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Paju Bogwangsa Temple (보광사(파주))

2021-09-10

87, Bogwang-ro 474beon-gil, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-948-7700

Bogwangsa Temple is a traditional temple located on the foothills of Goryeongsan Mountain in Paju. It was built by Great Monk Doseonguksa during the Silla Kindom period under the order of Queen Jinseong in AD 894. At the time, it was considered a hidden national treasure and one of the six grand temples located on the northern side of the Hangang River. In was once ruined during the Imjin War, and reconstructed in 1622 by Monk Seolmi and Monk Deogin. In 1667, Monk Jigan and Monk Seok Ryeon reconstructed Daeungbojeon Hall and Gwaneumjeon Hall.

Sono Belle Gyeongju (소노벨 경주(구 대명리조트 경주))

2025-03-16

402-12, Bomun-ro, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+83-1588-4888

Sono Belle Gyeongju offers guests a comfortable space to rest. Designed to provide the pleasure of a relaxing vacation, the hotel has a supermarket, Korean restaurant, cafeteria, wedding hall, banquet hall, sky lounge and more. Aqua World, the resort's indoor and outdoor waterpark, provides relaxation surrounded by nature.

Nami Island Zip Wire (남이섬 짚와이어)

2025-11-21

1024, Bukhangangbyeon-ro, Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do

Nami Island Zip Wire is an eco-friendly leisure facility established by Gapyeong County Office in partnership with Gyeonggi Tourism Organization and Nami Island Inc. It is one of the largest zipline facilities in Asia. Riders start from an 80-meter-high tower and zoom down along a wire cable to Jarasum (640 meters) or Nami Island (940 meters).

Spa la Spa (Konjiam Resort) (스파라스파 (곤지암리조트))

2020-02-26

278, Docheogwit-ro, Gwangju-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-1661-8787

Located in Konjiam Resort, Spa la Spa consists of Wellness Spa, Family Spa, and WHOO (Hu) Spa Palace. The Wellness Spa, run by health professionals, is a comprehensive program of exercise, nutrition, stress management, and spa services. The Family Spa consists of an indoor pool, a therapy space, and a meditation garden. The WHOO (Hu) Spa Palace is a premium spa facility offering individually customized skincare treatment using medicinal herbs and Oriental massage techniques.

Jiri Beach (지리해수욕장)

2021-07-14

1462-58, Cheongsan-ro, Wando-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-550-6495

Jiri Beach offers a beautiful view of the sunset and is regarded as one of the best beaches on Cheongsando Island. With its clean, shallow waters and fine white sand, it is a great vacation spot for families. The beach stretches for 1 kilometer, is 100 meters in x_width, and is bordered by over 500 ancient pine trees that provide natural shade from the sun. The waters of Cheongsando Island teem with fish, earning the island a reputation as one of Korea’s major sea fishing sites.

Sinheung Beach (신흥해수욕장)

2025-01-09

4, Cheongsan-ro 672beon-gil, Wando-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-550-6493

Sinheung Beach on Cheongsando Island is well known for its beautiful blue water. The beach also has a reputation as a great fishing spot. Located on the opposite side of the island from Jiri Beach, Sinheung Beach boasts a spacious shore but offers less amenities in comparison. However, the beach's best qualities are its clean waters and peaceful atmosphere. The nearby shores mostly serve as fishing spots and many visitors enjoy collecting clams during low tide.

Heungnyunsa Temple (Incheon) (흥륜사(인천))

2024-03-07

40-18 Cheongnyang-ro 70beon-gil, Yeonsu-gu, Incheon
+82-32-832-1133

Heungnyunsa Temple is a temple located on Cheongnyangsan Mountain in Incheon. Although originally built in 1376, it was destroyed by fire and reconstruction began in 1927. The temple's buildings and sculptures are adorned with elaborate gold paint, lending them a splendid appearance. The temple's bell is also gilded, and its 40-meter-high Great bronze Buddha pagoda shines in gold. Heungnyunsa Temple is also renowned for its panoramic views and sunsets. Visitors can overlook the direction of Songdo in Incheon and even catch a glimpse of the distant Incheondaegyo Bridge spanning over the sea.

Suncheon Heungryunsa Temple (흥륜사 (순천))

2022-09-19

102, Jangdae-gil, Suncheon-si, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-744-7773

Heungryunsa Temple is a missionary center of the Hwaeomsa Temple. Located in Jukdobong Park (downtown Suncheon), the site was previously used as an archery range.

*History
Heungryunsa Temple is a branch of Hwaeomsa Temple, which is the 19th local temple of Jogye Order. It is said that Heungryunsa Temple was constructed during the reign of King Seonjo of the Joseon dynasty and that the site was used as a place where naval forces practiced archery during the Imjin War in 1592. At the same time, the temple was the first military base of monk-turned-military officers from Hwaeomsa, Songgwangsa, and Seonamsa Temples.

The current building was reconstructed in 1986 by Monk Jongwon, who is still the chief abbot of the temple.

Pohang Steelworks (포항제철소)

2018-09-05

6261, Donghaean-ro, Nam-gu, Pohang-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

Pohang Steelworks, also known as POSCO, was built at Yeongilman Bay from 1970 until 1981 to shift the focus of the country's growth engine from the agriculture-oriented primary industry of the 1960s to the heavy chemical industry. Photography within the factory is prohibited, making a visit here key to fully experiencing all POSCO has to offer.

Samaksan Mountain (삼악산 (춘천))

2021-05-06

159, Baksa-ro, Seo-myeon, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-262-2215

Samaksan Mountain, paralleling to Uiamho Lake and the Bukhangang River, is one of the best scenic mountains in Chuncheon. As the mountain (san) comprises three rocky peaks (samak), which are Yonghwabong (main peak, 654 m), Cheongunbong (546 m), and Deungseonbong (632 m), it was named Samaksan Mountain. Although it is not a high and majestic mountain, it is considered a mountain with splendid scenery. Samaksan Mountain embraces a fantastic gorge formed through quartzitic jointing and waterfalls. Waterfalls in different sizes, such as Deungseon Falls, Seunghak Falls, and Juryeom Falls, create the splendid landscape, and the top of the mountain commands a panoramic view of downtown Chuncheon along with Uiamho Lake and the Bukhangang River. As its name tells, Samaksan Mountain is known for its rugged and precipitous features (aksan meaning a rugged, rocky mountain). The main access road to the mountain starts from the Deungseon Falls’ ticket booth and the Uiam Ticket Booth, and the trail from Uiam covers a hard, rocky section. As Gangwon-do Monument No. 16, Samaksan Mountain also has various interesting attractions, including Sangwonsa Temple, Heungguksa Temple, and Samaksanseong Fortress.

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