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Daegu Spa Valley (대구 스파밸리)
891 Gachang-ro, Gachang-myeon, Dalseong-gun, Daegu
Daegu Spa Valley is a year-round water park offering various water attractions and hot springs. It features a 250m lazy river pool, Speed Slides, Jungle Aqua, hot spring saunas, Aqua Play, and both indoor and outdoor water playgrounds. There are water park experience programs available for day trips or overnight stays.
Daegu Stadium (대구스타디움)
180, Universiad-ro, Suseong-gu, Daegu 504
Daegu Stadium is a sports stadium located in Daeheung-dong, Suseong-gu in Daegu. Construction of the stadium began on July 28, 1997 and was completed on May 20, 2001. Its roof is designed to resemble a globe, incorporating the beautiful curves found in the roofs of traditional Korean houses. The stadium seats approximately 66,000 people and is suitable for hosting large-scale international sports games and 74% of the seats are protected by a Teflon-coated overhang. The 47,407 square meter stadium has three stories below ground and three above ground floors and is built on a 512,479 square meters of land just 9 kilometers southeast of the city’s downtown area. Stadium facilities include a gymnasium, baseball field, indoor ice rink, horseback riding track, tennis court, fitness center, shooting range, archery range, skateboard park, and an indoor jogging course. There are smaller buildings for taekwondo, judo, and rock climbing. Daegu Stadium has hosted a number of 2002 FIFA World Cup matches; Senegal vs. Denmark (June 6), Slovenia vs. South Africa (June 8), Korea vs. U.S.A. (June 10) and Korea vs. Republic of Turkiye (June 29).
Daegu Yangnyeongsi Herbal Medicine Festival (대구약령시한방문화축제)
Namseong-ro, Jung-gu, Daegu
Daegu Yangnyeongsi Herbal Medicine Festival, held in the 366-year-old Daegu Yangnyeongsi, offers a rich experience of traditional herbal medicine culture. Visitors can enjoy free consultations with herbal medicine doctors, herbal foot baths, and unique programs such as Joseon Gutpan: Herbal Club and Zombie Street.
Daegu Yangnyeongsi Museum of Oriental Medicine (대구약령시 한의약박물관)
49, Dalgubeol-daero 415-gil, Jung-gu, Daegu
Yangnyeongsi Museum of Oriental Medicine continues to provide an opportunity to experience the 350-year-old traditions of Oriental medicine and medicine markets through multiple exhibitions and various hands-on experience programs. The museum provides graphics and animation shows in four languages as well as approximately 300 items on display. The first floor also houses the nation’s only wholesale market of traditional medicinal herbs.
Daegwallyeong Museum (대관령박물관)
1, Daegwallyeongyet-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
Daegwallyeong Museum is located in Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do. It is housed in a building that resembles a dolmen, striking a balance with the surrounding landscape and earning it an Outstanding Architecture Award from the Construction Association of Korea and the Best Award from Gangwon-do. The museum has six exhibition halls, including those that are named after the guardian gods that represent the four directions. Cheongnyongbang (Room of the Blue Dragon - East) is decorated in blue and displays celadon and traditional ceramics. Baekobang (Room of the White Tiger - West) is in white and exhibits Buddhist art and wooden dolls. Jujakbang (Room of the Red Vermillion - South) is in red and displays a bridal palanquin, folk paintings, and calligraphy. The black Hyeonmubang (Room of the Black Turtle - North) displays bronze relics. Also, there is the Togibang (Earthenware) showing Prehistoric era shacks and earthenware, and Uribang, exhibiting wooden furniture and folk craftwork. The outdoor space offers an exhibit of stone pagodas and statues as well as a thatched cottage and an operating water mill.
Daegwallyeong National Recreational Forest (국립 대관령자연휴양림)
133, Sampoam-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
Daegwallyeong National Recreational Forest divides Gangwon Province from east to west and is known for its famous pine tree forests. It was designated as a suitable resting place to enjoy as it’s harmoniously situated in a valley surrounded by lush vegetation. Beautiful view of Gangneung and the East Sea can be seen day and night.
Daegwallyeong Sky Ranch (대관령 하늘목장)
458-23 Kkotbadyangji-gil, Daegwallyeong-myeon, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do
Daegwallyeong Sky Ranch, located in the highlands of Daegwallyeong Pass, is an environmentally friendly ranch that raises over 400 cows, sheep, and horses. Visitors can easily view the ranch by riding a tractor, completing one circut in 45 minutes. The view of the ranch and surrounding area is best seen from the sky deck observatory. The ranch also features themed walking paths and activities including horseback riding and feeding baby animals.
Daegwallyeong Snow Festival (대관령 눈꽃축제)
135-9 Daegwallyeong-ro, Daegwallyeong-myeon, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do
The Daegwallyeong Snow Festival is held in Daegwallyeong, Pyeongchang every January. Daegwallyeong Snow Festival first began in 1993 and was one of the first snow festivals that took place at the time. Since then it has become a prominent winter festival of the region that brings the community together. The festival's beautiful snowy hills and enjoyable activities are the perfect combination for bringing out the child in everyone.
Daegwallyeong Special Tourist Zone (대관령 관광특구)
Hoengseong-gun, Pyeongchang-gun, Donghae-si, Samcheok-si & Gangneung-si in Gangwon-do
The Daegwallyeong Special Tourist Zone is made up of five cities and counties in Gangwon-do, including Pyeongchang-gun, which hosted the 2018 Winter Olympics. Blessed with picturesque highland scenery, the Daegwallyeong Special Tourist Zone includes Gangneung, Donghae, Samcheok, Hoengseong and Pyeongchang. Gangneung is located the nearest to Daegwallyeong. Famous attractions in Gangneung include Gyeongpoho Lake and Gyeongpodae Pavilion. Two of Gangneung’s historic villas, Ojukheon House and Seongyojang House, have been beautifully maintained for centuries. Donghae’s two ports, Donghaehang Port and Mukhohang Port, are always buzzing with the energy of coastal life. Donghaehang Port is a base for the distribution of materials, industrial development, and trade. Cruise ferries take passengers to Russia and Japan. Meanwhile, ferries going to Ulleungdo Island depart from Mukhohang Port, which is located near Mukho Lighthouse and the Bukpyeong Fifth-day Market. Samcheok is a coastal city in the southernmost part of Gangwon-do. With National Road No. 7 at the center, Samcheok is bordered by Donghae to the north and Uljin to the south. Hwanseongul Cave, the biggest limestone cave in Korea, and Daegeumgul Cave are some of the city’s major attractions. Hoengseong is famous for its local hanu (Korean beef) and the diverse agricultural experience programs the county offers. The lush forests and the road with a scenic view of Taegisan Mountain attract many tourists. Located 700 meters above sea level, Pyeongchang is home to many ski resorts, making it a major destination for winter sports. [Daegwallyeong Special Tourist Zone] Areas included - Areas around Hoengseong, Pyeongchang, Gangneung, Donghae, and Samcheok in Gangwon-do Total area: 428.3 ㎢ - Gangneung 90.4 ㎢, Donghae 48.4 ㎢, Samcheok 11.3 ㎢, Hoengseong 63.5 ㎢, Pyeongchang 214.7 ㎢ Tourist attractions - Yongpyong Resort, Alpensia Resort, Phoenix Pyeongchang, Daegwallyeong Sheep Farm, Donghaehang Port, Mukhohang Port, Seongyojang House, Cheongokdonggul Cave, etc.
Daegwallyeong Yangtte Ranch (대관령양떼목장)
483-32 Daegwallyeongmaru-gil, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do
Daegwallyeong Yangtte Ranch is situated at an elevation of 920 meters, sprawling across 205,000 square meters of open grassland. The sheep roam freely throughout the year, except in winter, allowing visitors to wander the trails and watch the flock in their natural setting. For those looking to interact more directly, there is an option to participate in a feeding experience, where visitors can feed hay to the sheep. A 1.2-meter-long circular walkway encircles the sheep grazing field, and a leisurely stroll along this path takes about 40 minutes. The ranch is also known for its numerous scenic photo opportunities. Additionally, a wildlife habitat community is established at the center of the ranch, enhancing its ecological appeal.
Daegwang Sikdang (대광식당)
15 Sangmu-daero 695beon-gil, Seo-gu, Gwangju
Originally famous for its yukjeon (Pan-fried Battered Beef) in Chungjang-ro, this restaurant has since expanded and relocated to the Sangmu district. It boasts an impressive, upscale interior and is known for preparing all of its side dishes in-house. For a complementary dish to pair with yukjeon, the maesaengi tteokguk comes highly recommended.
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Daegyeongsa [Tax Refund Shop](대경사)
3, Gold thema-gil, Busanjin-gu, Busan-si
Daegyeongsa is a specialized brand providing precise seal and engraving services based on long-standing skilled technical expertise. Through customized seals and engraving products that embody the customer's authority and trust, we complete the value of precious assets and records.
Daegyeonsa Temple (대견사)
232 Hyuyangnim-gil, Yuga-eup, Dalseong-gun, Daegu
Daegyeonsa Temple, with its rich history spanning a thousand years, is situated atop Biseul Mountain, over 1,000 meters above sea level. It is famed for housing the enshrined Buddha's sarira. Encircled by unusual rock formations, the temple appears almost sky-touching. The view from its three-story stone pagoda, perched on the edge of a cliff, is nothing short of breathtaking. Particularly in spring, when the azalea colonies of Biseulsan Mountain are in full bloom, the scenery transforms into something truly magical. Conveniently, the temple can be easily reached by electric vehicle from the Biseulsan Recreational Forest.
Daehakro Arts Theater (대학로예술극장)
17, Daehak-ro 10-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
Daehakro Arts Theater is a venue for performing arts that is comprised of a main hall and small hall. The main hall fills the first and second floors and has a proscenium stage with seating arranged in fan-shape. In an effort to present a more contemporary theater experience, the seats here are placed closer to the stage than those of a standard theater, allowing the audience to experience performances more vividly.
Daehan Dawon Tea Plantation (대한다원)
763-65, Nokcha-ro, Boseong-gun, Jeollanam-do
Daehan Dawon Tea Plantation produces high-quality green tea and is a popular tourist attraction year-round thanks to the vast rows of tea trees that line the hillside like a deep green carpet. Despite being located on a small peak at just 350 meters above sea level, the observation deck at the summit offers views of the sea on clear days. The entrance to the tea plantation is also lined with tall cedar trees, adding a unique aspect to this plantation. Daehan Dawon Tea Plantation has been featured as a filming site in dramas such as “Summer Scent (2002),” “Legend of the Blue Sea (2017),” and “The Rebel (2017).”
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Daehan Investment Gold Exchange Gimpo Hangang Main Branch[Tax Refund Shop](대한투자금거래소 김포한강본점)
41, Gimpohangang 9-ro 76beon-gil, Gimpo-si, Gyeonggi-do
Korea Investment Gold Exchange is a specialized precious metal asset management brand leading the transparency and trust of gold trading in Korea. We supply gold and silver bars that have undergone strict quality verification at honest market prices to safely preserve and grow our customers' precious assets.
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