Haven't decided where to travel yet? KBS News Plaza, 20-second <Hidden Travel Destinations> September 1st Week

It's early autumn, September, and the heat hasn't subsided yet.

KBS News Plaza video from the 1st week of SeptemberThe things I noticed were, of course,festivals🎉

I've personally visited La Venice in Gimpo a few times,

and I recommend visiting as it's a great place for a night stroll with your lover or family.

The 1st Seoul Sculpture Festival and Seoul Light DDP 2024 Autumn Exhibition, which are running until this weekend, seem like must-sees.

Janghang Wetlands

Address:680 Jangdae-deul-gil, Ilsandong-gu, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do

Designated as a Wetland Conservation Area by the Ministry of Environment in 2006Janghang Wetlands stretches from the Singok Water Control Weir under the Gimpo Bridge on the Seoul Outer Ring Road

to Ilsan Bridge, covering approximately 7.6km. As the only one of Korea's four major rivers where the river mouth is not blocked by a dike,

it forms a brackish water ecosystem where river and seawater intermingle. Because it has been off-limits to civilians for a long time,

it is home to the largest number of plants and animals among the Han River Estuary wetlands.

Janghang Wetlands is Korea's largest willow groveand a wintering ground for migratory birds.

The willow forest that stretches along the Han River is a breathtaking sight rarely seen in Korea.

It's a haven for wildlife, with over 40 species and 20,000 individuals of migratory birds, including the red-crowned crane, a natural monument and Environment Ministry-designated endangered species of level 2, as well as the greater white-fronted goose and mallard.

It's a haven for wildlife.

Ecological experience programsare being operated, and you can contact Goyang City's Environmental Protection Division to book your visit.

Goyang City Environmental Policy Division 📞 031-8075-2636

Golden Canal & La Venice

Address: 2028 Janggi-dong, Gimpo-si, Gyeonggi-do

<Golden Canal> is a 2.68km-long artificial canalthat runs through the Han River New Town.

It is comprised of La Venice, a riverside park, and River Walk, and has been developed as a waterfront area (including streams, for a total of 11.7km).

La Venice, which is connected to the canal, is a popular tourist destination in Gimpowith its blend of modern-style commercial buildings

and beautiful waterfront spaces, creating an exotic atmosphere.

The Golden Canal offers various cultural and convenient facilities for citizens, including water leisure facilities (Moon Boat), a musical fountain, a picnic square, shopping malls, and walking paths, as well as diverse events such as street performances, exhibitions, flea markets, exhibitions, and events.

You can enjoy a variety of events.

Hapdeok Cathedral

Address: 16 Hapdeokseongdang 2-gil, Hapdeok-eup, Dangjin-si, Chungcheongnam-do

Hapdeok Cathedral, the first parish in Chungcheong-do, began as Yangchon Cathedral, built in Sanggung-ri, Godeok-myeon, Yesan-gun,

and was moved to its current location in 1899 and renamed Hapdeok Cathedral.

Father Perrin then built the Gothic-style cathedral building in 1929.

Located on a gentle slope, the cathedral is characterized by its twin bell towers on the front.

The front of the building has three entrances and three windows, all topped with arched shapes.

The exterior walls are made of red bricks, and the window frames and corners of the bell towers are built with gray bricks.

Diamond-shaped decorations made of gray brick have been added to the lower part of the windows and each face of the bell tower.

Nearby attractions include Solmoe Holy Ground, Hapdeok Lake Riverside Park, and Hapdeok Watermill Folk Museum.

(Source: Korea Tourism Organization)

Roofless Art Museum - 1st Seoul Sculpture Festival

Address: 48-9 Songhyeon-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul

[Exhibition] September 2, 2024 – November 15, 2024
[Festival] September 2, 2024 – September 8, 2024

The Seoul Sculpture Festival, a large-scale event promoting Seoul through sculptures, is being held in a wide-open urban park.

An outdoor exhibition featuring the winning works of the Seoul Sculpture Awards and a director's invited exhibition with a total of 18 participating artists will be held,

along with an opening ceremony to mark the beginning of the sculpture era, a sculpture playground that maximizes the appreciation of the works, busking performances, and more.

It will become an exhibition space where art breathes, reaching out to Seoul citizens and providing them with high-quality cultural experiences.

Dongdaemun Design Plaza: Seoul Light DDP 2024 Autumn

Address: 281 Euljiro, Jung-gu, Seoul

Seoul Light DDP 2024 Autumn: Recording the Future with Light
A fantastic festival of light unfolds at the Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP)!

This fall, DDP in the heart of Seoul will be bathed in light.

Seoul Light DDP 2024 Autumn, running for 11 days from August 29th, will present a spectacular display of light under the theme of <Future Log>,

connecting the past, present, and future.

DDP's 10th Anniversary Celebration: A festival commemorating DDP's special 10th anniversary.

Meeting of World-Class and Emerging Artists: A special opportunity to see the works of Kim Whanki and Birthday, two artists,

in one place.

August 29, 2024 (Thu) – September 8, 2024 (Sun) 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
DDP Front Exterior Wall
Approximately 7 minutes

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