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Dongdaemun Dak Hanmari Alley (서울 동대문 닭한마리 골목)

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.

A Moment in Time - Live Caricature & Gallery (시간을 담다)

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.

Taebaek Coal Museum (태백석탄박물관)

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.

Cheongsapo Port (청사포)

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.

Gokseong Dangunjeon Shrine (곡성 단군전)

2021-05-27

33, Yeongun 1-gil, Gokseong-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-360-8379

Dangunjeon Shrine was built in honor of Dangun, a legendary figure known to be the founder of Gojoseon, or ancient Korea. He is known to be the grandson of the heavens and the son of Hwanung. According to the legend, Hwanung was approached by a bear and a tiger who wished to become human beings. Hwanung attended to their plea by instructing them to avoid sunlight for 100 days and live only by consuming garlic and mugwort. Unlike the tiger who gave up, the bear followed the instructions faithfully and transformed into a woman, who then married Hwanung and gave birth to Dangun.

Located near Yeonguncheonbyeon in Gokseong-eup, Dangunjeon Shrine was first founded in Hakjeong-ri, Samin-dong in 1916 by Shin Tae-yun, also known as Baekdang, but later moved to its current location and went through reconstruction in 1931. An annual ancestral rite takes place at the shrine on October 3 (National Foundation Day) and March 15 to pay respects to Dangun. Dangunjeon Shrine was also a place where civilians gathered to take an oath of patriotism in action against the Japanese during the Japanese colonization period; a stone plaque commemorating the March 1st Independence Movement and Baekdang Memorial Hall dedicated to Shin Tae-yun can also be found within the area. Shin Tae-yun was captured by Japanese soldiers during the March 1st Independence Movement and served two years in prison.

Digital Pavilion (디지털 파빌리온)

2021-02-01

396, World Cup buk-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2132-1179

Digital Pavilion is a space for IT companies to market their company and product. I City is a futuristic city that has streets, schools, culture, and lifestyle of the future. In the ICT center, visitors can learn about the fundamentals of ICT in a fun way. In particular, the VR Developing Bed offers many programs, although reservations are required.

Smob by Sports Monster Goyang (스포츠몬스터 고양)

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.

Samsung Transportation Museum (삼성화재 교통박물관)

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.

Gwaneumgul Cave (Daei-ri Cave Caverns) (관음굴(삼척 대이리 동굴지대))

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.

Wonju Sogeumsan Suspension Bridge (원주 소금산 출렁다리)

2025-03-26

12 Sogeumsan-gil, Jijeong-myeon, Wonju-si, Gangwon-do

One of the main attractions of Wonju, Sogeumsan Suspension Bridge is the longest and largest pedestrian bridge in Korea with a length of 200 meters, a x_height of 100 meters, and a x_width of 1.5 meters. The thrill of walking midair is enough to make visitors come to this attraction. The skywalk next to the bridge offers an amazing view of the surroundings. With a protective deck at the entrance of the bridge, anyone who has the courage can walk on the bridge. Other attractions nearby include Wonju Railbike, Museum SAN, the Grave of Joeom, and more.

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