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[Gangneung Baugil Section 5] Beach and Lake Road ([강릉 바우길 5구간] 바다 호숫길)

2020-11-26

Sacheonjin-ri, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-645-0990

Gangneung Bau-gil Road is a 150-kilometer walking trail comprised of 10 courses including mountain ranges and coastal sections, including Baekdudaegan, Gyeongpo, and Jeongdongjin. “Bau” means “rock” in the Gangwon-do dialect. When the people of Gangwon-do refer to Gangwon-do in a friendly way, they call it “Gamjabau.” Like the name, Gangneung Bau-gil features human-friendly trekking courses through beautiful nature. By traveling on foot, people can enjoy the tranquil scene and the scent of pine trees from the forest that makes up almost 70% of the routes.

[Gangneung Baugil Section 5]
This 16 kilometer-long route along the coast includes tourist attractions such as Sacheonjin-ri Coastal Park, Gyeongpo Beach, Gyeongpo Lake, Heo Gyun and Heo Nanseolheon Memorial Park, and Namhangjin Beach. Collect shells near the beach, enjoy the view from the deck, and take a leisurely stroll on Korea's longest, most lush pine grove path. The lakeside road in Gyeongpo and the Chodang Solbat-gil (pine grove road) at Heo Gyun and Heo Nanseolheon Memorial Park make this a beloved trekking attraction.

Andongho Lake (안동호)

2021-01-29

Hoban-ro, Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-856-3013

Known as a popular fishing spot and recreation site, Andongho Lake is an man-made lake created by obstructing the upper stream of the Nakdonggang River as part of the government’s Four Major Rivers Restoration Project. Andong Dam is the second largest dam in Korea, following Soyanggang Dam. The x_height of the dam is 83 meters and the length is 612 meters.

The landscape surrounding Andongho Lake is nothing short of magnificent. There is a dock for boats on the lake, which is also popular as a fishing destination. Bass caught here are especially strong and tasty. An international bass fishing tournament is held here every year. There are also tourist attractions nearby such as the Dosanseowon Confucian Academy and Andong Hahoe Village.

Imwonhang Port (Imwonhang Breakwater - Domigul Cave) (임원항 (임원항방파제 - 도미굴))

2021-01-29

30-11, Imwonhanggu-ro, Samcheok-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-572-6011

Imwonhang Port is widely considered to be the best place for catching sea bream in the East Sea, along with Japanese dace, spotty belly greenling, rockfish and flounder in the winter. The two major fishing spots are the outer harbor near the breakwater point and the inner harbor.

The rocks on the seashore in Sinnam and Galnam areas are popular especially in winter as the best fishing point to catch gold bream. The areas become crowded with fishers in the weekends and holidays, making parking difficult.

Geumnyeonsan Youth Training Institute (부산광역시 금련산청소년수련원)

2020-08-19

156, Hwangnyeongsan-ro, Suyeong-gu, Busan
+82-51-625-0709

Located on Geumnyeonsan Mountain in the heart of Busan, Geumnyeonsan Youth Training Institute is a youth center managed directly by Busan Metropolitan City. Surrounded by a wonderful natural landscape, the institute also functions as a place to relax for the general public. Its main facilities include a youth campground, dormitories, an astronomical observatory, auditorium, and fitness center. There is also a promenade and a wisteria-lined path, so the institute is a place of both learning and relaxation.

Buan Sports Park (부안스포츠파크)

2024-04-07

31, Cheyukgongwon-gil, Buan-gun, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-580-3904

Buan Sports Park spans over an area of 82,644 square meters. The park has a natural grass soccer field equipped with 6,700 seats, track and field made with natural rubbers, a torch holder, tennis courts, baseball field, basketball court, footsal field, an in-line skating track, an experience hall for children, a playground, and more, as well as lighting facilities for nighttime events. Other facilities include water fountain, grass performance hall, various types of trees and flowers, benches and rest areas. With accommodations nearby, the park is used as a training facility for teams from elementary school students to even professional athletes.

Onemount Snowpark (원마운트 스노우파크)

2024-11-20

300 Hallyu world-ro, Ilsanseo-gu, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do

Situated inside Hallyu World and KINTEX Land in Seo-gu, Ilsan, Onemount is the largest multi-cultural space in the northwest metropolitan region. It is housed in three buildings with two underground floors and nine aboveground floors, for a total surface area of 161,600 square meters. Aiming to be the best playground in the world, Onemount features a shopping mall, snow park, water park, and members-only luxury sports club, and organizes various performances, events, and parties year round.

Onemount Snowpark is an indoor winter theme park, the first of its kind in Korea. A variety of entertainment programs are organized on snow and ice. The snow park features 101 fun snow and ice activities, including a Santa Village with a North European concept, animal sleds, an ice lake, ice caves, and a snow hill where visitors can enjoy snow sledding in the snow all year round. This is the world’s first theme park where visitors can see the aurora and ice shows at the Fairy Tale Village, made of ice. Onemount Snowpark is set to be a popular tourist destination for both local and international tourists.

Jeju Olle Trail - Route 15 (Hallim - Gonae Olle) ([제주올레 15코스] 한림-고내 올레)

2021-06-14

196, Hallimhaean-ro, Jeju-si, Jeju-do
+82-64-762-2190

Route 15 runs through a deep forest to the mid-mountainous area. The mountainous area provides a view of crop fields, forest, and dirt roads. Geumsan Park is the hidden gem of the trail. The trail ends at Gonaepogu Port, providing a chance to see all the different sections of the island.

Jeju Olle Trail - Route 16 (Gonae - Gwangnyeong Olle) ([제주올레 16코스] 고내-광령 올레)

2021-06-14

1111-2, Gonae-ri, Jeju-si, Jeju-do
+82-64-762-2190

Route 16 connects the beautiful coastal walk to mid-mountainous area. The trail goes from Gonae to Guam, where visitors can enjoy indigo-colored sea, saltern, reservoir, tall trees, old fortress, villages, and more.

Solmaru Trail (솔마루길)

2024-10-16

233 Dotjil-ro, Nam-gu, Ulsan

Solmaru Trail, an "Eco path of Ulsan" that connects the people with Mother Nature, is a 24-kilometer urban circuit walk that starts from Seonam Lake Park and connects to Sinseonsan Mountain, Daegongwonsan Mountain, Munsu International Archery Range, Solmaru Haneul Road, Samhosan Mountain and Namsan Mountain. Climbing up to Sinseonjeong Pavilion on top of Sinseonsan Mountain, visitors can enjoy a breathtaking panoramic view of Seonam Lake Park. The Daegongwonsan Mountain section features a gradual incline through a thick pine tree forest and is easily accessible as the route is connected to the city.

Gyejoksan Red Clay Trail (계족산 황톳길)

2022-12-26

San 85, Jang-dong, Daedeok-gu, Daejeon
+82-42-623-9909

Gyejoksan Red Clay Trail opened in 2006 as the nation's first eco-healing barefoot walking trail. Walking along this 14.5-kilometer-long trail filled with the fresh aroma of pine needles is a great way to get healthy. The Gyejoksan Mountain Barefoot Festa takes place every year in May and additional weekend programs are available from April to October. Visitors can also enjoy a view of downtown Daejeon from Gyejoksanseong Fortress, which was built during the time of the Three Kingdoms.

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