Things to do in Gyeonggi-do | 2015 Wow Korea Supporters | Day 1

So the 4^th trip, we explored Gyeonggi-do. 

We first went to Sansawon where we learned how to make home-brewed liquor. It was a really easy process where we only use rice, water and yeast. 

 

After that, we even get to taste different types of Korean Liquor and side dishes that Koreans eat with these drinks.

 

To learn more about Sansawon, check out my post dedicated to this awesome gallery HERE!

For lunch, we went to Cheongsan Byeolmi, a Korean restaurant that serves the local delicacy – Korean Beef and Mushroom Shabushabu. For people who loves mushroom, you get to taste different types of mushroom that was grown by the restaurant owners. The hotpot taste absolutely amazing and the soup had a strong mushroom taste.

 

Next, we went to Herb Island. Herb Island is a place where families and visitors can learn about the usage of herbs, make their own household items with herbs and experience the little Greek Village, Italian Village, German Village and French Village.

 

 

There, I made some hand cream with lavender essential oil and almond oil that made my hands feel soft. And apparently, visitors can make their very own cosmetic/skin care products there. 

 

Directions
Take an express bus to Pocheon Intercity Bus Terminal.
Take Bus 57 bound for Sinbuk Oncheon (Hot spring, 신북온천)at the local bus stop outisde the Bus Terminal.
Get off at Samjeong-ri (삼정리), and go straight on Samcheongol-gil Street to arrive at Herb Island.

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Soyosan Station (Seoul Subway Line 1).
Take Bus 57, and get off at Samjeong-ri.
Go straight on Samcheongol-gil Street to arrive at Herb Island.

Official Website: http://herbisland.co.kr/herbisland/index_en.php

 

After that, we went to Cheolwon for rafting in Hantan River. The experience was certainly amazing and I had a great time rafting. The instructor was also a real hottie, so I wouldn’t mind doing it all over again.

 

It was an amazing time, and I had a lot of fun whilst gaining new experiences. I do hope that through my posts, you would be able to gain a wider perspective about what Korea is all about. 

Stay tuned for Day 2!!!