PRAUM Musical Instrument Museum (프라움악기박물관) - Area information - Korea travel information

PRAUM Musical Instrument Museum (프라움악기박물관)

19.4Km    2024-02-21

756 Gyeonggang-ro, Wabu-eup, Namyangju-si, Gyeonggi-do

PRAUM Musical Instrument Museum is designed in a European style, featuring high arches and balconies. It showcases the history of music and displays various musical instruments from around the world. Visitors have the unique opportunity to play some of these instruments and listen to their sounds. Additionally, the museum hosts regular musical concerts every Wednesday.

Gangseo Marsh Ecological Park (강서습지생태공원)

Gangseo Marsh Ecological Park (강서습지생태공원)

19.4Km    2021-06-22

279-23, Yangcheon-ro 27-gil, Gangseo-gu, Seoul

The Gangseo Marsh Ecological Park is an eco-park located on the Hangang River between the southern side of Banghwadaegyo Bridge and southern side of Haengjudaegyo Bridge. Established in July 2007, the park is partly comprised of low wetlands, freshwater lakes, and various aquatic plants. Eco-trails wind around the park through reed areas, around willow trees, and past the migratory bird observation. At the park, visitors can watch and learn about a variety of migratory birds during summer and winter or join one of the park’s organized eco-education programs.

Goyang Restore Coffee (리스토어커피)

Goyang Restore Coffee (리스토어커피)

19.6Km    2025-10-29

741-35 Gwonyul-daero, Deogyang-gu, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do

This is a cafe where coffee made by roasting coffee beans and desserts such as Croiffles are delicious. High ceilings, natural wooden furniture, and tiled counters create a sophisticated atmosphere. The scenery seen outside the large folding door is as beautiful as a painting, making you turn on the camera.

Bucheon Bow Museum (부천활박물관)

19.7Km    2021-12-23

482, Sosa-ro, Bucheon-si, Gyeonggi-do

Reflected by the outstanding performance of Korean archers at recent Olympic games, Koreans have an esteemed reputation for their skills in archery and craftsmanship. But this undoubted skill has historical precedent, as bows were an important weapon of war throughout Korean history. The Bucheon Bow Museum was established to show visitors the spirit of Korean archery, and demonstrate its ancestral traditions of bowyer craftsmanship. The museum houses traditional bows (gukgung), which are considered prized cultural pieces, and have been made by a Bucheon family, which has fostered a lineage of bowyers across five generations. In addition, the museum exhibits various pieces and articles related to archery.

Dobongsan Mountain (도봉산)

Dobongsan Mountain (도봉산)

19.9Km    2021-06-29

Dobong-dong, Dobong-gu, Seoul

Dobongsan Mountain, located in the northeastern section of Bukhansan National Park, is known for the magnificent rock formations of the main peak, Jaunbong Peak (740.2 m), as well as Manjangbong, Seoninbong, Jubong, Obong Peaks and Uiam Rock. Seoninbong Peak in particular has 37 hiking courses, including the famous Bakjwi (Bat) Course.

The mountain is also home to Cheonchuksa Temple, the oldest temple in the region, and several other temples including Mangwolsa and Hoeryongsa Temples, as well as a number of beautiful valleys such as Dobonggyegok, Songchugyegok, Obonggyegok and Yeongeocheongyegok Valleys. Dobongsan Mountain is easily accessible by public transportation, making it a popular attraction for people living in Seoul.