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Ueumdo, named either because its shape resembles a cow (牛) or because cow sounds were heard from the land, ceased to be an island due to the development of the Sihwa Lake reclaimed land. Evidence of this is the dinosaur egg fossils discovered near Ueumdo. The dinosaurs found here are estimated to have lived about 100 million years ago during the Mesozoic Cretaceous period as a group habitat. More than 30 dinosaur egg nest fossil sites and about 200 egg fossils were found in 12 locations. This extremely rare dinosaur egg fossil site has become a popular tourist attraction famous for visitors who enjoy photographing Ueumdo.

Gungpyeong Port, famous for its beautiful sunset, was designated as a national fishing port in 2008. It is a small harbor with a well-established seafood market full of fresh and delicious seafood. Visitors can enjoy the pleasure of fishing at the charming Fishing Pier, which attracts small boats and anglers. Additionally, the Hwaseong Silk Road Trail along the Hwaseong beach is made of wooden decks, providing a resting spot loved by walkers and hikers who admire the beautiful scenery. Along the Gungpyeong Port parking lot, a row of food trucks offers various snacks such as famous fried shrimp, fried squid, fish cakes, and hot dogs. The Gungpyeong Port plaza also opens a water playground in the summer, making it a great place for families to enjoy water activities.

This large house is located lengthwise north to south on a well-placed site surrounded by low hills. The inscription on the gate states that it was built in the 24th year of King Gojong's reign (1887), but the main quarters and guest quarters are estimated to have been built about 50 years earlier than this gate. The main gate does not face forward but is oriented to the north side, making the house appear smaller than it is at first glance, but it actually has more than 50 rooms. Entering the gate leads directly to the sarangmadang (main yard), with a long row of servant quarters stretching along the left side and the sarangchae (men's quarters) on the right. At the end of the yard opposite the sarangchae is the middle gate leading to the anchae (main living quarters). Inside the middle gate, the ㄷ-shaped anchae features an open front with a central main hall; the left side houses the kitchen, master bedroom, and tea room (gwabang), while the right side includes another kitchen, a gunneonbang (side room), and a wooden floor. A unique feature is the small room behind the inner sarangbang (men's room) in the sarangchae, which connects secretly through the back porch to the main hall of the anchae, a method commonly used in noble houses. The long row of servant quarters blocks the front of both the anchae and sarangchae, forming the inner and main yards and is connected to the gatehouse. The rear yard, a cozy living space for the women of the house, has a well and jangdokdae (jar stand) serving as outdoor household areas. Persimmon and pine trees planted around the site link to the back mountain, creating a beautiful natural setting. The overall floor plan forms a [月] shape, typical of a yangban (aristocratic) residence. (Source: National Heritage Administration)

옛부터 율암온천 뒷편에 작은 연못에서 자연 용출수가 사철 흘러내렸고 한겨울에도 얼지않아 인근 주민들의 빨랫터로 알려져 왔으며, 눈병, 피부병, 관절염에 효험이 있다하여 목욕하고 치료하던 곳으로 전해져 왔다고 한다.