Ganghwasanseong Fortress was originally earthen mountain walls, built during King Go Jong’s 19th year of reign (1232), after he moved to Ganghwado. It was built to repel attacks from the Mongols. The inner castle was destroyed when the capital was moved to another place, and at the beginning of the Joseon Era (1392-1910) the wall…
The UN Sculpture Park sits right next to the UN Memorial Cemetery, which honors the UN soldiers who were killed in battle during the Korean War from 1950–1953. It was officially established in October 2001 as a sacred symbol of peace and freedom. 34 sculptures created and donated by sculptors from the 21 nations that…
Mt. Bukhansan is situated in the northern part of Seoul. Designated as a national park in 1983, the mountain is 78.45km wide and has 6 districts and extends out into Gyeonggi-do Province. The name Bukhansan means “big mountain in the north,” and it is also called Mt. Samgaksan. Mt. Bukhansan has such smooth curves that…
The Seoil farm offers food made in a traditional way. It also operates on-site programs for family visitors and students to learn about traditional Korean food, its advantages as slow food, and correct eating habits. It is home to a huge park (90,000m2) surrounded by a grass square, walking trails, a pond, pine trees, an…
Designated as a Busan monument, along with Oryukdo Island, Taejongdae represents Busan, and is especially famous for its rock beach. Featuring its highest peak at 250 meters, there are forests of pine trees and 200 other varieties of trees. Taejongdae was named after the 29th king of the Silla Kingdom (57 BC-AD 935), King Taejong…
Anseong Farmland is a livestock theme park that aims for cultivating affluent lives through harmony between nature and human. Founded in 1969 supported by West Germany, the Farmland has endeavored to serve abundant milk to kids in Korea. By paving the way for prosperity of Korean livestock industry, it has done it’s given share. Today,…
Gwangmyeong Cave is where joys and tears of coal mining workers remained intact. It was the heart of the evolution of modern industries in Korea and also a historical site of the Japanese colonial period. It takes pride itself as being the only one cave found in the metropolitan cities. After going through a complete…
Hwaseong Fortress is an impressive structure from the latter part of the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910) and the official fortress of Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do. The fortress (constructed from 1794 to 1796) was built as a display of the King’s filial piety towards his father Jangheonseja and to build a new pioneer city with its own economic power.…
Yongdusan Mountain (49m) in downtown Busan is one Busan’s three famous mountains. It was originally called Songhyunsan Mountain, which means a mountain with a view of the sea through the dense pine tree forest. Later the name was changed to Yongdusan, as the mountain peak was shaped similar to a dragon’s head (yongdu), protecting the…
Daejanggeum Park was co-created by Munhwa Broadcasting Company (MBC) and Yongin Municipal Office in August 2005. Located in Yongcheong-ri, Baekam-myeon, Yongin-si, this is the largest historical drama open set in the nation. Different from other drama sets, Daejanggeum Park has been re-created based on historical records and very accurately reflects the structures and culture of…
Korean Folk Village, also known as Minsok Village is a sort of living museum. Korean folk Village is located in Yongin, a suburb just outside of Seoul. It is also near Korea’s largest amusement park, Everland. Korean Folk Village was created to show how people from all different social classes lived during the Joseon Dynasty…
The Shinsegae Centum City Department Store is registered in the Guinness World Records as the largest shopping complex in the world. The department store has a countless number of items all under one roof. Visitors can also enjoy numerous entertainment options in the complex. Shinsegae, which opened the first department store in Korea, reflects decades…
Icheon Ceramics Village produces traditional Korean ceramics, which are of high quality. The village became the center of traditional pottery during the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910) for about 500 years due to the easily obtainable materials in the areas. It was also the center of Joseon Baekja Korean ceramics. Presently, about 80 pottery factories are congregated…
The regional name in olden times for the area of Oryukdo Skywalk was Seungdumal (승두말), as the shape resembles a saddle, and it was originally called Seungduma (승두마) as well as Jallokgae (잘록개) by residents and women divers. The construction of Oryukdo Skywalk finished on September 12, 2012 at the Seungdumal area, which is regarded…
Konjiam Resort is 4km and 40 minutes away from Gonjiam IC and Gangnam respectively, which is the most attractive feature of this ski resort. It is comprised of large-scale ski slopes, condominiums, a spa, botanical garden and other subsidiary facilities as a multi-complex premium resort. Its slopes are designed widely for beginner, intermediate-skier, and snowboarders.…
The name Nurimaru APEC House is created by combining the Korean words nuri (“world”) and maru (“summit”), and “APEC House,” which refers to an APEC conference hall. Collectively, it means “a house where the world summits gather together for an APEC meeting.” Located on Dongbaekseom Island, which is noted for its beautiful, natural landscape accented by dense camellia and…
