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Cheongpung Lake Monorail is an experiential monorail, stretching out for 2.6㎞ from Dogok-ri, Cheongpung-myeon, Jecheon-si to Bibongsan Mountain (531m). When taking a walk from Dogok-ri, it takes 1 hour to reach the peak of Bibongsan Mountain. However, it only takes an effortless 20 minutes by the monorail. Taking the monorail Read more [...]

Dutayeon Valley is located in the tributary of the Gunsori Incheon, Bansan-myeon, the northern part of the civilian access control line. Although there is not a lot of water flow, it forms a beautiful scenery of surrounding mountains, and it is not polluted, and it is known as the biggest Read more [...]

Gossi Cave is named after the Go family, who took refuge there during the Japanese invasion of Korea. Hwaam Cave (화암동굴) used to be a gold mine that was commercially operated from 1922 to 1945. The nation’s 5th largest gold mine was, however, found to have natural stalactites, and later Read more [...]

Gyerim Forest is located between the Cheomseongdae Observatory and Wolseong Fortress. The forest is thickly populated by ancient zelkova and willow trees rooted on gently sloping hills and along the small stream in the northwest part of the woods. According to legend, the forest is closely associated with myths surrounding Read more [...]

Hwaamdonggul Cave used to be a gold mine that was commercially operated from 1922 to 1945. The nation’s 5th largest gold mine was, however, found to have natural stalactites, and later the cave was developed as the only theme-based cave that combined gold and nature. The stalactite area is an Read more [...]

Jangchungdan Park is located at the north-eastern foot of Namsan Mountain. On August 20th, 1895, Empress Myeongseong was killed by Japanese soldiers in Gyeongbok Palace and many Korean soldiers such as Gyeongjik (I) and Hong Gyehun died while trying to hold back the intruders. In memory of these soldiers, Emperor Read more [...]

Mt. Namsan is a symbolic mountain located at the center of Seoul. Although not as high as other surrounding mountains, Mt. Namsan is a very popular nonetheless as a quiet site. At the top, there are various facilities such as Palgakjeong (octagonal hall), Seoul Tower, Maritime Aquarium, fountains, and Namsan Read more [...]

Oedo-Botania is a marine botanical garden located in Hallyeo Maritime National Park, which has a beautiful view of the crystal blue South Sea and surrounding landscape. It is 4 kilometers away from Geojedo Island. About 20 minutes by ship from Gujora Port, past Naedo Island lies the European-like Oedo Island. Read more [...]

Located on the outskirts of Bugaksan Mountain, Samcheong Park was officially designated as Korea’s first park in year 1940. The name Samcheong (literally “three blue”) refers to the three highest ideals in Taoism that people can attain. Surrounded by cherry blossoms planted long ago, the park becomes crowded with tourists Read more [...]

Designated as Scenic Site No. 76, Seondol refers to the 70m-high rocky cliff beside the Seogang River in Bangjeol-ri, Yeongwol. The cliff offers beautiful views and a Korean legend states that if one makes their wish looking at Seondol, also known as Sinseonam Rock, then their wishes will become true.

Dodamsambong are three stone peaks rising out of the Namhangang River. The big rock is called Janggunbong (Husband Rock), the rock on the left side which appears to be showing coquetry is called Cheopbong (Mistress Rock), and the rock on the right side which is turning away from the big rock Read more [...]

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 [...]