1. Royal Tomb of King Sejong
Yeongneung (영릉) is the joint tomb of the 4th ruler of the Joseon Dynasty, King Sejong (1397-1450, reign 1418-1450) and his wife Queen Soheon (1395-1446). This was the first joint royal tomb of the Joseon Dynasty. Yeongneung is currently located in Neungseo-myeon in Yeoju-si in Gyeonggi-do, but the tomb was originally located in Seogang, Gwangju. When it was constructed following Queen Soheon’s death in 1446, it was decided it should be a double tomb, and the space on the right side was reserved for King Sejong. In 1450 when King Sejong died, he was buried together with the dead queen. Later, the tomb was moved to its current place, as it was thought that the original location was not an auspicious place according to geomantic traditions.
Do you know that King Sejong is the creator of Korean Alphabet? King Sejong the Great is also regarded as making some of the most brilliant achievements in Korean history.
This place is closed every Monday, so check your calendar before you go
Directions [Bus] From Seoul Express Bus Terminal, take a bus to Yeoju (06:30-22:00 / 30~40 mins interval / 1 hour 10 mins ride). Upon arriving at Yeoju Bus Terminal, take bus 965-1 and get off at Hyoreung bus stop (효릉).
2. Picking Tangerine Activity
Address: Icheon, Yulmyeon Geumyul ro 669 beongil 269-6
This experience usually start from November until December! They do the tangerine picking indoor, so you won't feel cold during the winter.
The price for this is 10,000won and you only allow to pick 7 oranges.
The tangerine picking time is 10am, 11am, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm
3. Seraphia Seolbong Park
The Cerapia (Icheon World Ceramic Center) is an exhibition center of contemporary ceramic works that is run by the World Ceramic Exposition Foundation. The Ceramic Center has three permanent exhibition halls which feature around 500 contemporary ceramic works by Korean and foreign artists; and one special exhibition hall which features works done for the World Ceramic Biennale International Ceramic Workshop event. Seolbong Park, where the Ceramic Center is located, is a comprehensive tourist location. It includes Mt. Seolbong, Seolbong Lake, and the Sports and Recreation Park. Nearby tourist attractions include the Haegang Ceramics Museum, Icheon Hot Springs, Icheon Ceramic Village, and Icheon City Museum.
Address: 167-29, Gyeongchung-daero 2697beon-gil, Icheon-si, Gyeonggi-do
Admission is also free for this park! It operates from 9am until 6pm
Directions [Taxi] From Icheon Intercity Bus Terminal, take a taxi to Icheon Cerapia. (10-15min)
4. Icheon Premium Outlet
The Icheon branch of Lotte Premium Outlet built on a total area 52,893m² is located in the center of Yeongdong Expressway and Jungbu Expressway, serving as a shopping hub that can be accessed within 10 minutes from Seoicheon IC, Deokpyeong IC, Icheon IC and Namicheon IC.
The outlet branch features 31 discount shops for a range of products. The outlet branch carries products of over 350 brands at reasonable prices, targeting people of all ages. The Icheon branch of Lotte Premium Outlet offers customers the most pleasant and convenient shopping experience with the vast F&B facility featuring local delicacies, eight themed gardens, and the 'green view' organized throughout the walking paths.
Directions [Bus] From Icheon Bus Terminal, take Bus No. 22-9. - Get off at Lotte Premium Outlet Bus Stop and walk 150m.
We have dinner in a buffee restaurant there, called Elena Garden. It's really delicious and has lots variation of food :)
This outlet already put their Christmas decoration every where! So beautiful
This is not the end of Wow Korea 4th field trip review! Check my next blog for more fun and beautiful places to visit in Gyeonggi-do
