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Gyeongju

Gyeongju Hours to take: 1 Day Admission fee: Many options Attractions near here:  Busan Story of it: Gyeongju was the capital of the ancient kingdom of Silla (57 BC – 935 AD) which ruled about two-thirds of the Korean Peninsula between the 7th and 9th centuries. A vast number of archaeological sites and cultural properties…

Gongju & Buyeo

Gongju & Buyeo Hours to take: 1 Day Admission fee: 1,000 won (the very basic option) Attractions near here:  Daejeon Story of it: 1. Gongju was formerly named Ungjin and was the capital of Baekje from AD 475 to 538. In this period, Baekje was under threat from Goguryeo. Goguryeo had overrun the previous capital…

Korean folk village

Korean folk village Hours to take: Half day (It could be all day long if you'd like to stay!) Admission fee: 15,000 won Attractions near here:  Suwon hwasung fortress, Everland themepark Story of it: Set in a natural environment occupying approximately 243 acres, visitors can experience the natural atmosphere with over 260 traditional houses reminiscent…

Andong Hahoe Village

Andong Hahoe Village Hours to take: 1 Day Admission fee: 3,000 won Attractions near here:  Daegu, Gyeongju Story of it: The Andong Hahae Village (Korean: 안동하회마을) is a traditional village from the Joseon Dynasty. The 'Ha' is short for river and 'hae' means to 'turn around, return, come back." In English, one might call the…

Changdeok palace

Changdeok palace Hours to take: 40 minutes / If you are going to the secret garden as well, it would be 90 Admission fee: 3,000 won / Secret garden: additional 5,000 won Attractions near here:  Insadong antique shop alley, Bukchon hanok village, Gwanghwamun square Story of it: The palace gained in importance starting from the time…

War memorial museum

War memorial museum Hours to take: 120 minutes, or longer Admission fee: Free Attractions near here:  Itaewon, National museum Story of it: There are 8 main exhibits at the War Memorial: the Hogukchumo Exhibit, War History Exhibit, June 25th War Exhibit, Overseas Dispatched Troops Exhibits, Military Development Exhibit, Large Equipment Exhibit, and the Outdoor Exhibit.…

Namsan Hanok village

Namsan Hanok village Hours to take: 50 minutes Admission fee: Free Attractions near here:  N Seoul tower, Korea House(restaurant) Story of it: If you get off at Chungmuro Subway Station, you are right in front of Namsangol Hanok Village (traditional Korean village). You may consider it interesting to find this area standing between the tall…

N Seoul Tower

N Seoul Tower Hours to take: 60 minutes Admission fee: Tower: 9,000 won / Cable car: 8,500 won Attractions near here:  Namsan hanok village, Namdaemun market, Itaewon Story of it: Seoul Tower opened to the public on October 15, 1980 and has since become a major tourist attraction. The 236.7m Seoul Tower sits atop Namsan Mountain…

Gyeongbok palace & National folk museum

Gyeongbok palace & National folk museum  Hours to take: 90 minutes Admission fee: 3,000 won Attractions near here:  Bukchon hanok village, Cheong wa dae, Mt.Bukhan Story of it: Built in 1395, Gyeongbokgung Palace is also commonly referred to as the “Northern Palace” because it is the furthest north when compared to the neighboring palaces of…

Blue House

Blue House (Cheong Wa Dae, Korean White House) Hours to take: 15~20 minutes Admission fee: Free (entering the building is not allowed) Attractions near here:  Bukchon hanok village, Gyeongbok palace, Gwanghwamun square Story of it: The signature markings of the Presidential Residence of Cheong Wa Dae are its blue tiles. It is the first thing…