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.
The Jeongdok Public Library is a hidden cherry blossom spot that looks like it’s straight out of a movie scene.
Opened in 1977, the historic building ... More
The Jeongdok Public Library is a hidden cherry blossom spot that looks like it’s straight out of a movie scene.
Opened in 1977, the historic building and aging trees of this public library create a unique vibe.
How about stopping by the library for not just books and culture, but also to admire the beauty of springtime cherry blossoms next year?
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
- Business hours -
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
Myeongdong Pier is a dock where ships going to and from Sokuri Island and Udo Island, which are close to Changwon marine park. Two passenger ships run ... More
Myeongdong Pier is a dock where ships going to and from Sokuri Island and Udo Island, which are close to Changwon marine park. Two passenger ships run through here about seven times a day. Go around Changwon marine park and go back and forth between Sokuri Island and Udo Island. Many tourists visit Sokuri Island to enjoy a picnic or camping. It is also famous for being able to see deer.
HurShimChung’ urban health spa – an enjoyable space for relaxation and healthful rejuvenation This enormous spa occupies some 1,300 pyeong (4,300㎡), a ... More
HurShimChung’ urban health spa – an enjoyable space for relaxation and healthful rejuvenation This enormous spa occupies some 1,300 pyeong (4,300㎡), and is able to accommodate a total of 3,000 spa-goers, with about forty different baths including the longevity bath, hinoki wood bath, cave bath, and an open-air outdoor bath. There are also a variety of special event baths that use natural bath powders and seasonal Oriental herbal medicine ingredients according to the time of year.
Dongnae hot spring is an alkaline, low-salt spring with the highest concentration of magnesium in Korea, featuring colorless, odorless water of clear and pure quality. Dongnae hot spring possesses high water temperatures of 46℃~60℃, and is especially renowned for its beneficial effect on disorders like rheumatism, neuralgia, wounds, back pain, muscle aches, after-effects of trauma, poor circulation, and women's diseases.
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.
“Oiso (Come), Boiso (See), and Saiso (Buy)!” is a famous phrase that represents Jagalchi Market. Along with the nearby Gukje Market and Bupyeong Kkang ... More
“Oiso (Come), Boiso (See), and Saiso (Buy)!” is a famous phrase that represents Jagalchi Market. Along with the nearby Gukje Market and Bupyeong Kkangtong Market, the Jagalchi Market is Busan’s main traditional market.
rom the Japanese occupation, several fish street stalls were created in this area. Because of the Korean War, numerous refugees came to Busan, and many shanty houses were built around the area. As such, a number of fish street stalls were formed to become a large fish market, which is now the Jagalchi Market. You will find live fish and seafood, including big octopuses in basins and baskets of street vendors. Sometimes, they sell lobsters, white sharks, baby sharks, sunfish, large squids, and so on. This is the real side of Busan’s Jagalchi Market.
It is a famous Chinese restaurant for dumplings in Chinatown. You can enjoy various Chinese foods as well as dumplings. There is always waiting during ... More
It is a famous Chinese restaurant for dumplings in Chinatown. You can enjoy various Chinese foods as well as dumplings. There is always waiting during mealtime, so refer to it and visit.
The western Busan was not well known among tourists compared to the eastern Busan where Haeundae and Gwangalli are located. However, it has recently g ... More
The western Busan was not well known among tourists compared to the eastern Busan where Haeundae and Gwangalli are located. However, it has recently gained popularity, thanks to SNS users who nicknamed Jangnim Port as “Bunezia,” Busan’s Venezia (Venice), and have been taking great photos here. Jangnim Port has its famous photo zone called “Personal Color Zone,” which has the building with nine doors, each of which is painted in a different color. You can take incredible photos in this photo zone. The first floor of the building is the warehouse used by fishermen for storage or direct sales stand. After taking photos on the first floor, you can explore many cozy spaces on the second floor such as the Children’s Play Town where children can play and take a rest; the Food & Drink Town, which offers diverse food, tea, and fish cake dishes; the Atelier, which provides experience activities; and the souvenir shop where you can find various interesting souvenir products. You can take diverse photos of many different faces of Jangnim Port, depending on the location and time. While taking leisure on the second floor, you can fully observe and appreciate different views of the port with the sky, the sea, the sunset, and lights from the buildings and streets.
Museum Cultural Products - Bringing the beauty of tradition into everyday life::
Korea’s cultural heritage is imbued with timeless beauty and eleganc ... More
Museum Cultural Products - Bringing the beauty of tradition into everyday life::
Korea’s cultural heritage is imbued with timeless beauty and elegance.
We add practical elements to these features in designing various art objects.
Exhibition and Collaborative Projects::
The Foundation runs special exhibitions at the National Museum of Korea as well as other national affiliate exhibitions to get closer to the public. Various services commensurate with high quality exhibitions are provided.
Theater Yong - The First On-Site Museum Theater in Korea::
Theater "Yong" presents historical chain performances and exhibition-related performances. In addition, we present various children and family performances for family visitors to the museum.
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