Korea Tour Info

Gaepyeong Hanok Village (개평한옥마을) - Homepage : www.hygn.go.kr - Tel : Gaepyeong Hanok Village is where more than 60 large and small hanok (traditional Korean house) buildings with over 100 years of history are located within a traditional atmosphere. The village was named Gaepyeong using the letter gae (meaning “stuck between") as it is situated between Deokgaecheon Stream and Silgaecheon Stream. Visitors can observe the typical form of Gyeongsang region's yangban (aristocrat) house in this village, known as the hometown of scholars and writers since ancient times. The historical House of Ildu, which stands out first when entering Jigok-myeon where Gaepyeong Hanok Village is located, was also used as a filming location for dramas such as "Mr. Sunshine (2018)" and "Toji, the Land (2004)." The scenery of the stone walls, in harmony with the antique hanok, offers a calming sensation. In addition, visitors can participate in various experience programs, suc...

Gapyeong Rail Park (가평레일파크) - Homepage : www.gprailpark.com - Tel : +82-31-582-7788 The railbike tour departing from Gapyeong Rail Park passes through Gapyeongcheon Stream Iron Bridge, Bukhanggang Iron Bridge and Zelkova Tree Tunnel before turning back to Gapyeong Rail Park. This route is featured in the Korean film "The Letter (1997)," and thus loved by both couples and photographers looking to capture some beautiful scenes along the old railroad track. Visitors can enjoy the beautiful river view while getting some light exercise with loved ones. - Address : 14, Jangteo-gil, Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do ※ Introduction Information - Ccapacity : - Experienceable age : - Inquiries and Guides +82-31-582-7788 - Open period : - Parking : Available - Parking fee : - Reservation fee : Online reservations accepted - Rest date : N/A (Open all year round) - Scale : - Use fee : - Use time : * First session begins from 09:00 (available in one hour 30 minute intervals) * Oper...

Chunghyeon Museum (충현박물관) - Homepage : www.chunghyeon.org - Tel : +82-2-898-0505 The Chunghyeon Museum preserves the legacy of the respected scholar Ori Lee Wonik. The museum's logo is inspired by the scholar's signature on a letter that he wrote four years before his death, addressed to his son Lee Uijeon, grandson Lee Suyak, and successive descendants. Visitors can see various artifacts and ruins related to Lee Wonik. - Address : 5-6, Ori-ro 347beon-gil, Gwangmyeong-si, Gyeonggi-do ※ Introduction Information - Inquiries and Guides • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-2-898-0505 - Parking : Available - Parking fee : Free - Rest date : Mondays, New Year's Day, Seollal (Lunar New Year's Day) & Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving Day) holidays - Use fee : Adults 10,000 won / Teenagers 5,000 won * 7,000 won for adult groups and senior citizens (ages 65 & older) - Use time : 10:00-17:00 (last admission on...

Jeodo Island (저도(딱섬)) - Homepage : blog.naver.com/sacheon-jeodo - Tel : +82-55-835-1023 Jeodo Island derives its name from the abundance of paper mulberry (a fiber crop largely used for papermaking) growing on the island. The letter "jeo" refers to paper mulberry, while "-do" refers to island. On Jeodo Island, one can get a glimpse of what daily life in a small fishing village is like. The island can also be seen just behind the bamboo weirs from Siran Dock. The view is a combination of a lighthouse, fishing site, lush meadows, and lodgings with the ocean in the background. Fishing using bamboo weirs is a rare sight to see in Korea, and can only be found on the southern coast. - Address : 17-11, Jeodo-gil, Sacheon-si, Gyeongsangnam-do ※ Introduction Information - Ccapacity : - Experienceable age : - Inquiries and Guides • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-55-835-1023 - Open date : - Parking : - Res...