Gyeonggi-do

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Paju Historical Site Related to Yi I (파주이이유적)’. 💡 Overview Paju Historical Site Related to Yi I is dedicated to a great scholar of the mid-Joseon dynasty. He was born to Lee Wonsu and Shin Saimdang in 1536. He passed Saengwonsi, a type of preliminary exam in 1564…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Hwaseokjeong Pavilion (화석정)’. 💡 Overview Hwaseokjeong Pavilion was built in honor of Gil Jae, a Goryeo dynasty Confucian scholar who had resigned from his government post to train young scholars. Overlooking the Imjingang River, the pavilion provides a good resting area dotted with zelkova trees. 📋 Detailed Information…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Hwaseong Yongjusa Temple (용주사(화성))’. 💡 Overview Yongjusa Temple is located near Yungneung and Geolleung Royal Tombs. This site was originally the location of Garyangsa Temple, which was constructed in 854, during the 16th year of King Munseong of the Silla Kingdom. The temple was very famous as it…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Icheon Sansuyu Village (이천 산수유마을)’. 💡 Overview Icheon has emerged as a new spring destination thanks to the large colony of sansuyu trees in Baeksa-myeon. The path from downtown Icheon to Yeongwonsa Temple, located on Wonjeonksan Mountain, is lined on both sides with these beautiful yellow trees. The…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Hwaseong Fossilized Dinosaur Egg Site (화성 공룡알 화석지)’. 💡 Overview The Hwaseong Fossilized Dinosaur Egg Site was discovered on an island in the tidal plain south of Sihwaho Lake. The island was revealed when seawaters were blocked during a land reclamation project. As the sedimentary layer formed during…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Jangja Lake Park (장자호수공원)’. 💡 Overview Guri City worked to improve the water quality of Jangja Lake in order to form the Jangja Lake Park and in the process an ecological zone was created. A 3.6 km tree-lined walking trail runs through the park and is frequently used by people enjoying…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Bundang Astro Camp (분당 어린이천문대)’. 💡 Overview The Astro Camp was established to encourage young children to take an interest in space and natural science and to develop creative problem-solving skills. The Children’s Observatory provides a wide range of educational programs developed by expert educators from diverse fields…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Jungmisan Recreational Forest (중미산자연휴양림)’. 💡 Overview Jungmisan Recreational Forest unfolds at the end of a lovely drive along the famous Nongdachigogae Road, the highest ridge road in the vicinity of Seoul. The forest boasts a striking landscape of thick groves of trees and a view overlooking the Namhangang…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Key Observatory (열쇠전망대)’. 💡 Overview Called to play the role of an important key for unification, Key Observatory was established on April 11, 1998 to commemorate the sorrow of homesickness and provide security education in the area. Military in the area can also keep watch over the north…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Pocheon Idong Galbi Village (포천 이동갈비마을)’. 💡 Overview Idong Galbi is a famous term for Koreans, representing the delicious hanu (Korean beef) short ribs that have been made with high quality meat and marinade. Nowadays, people can see signboards advertising Idong Galbi throughout Korea; however, the dish originated…