Regardless of sex or age, autumn makes people think more. Scientifically it is the effect of interbrain’s nucleus. To give you some time to think, it looks like a good idea for us to take a trip to the quiet western sea of Korea around Dangjin. Dangjin-si is located in Chungcheongnam-do above Taean-gu. Although designated as si, or city, it looks more like a mixture of countryside and city since a 20 minute drive can get you to farmland from the shopping district. Dangjin has various sea features such as mud flats, reed fields and the distinctive difference of low tide and high tide. Because o
Summer is coming. Many people want to take advantage of their free time and go somewhere interesting. Byeonsanbando National Park, the only national park that has mountains and a sea, is a good choice. Here are some of the most impressive attractions of the park.The most famous place in Byeonsanbando National park is Chaeseokgang Cliff. Cheseokgang Cliff is a sea cliff overlooking the western-most seashore in Byeonsanbando. The name Chaeseokgang comes from Chaeseokgang in China where Li Po, the famous Chinese poet from the Tang Dynasty, drowned. After he drank in his ship, he tried to catch th
Firm bamboo has been called one of the Four Gracious Plants with plum, orchid and chrysanthemum. In particular, bamboo stands for constancy because of its properties of growing straight and green. There is an idiom “straight as an arrow” in Korea. This is a personal characteristic that means does not compromise with dishonesty but keeps his or her principles. Also, there is a lot of literature about bamboo in Korea. Likewise, bamboo deeply permeates Korean life. Damyang has many bamboo trees, so it is used as a symbol of the district. Among the many areas, there are some places where you can f
When we take a train trip, we often see small train stations. Hwabon Village is located in Gunwi-gun Gyeongsangbukdo and has a whistle stop. Hwabon Station, the entrance to Hwabon Village, was built in 1930 and still has the original water tower, so visitors can feel the history of this place. Hwabon Station was called the most beautiful whistle stop by train fans. Like the station, Hwabon Village feels authentic and historical, too. When you go out of the station and walk along the stone wall, you can see many murals on the wall. These paintings make Hwabon Village more beautiful. The theme o
Byeol Byeol Art Village has started to become a public art place. There are 45 various works of art in several places around the village. An ordinary farming village turned into a huge art gallery. All of the works of art in this village have special value because they are eco-friendly: using idle land to display art. Furthermore, a normal tree looks like a work of art because the other works are harmonious with the landscape. The best thing to see in the Byeol Byeol Art Village is the five-forked roads. The roads are so beautiful they are named New Mongyudowondo (Dream Journey to the Peach Bl
If I say “columnar joint”, most people probably recall Jeju Island first because of the columnar joint coastline and Cheonjiyeon waterfall. The columnar joint topography on Jeju Island is a famous feature that attracts tourists, especially students on school trips However, if you don’t have the time or money to go to Jeju Island, you can enjoy a beautiful coastline and sea full of columnar joints in Gyeongju. How about going to Gyeongju's Padosori Trail with me for a moment? Columnar joints are created when lava with temperatures above 1000 degrees Celsius erupts from a volcano or fissure and
Have you ever thought about other places to go in the summer besides the beach? Or have you ever made a plan to go someplace that’s hard to get to or not usually visited? One place you might want to visit this summer is Taebaek. Taebaek is a city located in Gangwondo and is becoming a popular summer destination because the temperature is low and the air is cool. There are also many things to see, including the Sunflower Festival.1. Sunflower FestivalEvery summer, there is a sunflower festival at Taebaek Guwau village. There are a lot of beautiful sunflowers and wildflowers to see and a lovely
· The Green Plugged Festival The Green Plugged Festival is an environmental campaign and music festival which is in its fourth year. The goal of this festival is to deliver the campaign message to the world, starting from the Republic of Korea, of “Thinking for a better tomorrow and a little practice”. Green Plugged is a combination of green and plug. It means a new environment that is covered with natural things and green spaces. This festival is designed so people can relax in and enjoy nature and experience positive actions and ideas for a sustainable future through various programs combine
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