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Look and Walk Summer 2015 Feature Article #2 - (Korea Tour)
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Look and Walk Summer 2015 Feature Article #2


2. Where to go – Valley/Recreation Forest


As for summer vacation, you would think about going to the beach but there are many people who love the forest, as well. Forests and valleys have their own special coolness. They have different attraction from the one of beach.



Taebaek, Gangwon-do


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  • Taebaek Gowon Natural Recreation Forest
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  • Gumunso Pond
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  • Yongyeon Cave
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  • Food
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  • Finish



Taebaek Gowon Natural Recreation Forest


Taebaek is crowded with visitors only in winter and there are quite a few accommodations. Among them, there is the most popular one that you can not easily reserve rooms even on the weekdays. It's the very forest house in Taebaek Gowon Natural Recreation Forest.



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Location : Taebaek Gowon Natural Recreation Forest, Cheolam-dong, Taebaek-si, Gangwon-do


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Gumunso Pond


There is the only one stream cutting through the mountain in Korea. It's Gumunso(求門沼) in Taebaek-si. Hwangji stream which is the uppermost water of Nakdong River made a hole on the rock hitting it over a long time and flows through the hole. Standing water finally made the hole and the stone gate(石門). Then, it formed a pond(So, 沼). It's still called Gumeongso(Pond with a hole) and Gumunso. This area including the pond is designated the Natural Monument Number 417.




Location : 6-3, San, Dongjeom-dong, Taebaek-si, Gangwon-do


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Yongyeon Cave


Yongyeon Cave is Korea's highest cave in elevation. It's the natural cave located 920m above the sea level. The largest cave in Korea is Hwanseon Cave in Samcheok, Gangwon-do(The section that finished the exploration is 6.5km long, now and there is 2km long of unknown section). The Yongyeon Cave is totally 1km long including the 600m-long main cave. It's regarded as a quite small cave. The ecosystem is well-developed in this cave compared to other caves, because it has rich humidity and plentiful organic substances. It's the old trenches cave with well-developed great and small stalactites, stalagmites, stalactic columns, and cave corals.






Location : (Hwajeon-dong) 283-29, Taebaek-ro, Taebaek-si, Gangwon-do


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Food

Dubu Jorim Chomakgogaldu(Braised Tofu)



Muldakgalbi Songidakgalbi (Spicy Stir-fried Chicken)






Pyeongchang, Gangwon-do

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  • 청태산자연휴양림
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  • 흥정계곡
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  • 먹거리
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  • Finish


Cheongtaesan Natural Recreation Forest


In Cheongtae Mountain located at 1,200m above sea level, there is Cheongtaesan Natural Recreation Forest filled with dense woods mingled with artificial forests and natural ones. It's 162km away from Seoul, if you take the Yeongdong Expressway. It has very good accessibility because you can reach the recreation forest with 9km drive for about 10 minutes passing through Dunnae Tollgate.


Trees planted here are mostly dense nut pine trees and there are many wild animals like squirrels and Eurasian red squirrels. It's the good place to enjoy the nature taking a stroll with inquisitive children. The zigzag walking path between nut pine forests is also wonderful place to adults. Besides, This recreation forest is state-run accommodation so it's cheap to stay the night.



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Heungjeong Valley, 100 Ri Hyoseok Literature Route


The first course of this route, the Road of Literature is where you can walk on the trail along Heungjeong Valley. Plus, you can take some pictures sitting on a big broad and flat rock and dip into the water when you take a short rest.



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Location : (Starting point Birthplace of Yi Hyo-seok) 681, Changdong-ri, Bongpyeong-myeon, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do


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Food


Osam Bulgogi Sangchaerang Hwaltaerang(Squid and pork belly Bulgogi)



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Memil Guksu Pulnaeeum(Buckwheat Noodles)



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Hwangtae Dish Geumcheon Hoegwan



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Gapyeong, Gangwon-do

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  • Nami Island
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  • Food
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Nami Island

Beautiful Nami Island where you can take wonderful pictures all the year over is Gangwon-do's representative tourist attraction.


Various foods, exhibitions, and accommodations are set inside the island. They are enough to spend a day enjoying beautiful landscapes in the island.
The Bukhan River nearby the Nami Island is famous for water leisure sports like rafting and wakeboard.




Location : Nami Island, 1, Namiseom-gil, Namsan-myeon, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do


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Food

Hanumyeongga(Beef)




Jeju

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  • Bangseonmun Valley
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  • Jeolmul Natural Recreation Forest
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  • Red volcanic cone
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  • Donnaeko Valley
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  • Food
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  • Finish

Bangseonmun Valley


The name of Bangseonmun valley is originated from the legend that Taoist hermit once came stay here. You can find wild mystique in this valley.
Walking along the valley produces mysterious atmosphere like its name.



Location : 3819-11, Ora 2-dong, Jeju-si, Jeju-do

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Jeolmul Natural Recreation Forest


Jeolmul Natural Receration Forest is located in Bonggae-dong, Jeju-si and filled with dense Japanese cedars which are from 40 to 45 years old. You can fully enjoy the coolness in summer because of wind from the sea. It features various facilities including a forest house, forest cultural recreation center, mineral spring, pond, lawn plaza, seminar room, therapeutic walking trail, forest trail of longevity made by dirt, etc. You can spend some quality time with your family or partner.





Location : 78-1, San, Bonggae-dong, Jeju-si, Jeju-do



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Red volcanic cone of Saryeoni Forest Trail


Walking on this red clay trail gives you dreamlike atmosphere. You will feel like you are walking in a dream.



Location : 158, San, Gasi-ri, Pyoseon-myeon, Seoguipo-si, Jeju-do


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Donnaeko Valley, Wonang Waterfall


Donnaeko Valley which is good for having fun in the water in summer is located around the boarder between Sanghyo-dong and Topyeong-dong in Seoguipo-si, Jeju-do. The name Donnaeko means the entrance(Ko) of small stream(Nae) where wild pig(Don) can drink water. A rock face, clear water, and cool wind make this place great to enjoy summer with family by dipping into the water.


Location : 1463, Sanghyo-dong, Seoguipo-si, Jeju-do


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Food


Ollae Guksu(Noodles)




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Yukgaejang Gapum, Brunch&Pasta; Tomo, Sammuguksu(Noodles)
Jusangjeolli Hoeguksu(Noodles), Jaridonhoe Beodeuljib, Haemultang Hahyoeochongyesikdang
Soheene Haesanmul Cheonguk
Hallym Kalguksu(Chopped noodles), Aru yo



Good Tourist Attractions in Jeju


Tourist attraction Recommendations for the journey with family in Jeju
Tourist attraction Recommendations for the journey with parents in Jeju
Tourist attraction Recommendations for the journey alone in Jeju
Tourist attraction Recommendations for foreign tourists in Jeju



Sunchang, Jeollabuk-do

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  • Gangcheon Mountain
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  • Food
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  • Finish

Gangcheon Mountain County Park


The Gangcheon Mountain has the magnificent view that consists of several kilometers of valleys, dense woods covering the valleys, and various large and small waterfalls. It's beautiful enough to be called as the Small Geumgang(Beautiful River) of Jeolla-do(Province).
The name Gangcheon was inspired by the founder of Pungsujiri(Geomancy) theory, Doseon Guksa's saying, 'A valley that has the beauty like rolling down jades'. Two streams from the Gangcheon Mountain are the root of lifelines of Jeolla-do, Seomjin River and Yeongsan River.







Location : San 324, Cheonggye-ri, Paldeok-myeon, Sunchang-gun, Jeollabuk-do


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Food


Jeonju Seonbi Restaurant

Jecheon, Chungbuk

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  • Uirim Reservoir
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  • Jecheon Water Sports
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  • Food
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Uirim Reservoir


Uirim Rerservoir(義林池) built in the period of Three Countries of Korea is considered the best reservoir with Byeokgolje in Gimje, and Susanje in Milyang. It's the large reservoir that is 1.8km in circumference. It holds 500,000㎥ of water and has a water level of maximum 13m.
A trail is made around the reservoir. You can do fishing here.



Location : 241, Mosan-dong, Jecheon-si, Chungcheongbuk-do


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Cheongpung Lake Jecheon Water Sports


In Jechoen, leisure business related to Cheongpung(Chungju) Lake is conducted actively. You can enjoy diverse entertainments around the lake by taking the cable coaster, cruise ship, motor boat, banana boat, peanut boat, and monorail, as well as doing bungee jumping.






Location : 169-6, Seongnae-ri, Geumseong-myeon, Jecheon-si, Chungcheongbuk-do


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Food


Nuri Village Bread Cafe, Naeto Traditional Market





Travel information of Jecheon

Summer Festivals 2015

* Music, Flim, Cartoon Festival

[07.14 ~ 08.04, 2015] Daegwallyeong Music Festival

[07.16 ~ 07.26, 2015] Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival

[07.24 ~ 07.26, 2015] Ansan Valley Rock Festival

[08.07 ~ 08.09, 2015] Incheon Pentaport Rock Festival

[08.13 ~ 08.15, 2015] Jecheon International Music&Flim; Festival

* Water, Sea, River Festival

[07.17 ~ 07.26, 2015] Boryeong Mud Festival

[07.24 ~ 07.28, 2015] Mokpo Port Festival

[07.29 ~ 08.02, 2015] Yeongwol Donggang Festival

[07.31 ~ 08.06, 2015] Jeongnamjin Jangheung Water Festival

[08.01 ~ 08.08, 2015] Busan Sea Festival

[08.01 ~ 08.08, 2015] Bonghwa Sweet Fish Festival

* Sports, Leisure, Martial Arts Festival

[06.12 ~ 06.16, 2015] Busan International Dance Festival 2015

[07.10 ~ 07.15, 2015] World Taekwondo Culture Expo

[07.30 ~ 08.02, 2015] World Taekwondo Hanmadang 2015

[08.22 ~ 08.30, 2015] Chungju International Martial Arts Festival

* Culture and Arts Festival

[06.13 ~ 06.21, 2015] Korean Folk Village Color of Summer, Dano 2015

[06.18 ~ 06.21, 2015] Beopseongpo Dano Festival 2015

[06.20, 2015] Yeongdeungpo Dano Festival 2015

[06.20 ~ 06.21, 2015] Jeonju Dano Festival 2015

[07.07 ~ 08.02, 2015] ASYAAF 2015 (Asian Students and Young Artists Art Festival)

[07.15 ~ 07.28, 2015] Gyeonggi puppet festival in Suwon 2015

[07.21 ~ 08.02, 2015] ASSITEJ Korea International Summer Festival 2015

[07.23 ~ 08.11, 2015] Pyeongchang Biennale 2015

[07.24 ~ 07.26, 2015] Geumgang Yeoul Festival

[07.30 ~ 08.02, 2015] Pohang International Fireworks Festival

[07.24 ~ 08.09, 2015] Geochang International Festival of Theater

[08.01 ~ 08.09, 2015] Gangjin Celadon Festival

[08.06 ~ 08.09, 2015] Busan international Magic Festival

[08.12 ~ 08.16, 2015] Tongyeong Great Battle of Hansan Festival

[08.13 ~ 08.16, 2015] Muan Lotus Lantern Festival

[08.29 ~ 09.06, 2015] Muju Firefly Festival


* Food Festival

[06.17 ~ 06.20, 2015] Busan International Food Expo

[06.19 ~ 06.21, 2015] Toechong Tomato Festival

[07.22 ~ 07.26, 2015] Daegu Chicken and Beer Festival

[07.09 ~ 07.12, 2015] Tea World Festival

[07.03 ~ 08.03, 2015] Hamyang Wild Ginseng Festival

[08.27 ~ 08.30, 2015] Yeongdong Grape Festival

[08.27 ~ 08.30, 2015] Goesan Red Pepper FestivalThere will be so many other wonderful places to full enjoy your summer vacation, but I summarized the summer places where Look and Walk visited, ate, and experienced.
Why don't you enjoy summer of 2015 with many pictures of summer memories and introduce other people where you visited on this 'Camp Compass'?


#1 - Look and Walk Summer 2015 Feature Article #1


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