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Dara Park
Gyeongsangnam-do(Tongyeong-si)

Located in the southern part of Mireukdo Island, Tongyeong-si, Gyeongsangnam-do, Dara Park was originally named for its resemblance to the tusk of an elephant. The currently means "A vista point for a view of the moon." On the path to the park is Gwanghaejeong Pavilion, which has an broad view of Hallyeohaesang National Park offers a prime location to watch the sunset.

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Okjeongho Lake
Jeollabuk-do(Imsil-gun)

Okjeongho Lake (옥정호), in Imsil, Jeollabuk-do, was once a popular place for fishing. But since it was designated as a water supply source protected area, fishing has been prohibited. The picturesque lake is large in scale with a total volume of water amounting to 430 million tons. The Okjeongho Dam blocks the upstream of Seomjingang River, which flows through the Noryeong Mountains in Imsil-gun (county), and supplies the Jeongeup on the other side. There are the Unam Bridge and Byeorakbawi (boulder) in the area. The early morning view of the thick fog lingering above the still water is especially breathtaking to see in autumn.

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Maryang Port
Jeollanam-do(Gangjin-gun)

Maryang Port, situated on the southwestern coast of Korea, is a well-known place to catch a view of the sunrise. The port has long been an important haven for fishing boats sailing in the west sea. The dried laver (seaweed) produced in this area is known to be among the best of its kind and was served to the kings during the Joseon Dynasty. It is now one of the main means of livelihood for the fishing village. Maryang Port is also famous for its Gizzard Shad Festival which takes place in autumn.

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Jeonuihyanggyo Confucian School
Chungcheongnam-do()

Jeonui Hyanggyo Confucian School is thought to have been built in 1413 during the 13th year of King Taejong’s reign. The School features a simple spatial arrangement with only Myeongnyundang and Daeseongjeon Study Halls, each with three gates in the front. Outside the western wall of Myeongnyundang Hall is Sujiksa Temple. Several books - Jaeimnok (24cm×34cm), Seonan ( 28cm×43cm), several texts on rituals, and Eojeyuneum (22cm×35cm, 1782-1783), which was published in 1782 (6th year of King Jeongjo’s reign) and 1783, have been found at Jeonui Hyanggyo.

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SKY72 Golf Club
Incheon(Jung-gu) , Incheon Airport

SKY72 is the largest golf course in northeast Asia located at Incheon Airport. The size of the golf course is about 69,300 square meters including the Dream Golf Range, the 54-hole Bada Course, and the 18-hole Haneul Course; totaling 72 holes.The Bada Course is a course where you get a full view of the ocean. This lake course has a lake and a marshy area. The Haneul Course offers a rock hill course, which is beautifully decorated by natural cliffs, mountains, and valleys.Each of the courses has its own unique beauty and characteristics, so golf players may choose the environment they desire to play in. The round-shaped 300-box driving range is the world’s largest all-round practice range and was recorded in the Guinness Book of Records in May of 2006.

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Cheonghae Port Film Set
Jeollanam-do(Wando-gun)

This open set is the filming location of the TV series Taewangsasingi (The Legend). This is where scenes of a shipyard that built ships during the years of the great King Gwanggaeto were filmed. Major scenes for the drama series Haesin (Emperor of the Sea) were also shot here. The 16,000-pyeong space houses a variety of sets, including a dock, ships, inns and military quarters. The compound was designed to recreate various scenes from the Tang Dynasty. A number of historical dramas have been filmed here. In addition to the Sosepo Village, where Taewangsasingi (The Legend) was filmed, the Silla Village set in the east part of the site has private houses and taverns.

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Binggye Valley
Gyeongsangbuk-do(Uiseong-gun)

In Uiseong, Gyeongsangbuk-do, there is a mountain called Mt. Bingsan. The stream running down the mountain is called ‘Binggye,’ and the nearby village is called ‘Binggye-ri.’ In this mysterious and perplexing valley, you can find amazing ice formations in the heat of summer and a hot stream in the dead of winter. Tall sheer cliffs rise up across from the village, and many fascinating stones are found in a clear stream that runs under the cliff. The valley also contains a five-story granite pagoda (8.15m) from the early Goryeo period.  

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Cheongyang Daracgol Julmudeom Holy Site
Chungcheongnam-do(Cheongyang-gun)

Julmudeom refers to the unmarked graves of anonymous Catholic martyrs in Darakgol (Nugok), Cheongyang (Chungcheongnam-do). Darakgol is also the birthplace of St. Choi Gyeong-hwan and Choi Yang-eop (the second Catholic priest in Korea) was also martyred in Gwacheon, Gyeonggi-do. Because the grave is of more than one individual, it was given the name Julmudeom (group graveyard).Although the exact number of martyrs and their exact cause of death is unknown, they were buried by family resulting in the 37 mounds in three sections. In 1982, Cheongyang Cathedral established monuments to commemorate the name-less martyrs, and Julmudeom became a well-known site for Catholic pilgrimages. In 1986, the remains of St. Choi Gyeong-hwan Francisco were relocated to the Jeoldusan Martyrs’ Shrine reducing the total number of mounds at Julmudeom to 36. 

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Ganghwa Eunam Natural & Science Museum
Incheon(Ganghwa-gun)

The Museum of Natural History has numerous collections of rare shellfish, butterflies, birds, animals, and fossils from around the world on display. Visitors can also observe live reptiles and other animals at the museum.

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Cheongsan Jiri Beach
Jeollanam-do(Wando-gun)

Cheongsan Jiri Beach offers a beautiful view of the sunset and is regarded as one of the best beaches on Cheongsando Island. With its clean, shallow waters and fine white sand, it is a great vacation spot for families. The beach stretches for 1km, is 100m in length, and is bordered by some 500 ancient pine trees that provide natural shade from the sun. The waters of Cheonsando Island teem with fish, earning the island its reputation as one of Korea’s major sea fishing sites.

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