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Gwangneung Royal Tomb [UNESCO World Heritage]
Gyeonggi-do(Namyangju-si) , Namyangju

Gwangneung (광릉) is located in Namyangju in Gyeonggi-do. This is the royal tomb of King Sejo (1417-1468, reign: 1455-1468) and Queen Jeonghui (1418-1483).The King and Queen are enshrined separately. The tomb on the left is King Sejo’s and the one on the right is Queen Jeonhui’s. A pavilion stands between the two tombs.King Sejo was the second son of King Sejong and Queen Soheon. When his nephew came to the throne following the death of King Munjong, he led a revolt, “Gyeyujeongnan (계유정난) Revolts" and in 1453 became the 7th ruler of the Joseon Dynasty.Queen Jeongui was the daughter of Yun Beon and became the Queen when King Sejo took the throne. She was the first figure in the history of the Joseon Dynasty who administered state affairs on behalf of a young king.Gwangneung is surrounded by forests where an abundance of wild plants grow. These well-managed forests have been designated as a National Arboretum by the Korean Forest Service. Gwangneung is also famous for being the habitat of the Korean redheaded woodpecker (Natural Monument No.11). With many evergreen trees such as pine trees and fir trees growing here, these forests are a good place for a scenic drive. 

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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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Daeyoo Land (대유랜드-대유식당)
Jeju-do(Seogwipo-si)

Daeyoo Land opened in 1978 as a hunting ground and shooting range and recently opened an ATV (All-Terrain Vehicle) track. Situated on 817 acres of land, Daeyoo Land includes a pistol range, rifle ranges, clay pigeon shooting, and an ATV track. It’s a great place to break away from your everyday life and enjoy the freedom of playing in the great outdoors. Closed  Open 365 days a year Operating Hours  09:00 - 18:00 Menu  Some menu items may differ slightly in price and are subject to change without notice. Kkwong Sasimi (Sliced Raw Pheasant): 18,000 won Kkwong Darigui (Grilled Pheasant Legs): 18,000 won Kkwong shabu shabu (Pheasant Shabu-shabu): 12,000 won Kkwong Manduguk (Pheasant Dumpling Soup): 9,000 won Recommended Menu for Foreigners  Kkwong Sasimi (Sliced Raw Pheasant): 18,000 won Kkwong Darigui (Grilled Pheasant Legs): 18,000 won Kkwong shabu shabu (Pheasant Shabu-shabu): 12,000 won Kkwong Manduguk (Pheasant Dumpling Soup): 9,000 won Additional Taxes  VAT Included Maximum Seating Capacity  430 seats Parking Facility  100 spaces Restrooms  Male and Female Separate/ Located within the business Credit Cards  Accepted Reservations  Reservation Available Smoking / Non-Smoking  Non-Smoking Nearby Tourist Attractions  Sanbanggulsa Temple, Yongmeori Beach, Cheonjeyeon Falls, Jungmun Resort Complex, Jeju Art Park, Yeomiji Botanical Garden, etc.  

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Lighting Museum
Gyeonggi-do(Yangju-si) , Namyangju

The Lighting Museum, the only one of its kind, is dedicated to the art, culture and history of lighting. The 2-story museum is divided into several different sections: Traditional Lighting Hall, Modern Lighting Hall, Lighting Art Hall, Color & Lighting Experience Hall, and Lighting Art Experience Hall.

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Dogapsa Temple
Jeollanam-do(Yeongam-gun)

The historic Dogapsa Buddhist Temple is located within the Wolchulsan National Park and in 1984, was designated Provincial Cultural Property No. 79. At an elevation of 376m, the site offers spectacular views of the surrounding area, so impressive it carries the nickname ‘Sogeumgang River’, meaning “Small Geumgang River” of Jeollanamdo-Province. Founded by Buddhist Monk Doseon during the later years of the Silla Kingdom, the temple houses many historic and cultural treasures, most notable of which is Haetalmun Gate (gate of emancipation); designated as National Treasure No. 50 and one of few remaining original Korean structures. In addition, there are the Maaeyeoraejwasang (National Treasure No.144) and Seokjoyeoraejwasang (National Treasure No.89) sitting Buddha statues, the Mokjomunsu•Bohyeondongjasang (Treasure No. 1134), the Doseonsumibi (Jeollanam-do Tangible Cultural Property No.38) and the Daeungbojeon, or ‘main temple hall.’ An added bonus is the walkway lined with cherry trees leading to Dogapsa Temple. During the spring season, the 1km path offers a fabulous touch to the pristine surroundings. Nearby attractions are Wolchulsan National Park, Historical Site of Dr. Wangin, Yeongam Pottery Museum and Gurim Village.  

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Sangnim Park
Gyeongsangnam-do(Hamyang-gun)

Sangnim Park, located in Hamyang-gun, Gyeongsadnam-do, was built to protect the edge of the river and the dry riverbed. This park is an artificial forest preserving a 1,200-year history. It is the representative tourist attraction in Hamyang and designated as Natural Monument No. 154.

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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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Modo Island
Jeollanam-do(Jindo-gun)

Modo Island was once called Ttiseom because of the Ttipul grasses on the island. Ttipul is type of grass native to Korea. It was also called Ttiseom because there were many houses with thatched roofs made with dried Ttipul on the island. The name Modo means Ttiseom in Chinese characters. Every year when the sea parts to reveal a path betwen Modo Island and Jindo Island, the Yeongdeungje ritual is held to wish for a good catch and blessings. It is also a local tradition for people from Jindo and Modo to meet on the sea path to catch clams, seaweed, and octopus. At the starting point of the path, there is statue of Grandma Ppong whom the legend of the Jindo sea-parting phenomenon was based on. * Size: 0.21 ㎢ * Length of the coastline: 2.5 km

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Birthplace of the16th President of Korea, Roh Moo-hyun
Gyeongsangnam-do(Gimhae-si)

Bongha Village is located 4.5km to the east of Jinyeong-eup, on the foot-slopes of Bonghwasan mountain. It is a typical farming village, and its major produce is Jinyeong sweet persimmons and rice. Its name comes from the mound above it on Bonghwasan mountain, where in the past beacons were lit as a method of communication. Bonghwasan mountain is home to Bonghwasa temple and two famous valleys: Doduk (thief) valley on the east side, named because of the many thieves that used to operate in the area, and Yasi (fox) valley on the west side, which looks like a fox lying on its front, looking back at its tail.Birthplace of the former President of Korea, Roh Moo-hyunThe birthplace of the former President of Korea, Roh Moo-hyun, is a brick house with a slate roof that consists of two small rooms and a kitchen. Although it is a shabby house, everything in it seems rare and precious to visitors. The earth, stones, and water, as well as household items, are popular with visitors. Some visitors even take stones and soil from the garden home with them in plastic bags, and some take water, believing that water from the ex-president’s birthplace is almost sacred.

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Gangchon Resort
Gangwon-do(Chuncheon-si)

The Gangchon Resort (강촌유원지) is a small village nestled along the Bukan River in Chuncheon, Gangwon-do. The river is on one side of the village, while Bongwhasan Mountain and Samaksan Mountain are on the opposite side, creating a beautiful scenery from all directions.Gangchon Station is conveniently located near the entrance to the recreational area. Many young couples enjoy taking the romantic train rides to this cozy little village. Therefore, this spot has became a popular place for college students to go to on weekend trips.The village area has campgrounds, a youth hostel and other lodging facilities, bicycle paths, bungee jump facilities and many other recreational areas.In addition, the area is especially famous for mountain biking. There are many places to rent bicycles; for those are not accustomed to mountain biking, motorized bicycles are also available. The most popular bicycle course is the well-made route to Gugok Waterfall. Bicycles can be left in the parking lot located near the entrance to the waterfalls. From the entrance, it is just a short hike up to the waterfall. As there will be many people using this popular bike route, follow the crowds and do not worry about getting lost. The 67 meter high waterfall is a natural wonder. People flock to this spot in the summer to escape the heat and in the winter to see the ice sheets gracefully frozen in time.

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