Gyeonggi-do

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Hyowon’s Bell (효원의 종·서장대)’. 💡 Overview Hyowon’s Bell is located at the summit of Paldalsan Mountain. The bell was created to honor the filial devotion of King Jeongjo towards his father, Crown Prince Sado. The bell has various symbols representing the city of Suwon and its cultural assets….

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Suwon Chicken Street (수원통닭거리)’. 💡 Overview Suwon Chicken Street, located in a small 100 m-long alley on Paldal-ro, Paldal-gu, Suwon, is where about 11 stores, ranging from the original store that opened in 1970 to new ones, serve fried whole chicken. It is the tradition of Suwon Chicken…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Banghwasuryujeong Pavilion (방화수류정(동북각루))’. 💡 Overview Banghwasuryujeong Pavilion, officially called Dongbukgangnu Pavilion, was built in 1794 during the construction of Suwon Hwaseong Fortress. It sits atop a hill east of Hwahongmun Gate and offers beautiful views of the surrounding scenery. For this reason, the pavilion received the nickname Banghwasuryujeong,…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Pocheon Art Valley [Hantangang UNESCO Global Geopark] (포천아트밸리 (한탄강 유네스코 세계지질공원))’. 💡 Overview The green waters of the lake and the sharply cut cliffs above make a picture-perfect landscape. This beautiful scenery, remnant of an old rock quarry, remained relatively unknown until the 1990s, with the opening of…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Yangpyeong Dumulmeori (양평 두물머리)’. 💡 Overview Dumulmeori literally means “two heads of water,” and refers to the place where the Bukhangang River and Namhangang River meet. The dock for an ancient-style ferry and weeping willows add to the rustic beauty of this area. Another attraction at this site…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Yeoju Spa (여주온천)’. 💡 Overview At Yeoju Spa, the hot spring water emerges from 800 meters below the bedrock, rich in various minerals beneficial for neuralgia, arthritis, and skincare. The water, also drinkable, aids in alleviating digestive issues. The open-air bath’s floor is lined with natural jade, offering…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Jebudo Island (제부도)’. 💡 Overview Jebudo Island is a small island located off the shores of Seosin-myeon, Hwaseong. It is famous for its “sea parting,” where the sea parts into two sides along a footpath twice daily at low tide, allowing visitors to walk to the island from…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Seolbong Oncheon Land (이천설봉온천랜드)’. 💡 Overview Seolbong Oncheon Land is housed in a four-story building, featuring public baths, a jjimjilbang (Korean sauna), and private baths for family use. On the first floor, you’ll find the women’s bath. The second floor is dedicated to the jjimjilbang and features various…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Hwadam Botanic Garden (화담숲)’. 💡 Overview Hwadam Botanic Garden is an eco-friendly arboretum located within Konjiam Resort in Gwangju, Gyeonggi-do, a 40-minute drive away from Seoul. In an effort to revive the country’s forest ecosystem, LG Evergreen Foundation brought in approximately 4,300 types of exquisite and domestic plants…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Yeoju Silleuksa Temple (신륵사(여주))’. 💡 Overview Silleuksa Temple is located along the upper section of the Namhangang River as it flows from Bongmisan Mountain in Yeoju. It is believed that Silleuksa Temple was built by Monk Wonhyo during the reign of Silla King Jinpyeong, but there is no…