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Chiak
This park may be the smallest of the national parks in Gangwon-do, but it offers challenging hikes and is a very doable weekend trip from Seoul.
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History Centre Museum
A walking-tour map is available from Donggureung History Centre Museum inside the gates entrance, which also has a good overview of the area.
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Mystery of Caves Exhibition
This museum has explanations (some in English) in elaborate detail on cave formation. There is also a 20-minute IMAX film at 10.30am, 2pm and 3pm.
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Museum of Korea Straw & Plants Handicrafts
Masks, human figures, torches, bird catchers, bags, mats, cradles, chicken nests, rope, egg holders, and human and cattle shoes – all made of straw.
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Seonam Gangu
After following the steep steps leading from Paldalmun, veer off to the left up to the Seonam Gangu, an observation point near the peak of Paldal-san.
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Sinyang Beach
This crescent-shaped 1.5km beach is sheltered and is great for windsurfing; in summer you can rent sailboats and windsurfers and take lessons in both.
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Yeongyeongdang
Inside the Huwon (Secret Garden) section of Changdeokgung this pavilion was originally built in 1828 as a place for the Crown Prince to study.
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Sculpture Park
The families and teens who picnic in this park overlooking a stream mostly ignore the mixed bag of bizarre statues – man with a fish head anyone?
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Ssangsu
This pavilion inside the Gongsan-seong is named for a pair of trees that King Injo used to lean against, whilst contemplating the fate of his kingdom.
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Eulwangni Beach
One of Yeongjongdo’s most popular western beaches is Eulwangni with an attractive location framed by hillside pine forests. It gets busy on weekends.
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Daejeon
This small, noble temple built in 672 AD greets visitors just inside the entrance to the Juwangsan National Park, making it feel like a splendid gate.
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Seoul Science Park
Seoul Science Park is a fascinating rabbit warren of a children’s science museum, with hands-on, discover-for-yourself exhibits and special exhibitions.
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Soyang
This 7m-tall bronze statue by the lake is more exciting if you know the famous Korean song mentioning her – dont worry, the ballad whines on loop by the water.
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Hanguk Pottery
Pottery gallery and shop within Icheon Ceramic Village where you can find the classy celadon-glazed wares of a master potter, and view a traditional-style kiln.
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Tri
Songdo’s most futuristic piece of architecture, the photogenic Tri-bowl is part giant sculpture, part exhibition hall with regular concert performances.
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Olympic Stadium
The main stadium built for Seouls 1988 Olympics is now used for major concerts – hosting the likes of Pink to Paul McCartney, as well as K-League soccer games.
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Millennium Statue
During the Christmas season, the streets are aglow and the area around the statute might be the most beautiful place in the city for an evening stroll.
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Jjajangmyeon Museum
A noodle museum with engaging visual displays about the famous Chinese dish of jjajangmyeon, invented as a cheap eat for local workers at Incheons port town.
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Gwandeok
Outside the main gate of Jeju Mokgwana is the 15th-century pavilion Gwandeok-jeong, Jeju’s oldest building, once used as a training place for soldiers.
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Donggun
These were the living quarters for the Crown Prince at Gyeongbokgung, Seouls main palace. To the rear, King Gojong built more halls for his own personal use.
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