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Biyernes, Nobyembre 20, 2015

Best Hiking Routes Anybody Can Enjoy in Korea!

Fall is a good season for hiking.
There are many hiking routes that anybody can enjoy in Daegu's famous mountains from the Mt. Palgong to Mt. Apsan and Mt. Biseul representing Daegu!
We recommend the hiking paths in Daegu, Korea for your fall hiking.

Mountain Palgong

Palgong Mountain, the famous Mountain in Yeoungnam area, has been also known as Jungak or Buak. There various hiking routes in Palgong Mountain, which is filled with attractions that include Korean bronzeware museum, camping site and the temple descending from the Silla dynasty. With total of 10 hiking paths, the maximum duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes. We introduce a few good courses to hike for leisure among them.

1. Donghwa district

- Cable car hiking path
Tapgol information desk → Kkalttap gogae=top of cable car → Dongbong (3.4km, 2hrs)
- Sutaegol hiking path
Sutaegol information desk → Ambeok Rock → Cheoltop Intersection – Dongbong (3.4km, 2hrs 30mins)
2. Pagye district
- Pagyesa hiking path
Pageysa → Pagyejae → Pagyebong (2.6km, 1hr 30min)
3. Gatbawi district
- Gatbawi hiking path
Gatbawi information desk → Kwanamsa →Kwanbong (2km, 1hr)

Mountain Apsan

Namsan and Apsan, located in the Nam-gu, Daegu, are good places for beginners to hike.

The entrance to hiking path is within the city so it is good hiking for leisure on weekends.

1. Yongdugol Valley Entrance → Sport facilities → Mt. Sansung (3km)
2. Yongdu bangcheon → Yongdutoseong (Mt. Fortress) → Mt. Sansung (4.4km)
3. Gosangol Valley Entrance → Beopjangsa Temple → Mt. Sansung (3.2km)
4. Mt. Sansung Entrance → Korea Communication base station → Mt. Sansung (4.3km)
5. Keungol Valley Entrance → Daedeok Rest Area → Mt. Apsan (3.2km)
6. Chunghontap Tower → Cheonsujeong Mineral Spring → Mt. Apsan (3.8km)
7. Anjiranggol Valley Entrance → Mt. Apsan Observatory → Mt. Apsan (2.5km)
8. Anjiranggol Valley Entrance → Anilsa Temple → Mt. Daedeok (3.2km)
9. Mejagol Valley Entrance → Sport facilities → Mt. Daedeok (2.4km)
10. Dalbigol Administration Office → Wongisa Temple → Mt. Apsan (2.6km)

Mountain Biseul

Daegu Mt. Biseul is a mountain located in the south of Daegu that is named for its resemblance to Ascetic playing Geomungo(Korean musical instrument with six strings). Especially in spring, many people visit Yongyeonsa Temple which is famous for cherry blossom pathway. Fall sceneries are magnificent as well. Stress will go away as you hike along the fallen leaves.

1. Biseulsan Natural Forest Resort → Biseulsan Mount Top (2hrs 30 mins)

2. Biseulsan Natural Forest Resort → Korean Rosebay Habitat (1hr 30 mins)

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Boseong Green Tea Plantation Light Festival (보성차밭 빛축제)


Period

12.19.2014 ~ 02.01.2015

Address

617, Nokcha-ro, Hoecheon-myeon, Boseong-gun, Jeollanam-do 전라남도 보성군 회천면 녹차로 617 (회천면)



Location

Botjae Dawon (봇재다원), Dahyanggak Pavilion Observatory (다향각 전망대) area



Telephone

• 1330 Korea Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-61-850-5211~5214

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Sponsors / Management

Boseong-gun /

Introduction

The installation of a massive Christmas tree will set a start to the Boseong Green Tea Plantation Light Festival, which is located in Boseong-gun at the Boseong Green Tea Plantation, one of Korea’s excellent tourist sites. The evening light ceremony will kick off the festival, where an embroidered spectacle of lights is expected to entrance visitors. Various sites and activities like the giant Christmas tree, a themed street, a galaxy tunnel, illuminations of Botjae and Dahyanggak, a lighted street, a photo zone, resolution stairs, and hanging wish cards will be available.

With a jaw-dropping size of 120 meters high and 130 meters wide, the massive Christmas tree at Boseong Tea Plantation made it into the Guinness Book of Records in 2000, and contributes to making Boseong, Korea’s home of tea and sounds, a well-known Korean attraction. During the festival, the landscape will be graced with a romantic and magical ambience of falling snow created by the arrangement of LED lights.

Programs

Large tree decorated with lights, photo zone, Milky Way Tunnel, theme street in green tea field, etc.

Performance Times

[Lighting hours]
-Mondays to Thursdays: 18:00-22:00 (until 24:00 on the Chirstmans Eve)
-Fridays to Saturdays: 18:00-24:00
※ On December 31, 2014 the light will be up until next day 07:00.

Admission/Participation Fees

Free

Age Limit

Open to visitors of all ages.

Transportation

From Seoul Central City Bus Terminal, take an express bus to Gwangju (광주).
* Bus Schedule: 05:30-01:00 (next day), 5-10min intervals

From Gwangju U-Square Bus Terminal, transfer to a direct bus to Boseong (보성).
* Bus Schedule: 06:10-21:40, runs 28 times a day

From Boseong Terminal, take a local bus bound for Green Tea Plantation (녹차밭).
* Bus Schedule: 06:00-20:20, runs 22 times a day

Homepage

www.boseong.go.kr (Korean, English, Chinese, Japanese)
www.botjae.com/ (Korean only)

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Lighting Festival (오색별빛정원전)


Period

12.04.2015 ~ 03.13.2016

Address

432, Sumogwon-ro, Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do 경기도 가평군 상면 수목원로 432 (상면)



Location

Main gardens



Telephone

• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-1544-6703

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The Garden of Morning Calm /

Introduction

Held at the Garden of Morning Calm, the Lighting Festival is the biggest festival of lights in Korea, covering 100 thousand pyeong illuminated by 30,000 lights. The gleaming lights add a festive glow to the garden during the winter season.
The main gardens are Hakyung Garden, Hometown House Garden, Bonsai Garden, Moonlight Garden, Sky Path and Garden of Eden, with colorful lights adorning the trees. In the event of inclement weather, lights may be turned off for safety.

Performance Times

Lighting hours: 17:30-21:00 / Every Saturday 05:30-23:00

*December 24, 25, 31, 17:30-23:00
* Lighting hours are subject to change.

Admission/Participation Fees

*Please refer to the homepage.

Age Limit

Open to all ages

Transportation

[Bus]
From Sangbong Bus Terminal or Dong Seoul Bus Terminal take a bus bound for Cheongpyeong Bus Terminal.

OR

Take bus 1330 at Cheongnyangni Transfer Center (in front of Lotte Department Store) and get off at the Cheongpyeong Bus Terminal.

From Cheonpyeong Terminal, take a bus bound for The Garden of Morning Calm (아침고요수목원).

[Subway]
Cheongpyeong Station (Gyeonchun Line), Exit 1.
Go left until you reach the 3-way intersection and turn right. Continue straight toward the Cheongpyeong Catholic Church. Pass by Cheongpyeong Elementary School, turn left, and you will see the Cheonpyeong Bus Terminal.
From the terminal, take a bus bound for The Garden of Morning Calm.

※ Click here for the bus timetable.

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Busan Christmas Tree Festival (부산크리스마스트리문화축제)

Period

11.29.2014 ~ 01.04.2015

Address

Gwangbok-dong, Jung-gu, Busan 부산 중구 광복동



Location

Car-free area of Gwangbok-ro, Jung-gu, Busan



Telephone

• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-51-256-1225

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Sponsors / Management

Busan Christmas Tree Festival Organizing Committee / Culture forum in Gwangbok-dong, Busan

Introduction

The Busan Christmas Tree Festival, Busan's annual winter event, will be held in the Gwangbok-ro area of the Jung-gu District in Busan.

To add a more festive atmosphere, there will be concerts, a tree of wishes, street performances, collecting love coins, a photo and video contest, and many more.

Admission/Participation Fees

Free

Age Limit

No age limit

Transportation

[Subway]
Nampo Station (Busan Subway Line 1), Exit 1.
Walk ahead for about 165m and take a right at Gudeok-ro.
Take a left at the 2nd alley, continue for about 71m and turn right at the first alley.
Go straight for 67m until you see the Gwangbok-ro area.

[Bus]
Take Bus 8, 15, 17, 26, 27, 30, 41, 58-1, 61, 70, 71, 103, 113, 126, 134, 139, or 1003 and get off at Nampo Station.

Homepage

bctf.kr (Korean only)

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E-World (이월드(구, 우방랜드)

Address

200, Duryugongwon-ro, Dalseo-gu, Daegu 대구광역시 달서구 두류공원로 200 (두류동)



Type

Amusement Parks



Inquiries

• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-53-620-0001



Homepage

www.eworld.kr (Korean only)

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Introduction

E-World (formerly Wooband Tower Land) is a theme park built around Woobang Tower (Oct. 1987). The area around the tower was remodeled as a European-style park and opened to the public in March 1995. It features a waterfall, fountains, lighting displays, and flowers, as well as rides, exhibition and performance halls, and restaurants. E-World has several plazas characterized by different themes; major plazas include Entry Plaza (at the park entrance), Central Plaza, Children’s Plaza (playground), and Young Town Plaza.

Telephone

+82-53-620-0001

Closed

N/A (Open all year round)

Operating Hours

* Refer to the homepage.

Parking Facilities

2,500 spaces

Pre-payment at the fare booth
Individuals 3,000 won / Family 1,000 won
※ 2,000 won refund upon registration as annual membership on the visiting day

Available Facilities

* E-World
1) Land Area - 406,000㎡
2) Plazas – 6 themed plazas
3) Amusement Facilities – 31 rides
4) Cultural Facilities – Performance hall, Young Town, open-air stage
5) Exhibition halls – Ghost House, Super Cinema, special tower exhibition hall
6) Sports Facilities – Grass sledding park, snow sledding park
7) Food & Beverages – 35 snack bars and restaurants including Carnival Food Fair
8) Shops – 25 stores including gift shops
9) Other Facilities - stroller rental, medical room, etc.
10) Landscape features – 3 artificial lakes, 2 fountains, 1 grand waterfall
11) Flower Garden– Around 50,000 trees (zelkovas, pine trees, etc.) and flowers (tulips, lilies, roses, chrysanthemums, etc.)

* 83 Tower
1) Height – 202 meters (312 meters above sea level)
2) Total Area - 24,857㎡
3) Cultural Facilities – Observatory, digital experience hall, special exhibition hall
4) Food & Beverages – 5 restaurants including a revolving restaurant, sky lounge
5) Amusement facilities – digital arcade, playground etc.

Facilities for the Handicapped

Wheelchair free rental service

Admission Fees

[Individuals]
Admission ticket (E-World+Free performance):
Adults 16,000 won / Teenagers 10,000 won / Children 9,000 won

Free Pass (E-World/83 Tower+Free performance+Rides/Tower):
Adults 33,000 won / Teenagers 29,000 won / Children 24,000 won

[Nighttime discounted fare]
Free Pass (Admission to Park+free performance+rides):
Weekdays 18,000 won / Sat, Sun & National Holidays 18,000 won
* Adults, Teenagers and children pay the same rate.

[People with disabilities & Men of national merit]
Free Pass (E-World/83 Tower+Free performance+Rides):
Adults 16,500 won / Teenagers 14,500 won / Children 12,000 won

Directions

[Subway]
Duryu Station (Daegu Subway Line 2), Exit 15.
- 5-min walk from station.

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Pocheon Herb Island (포천 허브아일랜드)

Address

35, Cheongsin-ro 947beon-gil, Pocheon-si, Gyeonggi-do 경기도 포천시 신북면 청신로947번길 35 (신북면)



Type

Village Experiences



Inquiries

• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-31-535-6494



Homepage

herbisland.co.kr (Korean, English, Chinese)

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Introduction

Located in Pocheon, Gyeonggi-do and established in 1998, Herb Island focuses on growing Mediterranean herbs. The Herb Indoor Botanical Garden offers over 180 different herbs while the Outdoor Botanical Garden showcases a dazzling array of herbs surrounded by nature. Additional attractions include the Herb Museum, Living & Herb Exhibition Hall, Herb Restaurant, Herb Barbecue Restaurant, a café, a bakery, a gift shop, Aroma Therapy Center, Venetia Village, Herb Studio (do-it-yourself crafting), Mini Zoo, and an outdoor performance hall. Herb Island even boasts excellent pensions with each equipped with whirlpool spa facilities, each pension provides aroma spa therapy.

Open every day, Herb Island is an excellent place to rest your body and mind.

Telephone

+82-31-535-6494, 6495

Fax

+82-70-8668-1853

E-Mail

hmrn@herbisland.co.kr

Opening date

1998

Closed

N/A (Open all year round)

Duration

Approx. 2 hrs

Tour Course Information

Sinbuk Hot Springs – Herb Island – Pocheon Art Valley - Hangwa Cultural Museum – Sanjeong Lake – The Gallery Sansawon

Film Locations

The Producers

Activity Information

Herbal product making
Location: Un petite village
Activity hours
Weekdays: 10:00-18:00
Saturdays: 10:00-20:00
Sundays & Holidays: 10:00-21:00

Age Limit for Activities

Visitors of 8 years old and up.

Operating Hours

[Summer Season (May-October)]
Weekdays & Sundays 10:00-22:00
Saturdays & National Holidays 10:00-23:00

[Winter Season (November-April)]
Weekdays & Sundays 10:00-22:00
Saturdays & National Holidays 10:00-23:00

Maximum Occupancy

7,000 people a day

Parking Facilities

1,500 parking spaces (for small-size vehicles)

Parking Fees

Free

Admission Fees

General Admission (Ages 17 & above): 6,000 won
Children (37 months~Middle school students), Disabled, Elderly (Ages 65 & above): 4,000 won
Groups (30 or more people): 4,000 won per person
Free admission for Sinbuk-myeon residents and infants under the age of 36 months
*Proof of identification requried for discounted fares other than general admission

Available Facilities

Fragrance Store: more than 2,000 herb-related products are exhibited.
(Free samling of herbal tea and aroma therapy experience offered to visitors.)
Gift Shop: A number of gifts are available.
Herb Museum: One of a kind museum in Korea having more than 340 varieties of herb plants for view and purchase
Herb Healing Center: a medicare center using herbs (reservations required).
Bakery
Restaurants
Etc.

Facilities for the Handicapped

Free wheelchair rental services (2 lots), (separate) restrooms, wheelchair ramp, accessible entrance, etc.

Korean Info. Service

Tourist Information Center available.

Interpretation Services Offered

Leaflet (Chinese, English) and boards

Reservation Info. for Natives

Through website or phone call.

Reservation Info. for Foreigners

Through website or phone call.

Pets

Available
* Large pets are not permitted.
* Pets must be on a leash at all times.
* Pets are not permitted inside buildings.
* Please bring plastic bags to dispose of pet litter.

Directions

[Bus]
Take an express bus to Pocheon Intercity Bus Terminal.
Take Bus 57 bound for Sinbuk Oncheon (Hot spring, 신북온천)at the local bus stop outisde the Bus Terminal.
Get off at Samjeong-ri (삼정리), and go straight on Samcheongol-gil Street to arrive at Herb Island.

OR

Soyosan Station (Seoul Subway Line 1).
Take Bus 57, and get off at Samjeong-ri.
Go straight on Samcheongol-gil Street to arrive at Herb Island.

Herb Island

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Biyernes, Nobyembre 20, 2015

Fall is a good season for hiking. There are many hiking routes that anybody can enjoy in Daegu's famous mountains from the Mt. Palgong to Mt. Apsan and Mt. Biseul representing Daegu! We recommend the hiking paths in Daegu, Korea for your fall hiking.

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Fall is a good season for hiking.
There are many hiking routes that anybody can enjoy in Daegu's famous mountains from the Mt. Palgong to Mt. Apsan and Mt. Biseul representing Daegu!
We recommend the hiking paths in Daegu, Korea for your fall hiking.