Citizens watch the sunrise from a footbridge at Seonyudo Park in Yeongdeungpo, Seoul, Jan. 1. Korea Times photo by Wang Tae-seok
To mark the Lunar New Year holiday in the Year of the Red Horse, the Gyeonggi Tourism Organization recommended destinations across Gyeonggi Province suited for day trips or one-night, two-day getaways.
Beradel Riding Club / Courtesy of Gyeonggi Tourism Organization
Ansan’s Beradel Riding Club stands out with its massive circular dome at the edge of Daebudo Island. Inside, visitors can ride under warm sunlight filtered through a UV-blocking glass roof. Two outdoor grass arenas allow for walks, and a path at the end leads to views of the sea off Daebudo.
The club is located at 376 Buheung-ro, Danwon-gu, Ansan. Riding experiences cost 30,000 won ($21) for 10 minutes or 50,000 won for 20 minutes. It is closed on Lunar New Year’s Day and the preceding day, Jan. 16–17.
Gungpyeong Camp / Captured from the camp's website
Hwaseong’s Gungpyeong Camp is popular with families, as booking a riding session includes a tour of the stables. Visitors can see around 40 horses in the main stable and several more in a secondary barn. Notes in front of each horse describe its name, age, appearance and personality, such as “Smaller than other horses and shy” or “Likes grazing.”
Guests can ride ponies or walk about one kilometer along a path outside the arena while holding the reins. A mural by artist Kim Shin-a decorates the second-floor café of the main building.
The camp is located at 1206 Gungpyeonghang-ro, Seosin-myeon, Hwaseong. A 30-minute riding experience costs 50,000 won. It operates from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and is usually closed Tuesdays, but remains open during the holiday period.
Golden Saddle Riding Club / Courtesy of Gyeonggi Tourism Organization
Source: Korea Times News
