See Any Places – Park and Garden
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.
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.
Jeonju Innocity, Deokjin Park, and Arboretum, South Korea
The Deokjin Park is an ordinary people’s park in Jeonju, Jeonju Innocity is a new city built with many research facilities, and Jeonju Arboretum is a large botanical garden.
Daejeon City, Daedong Sky Park, Modern History Exhibition Hall, and Hanbat Arboretum, South Korea
From Daedong Sky Park, a panoramic view of Daejeon city can be seen. The Modern History Exhibition Hall displays photos and shows videos on past 80 years of Daejeon history. Hanbat Arboretum is a vast arboretum in Daejeon.
Suwon Gwanggyo Lake Park and Gwongwang-ro 187 beon-gil, South Korea
The Gwanggyo Lake Park has many nice views and facilities to exercise and rest. Gwongwang-ro 187 beon-gil has many restaurants and pubs.
Incheon Songdo, South Korea
Built on 600 hectares (1,500 acres) of land reclaimed from the Yellow Sea off Incheon, about 35 miles from the South’s capital Seoul, the Songdo district is the largest private real estate development in history.
Mongchontoseong Fortress, Seoul Hanseong Baekje Museum, and Seoul Olympic Museum of Art
Mongchontoseong Earthen Fortification is an ancient earthen rampart dating from the Baekje kingdom. Seoul Hanseong Baekje Museum displays artifacts found in Baekje kingdom. Seoul Olympic Museum of Art shows various art pieces.
Yangpyeong Dumulmeori, Semiwon Garden, and Waltz & Dr.Mahn Coffee Museum, South Korea
Yangpyeong Dumulmeori is about an hour and 30 minutes from Seoul by subway or by bus. It is where two rivers meet and form the Han River that flows in the middle of Seoul. Nearby is Semiwon garden, the garden of lotus. Waltz & Dr.Mahn Coffee Museum is a coffee shop next to the river.
Horim Art Center, Dosan Park, and Space* C (Coreana Cosmetics) Museum in Seoul
The Horim Museum displays antique and modern art as well as special exhibitions. Dosan Park was established in 1973 to commemorate the achievement and legacy of independence activist An Chang-ho. The Coreana Cosmetic Museum is related to the Korean Coreana cosmetics company.