July 11, 2018 Local Information Provider for Foreigners in Korea Volume 18, lssue 6
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Places to visit in Pyeongtaek
Reporter Sang Bae, Lee
Pyeongtaek is located in the southwestern part of the city, which reaches to Asan Bay and Pyeongtaek Port. Di- verse range of attractions and foods also makes these places popular.
• Balamsae Village & Pyeongtaek Port Balamsae Village is a place where you can feel the scent of rape flowers facing the Jinwi River. Pyeongtaek Agricultural Technology Center near this place is a great place to enjoy flowers in nature. There are sculptures installed around the tulips. In ad- dition, Historic sites and facilities such as Sambong Jeong Do-jeon Memorial Hall, Art Museum of Pyeong- taek Lake are located around here.
Pyeongtaek has many places with natural environ- ment. Particularly, the places around Asan Bay where you can enjoy both ocean and nature are impressive. Asan Bay National Tourist Resort is one of the view points with a seawall of Asan Bay and the scenery of West Sea. Watching a sunset here is truly magnificent so it is a perfect place to stroll around and take some great pic- tures with a loved one. Pyeongtaek Lake which is 8 km away from the Pyeong- taek Port has a cruise if you want to experience it. x
>> Balamsae Village: 18 Saeak-gil, Godeok-myeon, Pyeong- taek city (17924) >> Pyoengtaek Port: 75 Pyeongtaekhangman-gil, Poseung- eup, Pyeongtaek city (17962)
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The First Garden in Paju a Cultural Complex with European garden
Reporter Jong Soon, Chung The First Garden in Paju is an European-style garden containing tales of Greek and Roman mythology. Enjoy their facilities such as Adonis Garden with 23 different themes, playground Ainori, Garden Train, merry-go-round, Bumper Cars, Space Shot, and challenge activities. In addition, The Hyeyum Cultural Center with garden activity programs, Gaudium Wedding Hall, Italian fine dining Piatto Gourmet, fusion Korean restaurant Si-seon, Cafe Bosco and a gift shop Maison de Bon are available.
The First Garden is where you may enjoy all the beauty of four seasons with a theme of spring 'Garden of Spring', summer 'Garden of Water', autumn 'Garden of Fest' and winter 'Garden of Light'. The starlight festival with decorated lightings and traditional folk play are held at the moment. Enjoy a variety of traditional folk game such as archery, ring throwing, Korean board game Yunnori, top-spinning, Korean jumping game Neolttwigi and more If you would like to experience the plays of ancient ancestors. x
>> Admission Fee: 10,000 won for adults / 9,000 won for children >> Address: 260 Tapsakgol-gil, Paju city (10911) >> Contact: 031-957-6861 Page 6 Advertisement July 11, 2018 July 11, 2018 Advertisement Page 7 Page 8 Advertisement July 11, 2018 July 11, 2018 Advertisement Page 9 Page 10 July 11, 2018
Luxury Cruising on Han River, Ara Waterway Cruise
Reporter Jin Young, Lee dance performance shows. And, fireworks show is held every weekend from 6pm to 8pm. x You may enjoy a luxury cruise sailing along Han >> Hyundai Cruise River with Hyundai Cruise ship. It is the largest http://www.aracruise.co.kr/eng_01.html sightseeing cruise ship in Korea that can >> Direction accommodate 1,000 people and delivers a Ara Gimpo passenger terminal remarkable vacation with its amazing events and 74, Arayuk-ro 270beon-gil, Jeonho-ri, Gochon-eup, joy-filled activities fit for all ages. Gimpo-si, Gyeonggi-do Whether it's performance shows, delicious food (Gaehwa station Line 9 exit2 or Bus number 16 to and fireworks, Hyundai Cruise has it all. Hyundai Premium outlet) Ara waterway is located in the middle of Seoul >> Fare and 30 minutes away from Incheon International Cruise only: Adults 16,000 won, Children10,000 won Airport. The cruise ship passes by Ara waterway, Cruise with Standard Lunch: Adults 26,000 won, Chil- which is consisted of 8 beautiful sightsalong the dren 17,000 won waterway from west sea to middle of Han River. Cruise with Semi Lunch: Adults 36,000 won, Children From the deck of the cruise, you may enjoy 27,000 won beautiful scenery of artificial waterfalls, themed Cruise with Luxury Lunch: Adults 45,000 won, Chil- ecological park and Han River. dren 35,000 won The 3-story cruise ship has banquet halls, an - Check ahead since the schedules may vary depend- open window garden and the deck on the top of ing on weather. the cruise ship. Saturdays offer something a little more refined. The cruise provides live music and July 11, 2018 Advertisement Page 11 Page 12 Advertisement July 11, 2018 July 11, 2018 Advertisement Page 13 Page 14 Advertisement July 11, 2018 July 11, 2018 Advertisement Page 15 Page 16 Advertisement July 11, 2018 July 11, 2018 Page 17
Reporter Sang Bae, Lee Asan Mediterranean Village Asan Hot Spring Asan Mediterranean Village is a popular place which is located in the sub- When the weather gets warmer like these days, not a lot of people would urb of Asan city because of the designs of both exterior and interior which re- think of visiting hot springs. However, tourists are still visiting hot springs in minds of European village. You can take beautiful pictures everywhere but Asan in this weather. Asan Hot Spring is an alkaline hot spring containing so- there are certain photo zones that you shouldn't miss. Angel wings and the dium bicarbonate. Enjoy hot springs in different ways such as using a hotel lighthouse-shaped red mailbox are the ones. Sometimes, flea markets are facility and public bath or visiting Asan Spavis and Paradise Spa Dogo. open on weekends so you can take a look around and watch performances. >> Address: 55-7 Tangjeongmyeon-ro 8 beon-gil, Tangjeong-myeon, Asan city >> Paradise Spa Dogo: 041-537-7100 >> Contact: 041-547-2246 http://www.paradisespa.co.kr 176 Dogooncheon-ro, Dogo-myeon, Asan city
Places to visit in Summer!
Asan Hyeonchungsa Shrine Asan Pinnacle Land
Asan Hyeonchungsa Shrine is a place for commemorating a great achieve- Asan Pinnacle Land is famous for sightseeing spots. In summer, it is full of ment of Admiral Yi Sun-sin with relics of himself. You may have great time to colorful flowers so this is the time for visiting! Entering the Pinnacle Land, look back Korean history with family and kids. Bike rental is available in Gok- you must pass by the Metasequoia Rd which is great for a walking and stroll- gyo River which is not far from the shrine so that riding a bike to the shrine ing route. could be another fun way to explore here. >> Admission Fee: 7,000 won for adults / 6,000 won for children >> Address: 100-1 Baegam-ri, Yeomchi-eup, Asan city >> Address: 20-42 Wolseon-gil, Yeongin-myeon, Asan city >> Contact: 041-539-4600 >> Contact: 041-534-2580 Page 18 Advertisement July 11, 2018 July 11, 2018 Page 19
Reporter Sung Nam, Cho nificent as a gothic cathedral 'Milan Cathedral' in Italy, 'Sagrada Familia' in Barcelona, and 'Neuschwanstein Cas- Aiins World is the largest theme park in the country tle' which was modeled after the castle of Disney. which is divided into 12 zones including Korea, USA, UK, The 4-way lighting system with sound also creates a France, Russia, Europe, Oceania, Africa, Middle East, more fantasy feeling in this theme park. Asia, South America, Atlantis and 68 famous structures There are restaurants and rest area so it would be per- from 25 different countries have been reduced by 1/25 of fect for a day trip with family and kids on a nice day! actual size. For example, the specialty of British Thames River 'Tower Bridge', 'Big Ben' which was built in the reign of >> Address: 1 Gilju-ro, Bucheon city (14505) Queen Victoria, House of Parliament, 'Eiffel Tower' in >> Contact: 032-320-6000 France, 'Louvre Museum', 'Etoile Triumphal Arch' which ** It will be closed in case of rain or snow ** was built in the reign of Napoleon, the world's most mag- Page 20 July 11, 2018 2018 Korea-US Dancing Carnival Poto News
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2018 Korea-US Dancing Carnival Themed Festival & Dance Contest with amazing performances
‘2018 Korea-US Dancing Carnival’ which featured a great example of themed festivals has been held in suc- cess. The festival was sponsored by Gyeonggi Province & Pyeongtaek City and hosted by Pyeongtaek Cultural Newspaper & Pyeongtaek International Foundation. Taking place in Pyeongtaek City Hall Plaza in the evening of June 29, more than 3,000 crowds gathered and enjoyed the festival. Also, hundreds of participant in a total of 13 group performed for dance contest. Following the opening ceremony, Kim Kyu-mi Dance Company and the eight US army performed the show. TEEN WAACK won the gold prize, Palm Tree Ya won the silver prize, Little A9 and Yena Belly won the bronze prize and Sul-le-im Dance Company won the special prize. After the dance contest, famous singer Kim wan-sun sang her popular songs back in the 90s and another famous singer Park Mi-kyung decorated a final stage of dance contest, bringing out all of the audiences to the front of the stage.
The first year of ‘2018 Korea-US Dancing Carnival’ was consisted of major programs such as photo shoot and dance experience with performance teams, dance contest, ceremony with invited singers and more. The festival was likely to promote cultural competency of USFK and residences of Pyeongtaek City and it turned into a co- hesive celebration of social integration. Furthermore, it is expected to become one of the best representative festivals beyond the neighborhood. x
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