Gyeonggi

Gyeonggi [1](경기도 Gyeonggi-do, 京畿道) is a province of South Korea. Cities Suwon - the provincial capital, famous for the Hwaseong Fortress. Ansan Anyang - a satellite city just south of Seoul. Bundang - an affluent suburb of Seoul. Deokso - the town which holds the famous Boeing 747-121, which crashed on Pan Am Flight 845. Gimpo - a small city with Gimpo International Airport to its East. Gwangju - Not to be confused with the larger city in the South Jeolla province, Gyeonggi Gwangju is home to the historic Namhansan village and Gonjiam ski resort. Icheon - the historic center of Korean ceramics and home to several hot springs resorts. Incheon - the main gateway to South Korea due to Incheon International Airport. Paju - nearest to DMZ, focal point of interest for visitors. Pyeongtaek - home to Osan Air Base. Sanbon - a small city popular with US air force personnel. Uijeongbu - a mostly military city, famous among TV buffs as the home of the fictional 4077th MASH. Uiwang - a small city between Anyang and Suwon. Yongin - location of large scale amusement parks/resorts , the Korean Folk Village and Yangji ski resort. Other destinations Panmunjeom - the truce village in the DMZ between North and South Deokjeok Island - an island south-west of Incheon Metropolitan City Gapyeong County - a county known for its natural beauty, that borders with Ganwon-do on the east. Understand The most populous province in South Korea, "Gyeonggi" means "near the capital", an apt description of this province wrapped around Seoul. However, it is not without its natural attractions. Ironically the DMZ (the northern border), which is the most heavily armed area in the world, has become an ecological paradise. Gyeonggi province, which is split in two by the majestic Hangang river, has been inhabited since prehistoric times. It contains a significant number of ancient relics, and due to its proximity to Seoul it’s also home to several important historical sites dating from the Joseon era. Talk Get in By plane Incheon International is Korea’s largest airport and is served by over 70 airlines. It’s known as the gateway to Korea. By train The Seoul subway system links to some of Gyeonggi’s towns, such as Incheon and Suwon, as well as areas like Goyang, Bundang, and Namyangju. The Gyeongchun mainland line runs from Seoul to eastern destinations such as Cheongpyeong and Gapyeong and is known as one of the country’s most scenic rail routes. The Jungang line runs southeast from Seoul and stops at Yangpyeong station. Should the border re-open then the Donghae Bukbu line will once again connect Gyeonggi with North Korea. By bus Red commuter buses run from the center of Seoul out to the suburbs. Other destinations can be reached by a large number of express buses that mainly run from Dong Seoul and Nambu bus terminals. From Incheon International Airport, airport limousine buses also run to many destinations in Gyeonggi. Get around See History fans should be sure to check out Suwon’s UNESCO designated Hwaseong fortress and the nearby Korean Folk Village for a taste of Joseon dynasty life. The wetlands of Sihwaho Lake offer a peaceful retreat from the region’s urban sprawl, as do the vast mud flats on the west coast. For those looking for something more modern, the excellent Nam June Paik Art Center in Yongin introduces the founder of video art. Do For hundreds of years Icheon has been one of the centers of the world’s pottery industry, and travelers here can take part in a ceramic making program. For thrill-seekers Everland Theme Park in Yongin has the world’s steepest wooden roller coaster and during wintertime there are several ski resorts open in Gyeonggi. Unwind at some of the region’s hot spring resorts, where the water is highly regarded for its medicinal properties. Eat Drink Stay safe Get out This article is an outline and needs more content. It has a template, but there is not enough information present. Please plunge forward and help it grow!