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Gwaneumgul Cave (Daei-ri Cave Caverns) (관음굴(삼척 대이리 동굴지대))
Gangwon-do(Samcheok-si)

Gwaneumgul Cave is thought to be the most beautiful cave in Korea. It has a reputation of being a must explore cave by not only Korean scientists but throughout cave academia around the world. The underground water flows from the entrance all the way to end all year long producing around 15,000 ㎥per day. The cave also has 4 waterfalls along the way with the largest being 9m high. The cave is full of stalactites and stalagmites, as well as straw soda, columns, flowstones, cave corals, aragonite crystals and more. The cave has total of 24 different types of living organisms, making a desirable cave for academic research.

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Donamseowon Confucian Academy [UNESCO World Heritage] (돈암서원 [유네스코 세계문화유산])
Chungcheongnam-do(Nonsan-si)

Donamseowon Confucian Academy was built in 1634, originally 1.5 km away from its current location. It received a royal charter in 1660 and relocated to its current location in 1880 due to flooding issues. The seowon's main gate, Ipdeokmun Gate, is made up of three entrance doors. Once inside, Yangseongdang Hall can be seen facing the main gate, with Eungdodang Hall to the left. Ancestral rites take place every February and August at Jungjeong Hall. Inside the seowon is a temple that enshrines the ancestral tablets of four prominent scholars who taught at this institution - Kim Jang-saeng, Kim jip, Song Jun-gil, and Song Si-yeol. Among the academies that served Kim Jang-saeng and his teachings, Donamseowon is considered the most important and influencial.

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Namhae Gacheon Village (남해 가천마을)
Gyeongsangnam-do(Namhae-gun)

Gacheon Village is on Namhae, the fifth largest island in Korea. Gacheon Village is located on the island's southwestern side between Wolpo and Sachon beaches, facing out into the open ocean. Originally called Gancheon, the village is known for the hard-working villagers who eke out a living on the steep slope between the mountain peak and the ocean. The village is also known for the terraced rice paddies spread out across these slopes.

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Dutasan Mountain (Samcheok) (두타산 - 삼척)
Gangwon-do(Samcheok-si)

Standing at 1,352 meters above sea level, Dutasan Mountain is a major mountain amid the Taebaeksanmaek Mountain Range. It is especially known for the Swinumjeong Pavilion, plunge basin, azalea trees, nut pines, and colorful fall foliage. In the Samcheok-si region, there is Cheoneunsa Temple where Lee Seung-Hyu resided during his exile. Lee was the author of Jewang Ungi, a historical poem written in the late Goryeo period. The name “Duta” is a Buddhist term that means "retiring from the world to go on a Buddhist retreat."

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Gyeongnam Art Museum (경남도립미술관)
Gyeongsangnam-do(Changwon-si)

The Gyeongnam Art Museum was established to contribute to local culture development by collecting art works and materials, conducting related research, and holding exhibitions and educational events.Brief History:Apr 4, 2001 - Ground-breaking ceremony for the museumDec 27, 2002 - Public hearing to establish the goals of the museum Mar 27, 2003 - Gyeongnam Art Museum was confirmed as the name of the museumOct 10, 2003 - Installation of "Unlimited Place," a relief art work by Eun-Sang Park, on the façade of the museum Dec 11, 2003 - Promulgation of an ordinance for the Gyeongnam Art Museum Dec 15, 2003 - CIP development for the museum was completed Jan 15, 2004 - Establishment of an ordinance for managing the Gyeongnam Art Museum and its enforcement regulations Mar 31, 2004 - Construction of the Gyeongnam Art Museum was completedJun 23, 2004 - Opening of the Gyeongnam Art Museum

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Seongho Memorial Hall (성호기념관)
Gyeonggi-do(Ansan-si)

The Seongho Memorial Hall was built by the municipality of Ansan in memory of Seongho Yi Ik (1681-1763), a great Neo-Confucian scholar from Ansan, to house his personal academic works and associated artifacts. The memorial hall was opened in May 2002 and has on exhibit the personal handwritten materials and works of Yi Ik and other relics related to his studies and philosophy. Major exhibits include Yi Ik’s hand-written poems and letters, the Seongho literary book, and books written by Toegye Yi Hwang, Misu Heo Bok, Bangye Yu Hyeong-won, and Dasan Jeong Yak-yong, most of which are the original copies. There are also a significant number of relics on exhibit that were once owned by individual collectors.

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Gyeonghogang River (경호강)
Gyeongsangnam-do(Sancheong-gun)

Gyeonghogang denotes the 32km-long waterway from Gangjeong Village in Eoseo-ri, Saengcho-myeon, Sancheong-gun to Jinyangho Lake in Jinju. Drivers can enjoy the beautiful scenery around the river as it runs parallel to National Road No. 3.The river does not have big rocks but has sandy banks and pebbles instead. The current is swift but the rapids are not very turbulent, making the river ideal for rafting. Many adventure seekers come to Gyeonghogang River to enjoy the thrill of rafting.

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Seogwipo Yerae Ecological Village & Park (서귀포 예래생태공원 & 마을)
Jeju-do(Seogwipo-si)

Yaerae Village encompasses a beautiful natural landscape, prime seaside location in Jeju, and cultural and historic sites spread throughout the area.Located between valleys and Jungmun Resort, considered one of Korea’s greatest tourism complexes, the village retains its traditional local way of life.Village residents value environmental awareness, placing an importance on educating youth to lead the way in preserving both the local way of life and the village’s natural surroundings. Villagers encourage a sense of community through engaging in environment-related activities.The village is located near the entrance to Seogwipo-si, which meets national highway Route 12 and Seobu Industrial Road.

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Mangyangjeong Pavilion (망양정)
Gyeongsangbuk-do(Uljin-gun)

Situated in Sanpo-ri (Uljin), Mangyangjeong is a beautiful pavilion near Mangyang Beach. King Sukjong of the Joseon Dynasty, upon seeing the paintings of the “Eight Scenic Sights in Eastern Korea,” picked the pavilion as the best one among them; he wrote Gwandongjeilru (the best pavilion in Eastern Korea) by himself and let it hang in the pavilion. While it was located in Hyeonjongsan (Mt. Hyeonjong), Mangyangjeong was moved to the current spot in 1858 and rebuilt in 1958. Surrounded by lush pine trees, the pavilion lets visitors overlook Mangyang Beach, Wangpicheon Stream and the sea. It has also been a renowned spot to see the sunrise and the moon. The name, Wangpicheon Stream, originates from the fact that the King found a refuge there or that he stayed there for summer vacation. Mangyang Beach has a shallow depth and narrow x_width, but it is relatively warm among beaches on the East Coast. Surrounded by pine trees, the beach is quiet year-round, making it a pleasant site to walk around. When the waves are calm, visitors can see Turtle Rock prostrating itself on the sea. The beach is a popular destination for summer travelers thanks to numerous nearby attractions including Seongryugul (Natural Monument No. 155) and Bulyeong Valley.

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Yeongchuksan Mountain(영축산)
Gyeongsangnam-do(Yangsan-si)

Located in the Gajisan Provincial Park, Yeongchuksan Mountain has an elevation of 1,059 meters. The name of the mountain “Yeongchuk” is known to have originated from the name of a mountain in the ancient kingdom of Magadha in central India. The mountain is also called Chwiseosan and has such beautiful scenery that it is often referred to as the Alps of Yeongnam. The broad valley that extends at the foot of Yeongchuksan Mountain provides a great walk to the hermitages scattered around the famous Tongdosa Temple. Yeongchuksan Mountain is considered the best of the eight beautiful places in Yangsan City. The other seven places are Cheonseogsan Mountain, Naewonsa Valley, Hongryong Falls, Baenaegol Valley, Cheontaesan Mountain, Imgyeongdae Terrace on Obongsan Mountain, and Tapgol Recreational Forest on Daeunsan Mountain.

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