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Gaesimsa Temple
Chungcheongnam-do(Seosan-si)

Situated in a dense forest in Sangwangsan Mountain (altitude: 307m) and located 6km away from Haemi-myeon, Gaesimsa Temple is one of four temples in the province of Chungcheongnam-do. The path from a parking lot to the temple site is quite remote and curved, but beautiful especially in the spring when the cherry blossoms are in bloom.The temple was built in 1484 during the 15th year of King Seongjong and designated as Treasure No. 143. Visitors can easily recognize the temple, as it uses bent tree trunks for pillars.

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Namae Beach
Gangwon-do(Yangyang-gun)

Including the beautiful bay, Maeho, Namae-ri has three beaches. The northernmost among the three is the largest, with a sandy beach measuring 2 kilometers long and 100 meters wide. The sand is great quality, and the water is shallow, with an average water depth of only 1 to 2 meters. Also, a field of reeds is beautifully stretched out like a painting on both sides of the water road in Maeho Bay. Near Maeho Bay is the breeding ground for egrets and grey herons in Pomae-ri, designated as Natural Monument No. 229. Namae 3-ri Beach, 1.3 km in length and 100 m in x_width, is close to Namae Harbor so that fresh seafood is always available. Namae 1-ri Beach is a small beach located in the southernmost area, measuring only 600 meters in length. Namae Harbor is one of the famous sunrise spots in this area of the East Sea, along with Chuam Beach in Donghae, and Naksan Beach in Yangyang.

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Socheongdo Island
Incheon(Ongjin-gun)

Located about 5㎞ southeast of Daecheongdo Island, Socheongdo Island is a quiet, little island resided mainly by the tiny population of elderly people. The only two fishing villages on the island are located on the other side of the hill from the ferry port. Island History The tranquil Socheongdo Island has a rather sad history. Some days after the liberation from Japanese occupation, three mines floated onto the shores of the island, one of them exploding on landing. The islanders began dismantling the remaining two as a means of fuel. After successfully dismantling the first one, the last one exploded, killing 59 people and injuring 8. There is a monument on the pier front in the main village that memorializes the deceased from the tragic accident. Meanwhile, it is said that the majority of the current day elderly population arrived on Socheongdo Island during the Korean War (1950-53).

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Heungguksa Temple
Jeollanam-do(Yeosu-si)

The name of Heungguksa Temple means “if the country prospers, the temple does well.” The temple was established to pray for the country to flourish. Located on Yeongchwisan Mountain, Heunaguksa was founded by Bojo Guksa in 1195.Within the compound are other buildings including Wontongjeon, Palsangjeon and Daeungjeon (Main Hall). The temple’s main hall (Treasure 396) is open in its structure and equipped with Korean traditional doors. A Buddhist painting named Hubultaenghwa is designated as Treasure No. 578. At the entrance to the temple is a rainbow-shaped stone bridge called Honggyo Bridge (Treasure No. 563), which is widely known as a distinguished work of art.On Yeongchwisan Mountain, azaleas begin to bloom in early April and completely take over the mountain by the end of the month. Azalea blossoms create an extravagant view along the ridgeline of Yeongchwibong Peak (439m above sea level) and Jillyebong Peak (510m above sea level). During this period, the Mount Yeongchwisan Azalea Festival takes place.

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Cheongwansan Provincial Park
Jeollanam-do(Jangheung-gun)

Cheongwansan Provincial Park is located on Cheongwansan Mountain, which is considered one of the best mountains in southwest Korea, along with Jirisan, Naejangsan, Wolchulsan and Naebyeonsan mountains. The name of Cheongwan comes from the fact that the surrounding boulders resemble a thorny crown worn by an emperor. In autumn, fields of silver grass unfold around the mountain peak, allowing for the Cheongwansan Silver Grass Festival to take place on Yeondaebong (silver grass plain). Also, from the top of the mountain, several grand landmarks like Dadohae archipelago, Wochulsan Mountain and Mudeungsan Mountain in nearby cities can be seen. On a clear day, visitors can even see Hallasan Mountain on Jeju-do Island. In the middle of the mountain is Cheongwansa Temple, which houses precious cultural properties including Cheongwansa Three-Story Pagoda (Treasure No.795), Cheongwansa Seokdeung (stone lantern), Five-Story Pagoda, and Jangheung Tapsansaji Seokdeung (stone lantern). Finally, the park features lodging facilities, multiple hiking trails, as well as various convenience and recreational facilities such as Cheongwansan Natural Recreation Forest and Cheongwansan Literature Park by the park.

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Azelea Oriental Medical Clinic
Gangwon-do(Goseong-gun)

Azelea Oriental Medical Clinic, located inside Pineridge Resort of Gangwon-do, offers treatment combining Hanbang (Oriental medicine) and spa treatments. Doctors are available to diagnose each customer and treat them based on their test results. Treatment includes Hanbang therapy, bath/spa therapy, well-being clinic and Sasang Constitution analysis, which categorizes a body into one of four distinct body types. Moreover, the clinic's Hanbang therapy involving hot spring water, special cosmetics and bath salt is developed to suit international visitors and their physical charactersitics.

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Samnyeonsanseong Fortress
Chungcheongbuk-do(Boeun-gun)

Samnyeonsanseong Fortress in surrounded by the gorgeous mountains of Boeun County. The area is considered one of the most magnificent spots in Chungbuk Province, which was also the site of many battles during the Three Kingdom Period.Samnyeonsanseong Fortress was so named because it was completed three years after construction began in 470 A.D. (during the reign of King Jabi Maripgan). The fortress was at the forefront of Silla’s expansion into northwest territories. It was also the site where King Muyeol (654-661 A.D.) welcomed the Dang Dynasty ambassador during the War of the Three Kingdoms.The sprawling stone-built walls stretch over a mile in length with x_heights and x_widths of 13 and 8-10 meters respectively. The compound still has traces of the north, east and west gate locations which give explanation to ancient theories of fortress construction in Korea. 

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Gameunsaji
Gyeongsangbuk-do(Gyeongju-si)

Gameunsaji (Gameunsa Temple Site) was built by King Munmu (AD 661-681), the king of Silla who unified Baekjae and Goguryeo late in the 7th century. Except for the 13.4 high two pagodas, all the buildings were burned to the ground. King Munmu built this temple to drive away the Japanese pirates from the country with the power of Buddha. Unfortunately, he passed away before the completion of the the temple, and asked to burry him at the East Sea, which is 500m far from the temple. Being a sacred dragon of the East Sea, he wanted to protect the county after his death. Therefore he was burried at sea near the temple. His son King Sinmun (AD 681-692) completed the temple and named it Gameunsa Temple, which implies appreciating paternal love.The Three-story Stone Pagodas The east and the west pagodas of Gameunsaji (Gameunsa Temple Site) are structurally identical and are designated as National Treasuer No. 112. These stone pagodas were made during the early years of the Unified Silla Kingdom. The two 13.4 high pagodas are the highest three-story stone pagodas of the Silla Era and are known for its symmetry.

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Daejeonghyanggyo Confucian School
Jeju-do(Seogwipo-si) , Seogwipo

Daejeonghyanggyo is a Confucian school during Joseon Dynasty. Although the exact date of construction is uncertain, it is estimated that the building was built at around the same time as Daejeonghyeon in 1416. The school was originally located inside Bukseong. It moved outside Dongmun and then moved again to the site of Seoseong. It was moved to Dansan Oreum where it remains to this day. At present, Daejeonghyanggyo Confucian School consists of Daeseongjeon, Myeongryundang, Dongjae, Seojae Shinsammun, Daeseongmun, Dongmalmun and Dongjeongmun. Daeseongjeon was remodeled in 1669, 1688, and 1752. Myeongryundang was rebuilt in 1772. After several instances of remodeling and rebuilding, Daeseongjeon was remodeled again in 1993. The Confucian school was designated as Jeju Tangible Cultural Asset No. 4 in August 1971.

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Sunchang Jangnyu
Jeollabuk-do(Sunchang-gun)

Located in front of the Traditional Gochujang Folk Village in Sunchang, Jeollabuk-do, Sunchang Jangnyu Experience Center offers visitors the opportunity to sample and make tasty dishes using Sunchang Gochujang (red pepper paste). Visitors can make the refined Sunchang Gochujang in the traditional manner along with a variety of other popular dishes such as Injeolmi (rice cake coated with bean powder) and Twibap (popped rice snack). In addition to a range of experience programs, clean accommodation facilities are also available for program participants.

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