Oryukdo Island is off the southern coast of Busan, and depending on the day and the tide, may appear to be five islands or six islands, hence its name (‘o’ meaning five and ‘yuk’ meaning six in Korean). Designated a monument of Busan, Oryukdo Island is a rock island that can be said to be made purely of stones. All of the five islands, except the one with the lighthouse, are uninhabited…
“Alive Museum” is a cultural playground, consists of five themes namely – optical illusion art, media art, object art, sculpture art and provence art, where imaginations can be turned into reality. Visitors can participate actively and take many interesting pictures while posing with the art in a variety of fun and unique ways…
Maze Land is a themed park boasting the world’s longest stone maze, measuring roughly 5.3km in total length. The maze is made mainly using stone and wood found on Jeju and is created to reflect the Jeju’s three principle items or “Samda,” which describes the things abundant on Jeju Island: rocks, wind, and women…
Changdeokgung Palace’s rear garden was constructed during the reign of King Taejong and served as a resting place for the royal family members. The garden had formerly been called Bukwon and Geumwon, but was renamed Biwon after King Kojong came into power…
The Busan Aquarium contains over 250 different species of fish, algae, reptiles, and amphibians for total of over 10,000. This state-of-the-art facility is one of Korea’s top aquariums. The aquarium covers an area of 36,000 m2 and is spread over 3 underground levels with different sections divided into special themes.
Woongjin Playdoci’s driving range is Korea’s largest premier driving range, with 200 tee stations and a 360-yard capacity. Starting with this driving range in December of 2009, Woongjin Playdoci expanded to include Korea’s first indoor skiing center, Korea’s largest water park, a western style spa, fitness center…
Situated off the eastern coast of Jeju Island, Udo Island was named because it resembles a lying cow. It boasts fertile soil, abundant schools of fish, and scenic sights; local heritages (female divers, stone walls, and stone tombs) as well as natural attractions abound on the island, making it a miniature of Jeju Island…
![Hallasan National Park [UNESCO World Heritage]](https://www.koreaetour.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/한라산-9.jpg "Hallasan National Park [UNESCO World Heritage]")
Hallasan Mountain rises up proudly from the center of Jeju Island and is perhaps the island’s most memorable landmarks. Also called Mt. Yeongjusan, meaning “mountain high enough to pull the galaxy,” Hallasan Mountain is widely known by scientists for its geological value. Designated as a national park in 1970, there are 368 parasitic volcanoes called Oreums (peaks) around the main mountain.
Gyeongju Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond were the secondary palace site which was used for the palace of the Crown Prince along with other subsidiary buildings and it also was the banquet site for important national event and important visitors. After the fall of Silla, the site was abandoned and forgotton…
Daegwallyeong Sheep Farm is a privately owned ranch on an area of 195 k㎡. There are many ranches in Pyeongchang, but Daegwallyeong Sheep Farm is the only ranch that raises sheep.