Yeongdo Haenyeo Culture Exhibition Hall (영도해녀문화전시관)
Yeongdo Haenyeo Culture Exhibition Hall (영도해녀문화전시관)
– Homepage
www.yeongdo.go.kr
Yeongdo Haenyeo Culture Exhibition Hall is a two-story building with meaning and history Haenyeo on display. Haenyeo are women divers that dive for seafood without any equipments.
The tradition of Haenyeo has become a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. First floor of the building consists Haenyeo seafood store that sells fresh seafood collected by the Haenyeos, while the second floor is an exhibition hall dedicated to Haenyeo.
– Address :
※ Presentation Information
– Information and Guides
+82-51-419-4505
– Parking
Available (Small vehicles 5 spaces / Use the paid parking lot nearby)
– Day Off
Mondays / January 1, on the day of Seollal (Lunar New Year’s Day) & Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving Day)
1F Haenyeo seafood store: Open all year round
– Usage Fee
2F Exhibition hall: Free
1F Haenyeo seafood store: Sea squirt 10,000 won / False sea squirt 20,000 won / Conch 20,000 won / Sea cucumber 20,000 won / Brown turban shell10,000 won
– Operating Hours
Exhibition halls 09:00-18:00
– Collections Status
Tour guide available for group
◎ Nearby Tourism Infobox
⊙ Haneul Observatory (영도 하늘전망대)
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– Homepage
www.yeongdo.go.kr
Haneul Observatory is known for its amazing view. On clear days, visitors can see far islands including Geojedo. With a translucent floor skywalk and a place for couples to put keylocks, it’s a popular place to go on a date. Visitors can enjoy a panoramic view of the ocean and also go on a stroll by walking down the wooden deck to the Joryeong Coastal Walking Trail. The ocean below the observatory is a popular snokelling area and it is only a 20-minute walk to a pebble beach. Huinnyeoul Culture Village is also connected to the observatory for easy access to one of the more popular attractions of Busan. The observatory is also known for being a beautiful sunset spot.
⊙ Taejongdae Spa (태종대온천찜질방)
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– Homepage
www.tjdspa.co.kr
Taejongdae Spa is located by the scenic Taejongdae Park. The nearby Yeongdo Island and Bongnaesan Mountain offer a beautiful view of the ocean and the mountains. The spa facility has hot springs and sauna facilities that offer therapeutic effects along with a fitness center with a variety of exercise equipment and a supervising trainer.
⊙ Sarangbang (사랑방)
– Homepage
www.instagram.com/loveroom__official/
Sarangbang is a grilled seafood restaurant located in Taejongdae. The upstairs has an outdoor seating designed like a food stall. The restaurant also has a three-tiered fish tank on display inside with clams, abalones, and shells, so visitors can see how fresh they are. Various seafood such as clams, scallops, and shrimps are served on a three-tier tray. The ingredients are well prepared and served with instructions on how to eat them. If eating the seafood is not enough, visitors can opt to order Sandeomi Seafood Ramyeon.
⊙ Beach Motel (비치모텔)
– Homepage
http://blog.naver.com/guswjd3364
The Beach Motel stands on the beach about 8 km from Busan Station. Aside from the five family rooms, all rooms have a sea view. Bread, coffee, and eggs are provided for breakfast, while water and coffee are always available in the first floor lobby. There is a coffee pot in each room, plus bottled water and a microwave on every floor, so guests can prepare a simple meal. A laundry service is provided. From this location Busan Harbor Bridge gets you to Haeundae, while other nearby tourist attractions include Igidae Coastal Park, Songdo Beach, and Sinseondae Cliff.
⊙ National Maritime Museum (국립해양박물관)
– Homepage
www.knmm.or.kr
The National Maritime Museum is a comprehensive venue offering exhibitions on maritime culture, history, ocean life, science, and more. The exterior of the museum was designed to resemble a water droplet and is the third largest museum in Korea. The museum holds over 14,000 historic items and relics that have witnessed history and are relevant to the future of ocean life. These are on display in eight permanent exhibition halls, a special exhibition hall, and a children’s exhibition hall. The museum also has a library, aquarium, grand auditorium, outdoor performance stage, and a 4D theatre for a multi-cultural experience.
⊙ Taejongdae Cliffed Coast [National Geopark] (태종대 (부산 국가지질공원))
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– Homepage
www.bisco.or.kr
Taejongdae Cliffed Coast was formed by many layers of rock being forced together beneath a lake during the Cretaceous period, and then worn away over time by the sea. The coast features many geological formations, including sea caves and uniquely shaped rocks. Visitors can enjoy walking on the forested paths, or take the train course to easily access Taejongdae Observatory and Yeongdo Coastal Culture Space.
