Unhyeongung, designated as Historic Site No. 257 of the City of Seoul, is located in Uni-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul. This palace used to be a Jamjeo (a te ... More
Unhyeongung, designated as Historic Site No. 257 of the City of Seoul, is located in Uni-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul. This palace used to be a Jamjeo (a temporary place for the soon-to-be monarch to stay before taking the throne) of Gojong, 26th King of Joseon Dynasty, and was the house of Heungseon Daewongun. Unhyeongung retains its historical importance as a base for Heungseon Daewongun's political activities during the modern Korean era.
Here, Heungseongun, Lee Haeung played the role of de facto ruler and reformed the political system into a royal regime. Even after resigning from the political position of regent, he persisted in engaging in political influences here.
On December 9, 1863 when Heongseongun was promoted to Daewongun and his wife from the Min family received the title of Budaebuin, this private residence was given the name Unhyeongung.
A folk song told that Unhyeongung, where King Gojong lived until he turned 12, and which was a Gwansanggam site during King Cheoljong, had the feng-shui energy to create a king. After King Gojong came to power, Daewongun expanded Unhyeongung again. The name, Unhyeon originated from an uphill path located in front of Seoungwan, whose name was changed to Gwansanggam in the era of King Sejo. The name remained as a special name for that. That is, Ungwan, coming from Seoungwan and Unhyeon, the name of the uphill path in front of Ungwan, were used literally for this spot.
The old church building constructed in 1949 was demolished, and a new building was built in 2014. The new Gahoe-dong Catholic Church is remarkably ch ... More
The old church building constructed in 1949 was demolished, and a new building was built in 2014. The new Gahoe-dong Catholic Church is remarkably characterized by the juxtaposition of traditional hanok and modern architecture. The two different styles were not made into a melange, but juxtaposed so that people can feel the different charms at the same time.
The building expresses a Korean gentleman wearing hanbok putting his arms around a blue-eyed foreign priest. The low-built hanok, giving Korean traditional vibes to the area that was losing such atmosphere, and the western-style church behind it catch the eyes of passers-by. While the construction project was planned on a large lot of 3,300 square meters, the project divided up construction into three buildings matching the atmosphere of the neighborhood. Natural materials were mainly used and stained glass was used minimally to enhance the charm of hanok architecture.
The hanok building was built using Korean red pine (Pinus densiflora) by a master carpenter of intangible cultural heritage to create high-quality results. As it is a religious building, you can find various religious elements inside. The miracle of five loaves of bread and two fish is engraved on the tiles of the roof. Such small details make us imagine the time when the priest who majored in architecture and the architect in charge of design shared their opinions to settle on the design of the buildings.
Baek In-je House is a museum and cultural heritage site located in Bukchon Hanok Village's Gahoe-dong neighborhood. The house was built during the Jap ... More
Baek In-je House is a museum and cultural heritage site located in Bukchon Hanok Village's Gahoe-dong neighborhood. The house was built during the Japanese colonial era and it is a well-preserved example of modern hanok. The hanok was built on an elevated plot of land and there are incredible views of Bukchon Hanok Village from the house. Though built in a traditional style, there are many modern architectural touches. In traditional hanok, the sarangchae (men's quarters) and anchae (women's quarters), are built separate from each other. Baek In-je House has a sarangchae and anchae that are connected. There is also a spacious garden. The hanok is one of the largest remaining hanok in the city, and because of its unique history, the hanok was designated a Citizens' Cultural Heritage site and converted into a museum.
※ Baek In-je (1898 - Unknown): Baek In-je was a Korean patriot who fought for Korean independence during the Japanese colonial era. Baek was also a doctor who devoted much of his time to studying rickets and blood disorders. He made great contributions to the body of research on these medical issues.
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03055 16, Bukchon-ro 7-gil (Gahoe-dong), Jongno-gu, Seoul
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Tue-Sun : 09:00am-18:00pm (Last entry at 17:30 /Closed Mondays)
※ Visitors not on a guided tour may only tour the grounds
※ Fridays & Saturdays until 20:00 during August
- Foreign language assistance & tours available.
- Free admission
Surfyy Beach is a 1 kilometer-long surf designated beach, just north of Hajodae Beach in Yangyang. It's the first of its kind in Korea and has the mos ... More
Surfyy Beach is a 1 kilometer-long surf designated beach, just north of Hajodae Beach in Yangyang. It's the first of its kind in Korea and has the most trainers and approximately 1,000 surfboards while also operating Surf School. Training is available for all different levels from beginners to advanced, and for those only looking to surf, board and wetsuits are available for rent. Surf yoga, longboard, snorkeling and other programs are also available. The beach has various zones including bean bag zone, hammock zone, chilling zone, and sunbed zone for visitors to enjoy. There are also pub & lounge, camping facilities and more for visitors convenience.
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119, Hajodaehaean-gil, Hyeonbuk-myeon, Yangyang-gun, Gangwon-do, Republic of Korea
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Swimming time : 09:00am-18:00pm
Sunset bar : 09:00am-02:00am
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By Bus: You can get a bus from Seoul Express Bus Terminal or Dong Seoul Bus Terminal. The express bus from either is around 2 hours and takes you to the Yangyang Express Bus Terminal. Take a taxi about 15 minutes depending on traffic to travel 11km and cost about W17,000. You can even pre-book your intercity bus with Trazy.
The forest has kept its natural condition unopened to the public throughout the Japanese occupation, liberation, war, and industrialization.
Ahopsan ... More
The forest has kept its natural condition unopened to the public throughout the Japanese occupation, liberation, war, and industrialization.
Ahopsan Forest in Gijang-gun, Busan, is a place that was not open to the world for 400 years. The place became known to the world after becoming the filming location for the movie Kundo: Age of the Rampant in 2014. In 2016, the owners who managed the forest for 400 years decided to open the place to the public. The forest was designated as a green belt and water source conservation area for a long time, preserving the healthy natural environment and ecosystem.
The represented place is bamboo habitat. There are two bamboo forests within nine mountains. The Maengjongjuk Forest is the first one encountered along the trail. Go into the dense bamboo forest and look up to the sky to see the glistening sunlight between the leaves. The second bamboo forest is a flat bamboo field known as the bamboo tree–lined trail. The bamboo forest densely populates both sides of the path to block most light, allowing visitors to take a stroll.
Shanghai Street is Busan’s largest Chinese residential area, located in Choryang-dong, Dong-gu, Busan.
During the Japanese occupation, Chinese people ... More
Shanghai Street is Busan’s largest Chinese residential area, located in Choryang-dong, Dong-gu, Busan.
During the Japanese occupation, Chinese people moved to this location and formed the residential area. The ancient Chinese Consulate was situated here as well. Shanghai Street was designated as Korea’s only Chinatown Special Zone in 2007.
This street has been famous among SNS users who took photos of Chinese restaurants and dumpling stores, attracting domestic and foreign tourists. Every year, the Busan Chinatown Culture Festival is held in this area.
Shanghai Street is full of amazing restaurants. In particular, a famous Chinese dumpling restaurant is always packed with people from all over the country, as well as foreign tourists. Other Chinese restaurants and Chinese-style doughnuts are also popular among SNS users, continuously attracting tourists.
Skyline luge Busan is a iconic outdoor amusement facility in Osiria Tourist Complex, and can be enjoyed by whole family with various auxiliary facilit ... More
Skyline luge Busan is a iconic outdoor amusement facility in Osiria Tourist Complex, and can be enjoyed by whole family with various auxiliary facilities and beautiful sea in the background.
Skyline luge is an adventure activity that takes a luge cart down a total of 2.4 kilometers of four tracks. The luge cart is designed for easy and safe use. Children 85cm – 110cm tall can also ride with their guardians.
Oryukdo Islets, which is well-known as one of the most beautiful islands in Busan, refers to a group of rocky islands off Yongho-dong, Nam-gu, Busan. ... More
Oryukdo Islets, which is well-known as one of the most beautiful islands in Busan, refers to a group of rocky islands off Yongho-dong, Nam-gu, Busan. It has been designated as Busan National Geopark in recognition of its geological value: rock formed through volcanic activities 80 million years ago. In addition, it is a marine sanctuary, where protected marine creatures live, and also state-designated cultural heritage.
Visit the Sunrise Park if you want to enjoy the unobstructed view of Oryukdo Islets. As you climb up the hill above the parking lot, you can enjoy the panoramic view with a cool sea breeze. The presence of ecological wetlands, trails, pavilions, and benches makes it a perfect spot for a picnic.
Skywalk, built on the edge of cliffs of unique rock formations, always teems with the laughter of visitors who want to enjoy the thrill of looking down at the sea through the glass plates under their feet. If you want to take a closer look at Oryukdo Islets on the sea, go on a cruise.
It's a bakery with a long tradition that opened in 1979. The patissier is designated as a master of Korea and is visited by many bread-lovers. ... More
It's a bakery with a long tradition that opened in 1979. The patissier is designated as a master of Korea and is visited by many bread-lovers.
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Louis Vuitton Maison Seoul was designed by Frank Gehry, a master of modern architecture, and contains inspiration from Suwon Hwaseong Fortress and tra ... More
Louis Vuitton Maison Seoul was designed by Frank Gehry, a master of modern architecture, and contains inspiration from Suwon Hwaseong Fortress and traditional Dongnaehak dance containing Korean history. Interior of Louis Vuitton Maison Seoul consists of a total of five floors, featuring a variety of House collections ranging from women's collections to men's collections, watches, jewelry, travel products and perfumes, candles and book collections.
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