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. 229
Wanju O’s Gallery and Dubhe Cafe, South Korea
The beautiful O’s Gallery is set beside a reservoir, away from the busy city. The Dubhe Cafe is beautifully set among old Hanok houses in a mountain setting, not far from the gallery. 227
Jeonju Innocity, Deokjin Park, and Arboretum, South Korea
Deokjin Park is a park for the general public in Jeonju. Jeonju Innocity is a new city built with many research facilities, and Jeonju Arboretum is a large botanical garden. 224
Daejeon City, Daedong Sky Park, Modern History Exhibition Hall, and Hanbat Arboretum, South Korea
From Daedong Sky Park, a panoramic view of Daejeon city is visible. The Modern History Exhibition Hall displays photos and shows videos on the past 80 years of Daejeon’s history. Hanbat Arboretum is a vast arboretum in Daejeon. 222
Suwon Gwanggyo Lake Park and Gwongwang-ro 187 beon-gil, South Korea
The Gwanggyo Lake Park has many nice views and facilities for exercise and rest. Gwongwang-ro 187 beon-gil has many restaurants and pubs. 214
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 most significant private real estate development in history. 209
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. The Seoul Hanseong Baekje Museum displays artifacts found in the Baekje kingdom. The Seoul Olympic Museum of Art exhibited a diverse range of art pieces. 204
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 to form the Han River, which flows through the center of Seoul. Nearby is the Semiwon Garden, the garden of lotus. Waltz & Dr. Mahn Coffee Museum is a coffee shop located next to the river. 203
Horim Art Center, Dosan Park, and Space* C (Coreana Cosmetics) Museum in Seoul
The Horim Museum is a privately run art museum in Korea. The museum displays antique and modern art as well as special exhibitions. Dosan Park was established in 1973 to commemorate the achievements and legacy of independence activist An Chang-ho, whose pen name was Dosan. The Coreana Cosmetic Museum is related to the Korean cosmetics company Coreana. Its collection is based on 53,000 items collected by Dr. Yu Sang-Ok, one of the executive directors of Coreana. 196