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Places in Gyeonggi-do

Destination

Suwon

Around 30km south of Seoul, sprawling Suwon is the largest city in Gyeonggi-do province. It's most known for its World Heritage–listed fortifications built by Joseon dynasty ruler King Jeongjo, who had the idea of moving the capital from Seoul to Suwon in 1794. The fortress wall that surrounded the city was constructed but the king died and power stayed in Seoul.

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Heyri

Less than 10km south of the DMZ, Heyri is a charming village of small-scale contemporary buildings that couldn’t be more of a contrast to the heavily fortified, doom-laden border. Conceived as a ‘book village’ connected to the nearby publishing centre of Paju Book City, it has blossomed into a community of artists, writers, architects and other creative souls.

Destination

Icheon

Surrounded by mountains, the famed pottery centre of Icheon (not to be confused with Incheon) has origins in the craft that date back to the Joseon dynasty. It's a tradition that continues today with quality ceramics to admire and purchase. Only 60km southeast from Seoul, it makes for an easy day trip.

Destination

The DMZ

The 4km-wide, 240km-long buffer known as the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) slashes across the peninsula, separating North and South Korea. Lined on both sides by tank traps, electrical fences, landmines and armies in full battle readiness, it is one of the scariest places on earth.

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Seoul Grand Park

Indeed grand in scale, this park includes an excellent contemporary art museum, Korea’s top zoo and the interactive Gwacheon National Science Museum. There are also hiking trails and a river that’s a pleasant location for a picnic.

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Anyang

A short bus ride north of Anyang, 20km south of Seoul, is Anyang Art Park, an open-air sculpture park. Set among the trees of a wooded valley and along the rocky river bank, it comprises 52 quirky pieces by Korean and international artists.

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Everland Resort

Set in lush hillsides 40km south of Seoul, this mammoth amusement park is regarded as one of Korea's best. The main theme park Everland has fantasy buildings, fairground attractions, impressive seasonal gardens, live music and parades. Lit up at night, the park takes on a magical atmosphere and there are always fireworks.

Destination

Namhansanseong Provincial Park

The World Heritage–listed fortress of Namhansanseong, 20km southeast of central Seoul, once guarded the city’s southern entrance. Today it's famous for hiking trails which hug the 17th-century fortress walls, of which 12.3km still remain, taking you through beautiful pine and oak forests, and wild flowers.

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