Haven't decided where to travel? KBS News Plaza, <Hidden Travel Destinations> in 20 seconds - Week 1 of November

It was a week where we were surprised by the sudden cold. 🥶

Fortunately, the temperature is expected to rise from Friday afternoon, so how about going on an outing this weekend?

KBS News Plaza November 1st Week The video showed many places where you can enjoy the late autumn foliage.

In particular, events held at Gyeongbokgung Palace were noteworthy.

Go everywhere, walk a lot, eat a lot, and enjoy yourself!

Yongmunsa Ginkgo Tree

Address: 488-7, Hwagok 4(sa)-dong, Gangseo-gu, Seoul

Yongmunsa Temple is a thousand-year-old temple that has been passed down since the Silla Dynasty, and it has various buildings where you can feel the beauty of Buddhist architecture, such as the Daeungjeon Hall, Sanryeonggak, and Chilseonggak.

There are various buildings where you can feel the beauty of Buddhist architecture.

Natural Monument Ginkgo Tree

Over 1,100 years oldThislargest ginkgo tree in the Eastis the pride of Yongmunsa Temple.

In fact, its age is calculated in relation to the founding date of Yongmunsa Temple, so

there are experts who estimate that it is nearly 1,500 years old.

It is said that Prince Maehwi, the son of King Gyeongsun, the last king of Silla,

planted it while going to Geumgangsan Mountain with the sorrow of losing his country, and

there is a legend that it grew from a stick that the Buddhist monk Uisang used as a walking stick.

There is also a story that it makes a loud noise whenever a major incident occurs in the country,

and it is said that a large branch broke when Gojong passed away, and it made a noise during the liberation of Korea on August 15th, the Korean War, the April 19th Revolution, and the May 16th coup d'état.

Because of its high biological value, it isdesignated as a Natural Monumentand is protected.

Incheon Songdo Central Park

Address: 160, Convensiadaero, Yeonsu-gu, Incheon

Songdo Central Park, which was created based on the motif of New York's Central Park, is Korea's first seawater park using seawater and

is an urban park that utilizes Korea's geographical characteristics and is equipped with various leisure facilities.

The autumn leaves are in full bloom, making it a good time for a walk.

You can easily get there by using Incheon Subway Line 1, "Central Park Station" or "Incheon National University Station".

Namyangju Garden of Morning Calm

Address: 396-2 Songchon-ri, Joan-myeon, Namyangju-si, Gyeonggi-do

A vast waterfront ecological park covering 484,188㎡, created by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport in 2012 as part of the Han River Restoration Project.

The walking path has no shade, so it was a bit difficult to walk during the hot season, but now it seems to be the perfect weather for a stroll.

How about seeing the yellow cosmos before it gets too late?

Yeongnam Alps

Address: Sangbuk-myeon, Ulju-gun, Ulsan

The Yeongnam Alps are located on the border between Ulsan, Miryang, Yangsan, Cheongdo, and Gyeongju, centered around Gajisan Mountain,

and mountains over 1,000m above sea level boast beautiful mountains and scenery, and the name was given because it is comparable to the Alps in Europe.

Originally, it refers to seven mountains: Gajisan, Ganwolsan, Sinbulsan, Yeongchuksan, Cheonhwangsan, Jeaksan, and Goheonsan, but

Unmunsan and Munboksan are also sometimes included.

In autumn, the mountains are filled with reeds, boasting a fantastic landscape, attracting many hikers from all over the country.

There are also easy courses, so it seems like a good late autumn hike.

Gyeongbokgung Palace Saenggwabang Experience

Address: 161, Sajik-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Located in the Sojubang building of Gyeongbokgung Palace, "Saenggwabang" was a place where desserts and special dishes for the king and queen were prepared, and it was also called "Saengmulbang".

The Gyeongbokgung Palace Saenggwabang programis a program where you can enjoy royal pastries and royal medicinal tea that the king actually ate, based on the records in the Joseon Wangjo Sillok (Annals of the Joseon Dynasty).

In the program held this autumn, based on the records of the "Joseon Wangjo Sillok" and "Wonhaeng Eumyojeongri Ui-Gwe,"

a royal dessert set consisting of 7 types of desserts and 1 type of royal medicinal tea was prepared,

and participants could choose between a "Jujube Injeolmi" set and a "Juak" set.

In addition, a "Beautiful Hanbok Wearing" event was also held, allowing participants in Hanbok to receive souvenirs.

The Gyeongbokgung Palace Saenggwabang program is held in the first and second half of the year by alottery system.

You can apply when the reservation page opens, and if you win, you will receive a text message.

When you receive a text message, you can select the desired viewing time. You need to access the page as soon as possible to secure a good date and time.

Reservations for the first half of 2025 will open in April 2025 (subject to change).

Remember this and apply!

It's good for a unique date, but I thought it's a good program to let our children experience tradition.

It was changed to a lottery system to allow more people to participate fairly, as the first-come, first-served system was too competitive.

I think I'll try to make a reservation next year.

I think I can wear a pretty Hanbok, have a good experience, and take lots of pictures.