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Songtan Special Tourist Zone (송탄 관광특구) - Homepage : www.pyeongtaek.go.kr - Tel : +82-31-611-0001 Songtan Special Tourist Zone, developed around a U.S. military base, is a shopping and cultural street often compared to the small alleys of Itaewon and colloquially known as "Little Itaewon." The area is divided into two main districts. The Sinjang District, located near the U.S. military base, is characterized by a diverse array of shops and restaurants. Meanwhile, the Seojeong District, situated in front of Pyeongtaek City Council, is renowned for its picturesque streets lined with cherry blossom. - Address : 10-1 Shopping-ro, Pyeongtaek-si, Gyeonggi-do ※ Introduction Information - Ccapacity : - Experienceable age : - Inquiries and Guides • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-31-611-0001 - Open date : - Parking : Parking lot at Sinjang shopping mall and public parking spaces on Seojeong Culture Street - Rest da...

Soyang Dam (소양강댐) - Homepage : - Tel : +82-33-242-2455 Built in October 1973, Soyang Dam is the largest dam in Korea. It stands 123 meters high and 530 meters long and can hold up to 29 million tons of water. The stored water which has become Soyangho Lake, is Korea's largest man-made lake, spanning a large area that borders the Gangwon-do cities and districts of Chuncheon, Hongcheon, Yanggu, and Inje. Visitors can enjoy riding a ferry or walking on the 2.5-kilometer walking trail. Various restaurants and attractions are also nearby. - Address : 1128, Sinsaembat-ro, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do ※ Introduction Information - Ccapacity : - Experienceable age : - Inquiries and Guides • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-33-242-2455 - Open date : - Parking : Available - Rest date : N/A (Open all year round) - Use season : - Use time Open 24 hr - Available Facilities : Electric car charging station - Interpretation Servic...

Jirisan National Park (Sancheong Section) (지리산국립공원(산청)) - Homepage : jiri.knps.or.kr - Tel : +82-55-970-1000 Designated as Korea's first national park on December 29, 1967, Jirisan National Park covers three provinces, Gyeongsangnam-do, Jeollanam-do and Jeollabuk-do, one city, four counties, and fifteen eup or myeon districts. With a total area of 483.022 square kilometers, it is the largest mountain-type national park among all 22 national parks, and has abundant animal life and plants. There are countless valleys throughout the park and ridges connect the 20 smaller peaks to the main peaks of Cheonwangbong, Banyabong, and Nogodan. The park is covered with rivers on the north and south, providing plenty of fresh water. In addition to being a deep, wide, and huge mountain, the park also has many attractions to see. - Address : 320-2, Jirisan-daero, Sancheong-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do ※ Introduction Information - Ccapacity : - Experienceable age : - Inquiries and Guides • 1330 Tr...

Gyeongju National Park (경주국립공원) - Homepage : gyeongju.knps.or.kr - Tel : +82-54-778-4100 Gyeongju National Park, designated as a national park in 1968, holds a special status as Korea's only historical national park. The park spans 136.55㎢ across eight districts, including Tohamsan Mountain, home to the exquisite Buddhist treasures of Bulguksa Temple and Seokguram Grotto, as well as Namsan Mountain, known as the "Buddhist Museum," showcasing the pinnacle of Buddhist culture. The park boasts significant relics from the Silla dynasty alongside breathtaking natural landscapes. Recognized by UNESCO in 1979 as one of the top ten historic sites globally, it stands as a world-renowned cultural heritage site. - Address : 12 Cheonbungnam-ro, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do ※ Introduction Information - Ccapacity : - Experienceable age : - Experience guide : Not available - Inquiries and Guides +82-54-746-4747 - Open date : - Parking : Available - Rest date : N/A (Open all...

Geumdanggyegok Valley (금당계곡) - Homepage : tour.pc.go.kr - Tel : +82-33-330-2771 Geumdanggyegok Valley, located upstream of the Pyeongchanggang River, is a gorge between three different districts of Bongpyeong-myeon, Yongpyeong-myeon and Daehwa-myeon, just west of Geumdangsan Mountain (1,173 m). Geumdanggyegok Valley is an impressive site with sections of both gentle and fast flowing valley waters. From late March through April full-blown azalea covers the mountainsides and valleys providing visitors with a refreshing spring scent. To reach Geumdanggyegok Valley, travel down along the Pyeongchanggang River from Jangpyeong or trek up the valley from Anmi Elementary School. Coming down to Pyeongchang-eup from Daehwa-myeon area, visitors will encounter an intersection called, “Saechugeori”. The intersection has two parts: Sanganmi and Haanmiri and a sign indicating the Geumdanggyegok Valley entrance. Across the valley, odd-shaped rock formations and cliffs appear one after another along...

Sinbulsan County Park (신불산군립공원) - Homepage : tour.ulju.ulsan.kr - Tel : +82-52-229-7882 Sinbulsan County Park is located in parts of the Sangbuk and Samnam districts of Ulju County. The massive area encompasses 11.66 square kilometers and is home to one of the most impressive peaks in the Yeongnam Mountain Range found in the southeast of Korea. The park’s hiking trails interconnect with those of neighboring Gangwolsan and Yeongchwisan Mountains and attract a large number of hikers year-round. Near the peak of Silbulsan Mountain sits a fortress with breathtaking views of silver grass. Water starts high above the clouds at Danjobong Peak and trickles down through streams and waterfalls to join the deep mountain valleys. One of the better known attractions in Silbulsan Mountain is Hongnyupokpo Falls which offers impressive views from its gentle cliffs. Also nearby the mountain are Deungeok Hot Springs and a number of restaurants for hikers to visit and enjoy after a full day on the moun...

Hwangnyeongsan Mountain (황령산) - Homepage : www.visitbusan.net - Tel : +82-70-7543-5249 Hwangnyeongsan Mountain offers a lush green forest easily accessible from downtown Busan. The mountain is popular for hiking, as well as taking in the nightscape. The mountain stretches across Busanjin-gu, Nam-gu, and Suyeong-gu districts, and with an altitude of 427 meters, it is the second tallest mountain in the Geumnyeon Mountain Range. Despite this distinction, the summit can be reached after a two to three-hour hike. At the foot of the mountain, one can find a citizen's recreation area and a youth training center. Choosing which mountain trail to take depends on the transportation options available. - Address : 391-39, Hwangnyeongsan-ro, Nam-gu, Busan ※ Introduction Information - Ccapacity : - Experienceable age : - Inquiries and Guides • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-70-7543-5249 - Open date : - Parking : Available - ...

Myeong-dong (명동) - Homepage : tour.junggu.seoul.kr - Tel : +82-2-778-0333 Myeong-dong is one of the primary shopping districts in Seoul. The two main streets meet in the center of the block with one beginning from Myeong-dong Subway Station (Seoul Subway Line No. 4) and the other from Lotte Department Store at Euljiro. Many brand name shops and department stores line the streets and alleys. Common products for sale include clothes, shoes, and accessories. Unlike Namdaemun or Dongdaemun, many designer brands are sold in Myeong-dong. In addition, several major department stores have branches here, including Lotte Department Store, Shinsegae Department Store, Myeong-dong Migliore, Noon Square and M Plaza. The department stores carry many premium labels and other fashionable goods at reasonable prices. Myeong-dong also has family restaurants, fast food, plus Korean, Western and Japanese dining options. Many restaurants in Myeong-dong specialize in dongaseu (pork cutlet) and kalguksu (n...