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Rest area? Theme Park! Icheon Deokpyeong Rest Area

2 years ago12829 min

Rest area? Theme Park! Icheon Deokpyeong Rest Area Local people 154 Deogi-ro, Majang-myeon, Icheon-si, Gyeonggi-do Deokpyeong Rest Area on the Yeongdong Expressway, located in Icheon, Gyeonggi-do, has been recording overwhelming sales among highway rest areas nationwide for several years now. Their signature dish, Deokpyeong Beef Gukbap, sold nearly 600,000 bowls in 2016 alone, setting a new sales record for highway service areas nationwide. A food court similar to a famous restaurant where you stand in...

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Activities Destinations Gyeonggi-do

Hwaseong Fortress, Suwon

2 years ago12292 min

Hwaseong Fortress, Suwon Local people Jeongjo-ro, Paldal-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do Built scientifically and practically, Suwon Hwaseong Fortress was recognized for its value and was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1997. It is counted as a unique building in the history of Korean architecture and shows an outstanding appearance to the extent that it is called the ‘flower of the castle’. 2016 is the ‘Year of Visiting Hwaseong in Suwon’, and the attractions and...

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Activities Destinations Gangwon-do

Bong-seok Choi, a master of Korean traditional sweets in Gangneung, Gangneung, with 140 years of tradition

2 years ago12493 min

Bong-seok Choi, a master of Korean traditional sweets in Gangneung, Gangneung, with 140 years of tradition Local people Jungangseo-ro, Sacheon-myeon, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do Hangwa Village in Nodong-ri (Galgol), Sacheon-myeon, Gangneung-si is famous for producing sanja and gangjeong, which are fried in oil among various Korean snacks. Currently, about 60 households are making traditional Korean sweets, and at the center of them is Master Bong-Seok Choi (71 years old), who was designated as the first traditional food...

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Activities Destinations Seoul

metasequoia forest road

2 years ago11787 min

metasequoia forest road Local people Mapo-gu, Seoul A secluded downtown forest path with beautiful metasequoia ※ Depending on the situation of Corona 19, there is room for change, such as sudden entry restrictions, so it is essential to check detailed information such as whether it is open, opening hours, and viewing methods before visiting. In addition, make sure to check the safe travel guide for each travel route according to ‘distance in daily life’ introduced...

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Activities Destinations Gangwon-do

Cheongnyeongpo

2 years ago11437 min

Cheongnyeongpo Local people Yeongwol-gun, Gangwon-do A historical site with the spirit of King Danjong, a beautiful pine forest and traces of King Danjong left here and there It is required. In addition, make sure to check the safe travel guide for each travel route according to ‘distance in daily life’ introduced on the safe travel page of the website of ‘Every corner of Korea’ (korean.visitkorea.or.kr) before traveling. Inquiries: 033-372-1240 By gender/age 100% Teenagers↓ 0% 20’s...

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Activities Destinations Seoul

Remembering the life of no possessions, Gilsangsa Temple in Seongbuk-dong

2 years ago12059 min

Remembering the life of no possessions, Gilsangsa Temple in Seongbuk-dong Local people Seonjam-ro 5-gil, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul Beopjeong Sunim is a person who gave a strong resonance to many readers through his writings. He emphasized the idea of owning nothing, saying, “When you have nothing, you have the whole world.” The monk passed away in 2010, but his clear and fragrant traces are in Gilsangsa Temple in Seongbuk-dong. Gilsangsa Temple was created as a donor of...

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Activities Destinations Gyeonggi-do

Walk along the castle and reflect on the spirit of patriotism

2 years ago12142 min

Walk along the castle and reflect on the spirit of patriotism Local people Sanseong-ri, Jungbu-myeon, Gwangju-si, Gyeonggi-do, etc. Namhansanseong Fortress served as a defense bastion until the Joseon Dynasty. The castle built along the rugged terrain is 11.7km long (main castle 9km, outer castle 2.7km). Today, Namhansanseong Fortress is loved as a one-day walking tour by citizens of the metropolitan area because of its natural ecological environment. If it snows in midwinter, it is a...

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Activities Destinations Gangwon-do

Cheoksan Hot Spring, a warm winter attraction in Sokcho, the city of the sea

2 years ago14279 min

Cheoksan Hot Spring, a warm winter attraction in Sokcho, the city of the sea Local people Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do One of the hottest winter spots in Sokcho, Gangwon-do is Cheoksan Hot Springs. The hot spring in Cheoksan, which exceeds 50℃, warms the frozen body after walking in the cold sea and hiking in Seoraksan Mountain. Nohak-dong, where Cheoksan Hot Spring is located, has been called ‘Onjeong-ri’ and ‘socks’ since ancient times. Even in winter, the water...

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Activities Destinations Gangwon-do

Hanok Gangneung Seongyojang where history and tradition breathe

2 years ago12462 min

Hanok Gangneung Seongyojang where history and tradition breathe Local people 431 Unjeong-dong, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do Gangneung Seongyojang is not only in Gangwon-do, but it is the best-preserved original house among the traditional hanoks in this land. It is the largest house in Korea with more than 100 rooms, including Anchae, Dongbyeoldang, Seobyeoldang, Yeolhwadang, and Hwarraejeong. Behind the house, old pine trees that are likely to be hundreds of years old form a thick forest, and the...

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Activities Destinations Seoul

Gangbuk’s K-content attractions where the impression of dramas is alive, Hanok cafe Seonungak and Ssangmun-dong alley

2 years ago121011 min

Gangbuk’s K-content attractions where the impression of dramas is alive, Hanok cafe Seonungak and Ssangmun-dong alley Local people Samyang-ro 173-gil, Gangbuk-gu, Seoul (Seonungak) / Dobong-ro 113-gil, Dobong-gu (Ssangmun Market) Located in Gangbuk-gu and Dobong-gu, Seoul, Korean Wave drama filming locations are Hanok cafe Seonungak and Ssangmun-dong alleys.. It deals with the story of righteous soldiers during the Korean Empire. 〈Mr Sunshine>The old-fashioned atmosphere of Seonungak and the background of the drama fit well.. Walking along...

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