The origin of the city name, Joan, comes from the meaning "a place where birds dwell peacefully." Namyangju Joan was designated a "slow city" in 2010 and was the first "slow city" in the Seoul metropolitan area. The city has a well-paved bike road along the Namhangang Riverbank connecting Paldang to Yangpyeong through Daeseongri. The city also has the Slow City Trail, starting from Ungilsan Station and passing through Majin Fortress and Sujeongsa Temple before arriving at Songchon Independence Park.Each of the twelve villages in Namyangju is known for a different local treasure, ranging from lotus fields to cultural heritages. Joan-myeon in particular has received compliments for its local communities, eco-friendly and organic farming, natural environment, traditional culture, and well-managed fisheries.
Located near Seogwipo-si
on Jeju-do Island, Gogeunsan Mountain (altitude of 396m, relative x_height of 171m, a circumference 4,324m) is a parasitic
cone volcano and an oreum with a nondeep circle crater on the top.
Although it is not high in elevation, its expansive presence offers outstanding
views overlooking nearby areas including Marado Island and Jigwido Island.
The mountain is also an ideal location to see the nighttime sea and Seogwipo Chilsimni nightscape.
It is a new area for daytime and nighttime walking and exercise.
The name Sanji derives from is the designation is recorded as ‘sanjichon’ literally translated the mountainous village (山 地 村).
Under the reign of King Sukjong, the 19th king of the Joseon Dynasty, Jeju province governor at that time, Lee Hyeong-sang dispatched a painter Kim Nam-gil to write tamna Sullyeokdo (a book of paintings depicting various events held in 1702).
Known initially as sanjeo, meaning at the foot of the mountain, the name
was later changed to its current name as the upstream of sanji stream that originates from Hallasan Mountain empties itself into the sea.
Sitting on half-way up the sarabong peak, one of the signature parks in Jeju-do
island, the sanji light house overlooks the port of Jeju.
Hagye-ri
in Okcheon-eup, Okcheon-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do, is the hometown of Jeong Jiyong,
the poet who wrote the poem "Hyangsu" (Nostalgia). The Jeong Jiyong Literature Gallery is located
next to Jeong Jiyong's birthplace. The gallery has a Literature Exhibition Hall,
which is divided of four parts: Jeong Jiyong's Chronological History, Jiyeong's Life and Literature, Jiyong Literature Map, and Exhibition of his Original Copy of Prose and Poem.
At the Literature Experience Center, visitors can learn more about literature
through various multimedia platforms. The Video Room shows a documentary about
Jiyong's life and literature while the Literature Class is the venue for lectures,
poem discussions, seminars, and other literature club activities.
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.
Miryang Museum
features cultural items and materials of the Nakdonggang River area. The purpose
of the museum is to effectively preserve, exhibit, and acknowledge the history and culture of the area
through collecting, researching, investigating and organizing the items on
display. In addition, the museum was established to enhance cultural nostalgia and contribute to social education.
The museum is comprised of several halls, including a permanent exhibition hall and a temporary exhibition hall, showing the history of
the Miryang area during the Samhan era and the Joseon Dynasty. Collections include various cultural assets designated by Gyeongsangnam-do,
as well as an exhibit-style storage of literary works, and folk and daily relics.
Other attractions are located in the exhibition of fossils and Independence Hall. The fossil exhibition hall, located inside Miryang Museum, contains 244 items collected from
throughout the world. At the Miryang Independence Hall, visitors can come to
know the historical independence activists such as Kim Wonbong and Yun Seju, who are from Miryang. The hall exhibits the major movement that
took place in Miryang in March 13, 1919, as well as the bombing incident of
Paris-Jangseo Sogeon, which took place at Miryang Police Station. All the items on display here help visitors take in and appreciate the modern history of Miryang.
Daeijakdo Island is 44km away from Incheon, and 200m east of Soijakdo Island. Although it is a small island, it has beautiful scenic views, clear water, white sandy beaches, and a dense Haesong Forest (black pine forest). There are 4 beaches on the Daeijakdo Island: Keunpulan, Jageunpulan, Mokjanggol, Ddeneomeo (Gyenam). All are covered with fine sands, and have a gentle slope. Apart from swimming in the calm waters of Daeijakdo Island, visitors can also enjoy digging for clams.
Chungcheongnam-do(Asan-si) , Cheonan・Asan Hot Springs
Chungnam Asan’s Yeonginsan Natural Forest (영인산자연휴양림) is situated on Yeonginsan Mountain in Yeongin-myeon, Asan-si, Chungcheongnam-do. The facilities include the Forest Cabin, a sled site, water play site, playground, an arboretum, trail course, and more. Visitors of all ages can enjoy spending time in the forest.
Hoeryongpo Village (회룡포) is surrounded by the winding Naeseongcheon River, a tributary of the Nakdonggang River. The village offers views of a beautiful landscape created by the twists and curves of the river, while the best views of the scenic nature are at Jangansa Temple or Hoeryongdae Hill on Mt. Biryongsan. This village is jar-shaped, surrounded by the river, its pristine waters and white sandy shores. The white sands give way to trees, and there is a well-developed farm further inland. There were almost 20 households in this village about 7-8 years ago, but now, only 9 households remain. It takes less than an hour to tour the entire village. The village is famous for ecological hands-on programs (a filming location of the mega-hit TV drama ‘Autumn in My Heart (2002)’).
Situated in Sanpo-ri (Uljin), Mangyangjeong is a beautiful pavilion near Mangyang Beach. King Sukjong of the Joseon Dynasty, upon seeing the paintings of the “Eight Scenic Sights in Eastern Korea,” picked the pavilion as the best one among them; he wrote Gwandongjeilru (the best pavilion in Eastern Korea) by himself and let it hang in the pavilion.
While it was located in Hyeonjongsan (Mt. Hyeonjong), Mangyangjeong was moved to the current spot in 1858 and rebuilt in 1958. Surrounded by lush pine trees, the pavilion lets visitors overlook Mangyang Beach, Wangpicheon Stream and the sea. It has also been a renowned spot to see the sunrise and the moon. The name, Wangpicheon Stream, originates from the fact that the King found a refuge there or that he stayed there for summer vacation.
Mangyang Beach has a shallow depth and narrow x_width, but it is relatively warm among beaches on the East Coast. Surrounded by pine trees, the beach is quiet year-round, making it a pleasant site to walk around. When the waves are calm, visitors can see Turtle Rock prostrating itself on the sea. The beach is a popular destination for summer travelers thanks to numerous nearby attractions including Seongryugul (Natural Monument No. 155) and Bulyeong Valley.
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