Gwanggyo New Town in Suwon is a relatively recent development. After the construction of Gwanggyo New Town, the Gyeonggi Provincial Government, Suwon District Prosecutor’s Office, and Suwon High Court relocated to Gwanggyo New Town. The Suwon Education Office is also scheduled to move to Gwanggyo New Town. Gwanggyo New Town in Suwon is strategically developed, showing a difference from the ...
Jeju Island offers a diverse range of beaches for visitors to explore. On this trip, we followed a route starting from Seogwipo, traveling east along the eastern coastal road, and eventually circling back to Jeju City. One of the last stops on this journey was the enchanting “Sehwa Beach.” “Located Between Woljeongri and Seongsan, Sehwa Beach Beckons” Sehwa Beach is ...
Given that Jeju Island is an island, it’s only natural to find numerous beaches to explore. Among them, Pyoseon Beach stands out, particularly known for its beautiful white sandy shore. “Jeju Island’s Largest White Sand Beach” Pyoseon Beach boasts an extensive white sandy shore, covering a total area of 250,000 square meters, with the beach itself spanning 160,000 square meters. ...
Heading west from Jeju International Airport, you’ll come across “Aewol.” Aewol, known for its stunning scenery, is a notable attraction on Jeju Island. It’s a place where the famous South Korean celebrities Lee Hyori and Lee Sangsoon once lived. Aewol offers various tourist spots, including the popular cafe “Bomnal,” situated right by the sea, and the coastal walking trail, Handam ...
Situated approximately 20km east of Jeju Airport, Hamdoek Beach is a renowned gem among the beautiful beaches on Jeju Island. Hamdoek Beach harmoniously combines white sands with the emerald hues of the sea. Particularly praised for its water color resembling that of an emerald, it stands out as one of the top three most beautiful beaches on Jeju Island, alongside ...
In the northeastern part of Jeju Island, there is a fortress called “Byeolbangjin.” It was designated as Jeju Monument No.24 on April 13, 1974, and is one of the fortresses that can be found on Jeju Island. “Fortress to Discover in Jeju: Byeolbangjin” The current circumference of the fortress is 950 meters, built utilizing a topography where the south is ...
Seopjikoji, situated on the eastern coast of Jeju, is a place renowned for its coastal scenery with Seongsan Ilchulbong Peak as the backdrop. The natural landscape harmonizing with the sea makes it one of the must-see attractions of a Jeju trip. “Jeju Seopjikoji” In the name Seopjikoji, “Seopji” means a place where many scholars (才士) were produced, and “koji” is ...
Columnar joints are a type of rock formation where a series of jointed columns form due to the cooling and contraction of volcanic lava. In the Seogwipo area of Jeju Island, you can find these unique geological formations. The formation of columnar joints is a result of rapid cooling of lava, causing it to contract and crack in a column-like ...
I visited Jeju again after a long time. On this trip to Jeju Island, I tried to avoid places I had visited before, but there are some tourist attractions that are simply unavoidable. One such place might be “Jungmun Tourist Complex.” As one of the main tourist destinations where several large hotels are located, Jungmun Tourist Complex is an indispensable ...
In Seogwipo, Jeju, you can find several “King Tangerine Experience Farms”. These farms actually cultivate tangerines. Recently, they have been offering services where visitors can harvest tangerines directly from the farm and eat as much as they want, turning it into a tourism product. “Jeju King Tangerine Experience Farm” When you visit a King Tangerine Experience Farm, you can taste ...
Located in the southeastern part of Jeju Island, Soesokak is situated at the southern end of Hyodoncheon, where a stream flows down from Hallasan Mountain. The deep pool formed by the meeting of fresh water from Hyodoncheon and seawater is none other than Soesokak. “Soe” means “a pond that looks like a resting cow,” and “kak” means “the last end.” ...
In Ansan, near Choji Station and Gojan Station, you can find Danwon District Office. Behind Danwon District Office, you’ll find Gyeonggi Museum of Art, which is located next to a small lakeside park called “Hwarang Amusement Park.” Operated by Gyeonggi Cultural Foundation, Gyeonggi Museum of Art is an art museum that collects contemporary artworks and hosts creative and contemporary art ...