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Odeng Sikdang (오뎅식당) - Homepage : http://www.odengsikdang.com - Tel : +82-31-842-0423 Unlike its name, meaning “fishcake restaurant,” Odeng Sikdang specializes in sausage jjigae. Its history can be traced back to the ‘60s, when the first-generation owner opened the restaurant. Now in the third generation, the restaurant remains in its old spot. The restaurant, in fact, began as a food stall selling fishcakes. Its sausage jjigae began as a stir-fried dish featuring ingredients obtained from the nearby US Army base (ham, sausage, bacon, etc.), which over time turned into a jjigae to be eaten with rice. Odeng Sikdang’s sausage jjigae is an exercise in harmony, where processed meat products are used in tandem with Korean-style broth, rice cakes, and noodles to create a flavorful stew. Because of its fame, it is often quite crowded, but prompt service and rapid turnover mean that one usually does not have to spend hours in a queue outside peak hours (weekday lunch a...

Neungganggyegok Valley, Eoreumgol Valley (능강계곡, 얼음골) - Homepage : www.tour.jecheon.go.kr - Tel : Neungganggyegok Valley (Eoreumgol Valley) is within the mountains near the Cheongpungho Lake. Located in a high area surrounded by mountains, the sun reaches the area far less than others. In fact, the name Eoreumgol Valley references how the lush forests and the area’s geographical features have made the summer here so cool that the ice (eoreum) is said to have been left frozen even in the x_height of summer. The water originating from Eoreumgol Valley flows into the Cheongpungho Lake through Neungganggyegok Valley.  - Address : San 30-4, Neunggang-ri, Susan-myeon, Jecheon-si, Chungcheongbuk-do ※ Introduction Information - Ccapacity : - Experienceable age : - Experience guide : Not available - Inquiries and Guides +82-43-641-6731~3 - Open date : - Parking : Available - Rest date : N/A (Open all year round) - Use season : - Use time Open 24 hr - Admission Fees : Fre...

Haeju Naengmyeon (해주냉면) - Homepage : - Tel : +82-2-424-7192 Haeju Naengmyeon is a restaurant specializing in naengmyeon (cold buckwheat noodles). In fact, the restaurant has two menus: mullaengmyeon (cold buckwheat noodles) and super-spicy bibim naengmyeon (spicy buckwheat noodles), along with accompaniments like mulmandu (boiled mandu), eggs, and the beverage coolpis. The sauce features copious amounts of garlic and goes very well with vinegar, mustard, and sugar. If you find the bibim naengmyeon (spicy buckwheat noodles) too spicy, cool down with warm broth or get some eggs on the side.  - Address : 8-16, Baekjegobun-ro 7-gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul ※ Introduction Information - Main menu : Bibim naengmyeon (Spicy buckwheat noodles) - Inquiries and Guides •1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-2-424-7192 - Menu : Mullaengmyeon (Cold buckwheat noodles), Mulmandu (Boiled mandu) - Open date : - Open time : 11:30-21:00 (Last ord...

Pierre Gagnaire à Seoul (피에르 가니에르) - Homepage : www.pierregagnaire.co.kr (Korean, English, Japanese) - Tel : +82-2-317-7181 Internationally renowned as a Michelin three-star chef, Pierre Gagnaire opened his Seoul restaurant, Pierre Gagnaire à Seoul, on October 1, 2008. This is his fourth restaurant following those restaurants in Paris, Tokyo, and Hong Kong. In fact, he was once ranked first among the 100 top chefs in the world. It offers French cuisine featuring innovative and diverse preparation methods with an added artistic touch. - Address : 30, Eulji-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul ※ Introduction Information - Main menu : Course meal - Inquiries and Guides • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-317-7181 - Menu : - Open date : - Open time : Lunch 12:00-15:00 Dinner 18:00-22:00 Weekend 12:00-22:00 - Parking : Available - Reservation information : Tel: +82-2-317-7181 - Rest date : Seollal (Lunar New Year’s Day) & Chuseok (Kore...

Icheon Rice Cultural Festival (이천쌀문화축제) - Homepage : www.ricefestival.or.kr - Tel : +82-31-644-4135 Icheon is famous for producing the best rice in Korea. In fact, Icheon rice is so good that it used to be served to the kings of Korea in the past, and is still highly thought of today. The Icheon Rice Culture Festival celebrates its famous rice and local agricultural practices. Various activities and events are prepared for festival-goers of all ages to enjoy. - Address : 48 Gongwon-ro, Icheon-si, Gyeonggi-do ※ Introduction Information - Age limit : - Booking place : - Discount info : - Event date : 20241016 ~ 20241020 - Time 09:00-18:00 - Homepage : - Place : Icheon Agriculture Theme Park - Place Info - Program - Spend time : - Host Icheon-si - Host tel : +82-31-644-4135 - Supervisor Icheon Rice Festival Committee - Supervisor tel : - Subevent - Fee Free - Introduction : Icheon is famous for producing the best rice in Korea. In fact, Icheon rice is so good that it ...

Cheongwansan Provincial Park (천관산도립공원) - Homepage : www.jangheung.go.kr - Tel : +82-61-867-7075 Cheongwansan Provincial Park is located on Cheongwansan Mountain, which is considered one of the best mountains in southwest Korea, along with Jirisan, Naejangsan, Wolchulsan and Naebyeonsan mountains. The name of Cheongwan comes from the fact that the surrounding boulders resemble a thorny crown worn by an emperor. In autumn, fields of silver grass unfold around the mountain peak, allowing for the Cheongwansan Silver Grass Festival to take place on Yeondaebong (silver grass plain). Also, from the top of the mountain, several grand landmarks like Dadohae archipelago, Wochulsan Mountain and Mudeungsan Mountain in nearby cities can be seen. On a clear day, visitors can even see Hallasan Mountain on Jeju Island. In the middle of the mountain is Cheongwansa Temple, which houses precious cultural properties including Cheongwansa Three-Story Pagoda (Treasure No. 795), Cheongwansa Seokdeung (ston...

Tomb of Queen Seondeok (경주 선덕여왕릉) - Homepage : www.gyeongju.go.kr/tour - Tel : +82-54-779-6100 The Tomb of Queen Seondeok is a round tumulus with a circumference of 73 meters. Aside from the fact that it is circled by a protective two-layer rock, the tomb has no other unique features. As the oldest daughter of King Jinpyeong, Queen Seondeok became the first queen of the Silla Kingdom. During the 16th year of her reign, Bunhwangsa Temple and Cheomseongdae Observatory were built. She also ordered the construction of the famous nine-story wooden pagoda of Hwangyongsa Temple, a significant achievement of Buddhist architecture. While many of her efforts laid the foundation for the unification of Three Kingdoms of Korea, Queen Seondeok’s reign was plagued by rebellion and strife and she died in 647 during a rebellion, 23 years before unification was realized. - Address : Baeban-dong, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do ※ Introduction Information - Inquiries and Guides • 1330 Travel Hotline: +...

Gyeryongsan National Park (계룡산국립공원) - Homepage : gyeryong.knps.or.kr - Tel : +82-42-825-3002 Gyeryongsan National Park stretches across the cities of Daejeon, Gongju, and Nonsan in Chungcheongnam-do and was made a national park on December 31, 1968. The name of the mountain comes from the fact that the ridgeline looks like a dragon wearing a chicken's crest on its head. The topographical features are what make this mountain stand out and its mysterious folklore is what makes it so interesting. The park features many peaks, including the main peak Cheonhwangbong (alt. 845.1 m), as well as Sambulbong, Yeoncheonbong, and Gwaneumbong Peaks. This mountain is famous for its many interesting sites, with its fantastic rock structures and Yongmunpokpo Falls on the west, Eunseonpokpo Falls to the east, and Amyongchu and Sutyongchupokpo Falls in the south. In spring, cherry blossoms bloom along the path to Donghaksa Temple, and during summer the lush green of the valley is very beautiful. D...