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Historic remains and sites
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Hwaseong Fortress
Included in UNESCO's list of world cultural heritage in 1997, Hwaseong was built over a two year period from 1794, during the reign of King Jeongjo,.. 		Suwon
Waujeongsa Temple
Built in 1970, the temple holds the world's largest wooden statue of a Buddha in a lying down position. Made out of a single juniper tree, the statue.. 		Yongin
Tomb of King Sejong
Sejongdaewangneung is the tomb of King Sejong (1397-1450) and his wife Queen Soheon of the Joseon Era (1392-1910). King Sejong not only created.. 		Yeoju
Silleuksa Temple Resort
With the backdrop of the beautiful natural scenery of Namhangang River, it is the only temple to be situated along the riverside. Silleuksa Temple.. 		Yeoju
Birth Place of Empress Myeongseong
This is where Empress Myeongseong lived until the age of 16, when she was made queen to Joseon's Emperor Gojong. It is estimated to have been built.. 		Yeoju
Pasaseong Fortress
Built along the ridgelines of Mt. Pasasan, with the peak (250m above sea level) at its center, Pasaseong's walls remain relatively intact. However,.. 		Yeoju
Namhansanseong Fortress
Built 460m high above sea level, this stone fortress was built during the Joseon era (1624). It is 9.05Km round, and 3-7.5m high. In terms of its.. 		Gwangju
Mirinae Catholic Shrine
At the valley gorge of Misan-ri, Yangseong-myeon of Anseong City is the Mirinae Catholic Shrine. Enshrined within are the remains of Kim Dae-geon,.. 		Anseong
Dongguneung[Royal Tombs]
This site was first used in 1408 (8th year of King Taejong's rule) as burial grounds for the Joseon Dynasty's first king. Taejo Lee Seonggye. Since.. 		Guri
Site of Dasan Relics
There's village called Mahyeon Village in Joan-myeon, Namyangju-si, Gyeonggi-do. It is referred to as Jeongdasan Village in order to commemorate the.. 		Namyangju
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