fountain Plaza; Waterside Park; Wildflower Garden; and Cypress Tree Forest. Also, every October, the city hosts the Namsadang Baudeogi Festival, an event dedicated to Baudeogi, the first and only female leader of the Namsadang troupe of the Joseon dynasty. Visitors are advised to check the festival dates when planning for the trip.

Jeju Beer (제주맥주)

2024-12-10

Jeju Beer is a brewery created through a collaboration of Brooklyn Brewery, New York's No. 1 craft beer company with 30 years of brewing know-how, with a world-class brewer with over 15 years of experience. Its goal is to create a beer gourmet culture with good beer. It is equipped with the best brewing facilities in the country and operates a tour program where visitors can observe and tour the internal facilities together with a guide.