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Seongsan Ilchulbong Peak
Seongsan Ilchulbong Peak rose from under the sea in a volcanic eruption over 100,000 years ago. Located on the eastern end of Jeju Island, there is a huge crater at the top of Seongsan Ilchulbong Peak. The crater is about 600m in diameter and 90m high. With the 99 sharp rocks surrounding the crater, it looks like a gigantic crown. While the southeast and north sides are cliffs, the northwest side is a verdant grassy hill that is connected to the Seongsan Village. The ridge provides an ideal spot for walks and for horse riding as well.
The sunrise from the crater is magnificent. Also the Seongsan Ilchulbong Peak surrounded by bright yellow colored rapeseed flowers in the spring is truly a sight to behold.
The famous activity that takes place everyday at Seongsan Ilchulbong Peak is watching the sunrise from the crater. This activity has become famous as Seongsan Sunrise Festival since 1994. It attracts lots of tourists for three days starting from December 31 tol January 2, every year. During this festival, as time moves towards the midnight on December 31, people surround the performance stage, set up at Seongsan Sunrise Peak. For celebrating the New Year, a torchlight show, a campfire and fireworks are set. Another important aspect of this festival is a traditional ritual called gut. As soon as the sun of the New Year rises, a golden tape is cut. The visitors are also entertained with various types of performances held on the performance stage. Other events that are held here include a mounted police parade, a mandarin orange eating contest and a ‘pungmul’ performance.
Address
Jeju Special Self-Governing Province Seogwipo-si Seongsan-eup Seongsan-ri 114
Operating Hours
Winter : 1 hour before sunrise - 20:00
Summer : 1 hour before sunrise - 21:00
Directions
* From Seoul to Jeju-do
- Gimpo Airport (Subway Line No.5 Gimpo Airport Station)
- Take a limousine bus at Incheon Airport
* From Jeju
1. Take a Direct Bus to Seongsan Ilchulbong Peak from Jeju-si.
Jeju Intercity Bus Terminal -> Seongsan Ilchulbong Peak (1 hour 30 min ride/ 20 min interval)
2. Take a Direct Bus to Seongsan Ilchulbong Peak from Seogwipo.
Seogwipo Intercity Bus Terminal -> Seongsan Ilchulbong Peak (1 hour 30 min ride/ 20 min interval)
The sunrise from the crater is magnificent. Also the Seongsan Ilchulbong Peak surrounded by bright yellow colored rapeseed flowers in the spring is truly a sight to behold.
The famous activity that takes place everyday at Seongsan Ilchulbong Peak is watching the sunrise from the crater. This activity has become famous as Seongsan Sunrise Festival since 1994. It attracts lots of tourists for three days starting from December 31 tol January 2, every year. During this festival, as time moves towards the midnight on December 31, people surround the performance stage, set up at Seongsan Sunrise Peak. For celebrating the New Year, a torchlight show, a campfire and fireworks are set. Another important aspect of this festival is a traditional ritual called gut. As soon as the sun of the New Year rises, a golden tape is cut. The visitors are also entertained with various types of performances held on the performance stage. Other events that are held here include a mounted police parade, a mandarin orange eating contest and a ‘pungmul’ performance.
Address
Jeju Special Self-Governing Province Seogwipo-si Seongsan-eup Seongsan-ri 114
Operating Hours
Winter : 1 hour before sunrise - 20:00
Summer : 1 hour before sunrise - 21:00
Directions
* From Seoul to Jeju-do
- Gimpo Airport (Subway Line No.5 Gimpo Airport Station)
- Take a limousine bus at Incheon Airport
* From Jeju
1. Take a Direct Bus to Seongsan Ilchulbong Peak from Jeju-si.
Jeju Intercity Bus Terminal -> Seongsan Ilchulbong Peak (1 hour 30 min ride/ 20 min interval)
2. Take a Direct Bus to Seongsan Ilchulbong Peak from Seogwipo.
Seogwipo Intercity Bus Terminal -> Seongsan Ilchulbong Peak (1 hour 30 min ride/ 20 min interval)
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Haeundae Beach, Busan
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Haeundae Beach is probably the most famous beach in the country. "Haeundae" was so named by scholar Choi Chi-Won (857~?) of the Silla Dynasty (BC 57~AD 935). When he was walking past Dongbaekdo Island, he was fascinated by it and left the carved words "Hae Un Dae" on a stone wall on the island. Haeundae is 1.5 km long, 30~50m wide, and spans an area of 58,400㎡. The white sand is rough and sticks easily to your skin. The sand of this beach is composed of sand that comes from Chuncheon Stream and shells that have been naturally eroded by the wind over time.
Haeundae Beach is also famous for the various cultural events and festivals held throughout the year. At Haeundae Beach there is a Folk Square where you can enjoy traditional games such as neoldduigi (seesaw jumping), Korean wrestling, tuho(arrow throwing), tug-of-war and yutnori. There is also the Beach Culture Center and the Beach Library. Numerous people visit every year from June to August.
Opening date
Every early July ~ late August (depends on the weather)
Operating Hours
24hr
Maximum Occupancy
120,000 people
Admission Fees
Free
Directions
●Seoul→Busan
1. Train
- Seoul Station(Subway Line No.1, 4)→ Busan: KTX 2 hours 40 minutes, Saemaul 3 hours 40 minutes, Mugunghwa 5 hours 20 minutes)/ first train 05:25, last train 23:00, 5~10 min interval
●Busan→Haeundae Beach
1. Subway
- From exit 3 or 5 of Haeundae station (Busan Subway Line 2), walk 10 min toward the beach.
2. Bus
- From the airport, take KAL Limousine Bus and get off at Haeundae Beach (50 min / first bus at 07:05, last bus at 21:50, 20 minutes intervals).
- From Busan Station, take city express bus No. 302, 139, 140, 239, 240 in front of Samsung Building and get off at Haeundae Beach(about 40 min).
3. Taxi
- Takes 40 min from Busan Station.
Every early July ~ late August (depends on the weather)
Operating Hours
24hr
Maximum Occupancy
120,000 people
Admission Fees
Free
Directions ●Seoul→Busan
1. Train
- Seoul Station(Subway Line No.1, 4)→ Busan: KTX 2 hours 40 minutes, Saemaul 3 hours 40 minutes, Mugunghwa 5 hours 20 minutes)/ first train 05:25, last train 23:00, 5~10 min interval
●Busan→Haeundae Beach
1. Subway
- From exit 3 or 5 of Haeundae station (Busan Subway Line 2), walk 10 min toward the beach.
2. Bus
- From the airport, take KAL Limousine Bus and get off at Haeundae Beach (50 min / first bus at 07:05, last bus at 21:50, 20 minutes intervals).
- From Busan Station, take city express bus No. 302, 139, 140, 239, 240 in front of Samsung Building and get off at Haeundae Beach(about 40 min).
3. Taxi
- Takes 40 min from Busan Station.
Lotte World
Lotte World is divided into a '’Adventure’ theme once you are inside the building, and outside is a ‘Magic Island’ theme next to Seokchonhosu Lake. Lotte World Adventure has certain districts representing different countries with various kinds of facilities and souvenir shops.
You can enjoy watching parades, numerous films, laser shows, and a variety of international cuisines even during the holidays. Magic Island is situated outdoors, where the dazzling Magic Castle is located as well as thrilling high-altitude rides that you can't experience elsewhere. Be sure to also check out the peaceful walking trail around the lake.
One of the major reasons tourists are attracted to Lotte World is the amusement rides. The Gyro Drop and Gyro Swing are the top pleasers– a steep drop with an altitude of 70 meters, or taste the thrilling sensation of being inside a tornado. You may need to take your shoes off before you get on since mostly likely they will come off during the ride. The Flume Ride is a long boat with a high-altitude wave, and the Spanish Pirate Ship swings at an electrifying 75 degrees. Besides the excitement of these rides, Lotte World also contains a variety of parades and laser shows. The 200 performers sing and dance to music in the World Carnival Parade, which adds excitement to the theme park. The parade takes place at 2 pm and 7:30 pm, and the laser show is held in the late evening at 9:30 pm
Operating Hours
Mon - Thu : 09:30 - 22:00
Fri - Sun : 9:30 - 23:00
Admission Fees
* Day (09:30 - 23:00)
1) Admission
Adults 26,000 won/ Youths 23,000 won/ Children 20,000 won
2) Passport
Adults 37,000 won/ Youths 32,000 won/ Children 28,000 won
* Afternoon (16:00 - 23:00)
1) After 4 Admission (16:00 - 23:00)
Adults 21,000 won/ Youths 18,000 won/ Children 16,000 won
2) Night 7 Admission (19:00 - 23:00)
Adults 15,000 won/ Youths 13,000 won/ Childrem 11,000 won
3) Passport
Adults 30,000 won/ Youths 26,000 won/ Children 22,000 won
Directions
Jamsil Station, Subway Line 2 & 8, Exit #4 (Direct access from station)
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Jirisan National Park
As this is the location of the most well-preserved virgin forests in Korea , the majestic and mystical mountain is highly revered. There are many species of animal and plant life, and as the first place to cultivate tea in Korea, herbal medicine cultivation still flourishes here.Mt. Jirisan was also where the Buddhist culture prospered, and there are also many cultural assets here, such as Silsangsa Temple (National Treasure No.7), Baekjangam and the Three-Story Stone Pagoda (National Treasure No. 26.). These regional cultural assets and the superb sceneries of nature give you a unique taste of local history and culture. The weather is temperamental and only 80~100 days out of the year are clear and sunny, but the mist and fog create rare, unparalleled scenes not found anywhere else.
Tour Course Information
Mt. Jirisan's Piagol Maple Festival: Held at the last week of October. Many people come to enjoy the beautiful fall foilage, traditional performance, and exhibitions.
Facility Utilization Fees
Camping Sites - S size 3,000 won / M size 4,500 won / L size 6,000 won
Local Transportation
1. Hwaeumsa Temple: From Gurye, take Hwaeumsa Temple bound bus (runs 30 times a day / 30 min interval / 20 min ride).2. Yeongoksa Temple: From Gurye, take Yeongoksa Temple bound bus (runs 14 times a day / 1 hour interval / 50 min ride).3. Piagol Valley: From Gurye, take Piagol Valley bound bus (runs 9 times a day / 2 hrs interval / 40 min ride).4. Ssanggyesa Temple: From Gurye, take Ssanggyesa Temple bound bus (runs 5 times a day / 1 hour ride).
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Insa-dong
Insa-dong located in the middle of the city, is an important place where old but precious and traditional goods are on display. There is one main road in Insa-dong with alleys on each side. Within these alleys are galleries, traditional restaurants, traditional teahouses, and cafes. The shops in Insa-dong are very popular among all age groups, because each one is unique. The galleries are the heartbeat of Insa-dong. There are about 100 galleries in the area and you can see every example of traditional Korean fine art from paintings to sculptures. The most famous galleries are Hakgojae Gallery, which functions as the center of folk art, Gana Art Gallery, which promotes many promising artists, and Gana Art Center. The best way to visit these galleries is to use the “Art Center Bus.” It will take you to over 10 of the most famous galleries at a very reasonable price.
The teahouses and restaurants are the perfect compliment to the galleries. At first they might be hard to find, but if you take the time to stroll around the twisting alleyways, the window shopping in itself can be very entertaining. If you had to choose just one teahouse from the hundreds that are here, Gwicheon would be the place to go.
The teahouses and restaurants are the perfect compliment to the galleries. At first they might be hard to find, but if you take the time to stroll around the twisting alleyways, the window shopping in itself can be very entertaining. If you had to choose just one teahouse from the hundreds that are here, Gwicheon would be the place to go.
Poet Cheon Sang-Byeong’s wife is the proprietor of the tea house. The shop isn’t very big, but you can see pictures and books of famous poets. You might even run into one. Mokwacha is their best tea and it is famous for its fragrance.
Every Sunday from 10:00 – 22:00, some streets are blocked off from traffic and it becomes a place of cultural space. This is when the stores will set up booths outside. Not only the stores that are here, but all kinds of people arrive during this time and set up shop, such as Korean candy merchants and old fortune tellers. There are traditional performances and exhibits as well. Insa-dong is especially popular with foreign tourists. This is where they can experience and see traditional Korean culture firsthand, and also purchase pieces of fine art. On the street you can eat Korean taffy and traditional pajeon (Korean pancake), and see many foreigners lost in all the joyous festivities of the street.
Monday, New Year's day, Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving)Operating Hours
Varies by stores
Directions
* Subway
- From Exit No. 3 of Jonggak Subway Station (Seoul Subway Line 1), walk 3 minutes.
- From Exit No. 6 of Anguk Subway Station (Seoul Subway Line 3), walk 1 minute.
* Bus
- Toward Anguk Station
G-Line: 1012, 7025
B-Line: 109, 151, 162, 171, 172, 272, 601
R-Line: 602-1(Limousine Airport Bus)
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Everland
Everland is still changing, both in service and in content. Everyday, Everland is going further to be a part of their guests’ lives, delivering quality service and the magic and joy of dreams come true.
Address
Gyeonggi-do Yongin-si Cheoin-gu Pogok-eup Jeondae-ri 310
Operating Hours
09:30 ~ 21:00 (schedule subject to change)
Admission Fees
One-day Pass
Daytime : adult 35,000 won / children 26,000 won
Nighttime : adult 30,000 won / children 22,000 won
Admisstion Ticket
Daytime : adult 28,000 won / children 21,000 won
Nighttime : adult 24,000 won / children 18,000 won
* Nighttime tickets are sold from 5p.m.