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Can't decide where to travel? KBS News Plaza, 8 Hidden Travel Spots in 20 Seconds, August 5th Week
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- This post introduces places in Seoul and its surrounding areas that appeared in the KBS News Plaza video for the 5th week of August, providing information about the characteristics and addresses of each location.
- It introduces various places such as 선유도 공원 (Seonyudo Park), 아쿠아플라넷 일산 (Aquaplanet Ilsan), 덕수궁 (Deoksugung Palace), and 신성리 갈대밭 (Sinseong-ri Reed Bed), providing detailed explanations of the history, characteristics, and attractions of each place.
- In particular, 덕수궁 (Deoksugung Palace) holds historical significance related to Emperor Gojong, the unfortunate emperor of the late Joseon Dynasty, and 신성리 갈대밭 (Sinseong-ri Reed Bed) boasts beautiful natural scenery, famous as a filming location for movies and dramas.
The extreme heat wave has finally subsided. KBS News Plaza video for the 5th week of August featured many places in Seoul and the surrounding area.
Especially, Seonyudo Park is a great place to go for a walk as it is spacious and the weather will be more comfortable once it cools down.
Source: KBS
Seonyudo Park
It is the first water park in Korea, created by reusing the architectural structures of the former water purification plant.
It is a great place to enjoy nature, with a water purification center, aquatic plant garden, and ecological forest.
It is also well-equipped with attractions and resting spaces such as the Hangang Exhibition Hall and the Garden of Time.
In addition to various spaces and sculptures, it also offers a variety of hands-on programs and exhibitions for citizens, so
it is good to check in advance before visiting.
(Source: Korea Tourism Organization)
Source: KBS
Aquaplanet Ilsan
This aquarium opened on April 10, 2014, and is the fourth to open in Gyeonggi-do, Goyang-si, following Aquaplanet 63, Aquaplanet Yeosu, and Aquaplanet Jeju.
It aims to spread the "value of marine culture" by showing the diverse marine ecosystems that are not easily accessible in everyday life, and
to raise awareness of the "preservation of ecosystems" among the general public.
One of only two aquariums in Korea to have walruses, its mascot is the walrus "Merry."
Source: KBS
Deoksugung Palace
Address: 99 Sejong-daero, Jung-gu, Seoul
It was originally the home of Prince Woolsan (1454∼1488), the older brother of King Seongjong, but during the Imjin War in 1592, all the royal palaces were burned down.
It was used as a temporary palace in 1593.
King Seonjo fled to Uiju and returned to Hanyang, staying at Deoksugung Palace.
King Gwanghae, who succeeded King Seonjo, ascended the throne in 1608 at this temporary palace and renamed it Gyeongungung Palace in 1611.
He used it as the royal palace for seven years and then moved to Changdeokgung Palace in 1615.
Only Queen Inmok, the widow of the previous king, Seonjo, was confined to this place.
In 1623, King Gwanghae was deposed by the Injo Rebellion, and King Injo ascended the throne at the Jikjodang Hall here and then moved to Changdeokgung Palace.
It was used as a secondary palace for 270 years.
In 1897, Emperor Gojong returned from the Russian Legation and began to use this place as the royal palace again.
At that time, it was renamed Gyeongungung Palace again and its size was expanded.
Emperor Gojong abdicated to Emperor Sunjong in 1907, and after moving the royal palace to Changdeokgung Palace, he continued to live here.
From that time on, it was called Deoksugung Palace, meaning "palace of longevity," in hopes that Emperor Gojong would live a long life.
Emperor Gojong, the last emperor of the Joseon Dynasty, was forced to abdicate by the Japanese and spent the rest of his unhappy life here.
He was poisoned to death by the Japanese on January 22, 1919, at the Hamnyeongjeon Hall in Deoksugung Palace.
This event is known to have been a direct trigger for the March 1st Independence Movement.
(Source: Korea Tourism Organization)
Source: KBS
Sinseong-ri Reed Field
The reed field is located in the area where the Geum River meets the West Sea and is considered one of the four major reed fields in Korea, so it is very large.
The scenery is so beautiful that it has been used as a filming location for many films and dramas, such as
It is also a popular destination for nature study and photography as it is a wintering ground for flocks of birds such as whooper swans and mallards.
In particular, since the completion of the Geum River Estuary Dike in 1990, a large freshwater lake has been formed nearby, attracting more winter migratory birds.
It also boasts different colors and charms in different seasons, such as turning a vibrant blue in summer.
It is also fun to observe the fiddler crabs that inhabit the reed field (they are called this way because they live in the reed field).
There is a reed experience center at the entrance where you can learn more about reeds and
learn about the appearance and uses of the reed field before the land was reclaimed for farming.
This place is located in Hansan-myeon, Seocheon-gun, and Hansan area is also famous for ramie, so it is also good to visit the Hansan Ramie Museum.
Other nearby attractions include the Hansan Market, Hansan Fortress, and Geonji Fortress.
(Source: Korea Tourism Organization)
