[Ganghwa Nadeul-gil Course 5] Gobigogae-gil ([강화 나들길 제5코스] 고비고개길)
 
Incheon(Ganghwa-gun) ,
Nadeul-gil means a leisurely outing (nadeuri) road. Comprised of 19 courses in total, the Ganghwa Nadeul-gil Trail offers a variety of historical assets and cultural sites to see. Each Nadeul-gil course connects Ganghwa Fortress outposts that are located every 1.3 km on high ground along the walking paths. The trails are on the island of Ganghwa which holds many Goryeo Dynasty remains that are important to Korean history. Fortresses that stood against Mongolian invasions are still standing and many of the Goryeo Kingdom’s palaces and royal tomb sites are also found in Ganghwa region. Exploring the major cultural heritage sites dispersed throughout the town can be just as fun as exploring Ganghwa’s natural beauty. The sunset on the Seohae (West coast), expansive open mud flats, views from Marisan and Goryeosan Mountains and the peaceful farming villages are just a handful of the sights along this walking trail. The establishment of Ganghwa Nadeul-gil’s begins with the ancient scholar Go Jae-hyeong (pen name Hwanam), who left his hometown Ganghwa on a spring day in 1906 when the peach trees were in full bloom. He walked through more than 100 villages around the whole island. Back home, he composed poems about his journey and published them under the title of “Simdo Gihaeng (Simdo Travels),” Simdo being another name for Ganghwa. During his travels, he sang songs of his home Ganghwa. Thanks to his work, people can now follow in the footsteps of Hwanam and his appreciation of the beautiful scenery and great people of Ganghwa Island.

Woljeongsa Museum (월정사 성보박물관)
 
Gangwon-do(Pyeongchang-gun) ,
Located within Woljeongsa Temple in Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do, Woljeongsa Museum was founded in October 1999, and began displaying treasures and artifacts from some 60 plus temples in the southern part of Gangwon region. Currently, the museum houses Sangwonsa Temple’s Jungchanggwonseonmun (National Treasure No. 292) and Woljinseokbo (Treasure No. 745), the remains of Octagonal nine-story pagoda (National Treasure No 48), and many other treasures.

Robo Life Museum
 
Gyeongsangbuk-do(Pohang-si) ,
A robot museum, a place full of robots everywhere The Robo Life Museum is a place where one can meet robots that are already part of our daily lives, knowingly and unknowingly. You will get to know more about robots while dancing and drawing with them as well as touching and operating them. In the museum, visitors can indirectly experience what the future will be like. It also is an ideal place for kids to satisfy their curiosity and have fun.

Yuseong Special Tourist Zone (유성 관광특구)
 
Daejeon(Yuseong-gu) ,
Daejeon is the center of state-of-the-art science and technology in Korea, where the nation’s top-tier venture enterprises, including Daedeok Special Research and Development Zone, run their business. As the representative city of science and technology for the nation, it is comparable to Silicon Valley in the United States. Yuseong Special Tourist Zone, which is located in Daejeon Metropolitan City, has won a nationwide reputation as a tourism and resort district rich in hot springs and tourism resources. Yuseong Special Tourist Zone includes a hot springs water source that yields high quality water in copious streams; therefore, there is no need to dilute the water or raise the temperature. With its healing effect proven, Yuseong Hot Springs has been the place for treatment and recuperation since the Three Kingdoms Period, and today, it is a travel destination for the middle-aged to get some rest. The water is supplied to the hotels and other hot springs in the zone, and there are many restaurants serving a variety of dishes. There is also a facility where visitors can take a foot bath for free. Since Gyeryongsan National Park is near Yuseong-gu District, after a long hike, it is a good idea to take the opportunity to immerse ones tired body in the hot water. Science museums and pavilions, including Expo Science Park, around Yuseong Special Tourist Zone are popular destinations for families with children. Bordered by Gongju-si City which was the capital of Baekje during the period of Three Kingdoms, visitors can see the cultural heritage of Baekje. * Current State of Yuseong Special Tourist Zone 1) Districts Covered: Areas around Yuseong Hot Springs and Expo Science Park (Jangdae, Guam, Gung, Eoeun, Doryong and Bongmyeong-dong, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon) 2) Area: 5,858,972㎡ * Tourist Attractions Yuseong Hot Springs, Daedeok Science Complex, Kumdori Land, Expo Science Park, Art Museum, museums, ferry tour, amusement park, etc.

Samcheonpodaegyo Park (삼천포대교공원)
 
Gyeongsangnam-do(Sacheon-si) ,
Samcheonpodaegyo Park is located near the landmark of Namhae, Samcheonpodaegyo Bridge, which connects Sacheon-si to nearby island.

Gangneung Culture & Art Center (강릉문화예술관)
 
Gangwon-do(Gangneung-si) ,
Gangneung Culture & Art Center is a cultural facility located in Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do Province. The center opened on Jan 30th, 1992 through the local municipal office in order to provide cultural events for local residents and to advance local culture & art. The facility has a grand theater, small theater, exhibition hall, and outdoor show room. Every year, a variety of programs such as theater, music, dance and other cultural performances are held along with diverse exhibitions and educational and training programs.

Sangwun Elementary School
 
Gangwon-do(Goseong-gun) ,
After the TV miniseries Gaeul Donghwa (Autumn in My Heart) was filmed, many people come to visit this old abandoned elementary school to get a better feeling about the drama. Actually, the school is the studio of the famous potter Jeong Jae-Nam who is also the wife of the renowned novelist Kim Ha-In. If you ever visit this small school in Gangwon-do, you can experience a sophisticated cultural atmosphere filled with books and pottery in harmony with the lingering sentiment of Gaeul Donghwa (Autumn in My Heart). You can take a tour around the school or even make your own pottery.

Elysian Jeju Country Club
 
Jeju-do(Jeju-si) ,
Located in Aweol-eup on Jeju Island, Elysian Jeju Country Club is a prestigious golf course well known by Korea’s golf aficionados. Not just an ideal place to enjoy a round of golf, the country club also has space that can be booked for business seminars and other events. The country club boasts a hotel, teahouse, gardens and much more, but has already begun plans to further expand its facilities to include summer houses, a driving range, swimming pools, and a spa covering an area of 49 acres. By building these new facilities, Elysian Country Club hopes to advance from a country club to a comprehensive resort where visitors can enjoy a wide range of sports and leisure activities.

Bigeum Valley
 
Gyeonggi-do(Namyangju-si) ,
Bigeum Valley is also known as “Mulgolan” (literally meaning inside water valley), as clean water flows abundantly in this area. The region is surrounded by the mountains of Seorisan, Chungnyeongsan, Jugeumsan, and Cheonmasan, and has several valleys. Bigeum Valley is located at the upper most region of Sudong National Tourist Park, and stretches for about 2 km. It is a popular vacation site, as thick forests provide cool shade and fresh, clean water runs through the scenic valley.

Manhangjae Hill
 
Gangwon-do(Jeongseon-gun) ,
Manhangjae Hill is located at the point where three areas (Gohan-eup in Jeongseon-gun, Sangdong-eup in Yeongwol-gun, and Taebaek-si) in Gangwon-do all meet. Manhangjae refers to the area where the slope of Hambaeksan Mountain (1,567m, South Korea's 6th highest mountain) rests for a while before going down towards Tabaeksan Mountain (1,172m). In Korea, this is the highest mountain path accessible to motor vehicles. When driving to Manhangjae at night, one can see stars right above one's head.