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This pond is called "Yongyeon," meaning "pond where a dragon stays." The name comes from the rock under the Northeastern Corner Pavilion (Banghwasuryujeong) called Yongdubawi, meaning "dragon head rock." In Korea, there are a number of other ponds with the same name, each with its own legend related to dragons. There is a small, round island in the middle of the pond, which is a common feature of traditional Korean ponds. The moon's reflection in this pond is considered one of the most scenic sights of Hwaseong Fortress.

You can only see it when the weather is good. If it's windy and rainy, you can't see anything because of the clouds and fog.

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One of my favorite trails begins here: the Buhangang Bicycle Path, which features many mountains along the route. It's truly inspiring.

A reservation is required for the hiking tour.

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Registration/reservation is mandatory.

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A reservation is required.

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A natural lake situated in the middle of Sokcho, serves as an intermediate stop of Cheongcho River on its way to the adjacent sea. There are two parks on the western and southern bank of the lake, as well as a pavilion in its northwest corner. Night view recommended: the pavilion, the trails in the parks, and the bridge over the estuary mouth have a nice light installation.

Yeongnang Lake is situated in the north of Sokcho, just a few meters from the shoreline. Encompassing this splendid body of water is a paved hiking trail, extending approximately 7.8 kilometers in length. From any point on the lake, you can enjoy a picturesque view of nearby Seorak Mountain range.

Make sure to register with https://visithalla.jeju.go.kr and claim a slot to hike the Seongpanak trail. It's free. Entry from the Seongpanak parking lot is as early as 05:00 am (summer season), 05:30 am (spring/autumn) and 06:00 (winter). Depending on the season you need to pass the Azalea field control station, Samgakbong shelter between 12:00 and 13:00.

Summit (Dongneung): To climb the Seongpanak Trail make sure to register for a slot via https://visithalla.jeju.go.kr. Entry from Seongpanak parking lot is as early as 05:30 am. Pass the summit visit control at Seongpanak Azalea Field Control Center before 12:30 and get off from the summit at 14:00 latest.

This is a 220 meter long and 1.5 meter wide suspension bridge for pedestrians that was opened in 2017. The suspension bridge, which has become the landmark of Lake Majang, is the longest of its kind in Korea.

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The cycling path is patched right on the lake shore. There are planty of cafe's with a nice lake view to relax making it a nice spot for a stop after having some kilometer in the legs.

Decent sized reservoir, at the southern end below the water itself there is a small park with a large statue on horseback commemorating General Gang Gam-chan, a hero from the Great Battle of Guiju. It's possible to walk from here through the Forest Trail on the western shore - it looks like a very pretty walk of ~3.5km. If arriving on bike its lovely to park up on the high contain bank of the reservoir itself, maybe to have lunch if you are carrying food, if the weather is kind and to soak up the sun and view of this sizeable body of water. There is a bike path on the eastern shore BUT take care since both directions are located on the left hand side of the road they have reversed the normal priority so the right hand lane travels with oncoming traffic. Should you be making a longer stop there are lots more cafes and restaurants beyond and north of the reservoir. It’s possible to cycle all the way up to the trailhead for Gwanggyo San, but it’s really not worth it unless you are going to spend somer time beyond the reservoir for a pit stop, since the road is barred to all vehicles including bicycles before it gets exciting gradient wise.

Great Views and an absolutly beautiful way. We had snow and the climbing is more difficult, but with a little bit sweating and condition no problem :-)

Well worth a stop if passing, you will have to either leave bikes in carpark (if you have a lock) or possibly walk them up to the observation centre and leave them there while you walk across the bridge, as cycling is not permitted passed the car park. A little precarious walking across the bike in cleats, but I was using SPD's so not so bad. After descending from the main road, this is a real treat! The bridge is the longest in Korea at 200m.

Nice scenic flowing section, mainly descent, passing 2 big bodies of water. Not much to see at the reservoir that I am aware of but the lake itself warrants a stop, both before to admire at a cafe (will highlight separately) and at the lake itself there are a couple of coffee spots and a very cool suspension bridge between to points of land either side of the lake (walkers only). There is also an observatory tower.

Megaschöner Park. A pond full of giant lotus flowers. 3 × a day Music Fountain. A small waterfall, pedal boating and many nice small and large plant arrangements.

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The weather was not perfect that day. It was super windy and ice cold at the summit as well as cloudy that you couldn't see farther than few meters ahead. But just before I started the descent, the clouds cleared a little and it was possible to see lake Baengnokdam at the crater of Hallasan. Visitors are allowed at the summit until a given time, in my case until 14:00, after which they park rangers would ask you to leave and start the descent. This is mostly to ensure that nobody would be in the national park in the dark hours. When you reach the summit, it is possible to descent either back via Gwaneumsa trail or via Seongpanak. I chose the latter as it is less steep and thus gentler on the knees. & don't forget to take a photo at the summit :)