Gyeonggi-do(Yongin-si) , Yongin

Jeil Sikdang has attracted extensive media coverage over the years with its famous Baekam Sundae (Baekam Korean blood sausage/ Korean black pudding), which has become a local specialty of Baekam. The Sundae served in this restaurant tastes like no other as a result of its long history and the owner’s special recipe. The thick, rich broth of Sundaeguk (Korean black pork pudding soup) is made by simmering the ingredients in a cauldron for many hours. Jeil Sikdang’s Haejangguk is great for a hearty meal and also for reliving a hangover. The sliced radish served as a side dish is also a delicacy of this restaurant.


Gyeonggi-do(Dongducheon-si) , Pocheon


Gyeonggi-do(Uijeongbu-si)

Uijeongbu Station on the Gyeongwon Line is located between Ganeung Station and Hoeryong Station. It used to be the last station of the suburb train but it became an ordinary subway station after a metropolitan subway started operating to Soyosan Station.


Gyeonggi-do(Yangju-si)

The Feel Motel is located in a green spot blessed with clean air, near the Sonchu Valley Recreation Area in the suburbs of Seoul. The motel, conceived as “a relaxing space amid nature,” strives to provide guests with a clean and cozy environment as well as the best services and systematic guestroom management. The surrounding tourist attractions include Sonchu Valley, Bukhansan Mountain, Jangheung Recreation Area, Tomb of General Gwon Yul, and Songam Observatory. As the motel is 30 minutes’ drive from Seoul, just 10 minutes from the Sonchu IC, and 25 minutes from Uijeongbu, guests can easily travel around the area.


Gyeonggi-do(Uiwang-si)

Songihyang features a variety of hanjeongsik (traditional full-course Korean meal) menus. The restaurant offers refreshing views of the Cheonggyesan Mountain and Baegun Lake that can be enjoyed while dining. The full course meal includes its signature mushroom dish cooked with various kinds of domestically-grown seasonal mushrooms, especially the pine mushrooms.


Gyeonggi-do(Paju-si)

Located in Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do, Yuil Leisure Town is a total vacation spot for all seasons in the nature with Mt. Bakdal and lake in the background. The rooms are well organized in clean state; there are subsidiary facilities such as riding ground, outdoor pool, snow sleds ground, boat yard, hang glider, unusual bicycle, sports ground, sauna and Korean dry sauna, and the BBQ Party and campfire are good for men and women of all ages. In addition, you can taste Jeju traditional food that you can rarely find. Charged breakfast is available, and wide parking lot can accommodate 500 cars. Guide service is available in English, Japanese and Mongolian.


Gyeonggi-do(Yeoncheon-gun)

Imjingang River starts from Pyeonggang-gun and Icheon-gun in North Korea and flows south crossing the demarcation line between the two Koreas. Imjingang River then passes Yeoncheon-gun and Paju-si before finally reaching the Yellow Sea. Although the history has separated the two nations geographically, people from both nations equally enjoy fishing near Imjingyo Bridge and Gunnamgyo Bridge. Around the time of Kogu (곡우; One of the 24 seasonal divisions of the lunar calendar that occurs around April 20 every year.), people near these bridges to take part in catching nuchi-gari (누치가리). Plug casting is a commonly used method here as the water moves quickly.


Gyeonggi-do(Goyang-si)

Pungdong Anygol (formerly known as ‘Aehyeongol’ and ‘Aeingol’) is a ‘food street,’ where many restaurants are located close to one another. Anygol originally started near Baekma Station (Gyeongui Subway Line), where eccentric cafés playing folk music were once popular dating spots among young people in the 1970’s and 80’s. When Anygol near Baekma Station disappeared in the early 1990’s, cafés and restaurants started sprouting around Pung-dong, Goyang-si, which is known for its art and cultural spaces as well as beautiful lakes. Today, there are over 80 restaurants and cafés that host folk music performances as late as 3 a.m. on Pungdong Anygol.


Gyeonggi-do(Paju-si)

Bandi Hotel is located in Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do, the suburbs of Seoul and so tourists who are tired by the city can reach here through Jayuro road. As for nearby tourist attractions, there are Lotte Premium Outlet and Shinsegye Chelsea Outlet for shopping; they are the shopper’s heaven. Also, Heyri Village, English Village and Tongil Observatory on the Mt. Odu are popular spots.


Gyeonggi-do(Yongin-si)

Jeongwol Daeboreum falls on January 15 each year on the lunar calendar, and always takes places on the full moon. It is the brightest moon of the year, and a day for telling fortunes and a national holiday in Korea. The Korean Folk Village plans a special Jeongwol Daeboreum event each year to celebrate. The event features traditional Daeboreum activities including burning daljip (brushwood), Jangseungje ceremony, Byeotgaritdae seugi (making a stack of rice straw), Jisinbapgi and Gilnori, sharing Boreum food and special performances like Bukcheong Saja Noreum (play about lions), juldarigi (tug-of-war) and more. For more information, check out the folk village's homepage or make inquiries at +82-31-288-0000.