Cheongsong Yasong Art Gallery (군립 청송야송미술관) – Homepage https://www.cs.go.kr/tour – Tel +82-54-870-6536 The Cheongsong Yasong Art Gallery opened on April 29, 2005. The art gallery exhibits 350 Korean paintings and pottery works of Yasong Lee Won-jwa, who is a traditional Korean painter native to Cheongsong. Also on display are around 50 works of noted painters…
Chilgok Patriots & Peace Memorial (칠곡호국평화기념관) – Homepage https://www.chilgok.go.kr/chppm – Tel +82-54-979-5504 Chilgok Patriots & Peace Memorial is a memorial museum dedicated to the soldiers who seized victory by holding up a fierce battle at Nakdonggang River’s line of defense for 55 days in Chilgok during the Korean War. The museum consists of a spacious…
Pohang Museum of Steel Art (포항시립미술관) – Homepage poma.pohang.go.kr The Pohang Museum of Steel Art, themed around steel as the foundation of Pohang’s culture, showcases a Steel Art collection, contemporary art exhibitions, and music performances. Its facilities include an outdoor sculpture park, indoor exhibition halls, a museum shop, an art library, and a cafeteria. Visitors…
Daldongnae of Olden Times (추억의 달동네) – Homepage www.daldongnae.co.kr The Daldongnae of Olden Times is a modern history theme park that recreates everyday life in Korea during the 1970s-80s, through a variety of vintage products. Visitors can get a glimpse into Korean retro culture as they explore old radios, vintage-style electronic shops and alley shops,…
Wooyang Museum of Contemporary Art (우양미술관) – Homepage www.wooyangmuseum.org Wooyang Museum of Contemporary Art, located in the Bomun Tourist Complex, is a private gallery of modern art established in 1991. The collections of major modern and contemporary artists are on display. The museum targets famous modern art collections and retrospective exhibitions of artists in the…
Rasunjae (라선재) – Homepage www.culinaryschool.co.kr (Korean only) Founded by the 1st traditional Silla cuisine master Cha Eun-jeong alongside 2nd master chef Kim Jeong-Hoon, Rasunjae restaurant is a unique venue dedicated to recreating the cuisine served in the royal courts of the Silla Kingdom. Its main menu consists of “Poongwalju 50,” themed on Silla period food…
Sosuseowon Confucian Academy [UNESCO World Heritage] (소수서원 [유네스코 세계문화유산]) – Homepage www.yeongju.go.kr – Tel +82-54-639-7691 Sosuseowon Confucian Academy is situated at the foothills of Sobaeksan Mountain. Sosuseowon was the first to receive a royal charter as a private Confucian academy along with financial support and acknowledgement by the king. This academy was originally founded under…
The-K Hotel Gyeongju Spa World (더케이경주호텔 스파온천) – Homepage www.thek-hotel.co.kr – Tel +82-54-770-9260 Spa World in The-K Hotel Gyeongju opened in June 2001 and aims to guarantee guest satisfaction with excellent amenities, such as their sauna facilities, hot springs, sports center, and swimming pool. The hot springs were developed by using all-natural hot spring water…
Robo Life Museum (로보라이프 뮤지엄) – Homepage m.kiro.re.kr – Tel 054-279-0427 The Robo Life Museum is a place where one can meet robots that are already part of our daily lives, knowingly and unknowingly. Visitors can learn about robots while dancing and drawing with them as well as touching and operating them. Through the museum,…
Tohamsan National Recreational Forest (토함산자연휴양림) – Homepage www.foresttrip.go.krwww.gyeongju.go.kr – Tel +82-54-750-8700 Tohamsan National Recreational Forest, located in Gyeongju, is in close vicinity of major attractions such as Bulguksa Temple and Seokguram Grotto. Visitors can enjoy the culture as well as relaxing in a peaceful nature. – Address : 1208-45, Bulguk-ro, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do ※ Presentation Information…