Gyeonggi is the most populous province in South Korea, with a combined population of 25.6 million people (approximately half of the national total) across three administrative zones covering a total area of 11,730km². It is a landlocked region whose name literally means ‘surrounding the capital’, describing its torus-like encapsulation of Seoul, the Korean capital. Its capital is Suwon, one of 28 cities across the province, and its official symbols are the dove, the gingko, and the forsythia. As with much of the country, Gyeonggi is primarily mountains, with tall jagged mountain ranges and deep river valleys.

Location : 153, Imjingak-ro, Munsan-eup, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do Tel :  031-953-4744 Web : http://dmz.gg.go.kr

Imjingak is a park that was created to bring consolation to homesick of refugees who fled North Korea during the Korean War. About 5 million tourists visit here annually. Located about 7km south from the Military Demarcation Line and 500m from Imjingang Guard Post, Imjingak was made in 1972. At the Gyeonggi Peace Center you can watch a video on the current status of North Korea and materials and pictures on display about military, politics, society and lifestyle in general of North Korea. Mangbaedan is an altar where the displaced would perform a kowtow to their parents or grandparents left behind in North Korea to soothe their nostalgic resentment on traditional holidays or whenever they miss them. Since there are grand grassy hill and outdoor performance hall, Imjingak is also to be recommended as a family outing resort.

Location : 200, Pilseung-roTanhyeon-myeon, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do Tel :  82-1644-4001 Web : http://www.premiumoutlets.co.kr

The first original premium outlet in Korea, Premium Outlets was voted as one of the world’ top 10 outlets by Forbes. The magazine also reported that Yeoju Premium Outlets offer 120 designer and beauty brands including premium kitchenware brands at prices even lower than duty-free shops. Yeoju Premium Outlets, the first premium outlet center, is popular among domestic and oversea tourists for a shopping chance. Paju Premium Outlets have a total of 160 luxury goods and fashion accessories.

Location : 82-105, Heyrimaeul-gil, Tanhyeon-myeon, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do Tel :  82-31-946-8551 Web : http://www.heyri.net/blog

A community of artists, Heyri Art Valley is a space of culture and art where about 370 artists including writers, painters, architects and musicians reside, work, exhibit and market their work. The art village features art galleries, book cafes, film locations and music cafes. It serves interesting performances and different events and lectures. Visitors can call on many museums and galleries to view a number of fine arts. It is recommended to tour this beautiful village on foot or by bicycle rather than by car. Lovely and unique guest houses are available for accommodation.

	Location : 1341, Jungang-ro, Ilsandong-gu, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do Tel :  031-908-4525 Web : http://www.goyang.go.kr/park
With the best jogging/walking course in Korea designated by the Environment Ministry, the Lake Park is one of the best tourist attractions and place to rest in the Seoul metropolitan area that offers beautiful views of the season’s best all year round. It has a bicycle path and a singing fountain and is the site of the Goyang Korea Flower Show and Goyang International Flower Foundation.