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Songnisan National Park (Chungcheongbuk-do Section) [속리산국립공원(충북)]
Sangpan-ri, Songnisan-myeon, Boeun-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do
Situated in the heart of the Sobaek Mountain Range, Songnisan National Park encompasses the majestic Songnisan Mountain, standing at 1,057 meters, and the picturesque Hwayanggyegok, Seonyugyegok, and Ssanggok Valleys. Designated as a National Park in 1970, this natural sanctuary is celebrated for its stunning landscapes and unique rock formations. Key highlights include the awe-inspiring peaks of Cheonhwangbong, Munjangdae, and Birobong. Additionally, the park is home to historical and cultural treasures such as Beopjusa Temple, Seongbulsa Temple, and the ancient Gyeonhwonsanseong Fortress.
Songnisan Special Tourist Zone (속리산 관광특구)
405, Beopjusa-ro, Boeun-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do
With Songnisan National Park at its center, Songnisan Special Tourist Zone offers picturesque scenery and cozy resorts. At 1,058 meters above sea level, Songnisan Mountain is one of the 8 scenic wonders in Korea, and its steep peaks and deep valleys create a fascinating view. A variety of hiking trails that set out from Beopjusa Temple offer superb mountain scenery from every angle. A tourism complex around Songnisan National Park offers various types of accommodations, and the area's attractions, such as Beopjusa Temple, Seowongyegok Valley, Mansugyegok Valley and Solhyang Park are not to be missed. In fact, the mountain is a habitat for rare animals and plants, including flying squirrels and Berchemia Berchemiaefolia, and is called a “treasure house of natural resources.” The convenient accessibility should be noted as well. The highway between Dangjin and Yeongdeok goes through the zone, and it takes only 30 minutes from Cheongju International Airport. This helps foreign tourists from China, Taiwan and Singapore as well as Korean visitors to easily access the zone. A variety of events, including the Songni Festival, the Songnisan Maple Music Festival and the Songnisan Hiking Festival, are held every year, and the largest number of tourists visit in autumn to appreciate a view of the mountain tinged with red. * Current State of Songnisan Special Tourist Zone 1) Districts Covered: Areas around Sangpan, Jungpan, Galmok and Sanae-ri, Songnisan-myeon, Boeun-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do 2) Area: 43,745,528 ㎡
Songpa Naru Park (Seokchonhosu Lake) (송파나루공원 (석촌호수))
136 Samhaksa-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul
Songpa Naru Park, also commonly referred to as Seokchonhosu Lake, is a citizen park in Seoul with a jogging course and walking trails. It has two lakes with Songpa-daero Boulevard running in between. Originally, a branch of the Hangang River ran through the site, forming one large lake, but the lake was divided into two with the construction of Songpa-daero Boulevard. The total size of the two lakes is 217,850 ㎡, and they hold about 737 tons of water. The depth of the lakes is 4-5 meters.
Songso House (청송 송소고택)
15-2, Songsogotaek-gil, Cheongsong-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do
Located in Cheongsong, Gyeongsangbuk-do, Songso House also known as "Sim Wealthy Family House" was built around the 1880s. The house has all the features of a typical aristocrat house during the Joseon dynasty, consisting of a large sarangbang (main building) and individual chambers with a square-shaped front yard at their center. The complex has an annex building on the side, where it has been renovated and now used as a guesthouse for travelers. Visitors spending a night at this traditional building can enjoy the quiet and peaceful atmosphere, as well as try out playing various traditional games.
Songtan Special Tourist Zone (송탄 관광특구)
10-1 Shopping-ro, Pyeongtaek-si, Gyeonggi-do
Songtan Special Tourist Zone, developed around a U.S. military base, is a shopping and cultural street often compared to the small alleys of Itaewon and colloquially known as "Little Itaewon." The area is divided into two main districts. The Sinjang District, located near the U.S. military base, is characterized by a diverse array of shops and restaurants. Meanwhile, the Seojeong District, situated in front of Pyeongtaek City Council, is renowned for its picturesque streets lined with cherry blossom.
Songwol-dong Fairy Tale Village (송월동 동화마을)
Songwol-dong 3(sam)-ga, Jung-gu, Incheon
Songwol-dong was named for its view of the moon between the pine forest. The opening of Incheon Port in 1883 led to the start of many foreigners coming into the area for settlement, and it turned into a rich village. However, young people gradually moved out, leaving the village in a state of stagnation. As such, a renovation project was brought about to improve the development of the village by decorating with murals and sculptures of classic fairy tales.
Sono Belle Byeonsan (소노벨 변산(구 대명리조트 변산))
51 Byeonsanhaebyeon-ro, Byeonsan-myeon, Buan-gun, Jeonbuk-do
Sono Belle Byeonsan offers an amazing view of the sunset over the west sea. The family-oriented hotel provides a comfortable and relaxing stay.
Sono Belle Byeonsan Ocean Play (소노벨 변산 오션플레이)
51, Byeonsanhaebyeon-ro, Buan-gun, Jeonbuk-do
Sono Belle Byeonsan Ocean Play is located next to Gyeokpo Beach on Byeonsan Peninsula. This luxurious resort is patterned after Normandy Beach and its European-style architecture. With an ocean view throughout the facility, the water park provides guests with various entertainments including an indoor pool, outdoor wave pool, waterslides, baths, sauna and more.
Sono Belle Cheonan Ocean Adventure (소노벨 천안 오션어드벤처)
200 Jonghaphyuyangji-ro, Seongnam-myeon, Dongnam-gu, Cheonan-si, Chungcheongnam-do
Sono Belle Cheonan Ocean Adventure is an expansive water park attached to the Sono Belle Cheonan resort. Inspired by renowned historical sites found in Rome, Venice, and Spain, the park delivers a unique thematic experience. The facility is divided into three main areas: the indoor zone, the outdoor zone, and the hot springs section, providing entertainment and relaxation for all seasons. Guests can enjoy a variety of thrilling rides, including the Tornado Pool, Speed Racing, Body Bowl Slide, Wild Extreme River, and the Viking Tower.
Sono Belle Cheongsong Solsaem Hot Spring (소노벨 청송 솔샘온천)
494-1 Juwangsan-ro, Juwangsan-myeon, Cheongsong-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do
Solsaem Hot Spring offers a relaxing escape to visitors with 570 tons of natural spring water daily. Surrounded by the blue forest and clear skies of Cheongsong, the open-air hot spring provides a serene retreat, allowing visitors to unwind and release stress with hinoki bath, neck shower, and underwater massages.
Sono Belle Gyeongju (소노벨 경주(구 대명리조트 경주))
402-12, Bomun-ro, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
Sono Belle Gyeongju offers guests a comfortable space to rest. Designed to provide the pleasure of a relaxing vacation, the hotel has a supermarket, Korean restaurant, cafeteria, wedding hall, banquet hall, sky lounge and more. Aqua World, the resort's indoor and outdoor waterpark, provides relaxation surrounded by nature.
Sono Belle Vivaldi Park Ocean World (소노벨 비발디파크 오션월드)
262 Hanchigol-gil, Seo-myeon, Hongcheon-gun, Gangwon-do
Vivaldi Park's Ocean World boasts over twenty attractions, offering a variety of indoor and outdoor activities. Inside, visitors can enjoy a wave pool, lazy river, slides, and open-air baths. The outdoor area features a large wave pool, which serves as a venue for diving shows and DJ performances, with the wave starting every hour marking a highlight of the visit. Beyond the thrilling rides, the park provides all necessary amenities, including food options, cafés, and a sauna, ensuring a comfortable and enjoyable experience for all visitors.
Sono Calm Jeju (소노 캄 제주)
6347-17, Iljudong-ro, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do
Sono Calm Jeju is located by the southern coast of Jeju Island. The resort complex has a beautiful garden and a walking path along the beach. It is also fully equipped with relaxation, leisure, and entertainment facilities, and business centers. Sono Calm Jeju has three lodging facilities: Shineville, Luxury, and Royalville buildings. The rooms in Shineville and Luxury are hotel rooms that are inspired by neo-classic designs while the Royalville offers an ocean-view villa-style room for a more personal feel. Some of the facilities available include a fitness club, restaurants, karaoke, cocktail bar, saunas, an outdoor swimming pool, banquet hall, and more.
Sono Moon Danyang Ocean Play (소노문 단양 오션플레이)
187-17, Sambong-ro, Danyang-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do
Sono Moon Danyang Ocean Play is an indoor water park supplying clean heated water. With numerous hot springs and amusement facilities that are open year round, it is the perfect vacation spot for families, couples and friends. The water park has the biggest bade pool in Korea as well as pools including couple bath, cave bath, event bath and more. The health pool with carbonated water will help guests relax from the hustle and bustle of the city life.
Sono Moon Yangpyeong (소노문 양평 (구 대명리조트 양평))
55, Sinnae-gil 7beon-gil, Gaegun-myeon, Yangpyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do
Sono Moon Yangpyeong offers visitors a relaxing accomodation along the Hangang River. With a total of 191 rooms and 20 different facilities, as well as 7 exhibition and seminar rooms, visitors can enjoy various activities while enjoying a relaxing vacation.
Soon Chun Hyang University Hospital Bucheon (순천향대학교 부속 부천병원)
170 Jomaru-ro, Wonmi-gu, Bucheon-si, Gyeonggi-do
As a base hospital across the western part of Gyeonggi Province with a population of 2 million, Soonchunhyang University Bucheon Hospital is always devoting itself to improving the health and well-being of the people by providing intensive care for severe patients, lifelong treatment for patients with incurable diseases, and world-class treatment for specialized diseases. In particular, its Robotic Surgery Center applies robotic surgeries to various severe surgeries in urology, obstetrics and gynecology, surgery, thoracic surgery, and otolaryngology with up-to-date medical equipment. The Gastroenterology Center has the nation's top-level specialists who provide the best treatment with skilled high-level techniques and the latest endoscopes and ultrasound equipment. In addition, its International Medical Team, established in 2009, conducts medical service exchanges in various ways such as international medical exchanges and treatment of foreign patients. In particular, we strive to provide more comfortable, specialized, and fast treatment through our database on Russian, Central Asian, and Mongolian patients, accumulated over a long time.
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