Gyeonggi-do(Goyang-si)

Located in Ilsan-Dogu, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do, the Lotte Department Store Ilsan Branch is the first department store to offer a complex with shopping and a large movie theater. The Ilsan branch provides a place of shopping and a cultural lifestyle to the citizens of the Ilsan region as the area’s main cultural facility. Store hours are from 10:30am to 8:00pm with extended hours on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. It is closed for one Monday a month.


Gyeonggi-do(Uijeongbu-si) , Uijeongbu

The leading Uijeongbu Budaejjigae Street (의정부 명물찌개거리) is where local restaurants began to be built in 1998. Here you can taste budae jjigae (부대찌개, ‘army base stew’, a thick Korean soup), which is made by boiling Western ingredients such as ham, sausage, canned American beans, and mixed with kimchi (traditional Korean pickled dishes made of vegetables with varied seasonings) and hot pepper paste. Budae jjigae is one of Korea’s leading fusion dishes as well as a dish that embodies the memories of the Korean War; it was named budae jiigae because it was most commonly found nearby American army bases. The soup was also called the ‘Johnson Tang’ after former American president, Lyndon B. Johnson. Jungangno, where the local-specialty soup street is located, is a virtual Mecca of street culture. Not only is Uijeongbu Budaejjigae Street a place to enjoy delicious food, the vibrant Rodeo Street is a popular gathering spot for local youths, and the hustle and bustle of Jeil Market is also just down the road.


Gyeonggi-do(Seongnam-si)

Situated in Bundang Sindosi, the Lotte Department Store Bundang Branch is a leader of the shopping culture as the city’s highly sensible fashion department store. The region’s largest Uniqlo store is featured in the Lotte Department Store Bundang Branch, while other popular brands including 30 cosmetic brands, J. Press and Brooks Brothers can only be found here. In addition, its recently renovated grocery corner is very well received by its customers. Store hours are from 10:30am to 8:00pm, with extended hours on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. It is closed for one Monday a month.


Gyeonggi-do(Gapyeong-gun)

Daeseong Water Leports is a private water sports specialty business located in Daeseong-ri that offers a variety of enjoyable programs that include water skiing, motorboating, wakeboarding, banana boating, an excursion ferry, and paddle boats. They also provide several other conveniences such as a restaurant, series of bungalows, a convenience stand, a sporting field, camping grounds, and a large cherry tree forest. The clean and clear waters of the North Hangang River makes the perfect place for an outing or large social gatherings and events.


Gyeonggi-do(Paju-si) , DMZ•Panmunjeom

Situated in Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do and at the northernmost point of the Military Demarcation Line, Dora Observatory replaced the previous Songaksan Observation Post. From the observatory, visitors can overlook North Korea and various locations including Gaeseong, Songaksan, Kim Il-Sung Statue, and Cooperation Farm (Geumamgol). The observatory offers 500 seats, VIP rooms, and abundant parking space. It was first opened to the public in January 1987. Near the observatory is the Third Underground Tunnel, built by North Korea and found in 1978. It stretches over 1.6km with a x_height and x_width of 2m, capable of mobilizing 30,000 troops in one hour. In front of the tunnel are a variety of attractions such as the DMZ Media Hall (offering the history of the divided country and flourishing ecosystem in the Demilitarized Zone), DMZ Exhibition Hall (displaying relics and documents related to the Demilitarized Zone), sculptures, and souvenir shops. Visitors can see inside the tunnel by either walking or riding the monorail. Because civilian access is restricted in this area, visitors must participate in the DMZ Peace & Security Tourist Program (implemented by Paju-si) to visit the observatory. Conducted by a shuttle bus either from Imjingak Resort or Dorasan Station, it goes through the Dora Observatory, 3rd Underground Tunnel, Dorasan Station, and Unification Village. Visitors must carry their passport, which is examined at the checkpoint just beyond Unification Bridge.


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Gwanggyosan Mountain makes up the border between Suwon-si and Yongin-si, and the ridgeline is relatively mild and gentle. It takes an hour to get to the top of Gwanggyosan Mountain for enjoying view of Mountain. You can also enjoy the landscape of surrondings on top of Gwanggyosan Mountain. The Gwanggyo reservoir is located beneath the mountain, with 1.9km walkway surrounding it. It is ideal for couples.


Gyeonggi-do(Yongin-si) , Yongin

Yangji Pine Resort is nestled among the foothills of Dokjo Mountain in Gyeonggi-do, Yongin-si, Yangji-myeon. Located right next to the Yeongdong Highway Yangji IC (about a 40-min drive from Seoul) it is the closest resort town to the capital. In spite of its convenient location, the resort allows guests to truly commune with nature, offering a unique view throughout each of the four seasons. The main building of the resort (B3-11F), houses a total of 302 guestrooms, most of which offer an open view of the lush forests of the mountain. In addition to its beautiful golf course, modern ski facilities, and luxurious condominium, the hotel prides itself on its friendly, well-trained staff.


Gyeonggi-do(Bucheon-si) , Bucheon

Puchon International Fantastic Film Festival (PiFan) is a film festival that highlights films in the fantasy genre. The festival presents audiences films abound in imagination and individuality.


Gyeonggi-do(Siheung-si)

The Ecological Culture Exploration Site on Oido Island (오이도) in Siheung City is abundant in natural resources and historic relics dating back to the prehistoric era. Shell mounds are scatted across the island, the scale of the shell mounds is the largest along the west coast and they are the only relics that give any information about exchanges between Korea’s neolithic populations. They show evidence of exchanges between the northern and southern populations that inhabited the peninsula and continent, and how the coastal environment along the west coast changed during the Neolithic Age.


Gyeonggi-do(Gwacheon-si)

Gwacheon Hanmadang Festival, held every fall, is a unique celebration embodying the unique spirit of the street art culture. The festival’s main events are a large selection of performances by various performance teams from home and abroad as well as other invited performers. Shows include street theatre, Madang plays, dance performances, circus acts, mimes, and street music, held in the open-air stages around Gwacheon City Hall. Favorite programs include: Festival Explore Program (an interactive program allowing spectators to experience the joy of street art) and Guest Performances from abroad (giving viewers a rare look at the culture of countries around the world). Besides street performances, there are hundreds of festivities visitors may enjoy including an ‘artist area’, academic events and a marketplace filled with delicacies.