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Balwangsan Cable Car (발왕산 관광케이블카) - Homepage : www.yongpyong.co.kr - Tel : Equipped with 100 eight-passenger cabins, Balwangsan Cable Car is a 7.4-kilometer-long cable car that ensures a swift and safe ride. Departing from the Dragon Plaza Platform to reach the Dragon Castle Platform at the summit of Balwangsan Mountain, it offers the longest cable car ride in Korea. The ride takes about 18 minutes and makes one feel as if they are soaring through the sky at 1,458 meters above ground. The cable car is subject to be out of operation in adverse weather conditions, so visitors are advised to check in advance. - Address : 715 Olympic-ro, Daegwallyeong-myeon, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do ※ Introduction Information - Ccapacity : - Experienceable age : - Inquiries and Guides +82-33-330-7423 - Open date : - Parking : - Rest date : Mondays * Subject to closure in advserse weather conditions; check in advance. - Use season : - Use time 09:00-17:00 - Admission Fees : [Adults] Round t...

Chilgapsan Ice Fountain Festival (칠갑산 얼음분수 축제) - Homepage : www.alpsvill.com - Tel : +82-41-942-0797 “Gather, fairyland friends!” Chilgapsan Mountain Winter Wonderland, a magical place where fairy-tale characters gather within an alpine castle crafted from a grand ice fountain. As night descends upon the Alps Village, the castle opens for nocturnal festivities, allowing visitors to don vibrant attires under the twinkling stars of the Milky Way. It’s an enchanting destination for children to create cherished memories and an idyllic setting for a romantic winter date for couples - Address : 223-35 Cheonjangho-gil, Cheongyang-gun, Chungcheongnam-do ※ Introduction Information - Age limit : Open to visitors of all ages - Booking place : - Discount info : - Event date : 20230101 ~ 20230219 - Time Regular hours 09:00-18:00 Evening hours (weekdays) 18:00-22:00 Evening hours (weekends/holidays) 18:00-21:00 - Homepage : - Place : Alps Village - Place Info - Program...

Jeju Glass Castle (제주 유리의성) - Homepage : www.jejuglasscastle.com - Tel : +82-64-772-7777 Jeju Glass Castle is a theme park centered around glass art, featuring exhibition halls, gardens, and an array of glass sculptures. The park showcases nearly 250 glass structures across six different areas, which include the world's first glass maze, the world's largest glass globe, and various glass creations such as diamonds, fences, and bridges. Additionally, it houses works by famous glass artists from around the world, including those from Italy, Czech Republic, and Japan.  - Address : 462 Nokchabunjae-ro, Hangyeong-myeon, Jeju-si, Jeju-do ※ Introduction Information - Ccapacity : - Experienceable age : Open to visitors ages 7 and above - Experience guide : Glass-blowing, lampworking, glass fusing, beads painting [Activity program] 09:00-17:30 - Inquiries and Guides +82-64-772-7777 - Open date : - Parking : Available - Rest date : N/A (Open all year round) - Use season : ...

Seoraksan Gwongeumseong Fortress (설악산 권금성) - Homepage : seorak.knps.or.kr (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) - Tel : +82-33-636-7700 Gwongeumseong Fortress is a stone castle from the Goryeo dynasty and is located 800 meters above sea level in Seoraksan National Park. From a distance, Gwongeumseong Fortress looks like a rising peak, while up close, the expansive stone floor and remnants of castle walls become visible. Visitors can access the fortress via hiking trails or by taking a cable car. From the fortress, visitors can enjoy the majestic view of Seoraksan Mountain and the blue waters of the East Sea. - Address : 1091 Seoraksan-ro, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do ※ Introduction Information - Ccapacity : - Experienceable age : - Inquiries and Guides • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-33-636-7700, +82-33-801-0900 - Open date : - Parking : Available - Rest date : N/A (Open all year round) - Use season : - Use time [Entry...

Sungnyemun Gate (숭례문) - Homepage : www.junggu.seoul.kr www.heritage.go.kr - Tel : +82-2-779-8547 Sungnyemun Gate is Korea’s National Treasure No. 1, and its unofficial name is Namdaemun Gate. Sungnyemun Gate is the largest castle gate stone structure with an arched entrance in the middle. There’s a column on top of a platform, raising the roof, distinguishing the upper stories and lower stories of the building. Passageways for traffic are located at the east and west ends of the gate. Different from the other gates, Sungnyemun Gate’s tablet has its name written vertically. On February 10, 2008, Sungnyemun was destroyed by fire. After a 5-year reconstruction work, the gate was re-opened to the public again on May 4, 2013. - Address : 40, Sejong-daero, Jung-gu, Seoul ※ Introduction Information - Ccapacity : - Experienceable age : - Inquiries and Guides • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-2-779-8547 - Open ...

Eulmildae Pyeongyang Naengmyeon (을밀대평양냉면) - Homepage : - Tel : +82-2-717-1922 Eulmildae Pyeongyang Naengmyeon has been specializing in pyeongyang naengmyeon (pyeongyang cold buckwheat noodles) for 50 years. The restaurant is named after the Ulmildae Pavilion in Pyongyang Castle. The buckwheat noodles are made by pressing the dough and pulling it out, giving them a savory flavor and aroma. The restaurant focuses on mullaengmyeon (cold buckwheat noodles) and bibim naengmyeon (spicy buckwheat noodles). Patrons have the option to delectable dishes such as nokdu jeon (mung bean pancake), mandu, boiled pork slices, beef brisket soup and rice.  - Address : 24, Sungmun-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul ※ Introduction Information - Main menu : Mullaengmyeon (Cold buckwheat noodles) - Inquiries and Guides • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-2-717-1922 - Menu : Bibim naengmyeon (Spicy buckwheat noodles), Mandu, Nokdu jeon (Mung bean pancake) ...

Chocolate Museum (초콜릿 박물관) - Homepage : www.chocolatemuseum.org - Tel : The Chocolate Museum in Seogwipo, Jeju is the second largest chocolate museum in the world (the largest being the Cologne Chocolate Museum in Germany). Built using volcanic scoria unique to Jeju, the museum looks like an ancient castle and seems to complement the surrounding natural environment. The front yard measures 5,000 meters squared and is surrounded by a low-lying fence made of rough stones, giving even passerbyers a great view of the museum's front garden . At the entrance to the museum, a whimsical statue of a cacao god greets visitors. The museum has three floors and houses a gallery, a theater, a café, a workshop, and a chocolate store. The most popular exhibits are the gallery with various exhibits on chocolate and the workshop showing the chocolate-making process. The chocolate produced at the museum is available for both sampling and purchase. In addition, the 'Collection Square' featur...

Jeju Glass Castle (제주유리의성) - Homepage : www.jejuglasscastle.com - Tel : +82-64-772-7777 Visitors to Jeju Glass Castle will be entranced by its magical atmosphere. Jeju Glass Castle is a glass art theme park featuring an exhibition hall, garden and models all made entirely out of glass. There are six themed model parks, in which over two hundred and fifty models are exhibited. These include the world’s very first all-glass labyrinth, the world’s largest glass ball and largest glass diamond, a glass stonewall, a mirror lake, and a glass bridge. There are also glass art masterpieces by internationally famous artists from Italy, the Czech Republic, Japan, and more. Visitors to Jeju Glass Castle can even experience making glass artwork. In the main hall of the Glass Castle they can try making glass ornaments, glass balloons, and glass bottles. - Address : 462, Nokchabunjae-ro, Jeju-si, Jeju-do ※ Introduction Information - Inquiries and Guides • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Kore...

Splas Resom (스플라스 리솜) - Homepage : www.resom.co.kr - Tel : Splas Resom, previously called Resom Spa Castle, is Korea’s first membership spa resort. Spa Castle is located in Yesan, Chungcheongnam-do, which is only an hour and a half drive away from Seoul. It is within 30 minutes drive from beautiful mountains, the western seas, and close to plenty of cultural tourist attractions. Splas Resom uses waters from the Deoksan hot springs, whose waters have been enjoyed by Koreans for six hundred years. The resort is equipped with a large banquet hall, seminar room, and a relaxation complex that includes everything from a cultural arts plaza, to a garden, and walking trails. The hot spring waters are known to be effective against skin troubles, gastroenteric disorders, neuralgia, and muscular pains, and are also great for skin rejuvenation. - Address : 45-7, Oncheondanji 3-ro, Yesan-gun, Chungcheongnam-do ※ Introduction Information - Ccapacity : - Experienceable age : - Inquiries and G...

Gwangseongbo Fortress (광성보) - Homepage : www.ghss.or.kr www.cha.go.kr - Tel : +82-32-930-7070 Gwangseongbo Fortress’s outer wall from the Goryeo era was mended in 1618. The fortress was built in 1656 and the outpost was constructed in 1679. It was completely remodeled into a masonry castle with gates in 1745. During Sinmiyangyo (the American invasion in 1871), Gwangseongbo was the fiercest battle ground in Ganghwa. On April 24, 1871, a fleet with 1,230 American naval forces led by Rear Admiral John Rodgers landed on Ganghwado Island to demand the opening of Korea's ports and commerce. The armed forces attacked Chojijin Fortress and Deokjinjin Camp, then marched to Gwangseongbo Fortress, where they engaged in close combat with the warriors of Joseon. Although General Eo Jae-yeon and the other warriors were poorly equipped with far inferior weapons, they bravely fought to the death against the invading forces.<br><br> The battlefield ruins of the fortress and the gate ...