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Located in the mid-western
part of Korea, Gyeonggi-do embraces Seoul and Incheon. It offers a
variety of beautiful tourist destinations and cultural facilities
along the Hangang River. Gyeonggi-do is also proud to embody
traditional Korean culture with such places as the Suwon Hwaseong
Fortress, the Korean Folk Village and Icheon, which is famous for
ceramics. Moreover, visitors can also visit Everland, a huge and
exciting amusement park.
Recommended Sites
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Donggureung Tomb
Address :
Gyeonggi-do>Guri-si>Inchang-dong
Description :
Donggureung
Tomb is located in a large forest area, and is the resting place of
Joseon kings. There are nine royal mausoleums and seventeen graves
in total. The tomb is very large compared to other tombs in Korea,
and because of the large forest, the surrounding scenery is very
beautiful. The nine royal mausoleums include Joseon Dynasty’s
founding King Taejo (reign 1335-1408), which is called Geonwonneung
tomb. All over the mausoleums are thick forests, and between the
graves there are trail walks, ideal for long leisurely walks. An
especially famous part of the Donggureung Tomb area is the
historically significant purple eulalia reeds growing there. The
long reeds are said to have been transplanted from King Taejo’s
hometown of Hamgeung. It carries with it 600 years of Joseon History
within it.
Directions :
From
Cheongnyangni Station (Seoul Subway Line 1), Exit No.5, take City
Bus No.202 to Donggureung Tomb.
Information :
- Hours: *
Mar-Oct 09:00-17:30 / *Nov-Feb 09:00-16:30 -Inquiries: Donggureung
Administration Office Tel: 031-563-2909 (Kor) -Parking Facilities:
100 car capacity
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Everland
Address :
310, Jeondae-ri ,Pogok-myeon, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do
Description :
Everland,
located in Yongin, is a huge theme park, which includes a zoo, snow
sledding, and botanical garden. Everland has three distinct themes,
Festival World, Caribbean Bay, and Speedway. Festival World has a
global fair, American Adventure, Magic Land, European Adventure, and
Equatorial Adventure. Each was built with it’s own uniqueness and
style. Caribbean Bay is the very first water park in Korea. Its main
feature is the wave pool, and many people come here in the summer
just to ride those waves. Speedway is also the very first of its
kind in Korea. Car racers can practice here, and it is also training
spot for learning about the automobile culture. The entire course
measures 2.225 km. The average width of the track is 11m. The
straight distance of the area is 450 meters, the road is covered
with asphalt, and it can accommodate about 35,000 spectators.
Everland also features the Glen Ross Golf Club, Automobile Museum,
Sportspark, and Hoam Art Gallery.
Directions :
At Gangnam
Station (Seoul Subway Line 2), Exit No. 6. Take bus No. 5002. Comes
Every 30 min.
At Gyodae Station (Seoul Subway Line 2 or Line 3) Exit No. 13. Take
Bus No.1500-1. Every 25 min.
Subway to Suwon Station (Seoul Subway Line 1). From across the
street, take Bus No. 6000. Every 20 min.
Local:
From Yongin Bus Terminal, walk toward the city for 5 minutes, then
take Bus No. 600, No. 6000, or No. 66. Get off at the last stop.
Information :
Homepage:
http://www.everland.com (Kor,Eng,Jpn,Chn) Hours:
(Weekdays) 09:30 - 19:00/
(Weekends) 09:30 - 21:00
Admission Fee:
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Rates |
Adults (14 or older) |
Children (13 or
younger) |
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Day Pass |
Individual |
28,000 won |
22,000 won |
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Group |
24,000 won |
20,000 won |
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Night Time Pass (use after 5pm) |
Individual |
24,000 won |
20,000 won |
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Group |
21,000 won |
17,000 won |
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Entrance Fee |
Individual |
22,000 won |
18,000 won |
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Group |
18,000 won |
14,000 won |
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Suwonhwaseong fortress
Address :
Ingye-dong, Paldal-gu, Suwon, Kyeonggi , Jangan-gu, Gwonseon-gu,
Ilwon
Description :
Suwonhwaseong
fortress is the official fortress of Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do, from the
latter days of Joseon Period (1392-1910). The fortress began
construction in 1794 and finished in 1796. it was built to show the
King’s filial piety toward his father Jangheonseja, and also to
build a new city with its own economic power. The fortress wall is
5.52km long and it has a great variety of military facilities you
cannot find at other fortress. At the top of the fortress wall,
Yeojang was stacked up to nd watch the enemy. There are four gates
in each direction, the north gate called Janganmun, the south gate
called Paldalmun, the east gate, Changryongmun, and the west gate,
Hwaseomun. A stream passes by the fortress, and where the water
meets the fortress, they built Sumun gates. There are seven
arch-style Sumuns, and above it a pavilion called Hwahongmun.
Suwonhwaseong fortress was constructed under the advice of Yu Hyeong-Won
(1622-1673) and Jeong Yak-Yong (1762-1836), and it is evaluated that
its fortress wall was built very scientifically. The fortress wall
was built using Seokjae and Jeondol (bricks), and the holes, through
which you can be defended from arrows and long spears, were also
used to fire guns. Jeong Yak-Yong invented Geojunggi, which uses a
hwalcha (lever) to lift up heavy stones, and it greatly reduced the
construction time. Suwonhwaseong went through many turbulent times
and damage, and in The june 25 Battle, many of the facilities became
so damaged that they were just left that way. The fortress
restoration initiative started in 1975, and finished in 1979. But
from Paldalmun to Dongnamgakru, a space of 491 meters, has still not
been renovated. The fortress became designated as Historical
Monument No. 3, in January 1963, and in December 1997, it was
designated on UNESCO’s World Cultural
Directions :
Get off Suwon
Subway Station (Seoul Subway Line) and go to exit No.1
From a bus stop on the opposite side, take a bus headed Hwaseomun
and get off at Jangan Park bus stop.
Information :
- Inquiries :
Hwaseong Administration Office Tel : 031-228-2716 (Kor,Jap,Eng)
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Achim Goyo Arboretum
Address :
Destinations » Gyeonggi-do » Gapyeong-gun
Description :
Achim Goyo
Arboretum is where the beauty of Korea has been planted into a
garden. The arboretum opened in 1996 through the efforts of
horticulture professor Han Sang-Kyeong of the Sayuk University, with
the dream of creating a uniquely Korean garden known for its curves
and balance. “Achim Goyo (Morning Calm)” comes from the Indian poet
Tagore, praising Korea as the country of the morning calm. The
naming emphasizes the importance put on creating a uniquely Korean
beauty in the garden. The arboretum is composed of 10 theme-based
gardens. About 1,000 different kinds of flowers and plants greet
their visitors in each season, and it was used as the background for
the movie “Pyeonji” (Letter). The first garden you see when you
enter the arboretum is the Korea Garden. Jar stands and greenery
fill this area feels like the backyard of someone’s house. The next
garden is the Wild Flower Garden, which has a collection of various
Korea wild flowers, and then the Bunjae Garden, which has potted
plants grown into works of art. The most popular tourist attraction
is the Hagyeong Garden which has an observation tower from which you
can see the entire arboretum. The Morning Square at the center of
the arboretum is an open grass field with a great view all around.
The evergreen tree which appeared in the movie “Pyeonji” is here,
and the place has a very spacious atmosphere. Besides these gardens,
there is also the Chimyeopsu Garden, Seonnyeotang, Mugunghwa Hill,
and Herb Garden. Achim Goyo Arobretum is most beautiful in April to
May when the flowers bloom, and also in the fall when the leaves
that turn color blends elegantly with the surrounding gardens. Each
season brings a unique festival at the arboretum: in March, the Nan
Exhibition, in April-May, the Royal Azaleas, in May, wild flowers,
and in May-June, iris flowers. The arboretum is beautiful all
throughout the year, but it’s most impressive when you stroll around
the gardens in the morning fog.
Directions :
Seoul (Sangbong
Bus Terminal) ->Imchori Take a bus headed to Hyeonri, get off at
Imchori. First bus 07:00 / Last bus 20:00 / runs every hour / takes
one hour.
Imchori ->Achim Goyo Arboretum
From Imchori to the arboretum is 4km. There is no public
transportation, so you need to take a taxi or walk (takes 1 hour on
foot).
Information :
- Inquiries:
031-584-6703 (Kor)
- Homepage: http://www.morningcalm.co.kr (Kor/Eng)
- Hours:
(May.-Oct.) 09:00-20:00 /
(Nov.-April) 09:00-18:00
* During special exhibition periods or holidays the opening hours
may be extended.
- Admission Fee:
Weekdays - (age 20 and older): 4,000 won / (below age 20) : 3,000 won
Weekends, Holidays - age 20 and older 5,000won / below 20 3,000won
* 30 or more people are considered group, with 500won discount per
individual. No discounts on holidays.
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Namhansanseong Fortress
Address :
Gyeonggi-do > Gwangju-si >
Jungbu-myeon
Description :
Namhansanseong
Fortress is a very popular mountain-climbing and driving destination
located just outside Seoul. The mountain is famous for being very
beautiful all throughout the year. In the spring, the acacia trees
grow thick, in the summer the green forest covers the entire
mountain, and in the fall, many people visit to climb the mountain
covered in red autumn leaves.
Namhansanseong Fortress, located on Mt. Namhansan mountain, was
originally built as a earthen fortress during Gogureyo period, about
2,000 years ago, but after many renovations, Gwanghaegun of the
Joseon Period built the fortress properly in 1621. If you climb to
the highest peak Iljangsan, you can see Incheon’s Nakjo area, and
not only Seoul, but the surrounding Gyeonggi-do area as well. In
terms of fortress structure, because the surrounding mountain area
is high and rough, and the fortress center level and low, it is an
easy place to defend, to reside comfortably, which are good
conditions for a mountain fortress. The fortress is divided into
inner fortress and outer fortress, the The fortress now.
Directions :
Get off at Sanseong
Station (Seoul Subway Line 8), Exit No. 2. Take City Bus No. 9, and
get off at Namhansanseong bus stop.
Information :
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Homepage http://www.namhansansung.or.kr (Kor/Eng) -Inquiries:
Administration Office 031-743-6610 (Kor) -Mountain Course : 1) South
Gate - Sueojangdae - West Gate - Geoyeodong - Cheonhodong (3.5 km,
2hr 20min) 2) Cheonhodong - Geoyeodong - West Gate - Sueojangdae -
South Gate (3km, 1hr 20min)
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Seoul Grand Park
Address :
Gyeonggi-do > Gwacheon-si > Makgye-dong
Description :
Seoul Grand
Park is a theme park in Korea, and contains all kinds of great
entertainment facilities and a zoo, blending well into the beautiful
surrounding scenery. This park, about 7,000,000 square km in area,
opened in 1984. Seoul Grand Park centers around a lake, and has a
zoo, botanical garden, educational center for youth, and various
convenience facilities. The zoo currently has an extremely rare
Roland Gorilla, and about 360 kinds of animals, totaling 3,200
creatures from all over the world, divided into origin and species.
The botanical garden is sectioned into different temperature zones,
and the zoo has a practical layout. The dolphin and seal shows are
the pride of Seoul Grand Park. Adults and children of all ages can
enjoy the shows. The botanical garden boasts of 1,300 kinds of
plants, and the Mt. Cheonggyesan Forest Relaxation Area is great for
trail walking. The large field on which the Seoul Grand Park
operates holds various seasonal festivals. In April, the Royal
Cherry Blossoms Festival, in June, the Rose Festival beloved by
couples, and in October the Autumn Leaves Festival is held to
appreciate the surrounding Mt. Cheonggyesan fall colors.
Directions :
Get off at
Seoul Grand Park Station (Seoul Subway Line 4), Exit No. 2.
Information :
- Hours:
(April - Sep.) 09:00 - 19:00
(Oct. - Mar.) 09:00 - 18:00 (Open All Year)
- Seal&Dolphin Show
Weekdays (3 shows) : 11:30, 13:30, 15:00
Weekends, Holidays (4 shows) : 11:30, 13:30, 15:00, 16:30
* during April, May, Sep, Oct., there are four shows on Saturdays as
well, and during the winter, there is no morning show.
- Admission Fee
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Facilities |
Age 20 and over
(won) |
14-19 (won) |
13 and ounger (won) |
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Zoo |
1500 |
1200 |
700 |
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Zoo (April to June and September to October) |
3000 |
2000 |
1000 |
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30
people or more, 30% discount |
1050 |
840 |
490 |
- Website:
grandpark.seoul.go.kr/ (Kor/Eng/Jap/Chn)
- Inquiries: Seoul Grand Park Administration Office,
Tel : (02-500-7114, 500-7321)
- Parking Facilities: 5,600 parking spaces available
- Facilities: dispensary, baggage room, baby stroller rental
service, restaurants, police station
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Information provided by Korea National Tourism Organization.
