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Maewoldang (매월당)

Maewoldang (매월당)

2024-04-07

47-34 Maechon-gil, Geumji-myeon, Namwon-si, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-636-1278

Maewoldang is a café that sells traditional Korean tea made from hand-picked tea leaves harvested in the wild. Their signature drink is Goryeo dancha (fermented wild tea), made by roasting leaves in an cast-iron pot using traditional methods, sourced from a large wild tea plantation discovered in Namwon's Maechon Village. Visitors can enjoy tea in a traditional thatched-roof house, and reservations are required in advance.

Ganhyeon Tourist Area (간현관광지)

Ganhyeon Tourist Area (간현관광지)

2023-02-06

12, Sogeumsan-gil, Jijeong-myeon, Wonju-si, Gangwon-do

Ganhyeon Tourist Area, which is located 18 kilometers to the west of the city of Wonju, is seated where the Seomgang River and Samsancheon Stream, which are branches of the Namhangang River, come together and meet. 40- to 50-meter-high uniquely-shaped rocks and cliffs on both sides of the river form harmony with thickly wooded forests and the dark blue-colored river, and a vast white sandy beach stretches on the sides of the river to complete the fabulous scenery of the area. The river water is clean and the sandy beach is open and extensive, which makes it a popular summer vacation spot for those who like to play in the water.

* Things to enjoy in Ganhyeon Tourist Area *
Ganhyeon Rock located on the opposite side of the tourist area now has 37 rocky paths where people can enjoy rock climbing. Frequently changing flows and depths of the water potentially pose a great safety risk so visitors must be extremely careful when playing in the water. It should be noted that camping, cooking, campfires, fishing, etc., in or by the water are strictly prohibited. It takes approx. 1 hour 20 minutes for a round trip on Sogeumsan Suspension Bridge, which is located by the entrance of the mountain trail within the Ganhyeon Tourist Area, and the bridge boasts the greatest length and largest scale (100 meters high, 200 meters long, 1.5 meters wide) among all mountain walkway bridges in Korea. To provide visitors with an exhilarating experience, the floor of the bridge is made of specially manufactured steel grating, which enables those who walk over the bridge to enjoy the thrill.

First Garden (퍼스트가든)

First Garden (퍼스트가든)

2024-10-17

260, Tapsakgol-gil, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do

First Garden is a large-scale 66,000-square-meter cultural complex facility that opened in April 2017. It features a variety of convenience facilities including restaurants in Adonis Garden with 23 themes, a wedding hall, and a playground. Make special memories with family, friends, and lovers at First Garden.

* First Garden with new, differentiated contents

First Garden has contemplated and researched for a long period to create new and differentiated content. Despite hardships and difficulties that followed new challenges, it ceaselessly carried out research and development. First Garden will be a place where your dreams come true.

* 40 years of commitment, customer satisfaction is the utmost priority!

For nearly four decades during which it has operated its business in manufacturing and distribution, sincerity and honesty have been regarded as the most important values and the corporate culture of loving employees and customers alike has been established. Based on such experience and know-how, First Garden directly communicates with its customers based on a truthful heart and solid content without unnecessary formalities.

Jukseong Church (Filming Set) (죽성성당(드림세트장))

Jukseong Church (Filming Set) (죽성성당(드림세트장))

2024-04-29

Duho 1-gil, Gijang-eup, Gijang-gun, Busan
+82-51-709-4082

Located in Gijang-gun, Busan, Jukseong Church is a drama set built for the SBS drama "Dream (2009)." The drama aired a long time ago and is forgotten, but this well-made space has become a must-see for travelers visiting Gijang. The inside of the cathedral is operated as a gallery, and visitors can encounter a pleasant surprise when there is an ongoing exhibition. Perhaps thanks to its location in a small fishing village, it retains a unique atmosphere. The seaside landscape is like a painting from the Middle Ages. The white foam breaking over the rocks contrasts with the red roof of the church and catches the attention of those who visit this place at a glance. The place where most people wait in line at Jukseong Church is a photo spot decorated with a picture frame structure. The blue sea and sky in the frame create a beautiful background.

Ahopsansup Forest (아홉산숲)

Ahopsansup Forest (아홉산숲)

2025-04-15

37-1 Midong-gil, Gijang-gun, Busan

Ahopsansup Forest is a forest located at the foot of Ahopsan Mountain in Cheolma-myeon, Gijang-gun, Busan. It is a place where visitors can meet the undamaged natural environment and ecology. Diverse forests ㅡsuch as bamboo forests, cypress forests, cedar trees, ginkgo trees, and natural forests, including Geumgang pine trees aged 100 to 300 years, make up Ahopsan Mountain. It is a private forest with a total area of ​​520,000 square meters and has been there for about 400 years. Only a limited number of people who have made a reservation in advance are allowed to enter for nature conservation. Unlike amusement parks and recreation areas, viewing is possible only within the limits that do not damage nature. However, forest experiences, activity programs for children, and forest explanation program are offered for visitors' entertainment.

Cheongsapo Daritdol Observatory (청사포 다릿돌전망대)

Cheongsapo Daritdol Observatory (청사포 다릿돌전망대)

2024-12-03

167 Cheongsapo-ro, Haeundae-gu, Busan

Cheongsapo Daritdol Observatory, which opened on September 17, 2017, is located in the middle of the closed railroad of the Donghae Nambu Line from Mipo to Songjeong. It is 20 meters high from the sea level, 72.5 meters long toward the sea, and 3 to 11.5 meters wide. A half-moon-shaped transparent floor is installed at the end of the observatory, allowing visitors to feel the thrill of walking on the sea. From right in front of the observatory to the marine lighthouse, visitors can enjoy the beautiful coastal scenery of Cheongsapo and as well as the view of sunrise and sunset while looking at Daritdol, which refers to five neatly lined up reefs.

[Source: Haeundae-gu Office Cultural Tourism]

Gijang Haenyeo Village (Yeonhwari Hoetchon Village) (기장해녀촌(연화리횟촌))

2023-02-06

184, Yeonhwa 1-gil, Gijang-gun, Busan
+82-51-409-4066

Yeonhwari Hoetchon Village is located within 5 minutes by car from Daebyeon Port. Around 50 hoe (sliced raw fish) restaurants are in business around Yeonhwa Port, where visitors can enjoy the superb view of Jukdo Island. In particular, raw fish is cut in different shapes depending on the meat, and redfish is usually made thicker than white fish. White fish should be thinly sliced and soaked in cold water to fully enjoy it; as the meat shrinks, the texture is amazing. The chef's generosity and eloquence make the fish taste even more delicious and memorable.

Jebudo Coastal Trail (Jebikkori-gil) (제부도 해안산책로(제비꼬리길))

2023-02-03

Jebu-ri, Seosin-myeon, Hwaseong-si, Gyeonggi-do

Jebudo is a small island in the sea situated right off of Hwaseong-si and, here, the water parts twice a day like the "Miracle of Moses" to open up a path to access the island. It is a quaint and quiet island with a total area of 1.0 square kilometers and a coastline stretching for some 12 kilometers. It is not far from the Metropolitan Area and is easily accessible by various means of transportation, which makes it a perfect day trip destination for families. Jebudo Coastal Trail is about 1-kilometer-long and 1.5-meter-wide that continues from a quay and winds around Tapjaesan before reaching the beach (also known as Malmeori). As you walk along the trail, you will find picturesque coastlines, rocks of unique, strange shapes, and vast, beautiful grasslands. The trail is a nature-friendly structure constructed after collecting opinions from locals and environmental groups so that it does not destroy the natural landscape. It is a great place for families and lovers to take a light stroll whether at high tide or when it turns into a tidal flat at low tide. Jebudo is home to many different kinds of tasty clams, which is why you will find that most nearby restaurants serve grilled clams as well as noodle soup featuring Manila clams. The sunset viewed from Jebudo is widely known as one of the most beautiful on the entire west coast.

Ingu Beach (인구 해수욕장)

2023-02-03

12, Inguhang-gil, Hyeonnam-myeon, Yangyang-gun, Gangwon-do

Ingu beach is located in Ingu-ri, Yangyang-gun, Gangwon-do. With Jukdo, an island with a thickly wooded bamboo forest, in the middle, Jukdo Beach lies to the north and Ingu Beach to the south. Thanks to its vast and quiet white sandy beach and shallow depths, the beach is safe to enjoy sea bathing, which is why families visit the beach during the summer vacation period. The shallow water also attracts many novice surfers. The beach is equipped with nice facilities for surfers along with accommodations and surfing shops. Avid campers can also set up tents on the beach to enjoy surfing and camping at the same time. In recent years, the beach has become a popular scuba diving spot as well. Ever since the coastal road opened, cafes, restaurants, and various convenience facilities have popped up in the area. Visitors can check out Jukdojeong Observatory, Ingu Port, and many other things to see nearby, and also experience sea fishing at Dongsan Port.

Daegu Korean Chinese Association (대구화교협회)

2023-02-03

34, Jong-ro, Jung-gu, Daegu
+82-53-661-2624

Daegu Korean Chinese Association building is a red brick two-story Western-style house built in 1929. Seo Byeong-guk, a rich man in Daegu, entrusted the design and construction to Mo Mungeum, a Chinese architect. It is a flat rectangular structure, and the protruding granite porch balances left and right symmetry. There is a theory that the bricks were brought from Pyeongyang and the woods from Geumgangsan Mountain. It was also used as an HID (Headquarters of Intelligence Detachment) building. There is one building, a playground, a statue of Chiang Kai-shek, and a mural of a Chinese figure painted at the entrance. It is a representative modern building in the Daegu area that boasts a beautiful appearance and is currently used as the office of the Daegu Korean Chinese Association. It was designated as a National Registered Cultural Heritage on June 19, 2006, as it shows the style of modern architecture in the 1930s, not many examples of which are left. This is the last stop of Daegu Modern Alley Tour Course 2.