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Oeongchihaebyeon Beach (외옹치해변)

Oeongchihaebyeon Beach (외옹치해변)

2024-12-11

596-2 Daepo-dong, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do

Oeongchihaebyeon Beach is a small white sand beach with a length of 400 meters and a x_width of 50 meters, located between Sokchohaebyeon Beach and Daepohang Port. If you want to enjoy the peaceful waters of Sokcho, this is the place to go. The beach is open for swimming in the summer, and you can easily buy and enjoy freshly prepared raw fish from the nearby Oeongchi Port. Facilities such as restrooms and parking area are available.

Sokcho Eye (속초해수욕장 대관람차(속초아이))

Sokcho Eye (속초해수욕장 대관람차(속초아이))

2024-12-11

2 Cheonghohaean-gil, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do

Located at Sokcho Beach, Sokcho Eye is a towering Ferris wheel standing approximately 65 meters tall, offering panoramic views of the blue sea, Seoraksan Mountain, and the city of Sokcho. Featuring 36 cabins, its charming, submarine-inspired circular design is truly eye-catching. Constructed entirely with transparent acrylic walls, it provides an unobstructed 360-degree view, ensuring a memorable experience from every angle.

Suwon Workshop Street (수원 공방거리)

Suwon Workshop Street (수원 공방거리)

2024-12-11

Namchang-dong, Paldal-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do

Suwon Workshop Street stretches from the plaza of Hwaseong Haenggung Palace to the Nammun Rodeo Youth Culture Performance Hall near Paldalmun Gate. The street is lined with workshops where artists display and sell their handmade crafts. Visitors can engage in various craft experiences, including woodcraft, hanji (traditional Korean paper) craft, ribbon craft, sewing, and metalworking, while also shopping for unique handmade items. In addition to the workshops, the street features Haenggung Sarangchae, a cozy spot for travelers to unwind, the Museum of Memories, and several charming cafés.

Yeongheung Arboretum (영흥수목원)

Yeongheung Arboretum (영흥수목원)

2024-12-11

435 Yeongtong-ro, Yeongtong-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do

Yeongheung Arboretum boasts a flower and wildflower exhibition garden, a display forest, an ecological forest, and Yeongheung Forest Park. Its iconic greenhouse showcases a diverse collection of unique and exotic plants. The visitor center, offering a comprehensive view of the arboretum, features various exhibitions, educational programs, a gift shop, and a café.

Yeonhee's Supermarket (연희네슈퍼)

Yeonhee's Supermarket (연희네슈퍼)

2024-12-11

14-2 Haean-ro 127beon-gil, Mokpo-si, Jeollanam-do

Yeonhee's Supermarket is a small neighborhood market that preserves the look of Korea in the 1980s, exuding a retro vibe. It was used as the filming location for the movie "1987 (2017)" which depicts the June Democratic Uprising of 1987. It is the house where the protagonist, a university freshman at the time, lives with her mother and uncle. The store showcases old-fashioned items from the era, such as candies, snacks, gum, daily necessities, briquettes, and newspapers from 1987, recreating the appearance of the past.

Suwon Arboretum Irwol (일월수목원)

2024-12-11

61 Irwol-ro, Jangan-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do

Suwon Arboretum Irwol is an urban arboretum in Suwon that is an ecological landmark. It features a variety of gardens, including a forest garden, conifer garden, ecological observation garden, meadow garden, dry garden, exhibition greenhouse, shrub garden, and grass garden. The arboretum also includes facilities such as a library, a playground, waterside deck, and the Irwol Reservoir. Visitors can participate in a range of programs, such as guided tours, plant workshops, and ecological activities.

Seoho Kkotmoe Park (서호꽃뫼공원)

2024-12-11

100 Suseong-ro, Paldal-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do

Seoho Kkotmoe Park, located near Hwaseo Station, is an urban garden dedicated to preserving biodiversity and maintaining healthy ecosystems. The park features a four seasons garden, divided into 11 sections, as well as a well-maintained walking trail around the park. Additionally, there are a grass square, a forest playground, and various sports facilities, making it a beloved spot for local residents.

Four Seasons Healing Farm (포시즌힐링팜)

2024-12-11

316-25 Seosuwon-ro 594beon-gil, Gwonseon-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do

Four Seasons Healing Farm is an experiential therapeutic farm where the whole family can enjoy various agricultural activities while also resting and refreshing. Potato scavenger hunts, seasonal pot planting, turtle feeding, and photo sessions are available, and the indoor farm allows visitors to enjoy these activities regardless of the weather. There is also a rabbit feeding area, and an indoor sand playground where children can have fun before and after programmed classes.

Haengnidan Street (행리단길)

2024-12-11

43 Hwaseomun-ro, Paldal-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do

Haengnidan Street is a stretch of approximately 600 meters from Hwahongmun Gate of Hwaseong Fortress to Hwaseo Park. The name Haengnidan Street originates from Haenggung-dong (Haenggung referring to the king's temporary palace) and Gyeongnidan Street, a popular area in Itaewon, Seoul. This vibrant district seamlessly blends tradition and modernity, featuring a variety of unique restaurants, stylish cafés, concept stores, and exhibition spaces. It has become one of Suwon's most iconic attractions.

Gohado Marine Theme Park (고하도 해상테마파크)

2024-12-11

234 Gohadoan-gil, Mokpo-si, Jeollanam-do

Gohado Marine Theme Park is a multi-faceted marine tourist destination in the southwestern part of Korea, home to historical sites related to Admiral Yi Sun-sin. Visitors can access the island via Mokpo Bridge or the Mokpo Marine Cable Car. The island features a botanical garden, island greenhouse, cotton experience exhibition hall and garden, and recreational facilities. From the observatory, tourists can enjoy a 360-degree view of both Mokpo and the scenic Dadohae waters. Walking along the coastal deck trail over the sea, visitors can appreciate the stunning views of Gohado Island.