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Old House of Chang Ucchin (장욱진고택) - Homepage : www.ucchinchang.org - Tel : The Old House of Chang Ucchin was the home of the famous Korean artist, one of the first to paint in the Western style in Korea. Chang created many works of art while living here from 1986 until his death. The house was registered as a National Cultural Heritage in 2008, and features a traditional house built over 120 years ago, as well as a Western-style building added on later, based on his 1953 painting "Scene with a Car." Visitors can see the red brick walls, black roof, and main entrance flanked by windows just like in the painting. The small hanok building is built in a square shape, with an anchae (inner room) and sarangchang (guestroom/study). The annex building is now used as a traditional tea house and gift shop. - Address : 119-8 Mabuk-ro, Giheung-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do ※ Introduction Information - Ccapacity : - Experienceable age : - Inquiries and Guides +82-31-283-1911 - Open d...

Andong Ujeong Jjimdak (안동우정찜닭) - Homepage : - Tel : This restaurant specializes in jjimdak, or braised chicken, located in Andong Jjimdak Alley within the Andong Gu Market (Old Andong Market). The signature menu here is the braised aged kimchi and chicken. Aged kimchi here refers to cabbage kimchi aged additionally for more than 6 months in low temperatures, which imbues the kimchi with tangier and richer flavors. It is eaten as-is as a side dish, but many Koreans use it as a flavoring in meat dishes as well. Braised chicken is a dish that already integrates vegetables and glass noodles, and the addition of aged kimchi elevates the dish even more with its unique Korean flavor. Andong braised chicken served in this restaurant tends to be less spicy than those served in other restaurants and is braised to perfection, so even those who do not enjoy spicy food can have a great meal at this restaurant. - Address : 12, Beonyeong-gil, Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do ※ Introduction Information...

Ulsanbawi Rock Milky Way Photo Spot on Old Misiryeong Trail (미시령옛길 울산바위 은하수) - Homepage : https://www.gwgs.go.kr/tour/index.do - Tel : Misiryeong Pass, historically a pathway connecting Inje to Sokcho, also serves as an observation point for viewing Ulsanbawi Rock in Seoraksan Mountain. More recently, it has gained popularity as a photo spot for capturing the Milky Way. As a result, on clear nights, the parking lot is often filled with eager photographers.  - Address : 5110 Donghae-daero, Toseong-myeon, Goseong-gun, Gangwon-do ※ Introduction Information - Ccapacity : - Experienceable age : - Inquiries and Guides +82-33-680-3677 - Open date : - Parking : Available - Rest date : N/A (Open all year round) - Use season : - Use time Open 24 hr 고성_미시령옛길_아름다운 울산바위 야경 고성_미시령옛길_울산바위 은하수 고성_미시령옛길_울산바위 고성_미시령옛길_울산바위로 향하는 길 This work was created by the Korea Tourism Organization for 24 years and opened as the first type of public Nuri. You can download it for free from the Korea T...

Sanmagi Old Trail (산막이옛길) - Homepage : www.goesan.go.kr/tour - Tel : +82-43-832-3527 Sanmagi Old Trail in Oesa-ri, Chilseong-myeon, within Goesan-gun of Chungcheongbuk-do, stretches over a picturesque 3.93 km. It connects to the serene Sanmagi Village, nestled in the mountains. This trail has been thoughtfully restored, tracing contour of an ancient road, a faint remnant of times gone by. Offering stunning vistas of mountainous terrain, flowing waters, and lush forests, the trail represents one of the most enchanting aspects of Goesan’s landscape. Its true value lies in the unspoiled natural ecosystem preserved around the dam. The old mountain path, gently redeveloped with eco-friendly techniques alongside the Goesan Dam, harmoniously complements the tranquil waters of the dam’s lake,   presenting a glimpse of Korea’s natural splendor. A walk along this trail, with the scent of the forest and the soft caress of a river breeze, invites a profound connection ...

Cheonggyecheon Old Books Street (청계천헌책방거리) - Homepage : - Tel : Walking east along Cheonggyecheon Stream, which flows near Sewoon Plaza, you will see a cluster of small bookstores. Books published 30 to 50 years ago, and various out-of-date magazines are piled up in about ten bookstores. You can indirectly experience the old culture and history that formed the basis of K-content, and sometimes you can also find foreign books. Nearby is Dongdaemun Market, a wholesale market selling various subsidiary materials, and Pyounghwa Market (open from night to early morning), where you can browse clothing fabrics, which are excellent places to visit together. - Address : 20 Jangchungdan-ro 13-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul ※ Introduction Information - Ccapacity : - Experienceable age : - Inquiries and Guides None - Open date : - Parking : Not Available - Rest date : Varies by store - Use season : - Use time Varies by store - Admission Fees : Free 청계천헌책방거리 (1) This work was created by the Kore...

Gunsan Modern History Street (군산 근대화 거리) - Homepage : - Tel : Gunsan was historically an important trading port. Because of that, it often served as the landing point of new culture in Korea. One such example is the modern culture during the Japanese colonial period, which traces of that time can still be found today. At Gunsan Modern History Street, you will find Gunsan Modern History Museum, Old Gunsan Customs Office, Gunsan Modern Art Museum, Gunsan Modern Architecture Hall, and the former Joseon Bank building standing in a row. If you want to see Gunsan’s past and present, a visit to the museum is recommended. The area between Leesungdang and this area is the old city center of Gunsan, home to shops and cafes that build upon Gunsan’s uniquely retro aesthetics. - Address : 41, Jangmi 1-gil, Gunsan-si, Jeonbuk-do ※ Introduction Information - Ccapacity : - Experienceable age : - Inquiries and Guides Gunsan Time Travel Tourist Information Center +82-63-446-5114 - Ope...

Andong Market Jjimdak Alley (안동시장 찜닭골목) - Homepage : adjang.kr - Tel : +82-54-858-9002 Since the 1970s, there has been a chicken alley in Andong Old Market where both raw chicken and fried chicken are sold. But, as seasoned spicy chicken became popular, merchants in the chicken alley needed to find a solution and this is how a fusion dish called Andong jjimdak, or braised chicken, was born. The dish is cooked with the seasoning of braised galbi and boiled down after adding glass noodles and different vegetables. Its sweet and spicy flavors, inexpensive price and abundant amount made the dish an instant hit nationwide, and "Chicken Alley" naturally changed its name to "Jjimdak Alley." Today, there are some 30 stores in business on this street that attract over 20,000 tourists on weekends. Although Andong jjimdak is not a traditional dish that has been passed down for generations, "Suun Japbang" and "Eumsik Dimibang," a pair of the oldest cooking...

Pocheon Sansawon (포천 산사원) - Homepage : www.pocheon.go.kr - Tel : +82-31-531-9300 Pocheon Sansawon is a museum of traditional Korean liquor, mainly home-brewed liquor. Several rows of liquor crock pots in Sewollang, the garden in Sansawon, create a magnificent view. Old materials and books about the history of Korea's liquor culture attract visitors. After touring the museum, visitors can try non-sterilized liquor of Baesangmyeon Brewery and join activity programs for making home-brewed liquor, fruit-based liquor, seasonal liquor, and more. - Address : 25, Hwadong-ro 432beon-gil, Pocheon-si, Gyeonggi-do ※ Introduction Information - Ccapacity : 4 or more individual tourists / 10 or more group tourists - Experienceable age : Individuals and groups - Experience guide : Making home-brewed liquor: 30,000 won / 120 minutes Making nature-based liquor: 30,000 won / 120 minutes * Spring vegetable alcohol, Summer apricot alcohol, Fall wild chrysanthemum alcohol, and Winter plant ro...

Museum of Old Roads (옛길박물관) - Homepage : www.gbmg.go.kr - Tel : +82-54-550-8372 The Museum of Old Roads offers the history of traditional roads and routes in Korea. In the past, Mungyeongsaejae was a transportation hub for the people of Korea, particularly during the Joseon Period. Mungyeongsaejae is home to Haneuljae (one of the oldest roads in Korea, first established in 156 AD), Tokkibiri (a famous trade route), and Yugok Station (a transport hub in the Yeongnam area). Even though the importance of the roads as travel routes has diminished over time, they continue to increase in cultural significance, conveying the area’s rich traditional heritage to visitors. The Museum of Old Roads was opened in 2009 after having been remodeled from the Mungyeongsaejae Museum, which mainly dealt with local history. - Address : 944, Saejae-ro, Mungyeong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do ※ Introduction Information - Ccapacity : - Inquiries and Guides • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Jap...