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Daejinhang Port (대진항)
Daejinhang-gil, Hyeonnae-myeon, Goseong-gun, Gangwon-do
Daejinhang Port is located at the northernmost tip of the east coast of Korea. Since the opening of North-Eastern Railways in 1935, the port has become a transportation hub, facilitating the transport of seafood and agricultural products to Wonsan.
Daelim Changgo Gallery (성수동 대림창고 갤러리)
78 Seongsui-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul
Daelim Changgo Gallery, which is a landmark in Seongsu-dong, is a red-brick building that was once used as a rice mill in the 1970s. It is now a cafe and art gellery that preserves as much of the original rice mill atmosphere as possible so it exudes fascinatingly vintage vibes, widely loved by young couples.
Daelim Museum (대림미술관)
21, Jahamun-ro 4-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
The Daelim Museum, built by the Daelim Group, was first established in Daejeon in 1996 and later moved to Jongno, Seoul in 2002. The art gallery studies, analyzes, and presents modern art through the lens of photography and holds exhibitions centered around photo media. The museum is located in the residential area of Tongui-dong, near the time-honored Gyeongbokgung Palace. The museum, which was designed by French architect, Vincent Cornu, and built by the Daelim Corporation, opened its door to the public in late May 2002. On the first floor, there is a garden, parking lot, reception desk, storage area, and conference room. On the second and third floor are offices and exhibition hall approximately 595 m² in size, consisting of small and large rooms, a long gallery, and a special high-ceilinged exhibition space. On the fourth floor, there is a seminar room that can seat up to 120 guests and a balcony with a beautiful view. From the balcony of the seminar room, Visitors can also enjoy a wide open view of Inwangsan Mountain and Bukhansan Mountain. The stained glass panels (designed to reflect the beauty of traditional Korean wrapping cloth) and the scenic lounges on the 2nd and 3rd floors of the building add to the overall charm. Above all else, the museum was designed with consideration of the photos, which are very sensitive to humidity, light, and temperature.
Daemyeong Reservoir (대명유수지)
816 Daecheon-dong, Dalseo-gu, Daegu
Daemyeong Reservoir, located adjacent to Dalseong Marsh, is at the convergence point of the Nakdonggang River, Geumhogang River, Daemyeongcheon Stream, and Jincheon Stream. This area is a rich ecological reserve, home to a diverse range of wildlife including the narrow-mouthed toad, leopard cat, weasel, common kestrel, and water deer, along with various wild plants. Visitors to the area can explore narrow-mouthed toad habitats, observation decks, ecological exploration trails, and photo zones. There's also a narrow-mouthed toad ecological learning center for educational experiences. The surrounding landscape, with its stretches of silver grass and reeds along the walking decks, offers a picturesque setting, particularly attractive for autumn photography.
Daemyeong Tourist Hotel (대명관광호텔)
15 Wasu-ro 181beon-gil, Seo-myeon, Cheorwon-gun, Gangwon-do
Located in Cheorwon, Daemyeong Hotel offers various accommodations, including standard rooms, special rooms, and suites. Each room is equipped with air conditioning, internet access, a refrigerator, toiletries, and a hair dryer. Guests can enjoy free Wi-Fi and Netflix services in their rooms. Additionally, the hotel features a café, a pub, and an internet café for leisure and entertainment. Nearby is the Seungni Observatory, a notable DMZ peace tour site, adding a unique aspect to the stay.
Daeo Bookstore (대오서점)
55 Jahamun-ro 7-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
Daeo Bookstore is the oldest bookstore in Seoul that has been maintained in one place since it opened in 1951. Recently, it has been refurbished as a cultural space with a cafe, where one can enjoy coffee, exhibitions, and performances while looking at the yard. Visitors who just want to browse can purchase a souvenir postcard set for admission. Taking a closer look at books that feel the years and objects that have traces of use, they appear to come rather new.
Daepo Jusangjeolli Cliff (주상절리대(대포동지삿개))
36-30, Ieodo-ro, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do
Daepo Jusangjeolli Cliff is a stone pillar formed by lava that flowed out of the crater and contracted as it cooled rapidly. It is characterized by its polygonal staircase-like form. The stones are 30 to 40 meters high, hexagonal in shape, and line the coast for about 1 kilometer. The constant crashing of the waves is a highlight not to be missed.
Daepo Port Original Fried Food Alley (대포항 원조튀김골목)
55 Daepohanghuimang-gil, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do
Daepo Port Original Fried Food Alley, located about a 10-minute drive from Sokcho downtown, is known for its fresh seafood fritters and local snacks. The stalls offer offers a wide variety of deep fried foods, using all-time-favorite ingredients like shrimp, crab, fried peppers, perilla leaves, sweet potatoes. In addition to deep fried dishes, visitors can also find local treats like port-style squid sundae and original dishes like sweet and spicy braised shrimp. Standing out among the surrounding seafood markets and hoe restaurants, the alley has become a popular spot, especially with younger visitors.
Daepohang Port (대포항)
64, Daepohang-gil, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do
Located on the southernmost point of Sokcho, Daephohang Port is known as a place to find quality fish with the rise of Seoraksan Mountain as a popular tourist destination. However, the port was a well-known port even before Sokcho existed. On a map of Korea that was published right after the Korean War, Daepohang Port can be found with other notable ports while the city of Sokcho is not indicated. With the opening of Sokcho and Sokcho Port in 1942, Daepohang Port became a secluded port visited by few fishing boats.
Daepunggwan (대풍관)
29 Haesongjeong 2-gil, Tongyeong-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
This restaurant serves seafood dishes made with fresh seafood in season. In spring, it serves sea squirt, abalone, and cutlassfish as mulhoe (cold raw fish soup), jeon (pan-fried battered dishes), sotbap (hot pot rice), and bibimbap. In fall and winter, oyster dishes take the fore. The restaurant is quite sizable, so it is ideal for group visits.
Daeseong-ri National Tourist Site (대성리 국민관광지)
601-1 Daeseong-ri, Cheongpyeong-myeon, Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do
Daeseong-ri National Tourist Site, nestled along the Bukhangang River, is a recreational area that offers walking trails, picnic areas, campgrounds, and forest paths. A highlight of the area is the Daeseong-ri Bukhangang Cherry Blossom Street, located between the Bukhangang River and the Daeseong-ri National Tourist Site. This street is renowned for its spectacular cherry blossoms that bloom every April, attracting numerous visitors for cherry blossom viewing. Additionally, the area is equipped with various water leisure facilities, offering visitors an opportunity to enjoy a range of water-based activities.
Daeseung Hanji Village & Hanok Traditional Culture Experience Center (대승한지마을한옥전통문화체험관)
18-4 , Bogeom-gil, Wanju-gun, Jeonbuk-do
Daeseung Hanji Village in Wanju-gun, Jeollabuk-do, is where the famous Goryeoji (‘Goryeo Paper’) was first made in Goryeo 1,000 years ago. All guestrooms in the village are equipped with toilets, AC and water purifiers, plus pillows made of Korean paper and comfortable blankets. The dining hall kitchen can be used by guests, there is a large (60 sq metre) seminar room, and a yard where traditional games such as Geunae (swing) and Tuho (arrows) are played. The village runs a Hanji Experience Center, where you can learn about hanji history, manufacture and calligraphy.
Daesung Water Leisure (대성수상레저)
14 Daeseonggangbyeon-gil, Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do
Daesung Water Leisure 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 Bukhangang River makes the perfect place for an outing or large social gatherings and events.
Daewangam Park (대왕암공원)
95 Deungdae-ro, Dong-gu, Ulsan
Daewangam Park is a seaside park located on the east coast. The park has a walking trail that passes by a forest of pine, cherry blossom trees, magnolias, camellias, apricots, and forsythia. This park is located at the end of the southeasternmost point facing the East Sea, and has a lighthouse that serves as a marker for fishermen and sailors out on the sea. The park is also home to Daewangam Rock that looks like a dragon rising up into the sky. It is connected to the mainland with an iron bridge and has an observation tower.
Daewangam Park Suspension Bridge (대왕암공원 출렁다리)
95 , Deungdae-ro, Dong-gu, Ulsan
Daewangam Park Suspension Bridge is the first suspension bridge in Ulsan and the first large-scale commercial tourism facility in Dong-gu. It was created with a length of 303 meters, connecting Hatgaebi and Surubang coastal trails in Daewangam Park. The bridge connects at once without intermediate supports, and currently, the span length is the longest among the suspension bridges in the country. Because it is a bridge over the sea, visitors can enjoy the exciting coastal scenery around Daewangam.
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