Gyeonggi-do

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Manseokgeo Park (만석거공원)’. 💡 Overview Manseokgeo Park centers around Manseokgeo Reservoir, built in 1795 to combat drought by transforming barren land into a water source. The park features a pavilion, tennis courts, a playground, small convenience store, an outdoor concert hall, and an art museum. In spring, cherry…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Nueseom Lighthouse Observatory (누에섬 등대전망대)’. 💡 Overview Nueseom Lighthouse Observatory is a lighthouse and observatory located on the small uninhabited Nueseom Island, just off the coast of Tando Port in Daebudo Island. Serving to aid the safe navigation of ships along the Seohae Coast and providing opportunities for…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Daebudo Island (대부도)’. 💡 Overview Daebudo Island, connected to the mainland by the Sihwa Seawall, is named ‘daebu’ due to its resemblance to a “great hill.” A notable feature is the cluster of six islands known as Yukdo, which includes Tando (known for its black stones), Buldo (legend…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Yangju Olleung Royal Tomb [UNESCO World Heritage] (양주 온릉(단경왕후) [유네스코 세계문화유산])’. 💡 Overview Olleung Royal Tomb is the royal tomb of Queen Dangyeong (1487-1557), consort of King Jungjong, the 11th ruler of the Joseon dynasty. Queen Dangyeong married King Jungjong when she was 13 years old. In 1506,…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Mulhyanggi Arboretum (물향기수목원)’. 💡 Overview Mulhyanggi Arboretum is located in Sucheong-dong of Osan, Gyeonggi-do, known since the past to have clear flowing water. The arboretum is 34 hectare in size with 19 different themed gardens with over 1,920 different plants and flowers. 📋 Detailed Information 📍 Address 211,…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Surisan Provincial Park (수리산도립공원)’. 💡 Overview Surisan Mountain, a provincial park of Gyeonggi-do, surrounds Gunpo and is also easily accessible from Anyang and Ansan. Surisan Mountain is said to be named because there is a rock in the shape of an eagle. Another legend says it is named…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Yeoninsan Provincial Park (연인산도립공원)’. 💡 Overview The source of Yongchu Falls, Mount Yeoninsan (연인산) stands at 1,068 meters above sea level and features soft terrain and beautiful scenery. Local folklore has it that those coming to the mountain wishing for true love will have their dreams come true….

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Wentteok Village (웬떡마을)’. 💡 Overview Wentteok Village gets its name from the word “Wentteok” (meaning “unexpected windfall”) and is a slow food village located in Jungneung-ri, Wonsam-myeon, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do. At the village, you can make traditional rice cake from fresh seasonal ingredients or make a tteok (rice cake)…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Seolbong Park (설봉공원)’. 💡 Overview Nestled at the foot of Seolbongsan Mountain in Icheon, Seolbong Park is the venue for the Gyeonggi International Ceramic Biennale, Icheon Ceramic Festival, and Icheon Rice Cultural Festival. Outside of festival periods, the park also serves as a rest area for locals, with…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Anyangcheon Stream (안양천)’. 💡 Overview Anyangcheon Stream flows through seven cities in Gyeonggi-do as well as 7 districts of Seoul. The stream starts from the valley, south of Cheonggyesan Mountain, in Uiwang, Gyeonggi-do and flows 35.1 kilometers to the Hanggang River between Yeongdeungpo-gu and Yangcheon-gu. Various types of…