Tourist Sites
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Wolgot Harbor
Wolgot-dong, Siheung-si, Gyeonggi-do
'Got’ in the name of Wolgot means ‘peninsula’ and it is also called ‘dalwol,’ and the area was considered an important strategic point during the Joseon Dynasty. In 1991 a land reclaimation project succeeded in creating a new recreation site. Now there are many seafood restaurants, various auxiliary facilities, and an amusement park that rest on reclaimed land. Because the inlet is located on the west coast where the difference in the water level between high and low tide is great, fishing boats avoid the area during the shifting tides. But, whenever the boats return, visitors can enjoy fresh sushi and other seafood. The Marine World facilities have authentic European-style restaurants, an outdoor seawater pool that can be used free of charge, and a barbecue facility along with other amenities.
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Oido Island (Ecological Culture Exploration Site)
175, Oido-ro, Siheung-si, Gyeonggi-do
The Ecological Culture Exploration Site on Oido Island in Siheung is abundant in natural resources and historic relics dating back to the prehistoric era. The name of Oido refers to its shape resembling the ears of a crow. Shell mounds are scatted across the island, with the scale of the shell mounds being the largest along the west coast, making this island loved by many tourists. In addition, these shell mounds are the only relics that give any information about exchanges between Korea’s Neolithic populations. They show evidence of exchanges between the northern and southern populations that inhabited the peninsula and larger continent, and how the coastal environment along the west coast changed during the Neolithic Age.
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Siheung Gaetgol Eco Park
287 Dongseo-ro, Siheung-si, Gyeonggi-do
Siheung Gaetgol Eco Park in Gyeonggi-do features the nation's only inland beach along the shores of a river that ebbs and flows with the ocean tide. The park offers the chance to learn about the traditional salt-making techniques, as well as the many unique flora that grow here. The park was designated as a national marine & wetland protected area in February 2012.
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Gwangmyeongdonggul Cave
142, Gahak-ro 85beon-gil, Gwangmyeong-si, Gyeonggi-do
Gwangmyeongdonggul Cave is the largest themed cave park with varied cultural and artistic things, created in a gold mine where gold, silver, and bronze were mined. Visitors can experience wine at Wine Cave, as well as Cave Aqua World, Gold Falls, Gold Road, Gold Palace, Horror Experience, Cave Basement World, Underground Lake, the largest dragon sculpture in the nation, LED lights, and other facilities adding more fun to the visit. In addition, Black Light Performance will be held every weekend. The cave features many healing spots to heal one’s mind while taking a walk around the venue.
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Uiwang Rail Park, Gyeonggi
209, Wangsongmotdong-ro, Uiwang-si, Gyeonggi-do
Wangsong Lake where you can find a rail bike ride is an artificial reservoir that has a bank length of 640 meters and a water storage capacity of 2,070,000 tons. The lake provides habitat for migratory birds and boasts a rich variety of fish species and wetland and aquatic plants. Nearby facilities such as Bird Life Science Museum, Nature Learning Park and a water purification plant afford the opportunity to learn about natural ecology. The area around Wangsong Lake forms part of an integrated complex of railroad facilities that covers a total area of 2,525,915 square meters, including Korea Railroad Research Institute, Korea National University of Transportation, Korail Railroad Museum and Korail Human Resources Development Institute.