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Gwangjuho Lake (광주호)
Gwangju(Buk-gu)

Gwangjuho Lake is located at the base of the Mudeungsan Mountain, which creates a beautiful view. Many people come to the lake not only for the relaxing setting, but also for the great fishing. Near the upper stream of the lake there are beautiful arbors built during the Joseon Dynasty that display the traditional garden culture of that time. One of these arbors is the Sikyeongjeong Pavilion, a historic site written about by Jeong Cheol, a famous statesman and poet during Joseon Dynasty.

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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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Hwacheon Bimok Park (화천 비목공원)
Gangwon-do(Hwacheon-gun)

Peace Dam was built over the period of 15 months from February 1988 to May 1988 with funds donated by the general public in response to North Korea’s construction of Geumgangsan Dam and a potential flooding attack. The flood control dam has proved its worth during the floods of 1995, 1996, and 1999 and it has become a major tourist destination over the years. Located In the vicinity of Peace Dam is Bimok Park, which is the origin of the famous national song “Bimok.” In addition to the war monuments inside the park, there are around a dozen wooden crosses with rusty iron helmets placed on top within the barbed wire entanglements around the hill, thereby reminding visitors of the national tragedy of the Korean War. The county of Hwancheon hosts the Bimok Cultural Festival from June 3 to June 6 every year at Bimok Park, Bungeoseom Island by the town’s riverside, and the surrounding areas. The four-day festival offers a variety of events such as song contest, memorial ceremony of poetry reading, bimok tree cutting contest, rice ball eating contest, army life experience, military music parade, and more. Crossing over to Yanggu County from Peace Dam, there is a national security education place comprised of attractions like the 4th Underground Tunnel and Eulji Observatory. Paroho Lake Battlefield Tourist Park is also worth a visit after looking around Peace Dam. Also known as the “ocean within mountains,” Paroho is a manmade lake created as a result of Hwacheon Dam constructed in 1944. The lake is home to over 70 different species of freshwater fish such as mandarin fish and carp. It also holds a sorrowful history of burying at sea a whole three divisions of the Chinese Forces in defending the lake during the Korean War. The name Paroho, meaning “enemy breaking lake,” was given after the late president of Korea Rhee Syngman visited the place and designated a plaque in his own handwriting in memory of obtaining victory in fierce battle. There is an observatory, a security hall, and a stone monument engraved with the poetry of Wolha Rhee Taegeuk (1913-2003).

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Gangjeongcheon Stream (강정천)
Jeju-do(Seogwipo-si)

Unlike most streams on Jeju Island that can easily run dry, Gangjoencheon Stream, located to the east of Gangjeon Village in Seogwipo-si, flows with clear water all year round. The stream streches 16km in length and has 7 small tributaries, 6 bridges and 13 waterfalls. The old pine trees and unilquely formed rocks and stones on either side of the stream make for great natural sightseeing. The stream is home to sweetfish and groups of mandarin ducks, which are natural monument No. 327. During the summer vacation period, the stream is crowded with vacationers thanks to the clean water and relaxing environment.

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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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Jukbangryeom (죽방렴)
Gyeongsangnam-do(Namhae-gun)

Jijok Strait flows between Jijok Village in the towns of Samdong-myeon and Changseon-myeon. Fishing on Jijok Strait is done by using traditional bamboo weirs called jukbangnyeom. Along the tidal flats where the water is deep and the current is fast, some 300 oak-wood beams as high as 10 meters are driven into the sea bed with bamboo screens to form V-shaped traps. The fish caught in the incoming tide get trapped in the narrow “V” end, which are then retrieved with a scoop net. The seafood products from this area are known for their exceptional quality because the surrounding waters are clean. The anchovies and seaweed caught from Jijok Strait are among the most highly sought-after in Korea. Changseondaegyo Bridge (440m) links Changseondo Island to the city of Sacheon. Following its collapse in 1992, the bridge underwent repairs and reopened in December, 1995. Fishing from this bridge will yield a catch big enough to feed the whole family. Along with Jukbangryeom, Amsubawi Rock in Gacheon Village is also regarded as one of Namhae’s valuable cultural assets.

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Dopiansa Temple (Cheorwon) (도피안사(철원))
Gangwon-do(Cheorwon-gun)

Dopiansa Temple was built by the Buddhist Monk Doseon in 865, the 5th year of the reign of King Gyeongmun of the Unified Silla Period. Legend has it that Monk Doseon founded this temple because a 91 centimeter-tall seated iron Vairocana Buddha statue had disappeared while being carried to Anyangsa Temple in Cheorwon and was mysteriously found seated at the current site. The temple was named Dopiansa to indicate that the iron-made Buddha statue had reached “pian,” meaning an eternal place to rest. In addition to the legendary iron Variocana Buddha statue (National Treasure No. 63) made by Monk Doseon, the temple houses a 4.1 meter-tall three-story granite pagoda (Treasure No. 223).

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Namhae German Exhibition Hall (남해 파독전시관)
Gyeongsangnam-do(Namhae-gun)

The Namhae German Exhibition Hall was opened on June 28, 2014 to display the history and artifacts of the Korean miners and nurses who were sent to Germany for work in the 1960s. At that time, Korea was one of the poorest countries in the world, with an unemployment rate of 30%. The exhibition hall shows the sad and lonely reality these workers lived through while working in a far place in order to send money home to their families.

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Salt Gallery (소금박물관)
Jeollanam-do(Sinan-gun)

The building for Salt Gallery is the original stone-built salt storage in 1945, which remained intact. Previously a wooden storage for salt, it was later used as a warehouse for materials, and it is now transformed into a Salt Gallery after remodeling in 2007. The gallery was thought to a source of important historical data for salt farms since it remains the old scene from the past. Also, it offers a modern stone-built storage at this exhibition hall. The gallery exhibits everything about salt, from stories to anthropological aspects. In particular, the exhibition tries to break down the misunderstanding in which salt is thought to be the principal factor of diabetes and high blood pressure, and acknowledge the useful health benefits of salt by explaining the different types of salt uses. Beyond the general information on salt, the history behind salt is also explained. Also, daily lives of the people living in Taepyeong Salt Farm, the process of making salt and information about Hamcho (Salicornia herbacea salt) are also showcased in this gallery. - Modern Cultural Heritage No. 361 - Opening Date: July 14, 2007

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Seondol Cliff (선돌)
Gangwon-do(Yeongwol-gun)

Designated as Scenic Site No. 76, Seondol refers to the 70m-high rocky cliff beside the Seogang River in Bangjeol-ri, Yeongwol. The cliff offers beautiful views and a korean legends states that if one makes their wish looking at Seondol, also known as Sinseonam Rock, then their wishes will become true.

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