All Nature

Jade Garden, created under the theme of “Small Europe in the Forest,” is located near Jade Palace Golf Club on a plot of land measuring 160,000 square meters. The 24 distinctively-themed areas in the garden boast a total of 3,000 plant species including rhododendrons, maple trees, irises, and blueberry bushes Read more [...]

Baeksasil Valley in Seoul is a historic site (Baekseokdongcheon, Famous Site No. 36) that rests amid untouched natural surroundings. The valley is a habitat to a diverse amount of animals, including salamanders, frogs, minnows, and crayfish. There are also wild boar stings from time to time so be careful. The Read more [...]

Situated in Myeongryun-dong (Seoul) and established in 1984, Waryong Park is located near Malbawi, one of the best overlooks from which to see the city of Seoul. The park is close to natural attractions such as Samcheong Park, Changgyeong Park, and Bukaksan (Mt. Bukak). Although it was difficult to grow Read more [...]

Seonam Village (선암마을) is a small town located on the banks of the Seogang River in Ongjeong-ri, Seo-myeon, Yeongwol-gun, Gangwon-do province. The village is famous for its land formation that is shaped like the Korean Peninsula, due to the river snaking around the village forming an outline in the shape Read more [...]

Located deep within the mountains, Chungjuho Lake is an artificial lake formed by blocking a valley. It is the largest and cleanest lake in Korea, and it also has scenery unrivaled by any other lake in the country. The riverside path is the perfect medium to enjoy the beautiful surroundings Read more [...]

Danyang Perched by the lake, surrounded by three national parks and with caves and temples scattered all over, Danyang is considered North Chungcheong’s top attraction. The modern town of Danyang dates only from 1986, as most of the old city was submerged beneath the waters of the Chungju Lake. Just Read more [...]

Located at the entrance to Gamagol Village, this is the leading scenic spot in Yeoncheon-gun. The waterfall measuring 18.5 m in height and 30 m in width was formed by the sinking of the flatland, which led to the formation of a large-sized ravine. The name Jaein (clown) was attached to it Read more [...]

The Korea National Arboretum (KNA) is situated in Gwangneung forest and contains the Forest Museum where all the information on forestry is exhibited. The construction of the arboretum and museum took place on October 25, 1985, and opened on April 5, 1987. In order to preserve the forests, weekends and Read more [...]

Called the Hawaii of Ansan, Daebudo was an island before it became a part of mainland through the construction of Sihwa Embankment. Still, Daebudo retains the ambiance of an island. The road to Daebudo, which connects many islands, offers a unique drive. Particularly interesting is the clustering of Yukdo (six Read more [...]

Sogeumgang River is one of Hwaam’s Eight Scenic Attractions and refers to a 4km stretch of river flowing from Hwaam 1-ri to Morun 1-ri. The river is lined with 100~150m high rock cliffs topped with lush forests. This section of river is so beautiful, it is called “Little Geumgangsan River,” Read more [...]

Guryong Falls (구룡폭포) refers to the group of nine waterfalls, varying in size, located over a three-kilometer stretch of Sogeumgang River (소금강), Cheonghak-dong (청학동), Odaesan National Park (오대산). ‘Guryong’ means nine dragons and legend has it that each of the waterfalls was occupied by a dragon. The 6th waterfall is Read more [...]

This is a nice waterfall that you can see from a distance.It is surrounded with lots of valleys and rivers so the scenery of this waterfall is nice to take some pictures. As the name of this waterfall, there are some structures built in the shape of a piano. It Read more [...]

You will ride ATV and drive by a guide man in front of you. This store will give you t shirt and pans to temporary wear. Also, the store will give you sunglass and mask to wear while riding. The road is being opened through a forest next to both a mountain Read more [...]

This trail is somewhere which brings you to the Woljeongsa temple. This trail is a fir forest trail which has about 1km distance. Even this fir forest trail is famed of its greenery, during winter, the scenery many beautiful trees of the forest is covered with snow is also beautiful. Also, this trail Read more [...]

Yongpyong Resort is situated at the center of Korea’s Baekdudaegan Mountain Range and sees an average of 250 centimeters of snowfall per season, which makes for excellent skiing conditions. Not only that, the resort’s enormous seventeen million square meter complex includes a 45-hole golf course, gondolas, swimming pool, and other Read more [...]

BomunTourist Complex is the international tourist district of Gyeongju. This tourist district is formed with Bomunho Lake at its center, located about 10km east of downtown Gyeongju. The dimensions of the area is 19.38 square km, and it is designated as a spa and special tourist district. It is a Read more [...]

Sihwaho Lake is now considered a precious ecological environmental zone consisting of beautiful wetlands and reed fields. In 2009, the Eurasian Eagle-owl, a natural monument, which hadn’t been seen for a few years, came back to the lake. At present, Korea’s first and the world’s largest tidal power plant is Read more [...]

The Botanical Garden BCJ was established in 1965 on the belief that nature brings great joy into people’s lives. Located in a suburb of the Seoul Metropolitan area, it is a perfect natural getaway for urban residents, as well as an important habitat for a preservation of diverse plant species Read more [...]

The hill is called “Poet’s Hill” because the famed poet Yun Dong-Ju would frequently walk on this hill in order to get ideas for his poetry. At the bottom of the hill is the Yun Dong-Ju Literature Museum, established to commemorate Yun. In episode 11 of “She Was Pretty” the Read more [...]

Called Busan’s Montmartre, Dalmaji-gil Road is famous for its views of the blue ocean, white sand field, Camellia forest, and pine tree forest, creating one of Busan’s eight scenic sites. Haeundae Dalmaji Hill and the moon seen from Cheongsapo are added to the eight scenic sites for their beautiful ambience.

Hwangnyeongsan Mountain is located in the heart of Busan and stretches across Busanjin-gu, Nam-gu, and Suyeong-gu Districts. With an altitude of 427m, the mountain is the second highest mountain in the Geumnyeon Mountain Range. The mountain is mostly made up of andesite and the summit is relatively flat. Some parts Read more [...]

Gwongeumseong Fortress is the site of castle ruins located on Seoraksan Mountain, and it is also known as Mt. Onggeumsan Castle or Toto Castle. It is located on the steep Dolsan Mountain of Seoraksan Sogongwon area. It is believed to have been built by the 23rd King of the Goryeo Read more [...]

About 3 kilometers from Osaek Mineral Spring in South Seorak, the road splits, and you can take a trail to Yongso Falls and Sibi (Twelve) Falls. Jujeongol is the name of the valley that meanders up to Sibi Falls. As you hike along this delightful path you encounter Seonnyeotang Pond, Read more [...]

On the way to Haegeumgang Village, one may encounter the fishing village of Dojangpo. On the left side of the village is Dojangpo Wharf, from where one can take a tour ferry to Oedo Island and Haegeumgang River. Looking up from here, one can see a hill covered in grass Read more [...]

Daewangam Park is a seaside park located on the east coast. A 1-km trail goes to the seashore after passing through a forest of pine, cherry trees, magnolias, camellias, apricots, and forsythia. The seaside is littered with rocks carved into interesting shapes by the wind and ocean. Another stroll path Read more [...]

Ulleungdo is a pentagon-shaped island located 92km away from Dokdo. The island was made from a series of volcanic eruptions. Its highest peak is called Seonginbong Peak, and there is a village along the coastline on the slope. On the north side is a caldera crater which collapsed to create Read more [...]

The sunrise along the East Coast can be viewed earliest at Ganjeolgot Point in Daesong-ri, Seosaeng-myun, Uljin-gun. The breathtaking view of the sunrise can be seen a minute earlier than Homigot Point in Yeongilman Bay and five minutes earlier than Jeongdongjin in Gangneung. Ganjeolgot Point is in the spotlight as Read more [...]

Hahoe Village is home to descendants of the Ryu clan of Pungsan and is well-known for its traditional houses. Birthplace of renowned scholars of the Joseon Period such as Gyeomam Ryu Un-ryong and Seoae Ryu Seong-ryong, the village became even more famous after Queen Elizabeth of England visited on April Read more [...]

One of the magnificent sights here is the breathtaking combination of bizarre rocks and the stratified bluffs of Deungdaeseom (Lighthouse Island) and Somaemuldo Island. At low tide, one can walk from one island the other. Yong Bawi (Dragon Rock), Buchudae Bawi (Buddha Rock), Geobuk Bawi (Turtle Rock), Chotdae Bawi (Candlestick Read more [...]

As one of the best sights in Geojedo Island, Geoje Haegeumgang River is called the Geumgang River (Sea Diamond) of the South Sea. As a rock island, Haegeumgang River belongs to Hallyeo Marine National Park, which is assigned as an official green area in South Korea. Its original name was Read more [...]