Gyeonggi-do

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Typhoon Observatory (태풍전망대)’. 💡 Overview Typhoon Observatory was built on December 3, 1991 by Invincible Typhoon Korean Army. The observatory is situated on Suribong Peak, the highest point of Bikkisan Mountain. It is located 65 kilometers and 140 kilometers from Seoul and Pyeongyang respectively. It is famous in…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Suwonhyanggyo Confucian School (수원향교)’. 💡 Overview Suwonhyanggyo Confucian School was built in 1291 in front of Hwasan Mountain in Hwaseong where it stayed for nearly 500 years. It was moved to its current location in 1789 with the construction of Hwaseong Fortress. During the move, some of the…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Hwaseomun Gate (화서문)’. 💡 Overview Hwaseomun Gate is the western gate of Hwaseong Fortress, a Treasure. Over the stone mujigae (rainbow) door is a single-story tower gate. Hwaseomun Gate’s ongseong (defensive gate) forms a crecent shape, with one side of the ongseong remaining open. 📋 Detailed Information 📍…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Seoul Grand Park (서울대공원)’. 💡 Overview Seoul Grand Park is a family-friendly amusement park consisting of various themed facilities that promote the growth and preservation of diverse animals and plants. [Seoul Zoo]Seoul Zoo aims to provide an ideal environment for animals to grow and live as well as…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Caribbean Bay (캐리비안베이)’. 💡 Overview Caribbean Bay is a world-class water park with various attractions and health facilities based on the theme of the Caribbean coast. Attractions include an artificial wave pool with a x_width of 120 meters and a length of 104 meters, a lazy river that…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Icheon Ceramics Village (이천도예마을)’. 💡 Overview 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. Icheon Ceramics Village was…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Sujongsa Temple (수종사)’. 💡 Overview Sujongsa Temple is a branch temple of Bongseonsa Temple, located near the top of Ungilsan Mountain. Amazing views from Sujongsa Temple include various mountaintops and the Bukhangang River. While records are not entirely clear, it is believed that the temple was built in…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Namyangju Sareung Royal Tomb [UNESCO World Heritage] (남양주 사릉(정순왕후) [유네스코 세계문화유산])’. 💡 Overview Sareung Royal Tomb is the tomb of Queen Jeongsun (1440-1521), a consort to King Danjong. She was perhaps the most tragic royal woman of the Joseon dynasty. In 1453, she was selected to be queen…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Dasan Heritage Site (Namyangju) (다산유적지 (남양주))’. 💡 Overview Dasan Heritage Site is located in the hometown of Dasan Jeong Yak-Yong (1762~1836), a scholar from the late Joseon Dynasty. Growing up in the village, Dasan criticized corruption, and tried to reform outdated institutions and conventions. During his long exile,…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Ononsa Guesthouse (온온사)’. 💡 Overview Though Ononsa, which was a guesthouse in Gwacheon, was constructed in the 27th year of King Injo’s reign in the Joseon dynasty (1649), the name, “Ononsa,” was given to this area during the reign of King Jeongjo. On February 11, 1790 during his…