2024-08-22
30 Insamgwangjang-ro, Geumsan-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-750-2621
Geumsan Ginseng Museum was founded to spread the excellence of Korean (Geumsan) ginseng across the nation and the world. Ginseng cultivation implements and models, efficacy, foods, and other products containing ginseng are on display in this museum. Visitors can also watch ginseng-related videos to gain a better understanding of Korean ginseng.
2020-08-19
142, Hwagae-ro, Hadong-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-1588-3186
Simni (10-ri) Cherry Blossom Road in Hwagae is famous for its beautiful views in spring. It is believed that if a young couple walks down this road holding hands, they will be together for one hundred years. For this reason, the road is sometimes referred to as the “wedding road.”
2024-03-04
37-7, Jongno 5(o)-ga, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2236-9135
Located near the Dongdaemun Market, Dongdaemun Dak Hanmari Alley gets its name from the restaurants serving dak hanmari (whole chicken soup) that line the alley. Dak hanmari (whole chicken soup), literally “one whole chicken” in Korean, is a dish where a whole chicken is boiled in a soup and served with the alley’s special sauce. After the diners eat the meat, the broth is used to make kalguksu (noodle soup). Because the area is home to large-scale apparel and fashion material markets of the Dongdaemun Market, the district is always lively and bustling.
2021-03-25
20-1, Samil-daero 8-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-10-8895-3368
A Moment in Time adds in aspects of Korean traditions, customs, and landmarks like hanbok, Gwanghwamun Gate, and Korean mystical animals into caricature artworks, serving as an excellent souvenir for both locals and travelers. The gallery also offers hands-on programs like coloring caricature and traditional folk art. In addition, original design products from A Moment in Time are also available, making great gifts.
2019-02-09
195, Cheonjedan-gil, Taebaek-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-552-7730
Taebaek Coal Museum is located where coal was first discovered within Korea. While coal has declined in use, the resource served an important role in the modernization of the nation. The museum is a place where you can learn about the history of Korea’s coal industry through well-organized exhibitions.
2023-02-23
Jung-dong, Haeundae-gu, Busan
+82-51-749-4000
Cheongsapo Port is located on the right side near the end of Dalmaji Hill in the direction of Songjeong in Haeundae. Along with Gudeokpo Port and Mipo Port, Cheongsapo Port is among the three ports lined against the coastal shore between Haeundae and Songjeong. Cheongsapo Port is famous as a place to view beautiful sunrises and where quality seaweed can be found. The rocks scattered along the port's shore are crowded with fishers. Railroad tracks that run along the shoreline make the area even more special, known to be one of the only two railroad tracks in Korea to be situated near the sea. The area around the port gained popularity after appearing in a movie, and many restaurants have opened up, selling the freshest seafood.
2021-02-23
45, EXPO-ro, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-770-9260
Spa World in The-K Hotel Gyeongju opened in June 2001 and aims to guarantee guest satisfaction with excellent amenities, such as their sauna facilities, hot springs, sports center, and swimming pool. The hot springs were developed by using all-natural hot spring water from 630 meters underground. Spa World's hot spring water is famous for having a high concentration of alkaline (9.12 pH). Impurities in the water are filtered out, boosting the beneficial effects of hot spring water on the skin, muscle fatigue, and back pains.
2024-02-29
4F, 1955 Goyang-daero, Deogyang-gu, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-1668-4832
Smob by Sports Monster Goyang, the largest indoor sports park in Korea, introduces a novel blend of play and sports in one cultural space. Visitors have unlimited access to over 20 attractions, including basketball, racquet sports, baseball batting, jumping, bungee jumping, clay shooting, and trampolines. The basic entry option is a Two-Hour Play Pass, which can be purchased through their website. Additionally, the area is close to notable sites like the West Five Royal Tombs and Myeongneung, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
2022-12-20
171, Everland-ro 376beon-gil, Cheoin-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-320-9900
Samsung Transportation Museum, the nation’s first automobile museum, is located near Everland. It serves as a children’s traffic safety learning space. The museum displays a collection of over 700 world-famous pieces including 50 cars, 15 motorcycles, bicycles, horse-drawn carriages, and other transportation-related articles such as vehicle prototypes, parts, hood ornaments, souvenirs, and artwork. There are many hands-on programs for visitors to learn about transportation safety.
2021-04-23
557, Hwanseon-ro, Samcheok-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-570-3545
Gwaneumgul Cave has a reputation of being a must-explore cave by not only Korean scientists but throughout cave academia around the world. The entrance of the cave is 4.2 meters wide, 3 meters high and 1.6 kilometers deep. The underground water flows from the entrance all the way to end all year long producing approximately 15,000 ㎥ per day. The cave also has 4 waterfalls along the way with the largest being 9 meters high. The cave is full of stalactites and stalagmites, as well as straw soda, columns, flowstones, cave corals, aragonite crystals and more. The cave has a total of 24 different types of living organisms, making a desirable cave for academic research.