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Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art Cheongju [MMCA Cheongju] (국립현대미술관(청주관)) - Homepage : www.mmca.go.kr - Tel : The Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art Cheongju presents the country's first-ever open storage-formed museum, based on artworks owned by the museum, the government, and Art Bank. The open storage currently stores collections, which are a basic component of an art museum, and not only offers a great volume of works open to the public but also enables visitors to understand even the hidden functions of an art museum, thus acting as an art museum with an expanded concept. - Address : 314 Sangdang-ro, Cheongwon-gu, Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do ※ Introduction Information - Ccapacity : - Inquiries and Guides +82-43-261-1400 - Parking : Available - Parking fee : - Rest date : Mondays - Use fee : Free - Use time : 10:00-18:00 - Scale : - Touring Time : - Admission Fees : [Templestay] Payment required (Please refer to their website.) 관음사_3 관음사 관음사 관음사 관음사 관음사 ...

Bank of Korea Money Museum (화폐박물관) - Homepage : www.bok.or.kr/museum/main/main.do - Tel : This Renaissance-style three-story stone building is the museum of the Bank of Korea. The older Bank of Korea was established as the central bank of the Korean Empire in 1909 and has been designated as a National Historical Site. During the Japanese colonial period, the bank was renamed the Bank of Joseon, and the building was used as the main and head office of the Bank of Korea until 2001. The building has been used as the nation’s Money Museum since June 2001 in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Bank of Korea. The museum has 13 exhibition rooms on two floors, with one basement floor and two above-ground floors. It holds special exhibitions of various currency and art collections to provide domestic and foreign visitors with the opportunity to enjoy the history and culture of currency. Visitors can learn about the Bank of Korea and the central banking system, as well as how to id...

St. Isidore Farm (성이시돌목장) - Homepage : www.visitjeju.net - Tel : +82-64-740-6000 St. Isidore Farm was born when an Irish priest named McGlinchey (Korean name: Im Pi-je) was appointed in Jeju's Hallim region in 1954 and opened a livestock bank to help the impoverished locals. In 1961, it officially opened a central practice farm to not only educate on the livestock industry but also carry out hog farming, sheep breeding, beef cattle raising and dairy businesses. Today, the farm primarily raises cows and racehorses and produces high-quality organic milk and horses for racing to utilize the profits in various welfare projects. The farmland also presents an exotic scenery as the vast grasslands blend in with modern structures such as Ctesiphon, which symbolizes the history of the farm. The farm also has a cafe that uses milk produced at the farm in addition to a trail and park with religious themes. - Address : 53, Sallongnam-ro, Jeju-si, Jeju-do ※ Introduction Information - Ccapa...

National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art Cheongju (국립현대미술관(청주관)) - Homepage : www.mmca.go.kr - Tel : The National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art Cheongju presents the country's first-ever open storage formed based on artworks owned by the museum, the government, and Art Bank. The open storage currently stores collections, which are a basic component of an art museum, and not only offers a great volume of works open to the public but also enables visitors to understand even the hidden functions of an art museum, thus acting as an art museum with an expanded concept. * Source: National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art - Address : 314, Sangdang-ro, Cheongwon-gu, Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do ※ Introduction Information - Ccapacity : - Inquiries and Guides • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-43-261-1400 (National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art Cheongju) - Parking : Available - Parking fee : - Rest...

Gangneung Gyeongpo Beach (강릉 경포해수욕장) - Homepage : www.gn.go.kr - Tel : +82-33-640-4531 Located 1 kilometer away from Gyeongpodae Pavilion and 6 kilometers from downtown Gangneung, Gyeongpo Beach is a sand bank formed between Gyeongpoho Lake and the ocean. This beach has a beautiful sandy shore that extends to a length of 1.8 kilometers and shallow waters, making it a popular beach attraction. By the beach is a lush pine forest where visitors can enjoy forest bathing. Other activities to enjoy around the area include the cultural art fair that takes place at the beach stage every summer, riding a bike along Gyeongpoho Lake, and hiking the nearby mountains and valleys. - Address : 514 Changhae-ro, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do ※ Introduction Information - Ccapacity : - Experienceable age : - Inquiries and Guides +82-33-640-4531 - Open date : - Parking : Available - Rest date : - Use season : - Use time Open 24 hours - Available Facilities : Restrooms, shower booths, changing roo...

Jiktangpokpo Falls [National Geopark] (직탕폭포 (한탄강 국가지질공원)) - Homepage : www.hantangeopark.kr - Tel : +82-33-450-5534 Jiktangpokpo Falls is location in the middle of Hantangang River, which runs through town of Dongsong-eup in Cheorwon. Unlike other falls, Jiktangpokpo Falls is not tall, but wide instead as the 3 meter-high falls stretch almost 60 meters from bank to bank. Widely known for its grandeur and beauty, Jiktangpokpo Falls is one of the 8 scenic wonders of Cheorwon. It is an ideal summer vacation spot and visitors can enjoy the savory maeuntang (spicy seafood stew) made with freshwater fish at one of the many restaurants located in the vicinity. - Address : 94, Jiktang-gil, Cheorwon-gun, Gangwon-do ※ Introduction Information - Inquiries and Guides • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-33-450-5534 - Parking : - Rest date : N/A (Open all year round) - Film Locations : Filmming site of "1 Night and 2 Days" ...