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Gungpyeonghang Port (궁평항)

Gungpyeonghang Port (궁평항)

8.2Km    2024-11-07

1069-17 Gungpyeonghang-ro, Hwaseong-si, Gyeonggi-do

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The first and the last travel destination visited by Choi Ung and Kook Yeon-su. The ocean sunset, gentle waves, and the wooden deck over the water all come together to create a scenic view. Follow the coastal road for five minutes to reach the filming location. The port is also a popular sunset viewing spot in the Seoul metropolitan area.

Daebudo Island (대부도)

Daebudo Island (대부도)

8.8Km    2024-12-26

Daebudong-dong, Danwon-gu, Ansan-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-1899-1720

Daebudo Island, connected to the mainland by the Sihwa Seawall, is named ‘daebu’ due to its resemblance to a "great hill." A notable feature is the cluster of six islands known as Yukdo, which includes Tando (known for its black stones), Buldo (legend says a Buddha was born here), Seongamdo (believed to be a playground for Taoist immortals), among three others. The coastline is dotted with restaurants offering noodle soup and grilled clams, making it a perfect destination for a day trip. Additional attractions worth exploring are the Daebudo Metasequoia Trail, Daebudo Park, and the Bangameori dock.

Lala Land (라라랜드)

Lala Land (라라랜드)

10.2Km    2024-02-21

41-38 Ppeokkuksan-gil, Danwon-gu, Ansan-si, Gyeonggi-do

Lala Land is a café known for its bright and pristine ambiance. It features large windows that provide views of an outdoor garden adorned with sculptures and benches. It boasts a designated walking path, making it a delightful spot for a stroll. Notably, the café's standout offering is the ssuk latte (mugwort latte). Beyond the café, Lala Land also operates a pension, offering a cozy retreat. Both indoor and outdoor spaces of the pension offer breathtaking views, showcasing the captivating changes of the four seasons.

Seonjaedo Island (선재도)

11.5Km    2020-06-01

Yeongheung-myeon, Ongjin-gun, Incheon
+82-32-899-3810

Seonjaedo Island in Incheon is believed to have been settled since the Neolithic Era. It had been called Sowudo Island during the Goryeo and Joseon dynasties, before it was named Seonjaedo in 1871. The name Seonjaedo means "an island where a divine fairy came down and danced." At low tide, a sandbar path connecting the island with the mainland appears from the ocean. Seonjaedo Island is also a bridge island that connects Daebudo and Yeongheungdo Islands.

Hwaseong Fossilized Dinosaur Egg Site (화성 공룡알 화석지)

Hwaseong Fossilized Dinosaur Egg Site (화성 공룡알 화석지)

11.9Km    2021-12-23

659, Gongnyong-ro, Hwaseong-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-5189-3508

The Hwaseong Fossilized Dinosaur Egg Site was discovered on an island in the tidal plain south of Sihwaho Lake. The island was revealed when seawaters were blocked during a land reclamation project. As the sedimentary layer formed during the Cretaceous period of the Mesozoic Era (dated around 83 million to 85 million years ago) was eroded by weathering, roughly 200 dinosaur eggs in thirty nests were discovered at twelve dig sites. It is anticipated that more fossils will be discovered once a thorough investigation is carried out and more land is reclaimed.
Most dinosaur eggs are oval shaped and dark red. Considering the properties of the fossilized shells, the eggs that have been discovered so far are assumed to belong to four-legged herbivorous dinosaurs with a long neck and tail, and two-legged herbivorous dinosaurs, including the hadrosaur. A wide range of plant fossils were also discovered alongside the fossilized eggs, leading to expectations that the formerly lush environment may yet be restored.

The discovery of the Fossilized Dinosaur Egg Site in Hwaseong has greatly expanded the scope of Korean paleontology; previous paleontological discoveries were exclusively limited to fossilized dinosaur footprints. This significant discovery has attracted many internationally renowned scholars who have visited the site in Hwaseong.