TRAVEL IN KOREA
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Gameunsaji Temple Site (경주 감은사지)
Yongdang-ri, Gyeonju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
Gameunsaji Temple Site was built by King Munmu (AD 661-681), the king of Silla who unified Baekje and Goguryeo in the late 7th century. The purpose of the temple site was to pray for help and guidance from Buddha against Japanese invasion. Unfortunately, King Munmu passed away before the completion of the temple, and left a will to be cremated and buried in the East Sea so that he may reincarnate as a sea dragon in order to protect the country. As he wished, King Munmu's ashes were scattered at Daewangam of the East Sea. The temple was completed and was named by his son, King Sinmun (AD 681-692) in respect and appreciation for his father. Gameunsaji Temple Site was rebuilt in 1979 based on the discovery of the site's foundation after two years of archeological research. The three-story stone pagoda at the temple site is a reminent of the early period of unified Silla, assembled with several parts which rise up to 13.4m high, known to be Silla's highest three-story pagoda.
Gamman Creative Community Space (감만창의문화촌)
84-1 Uam-ro, Nam-gu, Busan
Gamman Creative Community Space, transformed from a former school, mirrors modern Korea's vibrant culture with elements like playground equipment and classroom hallways. This unique venue hosts a variety of events all year round, including movie screenings, classical music festivals, diverse activities and performances, fairy tale photo zones, open studio events, and food trucks, making it a dynamic hub for community engagement and cultural experiences.
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Gamseong Gwangbok Branch [Tax Refund Shop](감성 광복점)
46-2, Gwangbok-ro, Jung-gu, Busan-si
Gamsung is a warm and sophisticated lifestyle brand that stimulates customers' senses, as its name meaning 'sensibility' suggests. Through accessories and clothing with natural materials and emotional designs, it adds leisure and healing to every moment of daily life.
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Gamtan Dosan Park Store [Tax Refund Shop](감탄 도산공원 스토어)
1F, 8, Eonju-ro 151-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
Gamtane is a lifestyle accessory brand that presents pleasant surprises and satisfaction in customers' daily lives, matching its name which means 'admiration.' Through products highlighting witty ideas and practical designs, we make ordinary days more enjoyable and convenient.
Gana Art Center (가나아트센터)
28 Pyeongchang 30-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
The Gana Art Center located at the foothills of Bukhansan Mountain has been showcasing more than 300 exhibitions since its opening in 1983. Through both national and international exhibitions, the Gana Art Center is a recognized gellery. With numerous fairs and exhibitions, Gana Art Center not only invite internationally known artists, but also promotes other forms of art, such as music, theater, mime, etc. Through their flexibility in promoting all art forms, the visitors will surely be able to find the theme of their interest.
Gana Art Park (가나아트파크)
117 Gwonyul-ro, Jangheung-myeon, Yangju-si, Gyeonggi-do
Gana Art Park is a park featuring an art museum, playground, performing stage, art shop, restaurant, and more. The park includes the Gana Children’s Art Museum, showcasing artworks by Korean and international contemporary art masters. There is also the Blue Space, where a work of Picasso is displayed, the Red Space dedicated to artworks of contemporary masters, and the Yellow Space, which is a playground equipped with nets
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Gana Glasses Myeongdong Branch [Tax Refund Shop](가나안경원 명동점)
33, Myeongdong 8ga-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
Canaan Optical is an eyewear specialist store that promises customers a rich visual experience like the biblical land flowing with milk and honey. We take responsibility for both customer eye health and style by providing honest vision exams and various luxury brand frames.
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Ganeshi - Lotte Department Store Main Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (가네시 롯데백화점 본점)
B1F, 81, Namdaemun-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
GANESHI is an 18K jewelry specialized brand symbolizing good luck. It showcases necklaces and earrings highlighting delicate craftsmanship and trendy designs, cherishing the value of a special gift given to a loved one.
Gang-dong Sea Water Spa (강동해수온천)
1418 Donghaean-ro, Buk-gu, Ulsan
Gang-dong Sea Water Spa is a hotspring that utilizes seawater from the sea in front of Jeongja, boiling it at temperatures exceeding 100°C, resulting in high salinity and excellent sterilizing effects. The facility offers a range of baths, including Iodine Bath, Cold Seawater Bath, Hot Seawater Bath, and Trench Hot Bath. Renowned for the exceptional quality of its seawater, the hotspring attracts numerous visitors seeking its therapeutic benefits. The breathtaking view of the sea from the baths adds to the overall experience.
Gangam Calligraphy Museum (강암서예관)
74, Jeonjucheondong-ro, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do
The Gangam Calligraphy Museum (est. 1995) in Jeonju Hanok Village has on display over 1,000 works from famous artists such as Kim Jeong-hee (1786-1856, calligrapher, painter, & scholar), Lee Sam-man (1770-1847, calligrapher), Kim Hong-do (1745-?, artist), and Jeong Yak-yong (1762-1836, scholar). This museum also houses a seminar room for calligraphy-related events and educational programs.
Gangbuk Baengmaek Festival (강북 백맥축제)
45 Dobong-ro 97-gil, Gangbuk-gu, Seoul Baengnyeon Market and Uicheon Stream Area (Ssanghangyo Bridge to Uigyo Bridge) in Gangbuk-gu
The Baengmaek Festival, which has grown into a representative event of Gangbuk-gu since 2023, aims to help transform Uicheon Stream into a permanent night market and a cultural space centered along the stream. In line with Seoul’s efforts to develop attractions nearby the stream, the festival highlights the area’s scenic waterfront as its main venue. Bringing together local businesses and young entrepreneurs, the festival creates a welcoming space for people of all ages. Rather than focusing on big-name performers, it features a variety of busking acts and performances by local artists, encouraging community participation. It also expands opportunities for small businesses by offering spaces for traditional market foods and craft beer, helping vendors reach new customers.
Gangcheonsan County Park (강천산 군립공원)
97, Gangcheonsan-gil, Sunchang-gun, Jeonbuk-do
Gangcheonsan Mountain is surrounded by Gwangcheonsan Gwangjubong Peak (583.7 meters above sea level), Gwangdeoksan Seonnyeobong Peak (578 meters), and Sanseongsan Yeondaebong Peak (603 meters above sea level) in the area of 996beonji, Cheonggye-ri, Sunchang-gun, Jeollabuk-do. It is divided into small canyons and has an outstanding view with rocky mountains on all sides. The valley was called Gangcheon Valley because clean and clear water flows like a spring on the hard rocks, and all the mountains around it were called Gangcheonsan Mountain. It is said that in the past it was called Yongcheonsan Mountain, named after the shape of two dragons waving their tails toward the sky and ascending to heaven. Following the Noryeong Mountain Range to Chuwolsan Mountain, it forms Gwangdeoksan Mountain and Yongcheonsan Mountain. On Sanseongsan Mountain (two dragons from the eastern sky to the western sky) that towers high in the sky, two dragons run east side by side. There are numerous peaks, some famous ones are, Yeondaebong, Undaebong, Suyeongbong, Cheonjabong, Gitdaebong, Gwangjubong, Gyeonjebong, and Songrakbong peaks. Between these two mountains is a very deep valley. Some of the famous valleys are, Yeondaegyegok Valley, Seonnyeogyegok Valley (Jeobujegol), Wondeunggyegok Valley (Yongdaeamgol), Buntonggol Pass, Jijigol Valley, Somokgol Valley, Samindaegyegok Valley (Hwangwoojegol), Giwoojegol Valley, Senyanggol Valley, Multonggol Valley, Chodanggol Valley, Ujakgol Valley, Dongmakgol Valley, Geumganggyegok Valley (Tapsanggol), Seungbanggol Valley, Byeondugol Valley, etc. The clear water flowing from every valley joins into one and the sound of the water crashing against the rocks and stones echoes throughout the valley and enters Gangcheonho Lake. When spring comes, willows bloom, and when the forsythia and azaleas are in full bloom, wild cherry blossoms reach full bloom on every mountain peak. The clear and clean water flows continuously between the gravel along the valley. Visitors can cool off the heat in this river that does not collect moss either because it is too cold or clean. On Gangcheonsan Mountain, there are beautiful shrubs and maple trees, and the baby maples and baby squirrels announce the arrival of autumn among the seven different types of maple trees. The multiple trails on the mountain are not steep or too dangerous, making it popular regardless of age. It is also ideal for mountaineering and mountain-loving hikers. The scenery of the river with white snow and icicles attracts painters who want to capture the moment on a canvas. Gangcheonsan Mountain has four distinct seasons making it a popular destination all year round.
Gangcheonseom Island (강천섬)
Gangcheon-ri, Gangcheon-myeon, Yeoju-si, Gyeonggi-do
Gancheonseom Island, located within the Namhangang River, is famous for its beautiful nature, featuring blooming magnolias in spring and golden ginkgo tree foliage in fall. While not originally an island, the land here was often separated due to flooding during the rainy season in the past. To manage this, a channel was dug where flooding often happened. The island centers on a large grassy field, with various natural walking trails around this, as well as the Yeoju Healing Center. The field is a popular picnic spot for locals, although cooking and camping are prohibited.
Gangchon Rail Park (Gimyujeong Railbike) (강촌레일파크 (김유정레일바이크))
1383 Gimyujeong-ro, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do (Sindong-myeon)
After Gyeongchun Subway Line opened, the old train tracks turned into a rail bike park. Gangchon Rail Park starts next to Gimyujeong Station and offers various attractions including large book photo zone, café, zipwire and more. The total course of the rail bike is 8.5 kilometers long with 6 kilometers on rail bike and last 2.5 kilometers on a train. Most of the track is downhill for an easy ride with a beautiful view of mountains, fields, and a river. With an additional fee, visitors can enjoy the VR experience section of the ride. After riding the final section on a train along the Bukhangang River, riders will take the shuttle bus back to the original location. There are also a 7.2-kilometer-long Gyeonggang Railbike that starts from Gyeonggang Station at a separate charge.
Gangchon Rail Park Gyeonggang Railbike (강촌레일파크경강레일바이크)
57 Seobaek-gil, Namsan-myeon, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do
Gangchon Rail Park Gyeonggang Railbike is a leisure sport facility located in the area around the previous Gyeonggang Station. The railbike course stretches for 8 kilometers from the old red brick station through forests and across the Bukhangang River before returning to Gyeonggang Station. The full course takes around 1 hour to complete and operates in 1 hour 30 minute intervals. A key point to this railbike is that they offer pet bikes as well, something not found at other railbike locations throughout Korea.
Gangdanggolgyegok Valley (강당골계곡)
510, Gangdang-ri, Songak-myeon, Asan-si, Chungcheongnam-do
Gangdanggolgyegok Valley is located at the northern foot of Gwangdeoksan Mountain at the boundary between Asan and Cheonan, through which the Oeamcheon Stream flows. The valley has clear water and a lush forest, making it a great place for forest bathing and summertime swimming. Gwangdeoksan Mountain also has excellent hiking trails. The village has campgrounds and pensions for accommodations, along with several restaurants.
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