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Yeongju Museom Village (영주 무섬마을)

2021-08-24

31-12, Museom-ro 234beon-gil, Yeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-638-1127

Located in Sudo-ri in Yeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do, Museom Village is a charming hanok village surrounded by water. Flowing down from Sobaeksan Mountain and Taebaeksan Mountain, Naeseongcheon Stream and Yeongjucheon Stream converge and loop around Museom Village, surrounding the village on three sides with water. This peninsula-like village is not only the center of traditional Korean culture, but also has a gorgeous natural landscape complete with a wide sandy riverside and a lush inland forest.

Known for Haeudang and Manjukje Houses (two of the most historical hanok houses in the area), the village is also home to other outstanding traditional houses such as the Kim Gyu-jin House and the Kim Wi-jin House. Manjukje House is located at the heart of the village and the oldest traditional house in this hanok village. Manjukje was built in 1666 (7th year of King Heonjong's reign) by Bak Su (the father of the Bannam Bak Family).

Nearby Manjukje is Manun House, built in the early 19th century and named after Kim Hwi-geol (penname “Manun”). The house later became the home of the wife of the famous poet Jo Ji-hun, author of “Byeolli,” a poem expressing the beauty of Museom Village.

Other notable houses include the Kim Wi-jin House (a house belonging to aristocrats), the Kim Jeong-gyu House (a house without the traditional outer fencing), and the Bak Jae-yeon House, where the writings of Bak Gyu-su (a respected scholar during the Joseon period) still remain today.

Another famous attraction in the village is the Single Log Bridge, which was the village’s only connection to the outside world for over 350 years before the construction of Sudo Bridge in 1979. It is a tiny bridge in terms of x_width (30 cm), but it stretches for over 150 meters. It is said that the bridge was rebuilt annually after being destroyed each rainy season. With the construction of Sudo Bridge, the Single Log Bridge was no longer needed, but was rebuilt some time later in its original form. To celebrate the bridge’s impressive history, the village hosts the Single-Log Bridge Festival every October.

Gureopdo Island (굴업도)

2021-04-30

Gureop-ri, Ongjin-gun, Incheon
+82-32-899-3710

Gureopdo Island is considered the Galapagos of Korea. There are only two attractions on this island, Gureop Beach and the port, and there are almost no convenience facilities due to its small population. The island is mostly covered in trees and lacks manmade facilities. As a result, the island still has most of its natural environment, a gift of nature. In summer, the area around Gaemeori Hill is a popular camping site because of its beautiful view of the Milky Way at night.

Changuimun Gate - Jahamun Gate (창의문(자하문))

2020-04-02

118, Changuimun-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2148-1822

Changuimun Gate was often called Jahamun Gate. It was one of four mini-gates in the north surrounding the walled city of Hanyang (Seoul) during the Joseon dynasty. After the closure of Sukjeongmun Gate, one of the four main gates, Changuimun Gate became a favorite north gate. Hence, people also called Changuimun the North Gate. It is the only gate among four mini gates that is still in its original state. Although it is small, almost 50m² in terms of size, it looks very firm and sturdy. While Dongsomun Gate, another of the four mini gates, is decorated with a phoenix, Changuimun Gate is adorned with a wooden chicken along its rafters. The reason behind the wooden chicken was that the chicken was believed to be the nemesis of the centipede. People believed that installing the wooden chicken was important to overcome the harmful spirit of the centipede.

Jungmyeongjeon Hall (중명전)

2025-01-09

41-11, Jeongdong-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-752-7525

Located near Deoksugung Palace, Jungmyeongjeon Hall is a red-brick modern Western-style building. It was built in 1899 as the imperial library of the Korean Empire. After Deoksugung Palace caught on fire in 1904, the place became the temporary residence of Emperor Gojong. It also witnessed the tragic part of history in which the infamous Eulsa Treaty (Japan-Korea Protectorate Treaty), an illegal treaty forced by Japan, was signed in 1905. Its exhibition hall serves as a place for historical education.

Sinduri Coastal Sand Dune (태안 신두리 해안사구)

2021-03-27

Sindu-ri, Taean-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-670-2544

Located on Sinduri Beach in Taean, Sinduri Coastal Sand Dune is the only sand dune in Korea and one of Eight Tourist Attractions in Taean. It was believed to have been formed approximately 15,000 years ago after the Ice Age when strong winds gradually carried sand from the sea to the current area. The dune has all the qualities of a typical dunelnd, as well as being a buffer between the coast and inland.

N. Olive Esthetic (앤올리브 에스테틱)

2017-07-21

15, Yeongjung-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2638-2604~5

Located on the first underground floor of Times Square in Yeongdeungpo, N. Olive Esthetic is a spa and beauty care shop. It offers professional nail art, hand and foot care and skin and full body therapies. Services include specialty packages like the Oil Candle Therapy (aroma oil produced from melted candles) using beauty care items from France. Every service includes a foot massage.

Iho Tewoo Beach (이호테우해변)

2023-01-13

Dori-ro, Jeju-si, Jeju-do
+82-64-740-6000

Iho Tewoo Beach is conveniently located close to downtown Jeju-si. The sandy, gently sloping beach and its mix of city amenities and natural beauty make it a popular destination for tourists during the summer.

There are plenty of things for visitors to enjoy in the beach area. Visitors can rent boats to go fishing or fish off the seawall, an area known among the local fisherman for its abundance of sea smelts. The beach and the pine forest are especially beautiful at night. There are also many restaurants located nearby to enjoy a great meal with a view of the beach.

Samcheong Park (삼청공원)

2024-03-18

44, Insadong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2148-4150

Samcheong Park is a park that blooms in cherry blossoms in spring and fall colors in fall near Gyeongbokgung Palace. The park is home to a forest library and a café, and visitors can follow the trails to find acupressure trails, exercise equipment, badminton court, tennis court, playground, and a convenience store. The area surrounding the park is home to many galleries and restaurants, so it is a popular destination for walking among the people of Seoul.

Park Club Spa (파크클럽스파)

2017-07-21

606, Teheran-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
-2-2016-1176

Located on the 23 floor of the Park Hyatt Seoul in Gangnam, Park Club boasts a calm atmosphere comprised of individual rooms, mood lighting, and aromatic fragrance in the center of downtown. Traditional treatment programs including traditional Korean acupressure treatment are available.

Will Spa (윌스파)

2025-01-08

524, Bongeunsa-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3466-8100

Willspa operates 24 hours in the Gangnam area, featuring luxurious spa that is equipped with suitable size, facility, and programs for foreign visitors’ taste.

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