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Phoenix Park (휘닉스 평창)
174 Taegi-ro, Bongpyeong-myeon, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do
Phoenix Park offers a year-round Pyeongchang experience, set on a pristine plateau 700 meters above sea level. This multifaceted resort is equipped with an array of recreational and leisure amenities, including the Phoenix Snow Park, cozy hotel accommodations, condominiums, the Phoenix Country Club, and the aquatic thrills of Blue Canyon. The condominiums serve as a convenient hub, providing a variety of facilities under one roof. Notably, the main condo complex, featuring the blue, green, and orange buildings, is acclaimed for its architectural fusion of Eastern and Western design elements. Phoenix Park was chosen as a snow sports venue for the 2018 Winter Games and served both as the Phoenix Snow Stadium and a pivotal support facility for the events.
Piagolgyegok Valley (피아골계곡)
Piagol-ro, Gurye-gun, Jeollanam-do
Piagolgyegok Valley is located in Jirisan Mountain between Nogodan and Banyabong Peaks. The name of the valley comes from the crimson red maple leaves that fill the valley in fall. It is also one of the ten most beautiful highlights of Jirisan Mountain. The valley is famous for its fall colors, but it is also a beautiful place to visit all year around, from azaleas in spring to snow-covered rocks in winter. Near the entrance to Piagolgyegok Valley is the largest temple in Jirisan Mountain, Yeongoksa Temple, and national treasures. The valley is not steep, providing an easy walk for all visitors. The trail stretches 6 kilometers from the ticket booth, and passes many beautiful places like Yeonjudam and Samhongso Pond. At the end of the valley, the trail continues another 2 kilometers up a steep hillside to reach Imgeollyeong Pass.
Picasso Mural (피카소 벽화)
333 Banpo-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul
The underground public pedestrian passage connecting Express Bus Terminal Station and Banpo Hangang Park has been planned as a street gallery for all citizens who love Seoul. In particular, the Picasso Mural created in collaboration with the Spanish Tourism Board, Malaga Tourism Board, and Seocho-gu Office is a 65-meter mural showcasing various aspects of Spain's Malaga and Seoul through the eyes of Picasso, including architecture, food, tradition, and daily life. The artist who painted this mural is Eduardo Luque, also known as Lalone, a world-renowned graffiti artist and the winner of the European Urban Art Championship. A behind-the-scenes video of the mural's creation and clips of Lalone at work are shown in the café-style rest area next to the mural.
Picturesque Arboretum (Gallery in the Garden) [그림같은 수목원(그림이 있는 정원)]
102-36, Chungseo-ro 400beon-gil, Gwangcheon-eup, Hongseong-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
The Picturesque Arboretum has nearly 1,330 species of plants, including 460 species of trees, with particular emphasis on pine trees. It is home to a Wildflower Garden, Greenhouse, Lotus Garden, Rock Garden, Observatory, Art Museum, Rhododendron Road, Waterfall, Korea Traditional Furniture Exhibition Hall, Nature Ecology Center, and a café.
Pihyangjeong Pavilion (정읍 피향정)
2951 Taesan-ro, Taein-myeon, Jeongeup-si, Jeonbuk-do
Pihyangjeong Pavilion is known to be the most outstanding pavilion in all of Jeolla region. Orignally, there were two ponds around the pavilion, but one of the ponds were filled up with soil during the Japanese period. The pavilion's name derived from the scent of water lilies that bloomed afloat on the ponds. The pavilion demonstrates all the basic components of a typical pavilion built during the Joseon dynasty and is valued as an historical example of a wooden architecture during the mid-Joseon dynasty.
Pine Ridge Resort Villa (파인리즈리조트 빌라)
267, Jaembeoridong-ro, Goseong-gun, Gangwon-do
Pine Ridge Resort Villa is an independent high-class golf and spa resort with 168 rooms located on the golf course. The villa offers comfort and relaxation in a European-style villa. The rooms provide open views to the beautiful natural landscape of the surrounding golf course. The resort’s spa facility uses a hot spring for its water source that is rich in alkaline with an optimal temperature at 45 degrees Celsius. Guests can enjoy the utmost comfort and convenience through these superb facilities and services. Subsidiary facilities include golf practice range, banquet hall, Azalea retail shop, restaurants, café, and more.
Pinocchio Youth Center (피노키오청소년수련원)
88 Soya 1-gil, Sillim-myeon, Wonju-si, Gangwon-do
Pinocchio Youth Center, nestled in the Pinocchio Recreational Forest within Chiaksan Mountain, encompasses a comprehensive complex that includes the training center, a campground, and a caravan campsite. It is designed primarily for group visitors, catering to a variety of needs such as corporate training sessions, educational programs for schools, church groups, and family outings. The center offers a range of outdoor experience facilities, including the Forest Challenge, an Original Arborvitae Maze, Forest Experience, and various trekking courses.
Pixelab Beauty Clinic (픽셀랩성형외과의원)
3rd Floor, Gangnam Station Riga Square, 42 Seocho-daero 73-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul
Pixelab Beauty Clinic, under the design motto of “Bespoke Pixel Design,” focuses on enhancing each individual’s unique beauty and uncovering the hidden details within the face to elevate the true value of beauty. Through the perspective of board-certified plastic surgeons, the clinic specializes in non-surgical aesthetic design that has been embraced not only in Korea but also by a wide range of clients globally, establishing itself as a trusted and beloved aesthetic medical institution.
![Pocheon Art Valley [Hantangang UNESCO Global Geopark] (포천아트밸리 (한탄강 유네스코 세계지질공원))](http://tong.visitkorea.or.kr/cms/resource/78/3331978_image2_1.jpg)
Pocheon Art Valley [Hantangang UNESCO Global Geopark] (포천아트밸리 (한탄강 유네스코 세계지질공원))
234 Art valley-ro, Sinbuk-myeon, Pocheon-si, Gyeonggi-do
The green waters of the lake and the sharply cut cliffs above make a picture-perfect landscape. This beautiful scenery, remnant of an old rock quarry, remained relatively unknown until the 1990s, with the opening of Pocheon Art Valley, an art & culture complex. An astronomical observatory opened in 2014, making Pocheon Art Valley a popular location for children's experience programs, on top of already being a popular date spot.
Pocheon Idong Galbi Village (포천 이동갈비마을)
2078, Hwadong-ro, Pocheon-si, Gyeonggi-do
Idong Galbi is a famous term for Koreans, representing the delicious hanu (Korean beef) short ribs that have been made with high quality meat and marinade. Nowadays, people can see signboards advertising Idong Galbi throughout Korea; however, the dish originated from Idong-myeon in Pocheon-si, Gyeonggi-do. Idong Galbi Village began with two stores in the early 1960s. They became famous and many more restaurants began to serve this local specialty.
Pocheon Jainsa Temple (자인사(포천))
808, Sanjeonghosu-ro, Pocheon-si, Gyeonggi-do
Jainsa Temple in Pocheon, Gyeonggi-do, lies deep within the rugged cliffs of Myeongseongsan Mountain with a large smiling Buddhist statue welcoming the visitors. The temple also has various statues, stone pagodas, and spring water known for delicious taste.
Pocheon Sanjeonghosu Lake (포천 산정호수)
104 Sanjeonghosu-ro 411beon-gil, Yeongbuk-myeon, Pocheon-si, Gyeonggi-do
Sanjeonghosu Lake is surrounded by the Myeongseongsan and Gwaneumsan Mountains. Its name refers to its location, like a well ("jeong") deep within the mountains ("san"). The lake was originally built as a water source for agriculture. It is circled by a 3 kilometer-long trail, and there is a silver grass habitat in the middle of a hiking trail leading to the summit of Myeongseongsan Mountain. Family-friendly facilities like snow sledding slopes and hot springs can also be found. Nearby tourist sites include the Hantangang River, Herb Island, Art Valley, and the Korea National Arboretum.
Pocheon Sansawon (포천 산사원)
25, Hwadong-ro 432beon-gil, Pocheon-si, Gyeonggi-do
Pocheon Sansawon is a museum of traditional Korean liquor, mainly home-brewed liquor. Several rows of liquor crock pots in Sewollang, the garden in Sansawon, create a magnificent view. Old materials and books about the history of Korea's liquor culture attract visitors. After touring the museum, visitors can try non-sterilized liquor of Baesangmyeon Brewery and join activity programs for making home-brewed liquor, fruit-based liquor, seasonal liquor, and more.
Pohang Canal (포항운하)
1040, Huimang-daero, Nam-gu, Pohang-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
Pohang Canal, completed in January 2014, cuts between Pohang's Songdo-dong and Jungdo 1-dong, connecting the waters under Dongbindaegyo Bridge with Hyeongsangang River to the south. The canal has a total length of 1.3km, adding on to the 8~10 km long seafaring road of Pohang. The canal is a restoration of an old water path, and the citizens have welcomed the eco-friendly construction as a community park. Many people enjoy walking along the canal or the romantic experience of riding on a cruise ship through the canal.
Pohang Deokdong Culture Village (포항 덕동문화마을)
210 Odeok-ri, Gibuk-myeon, Buk-gu, Pohang-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
Pohang Deokdong Culture Village is a picturesque traditional village, renowned for its stunning natural beauty and impeccably preserved old houses. This village has its roots in the Imjin War era, when Jeong Munbu, a civil official of the Joseon dynasty, bestowed his wealth upon his grandson-in-law after returning to Jeonju at the war's conclusion. The village is home to significant cultural properties, including Aeeundang Old House and Saujeong Old House, Yonggyejeong Pavilion, and the Deokgyeseodang Village School. It also houses a Folk Museum, a repository of historical artifacts handed down through generations. The museum's collection includes items such as traditional banknotes, slave ownership papers, and gat (Korean traditional hats), offering a window into the rich cultural heritage and history of the village and its families.
Pohang Marine Park Character Theme Park (포항해상공원 캐릭터테마파크)
474-11, Seodong-ro, Nam-gu, Pohang-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
Pohang Marine Park Character Theme Park is located in Songdo-dong, Nam-gu, Pohang-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do. This new landmark of Pohang aims to move toward the future of the maritime tourism city. In the park, there are characters such as Turning Mecard, Hello Carbot, SofyRuby, and Gaspard et Lisa. At night, there is a musical fountain that spouts water with colorful lights. Additional sightseeing spots include the Pohang Canal, Songdo Forest Theme Street, and Jukdo Market located nearby.
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