Gyeonggi-do, the most populous province in Korea, is home to numerous attractions and exciting programs that are opening up as the summer comes into full swing. Here are three recommended by Gyeonggi Tourism Organization.
1. Heyri Art Valley. As the largest village in Korea dedicated to the arts, Heyri Art Valley in the city of Paju regularly holds exhibitions and concerts while offering art and music classes. From now until July 3rd, visitors may enjoy paintings, photos, pottery, sculpture, handicraft and other pieces of original artwork by the Heyri resident artists at the ‘Heyri Artists Exhibition: Ye Nadeuri.’ Visitors may also enroll in various hands-on experience programs such as candle making, magic show and puppetry. Moreover, the cafes and restaurants throughout the village provide tasty treats and relaxation for the art enthusiasts.
2. Imjingak Resort. This northern Gyeonggi-do resort, which has been voted as the top tourist destination by international visitors, attracts about five million people every year. Now, visitors may go on a bike tour around the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) on the fourth Sunday of every month after submitting an online application (in Korean) via email. Participants may bring their own bike or rent one, and will each receive a local specialty product at the end of the tour.
3. Gamaksan Mountain. The name of ‘Gamak’ (large dark blue mountain) comes from the tale that the mountain rocks give off tinges of black and blue. This summer, visitors are welcome to enjoy absolute repose by the 20-meter-high Ungye Waterfall in the mountain valley. Also, such historical sites as the cave where the famous Joseon Dynasty outlaw, Im Kkeok-Jeong, took refuge from the authority and a Korean War battlefield can be found on Gamaksan Mountain.
More info
☞ Period: June 18-July 3
☞ Admission Fees: 4,000 won
☞ Homepage: http://www.heyri.net/blog (Korean, English)
☞ Inquiries: +82-32-946-8551 (Korean)
☞ Dates: Fourth Sundays of every month (Registration closed for June)
☞ Tour Course
Imjingak Tongmun Gate – Tongildaegyo Bridge (South gate) – Tongilchon Intersection – Gunnae Intersection - Tongildaegyo Bridge (North gate) – Chopyeongdo Island – 64T – Imjingak
☞ Online Application: ‘Imjingak: Pyeonghoa-Nuri’ Homepage (Korean)
☞ Participation Fee: 10,000 won
☞ Inquires: +82-31-953-4854 (Korean)
☞ Homepage: http://www.감악산정보.kr
☞ 1330 tt call center: +82-31-1330 (Korean, English, Chinese, Japanese)
Link:http://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/FU/FU_EN_15.jsp?cid=1319765
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