See Any Places – City, Town and Neighborhood
Hongdo Island in Sinan, South Korea
The only way to get to Hongdo Island in Korea is by taking a boat from Mokpo Ferry Passenger Terminal. It takes about 2 hours and 30 minutes to get there by express boat.
Bus Ride on Sinan Islands Near Mokpo, South Korea
Sinan County is next to Mokpo city. It has a thousand islands. Four larger islands are connected by bridges, and one local bus ride takes you to all four islands.
Mokpo City, Yudalsan Nojeokbong, Yeonhee’s Supermarket, Mokpo Marine Cable Car, Yudalsan Sculpture Park in Mokpo, South Korea
I walked around Mokpo’s Old City, Yeonhee’s Supermarket, and Yudalsan Nojeokbong, and took Mokpo Marine Cable Car. I also looked around Yudalsan Nojeokbong and Sculpture Park.
Boseong Daehan Dawon Green Tea Farm and Yulpo Beach, South Korea
Boseong South Korea has many green tea farms, and Daehan Dawon is the largest. Yulpo Beach is located close to the tea farm.
Gwangju 1913 Songjeong Station Market and Art Street, South Korea
1913 Songjeong Station Market is a traditional Korean market that has a long history. Gwangju Art Street has many small galleries.
Damyang Juknokwon (Bamboo Forest), Metasequoia-lined Road, and Meta Provence, South Korea
A day trip to Damyang from Gwangju. It is a change from bustling Gwangju to quiet and scenic Damyang.
Gwangju City, Jeonil Building 245, Chungjang-ro, Penguin Village, and Guitar Street, South Korea
Gwangju is where the 5.18 uprising happened. It was a pro-democratic movement in modern Korean history where the martial law Korean military killed 130 civilians. Jeonil Building 245 has evidence of a military helicopter shooting at the building.
Wanju O’s Gallery and Dubhe Cafe, South Korea
The beautiful O’s Gallery is set beside reservoir water away from the busy city. The Dubhe Cafe is equally set beautifully among old Hanok houses in a mountain not far away from the gallery.
Gunsan City, Gyeongam-dong Railroad Village, Modern History Street, Chowon Photo Store, Sinheungdong Japanese Style Hirotsu House, and Dongguksa Temple, South Korea
A day trip to Gunsan from Jeonju, South Korea. I visited various locations related to Korea’s modernizing period, from the early 1900s to the 1940s.