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Yongin Hobak Deungbul Village (용인호박등불마을)

Yongin Hobak Deungbul Village (용인호박등불마을)

2019-09-23

39, Neunggok-ro 56beon-gil, Cheoin-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-10-5624-1044

Yongin Hobak Deungbul (Pumpkin & Lamp) Village is a traditional themed farming village located just 25 kilometers out of downtown Yongin. The village is not only home to a variety of beautiful country cottages, but also offers a host of experience programs that fall under the themes of pumpkin, lamp, and fire (charcoal kiln). Nearby attractions and heritage sites include the grave of Poeun Jeong Mong Ju, the last loyal subject of the Goryeo Period, the Korean Deung-Jan Museum, Everland, and the Korean Folk Village.

Wentteok Village (웬떡마을)

Wentteok Village (웬떡마을)

2025-01-10

10, Eohyeon-ro, Wonsam-myeon, Cheoin-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-333-2777

Wentteok Village gets its name from the word “Wentteok” (meaning “unexpected windfall”) and is a slow food village located in Jungneung-ri, Wonsam-myeon, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do. At the village, you can make traditional rice cake from fresh seasonal ingredients or make a tteok (rice cake) cake and have your own small party.

The village is a great venue to learn more about tteok (rice cakes) and to enjoy other hands-on activities such as eco-friendly farming activities and other traditional activities.

Waujeongsa Temple (Yongin) (와우정사(용인))

Waujeongsa Temple (Yongin) (와우정사(용인))

2025-06-17

25-15 Haegok-ro, Cheoin-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-332-2472

Founded in 1970 by displaced North Koreans seeking national reconciliation, Waujeongsa Temple is nestled among the magnificent peaks of Yeonhwasan Mountain. The temple is home to Yeolbanjeon Hall, Daegakjeon Hall, and Beomjonggak Pavilion. Notable among its statues are the twelve-meter-long Reclining Buddha in Yeolbanjeon Hall and Buldu, an eight-meter-high Buddha’s head statue located at the temple’s entrance. Additionally, the temple features unique Buddha statues from across Asia, including the Stone Tower of Unity, constructed with stones from Buddhist holy sites, and a jade Ascetic Statue of Shakyamuni.

Muchangpo Beach Palace Spa (무창포 비체팰리스 스파)

Muchangpo Beach Palace Spa (무창포 비체팰리스 스파)

2019-10-04

78, Yeollinbada 1-gil, Ungcheon-eup, Boryeong-si, Chungcheongnam-do

Muchangpo Beache Palace Spa has a variety of facilities including Spa Santorino, a couple’s spa, a therapeutic foot massage spa, a pine tree leaf spa, a rooibos spa, an outdoor swimming pool (1.2m deep, 25m long), sun beds, and beach parasols.

The pine tree spa is good for boosting blood circulation, relieving nerve pain, and reducing stress, while the rooibos spa is said to reduce pain, fever, and allergy symptoms.

Bunhwangsa Temple (분황사)

2024-02-29

94-11 Bunhwang-ro, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

Bunhwangsa Temple, located next to the ruins of Hwangnyongsa Temple in Gyeongju, was established in 634 during the Silla dynasty. Visitors can see cultural assets such as the Stone Brick Pagoda designated as a national treasure, and the Pedestal for the Stele of State Preceptor Hwajaeng registered as a Historic Site. Despite being a significant and ancient temple, much of it was lost during wars such as the Mongolia invasions and the Japanese invasions of Korea, leaving only a few buildings and temple grounds like Bogwangjeon Hall. Nearby, there is the Hwangnyongsa Museum.

Gamaksan Mountain (Paju) [감악산(파주)]

2024-02-29

48, Gamgol-gil, Jeokseong-myeon, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-940-4612

Gamaksan Mountain is popular for its easy-to-climb trails and beautiful scenery. It is home to a suspension bridge 150 m in length, Beomnyunsa Temple, and Ungyepokpo Falls. Paju’s city center can be seen from the summit at a glance. On clear days, one can even see the area around the Military Demarcation Line beyond Imjingang River to the north. 

Yongin Beomnyunsa Temple (법륜사(용인 문수산))

2021-11-05

126, Nongchonpark-ro, Cheoin-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-332-5703

Beomnyunsa Temple, located at the foot of Munsusan Mountain in Yongin, Gyeonggi-do, consists of Geungnakbojeon Hall, Gwaneumjeon Hall, Samseonggak Hall, Beomjonggak Hall, and other buildings.

The sizable 430-square-meter Daeungjeon Hall was built in an open form of the Chinese character "亞" ("ah") in a Southern Buddhist style. The hall, made of indigenous red pine tree from Baekdusan Mountain, contains a 53-ton stone Buddha Statue (three times bigger in size than the statue in Seokguram Grotto) and a 33-ton stone Munsu Bohyeon Buddhist Saint Statue. On the left wall are 104 Sinjungnim (guardians of Buddhist law) as well as a Dongjin Boan Buddhist Saint Statue. There are also 1,250 Buddhist saint statues, symbolizing the devotion of Buddhist followers.

JW Spa (제이더블유스파)

2025-01-10

565, Nonhyeon-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul-si
+82-2-3445-1239

Located in Yeoksam-dong, Gangnam-gu, JW. Spa 1ST tries hard to carry out the best spa through professional spa planners who help to find suitable spa treatment for individuals.

Q Spa & Clinic (큐스파앤클리닉)

2025-01-10

8 Samseong-ro 133-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul-si
+82-2-3442-7888

Q Spa & Clinic has clinical and spa programs managed by expert staff certified in cosmetology and trained to handle the state-of-the-art equipment and facilities.

AMORE Spa (아모레퍼시픽 스파)

2025-01-10

21, Apgujeong-ro 29-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-512-3067

AmorePacific, a Korean brand, initially gained popularity in New York since its opening of AMORE Beauty Gallery & Spa in Soho, New York. The AMORE Spa is a popular spa and treatment center frequented by many international celebrities.

The AMORE Spa Seoul branch, opened in April 2005, offers approximately 30 different kinds of programs. One of the most popular spa programs is Spa Therapy, which uses a diverse range of natural therapy materials including lotus flower, ginger and bamboo. Another popular program is the Halla Green Tea program, which uses green tea leaves grown in Jeju's Hallasan Mountain. Other programs include Gold & Silver Energy Healing therapy, Mystic Bamboo Forest, facial therapies, body slimming and massages.