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Sintan-ri Station (신탄리역)
Gyeonggi-do(Yeoncheon-gun)

Sintan-ri Station, located on the Gyeongwon Line between Daegwang-ri and Baengmagoji Stations, opened on July 10, 1913. It was part of North Korean land after 1945, but was returned to South Korea in 1951. A sign lableing the station as the final station on the line was installed in 1971. With the opening of Baengmagoji Station on November 20, 2012, the station lost its title as the last station. However, many people still consider it as such, with many visitors coming to see the old sign.

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Jeju Olle Trail - Route 18-1 (Chujado Island Olle) (제주올레 18-1코스 (추자도 올레))
Jeju-do(Jeju-si)

Chujado Island is a group of four inhabited islands called Sangchujado, Hachujado, Chupodo, and Hoenggando, as well as 38 uninhabited islands. From the mountaintop, one can experience the beauty of the beach below. The path is located to the far northwest of Jeju Island and connects the hills of Sangchujado (upper Chuja) and Hachujado (lower Chuja).

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Cheoneunsa Temple(Samcheok) (천은사(삼척))
Gangwon-do(Samcheok-si)

Cheoneunsa Temple is located on Dutasan Mountain in Miro-myeon, Samcheok-si, Gangwon-do. At the tail end of the Goryeo Dynasty, Lee Seung-hyu, a renowned scholar, wrote ‘Jewangungi’, an epic for the Korean people at Cheoneunsa temple. After the temple burnt down during the Korean War, the temple was renovated. The temple houses Beophwagyeong (Lotus Sutra Statue) among other cultural significant artifacts. Also, the surrounding area is where the capital of Goryeo Dynasty was located, a number of relics such as pieces of Celadon and blue roof tiles are unearthed.

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[Jeungdo Mosilgil Course 3] A Thousand Year Forest Walk
Jeollanam-do(Sinan-gun)

Jeungdo Mosilgil is a 42.7km-long walking path along the coastline of Jeungdo Island, the first Slow City in Asia located off the southwestern coast of the Korean peninsula. Jeungdo Mosilgil Course 3, also known as 'A Thousand Year Forest Walk,' connects from Jjangddungeodari Bridge towards Ujeon Beach, through Thousand Year Pine Forest, and to Mud Flat Museum.

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Sainam Rock (단양 사인암)
Chungcheongbuk-do(Danyang-gun)

Sainam Rock, located in Sainam-ri, Daegang-myeon, is one of eight scenic areas in Danyang, and is located in the southeast side of Danyang-gun, along with Sangseonam Rock, Jungseonam Rock, and Haseonam Rock of Seonam Valley. The Sainam Rock is a rugged outcropping with an inspiring x_height of 70 meters, and the deep blue Namjocheon Stream passes in front of it, located in the southern part of Danyang-gun. Most visitors to Danyang Eight Scenic Views tend to come to the rock as their first destination due to the good condition of the road. Also, Unseongugok Valley flows in front of Sainam Rock. The rock was picked as the most picturesque place among the Eight Scenic Views. On the cliff, there is a phrase carved by Utak’s own handwriting, as well as old pine trees on a rock floor that is reminiscent of the Haegeumgang River. Sainam was named after the great scholar Yeokdong Utak during Goryeo Period. He had taken up a public service to assist a king in a position called sain (사인), and then he retired to his hometown of Danyang, starting out teaching young students. For this story, a governor of Danyang named the rock Sainam to commemorate his achievement during King Seongjong of the Joseon Dynasty.

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Ganwol Recreational Forest
Ulsan(Ulju-gun)

The Ganwol Natural Recreation Forest is situated on Ganwolsan Mountain, which is part of the “Yeongnam Alps.” The forest offers various outdoor leisure facilities such as forest bathing paths, training sites, hiking trails, a children’s play ground, tennis courts, and an observatory. The camping site inside the forest can accommodate up to 700 people, and there are small cooking areas, shower facilities, a sports ground, and various other convenience facilities. The forest is used for corporate training and education, company picnics, student orientations, club picnics, and various other social events.

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Gwanseong Solbat Beach
Gyeongsangbuk-do(Gyeongju-si)

Opened in 1988, Gwanseong Solbat Beach (formerly Gwanseong Beach) is known for its extremely clean waters, and the connecting pine grove creates a gorgeous semi-circle shape. Nearby in Yangnam-myeon Sindae-ri is Kongorong Golf Course, as well as many other leisure activities in the area. Length: 1.3 km x_width: 30-70 m  

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The Railroad Disconnection Point of the Gyeongwon Line (Sintalli station) (경원선 철도중단점-신탄리역)
Gyeonggi-do(Yeoncheon-gun)

Before the Korean War, trains used to run along the Gyeongwon Line, transporting people and goods between Seoul and Wonsan, but now they turn back at Sintan-ri station. There is no longer a railline running past the old Cheorwon station and across the armistice line, from Sintan-ri station to Pyeonggang. North Korea changed the name of the Gyeongwon Line that connects Pyeonggang to Sepo, Gosan, Tongjiwon, Wonsan, and Gowon to the ‘Gangwon Line’ many years ago. Near Sintan-ri station is a signpost that says, ‘We want to be back on track,’ symbolizing that this area is the northernmost point of the Gyeongwon Line in South Korea, resonating with a sense of sadness for South Koreans over the continuing division of the peninsula.

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Korea Country Club (코리아 골프장)
Gyeonggi-do(Yongin-si)

Korea Country Club, located in Korea Golf & Art Village, is just 30-40 minutes away from the Gangnam area of Seoul. The club offers high-tech quality equipment and facilities including a night lighting system and 5-people electronic carts. With the recent addition of 9-hole course, the club is now better positioned to accommodate its customers with better services. The golf course at the club has few up-downs but there is large pond in the middle of the course where there is an island green with 4 holes on it, which give a certain degree of challenge that golfers may enjoy. Different plants and trees are planted near each hole creating a unique atmosphere and beauty. The club, which hosted a number of pro and amateur golf competitions, is putting its best effort to keep the courses in the best quality and condition.

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Jindo Island (진도)
Jeollanam-do(Jindo-gun)

Jindo Island (진도) is the principle island among the cluster of 230 islets in the south western part of the Korean peninsula. The island is blessed with an abundance of fertile land therefore much of it is used for agriculture. The sea around it is teeming with fish and wildlife. The island has many park reserves like the Dadohae National Marine Park, historical relics and sites; and you can find traditional artistic performances everywhere. With the Jindo Bridge construction completed, the island is connected to the mainland. Every year during the month of February on the Lunar Calendar, the sea parts, mimicking the parting of the sea by Moses. Many tourists come to watch this rare spectacle. There are mascots found around the island that symbolize the friendly image of the Jindo dog, which happens to be natural treasure no.53.

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