Korea Tour Info

Chungju Hwarokdonggul Cave (충주 활옥동굴) - Homepage : https://www.instagram.com/jadecave_chungju - Tel : Developed in 1922 during the Japanese Forced Occupation, this is the only talc mine in Korea and is the largest in the East, with a recorded length of 57km, an unofficial length of 87km, and an underground vertical x_height of 711m. A 2.5km-long stretch of the cave has been developed into a tourist site, filled with light sculptures, performance venues, and health therapy zones. LED, neon, and a variety of natural lights create a mysterious atmosphere, and since the temperature stays between 11 and 15 degrees year-round, it's even more popular in summer. There is also a kayaking experience that allows visitors to see inside the cave by kayaking in a lake created by mineral water. Note that the temperature inside the cave averages between 11 and 15 degrees Celsius, which is warm in the winter but cold in the summer, so you'll want to bring a long-sleeved jacket. - Address : 26...

Owol Coffee (오월커피) - Homepage : https://www.instagram.com/owol_coffee_official/ - Tel : Owol Coffee is situated on Nammun-dong Café Street in Gangneung and is set in a remodeled Japanese-style house dating back to the Japanese Forced Occupation period. It is best known for its Songhwa coffee, featuring a unique cream made from pine pollen powder. Another popular item on the menu is the sweet and fragrant vanilla latte. With its delightful beverages and scenic views, the café has become a popular spot for dates.  - Address : 11-2 Gyeonggang-ro 2046beon-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do (1st floor, Nammun-dong) ※ Introduction Information - Main menu : Songhwa coffee (Pine pollen powder coffee) - Inquiries and Guides +82-507-1334-8889 - Menu : Vanilla latte / Café Americano - Open date : - Open time : 10:00-20:00 - Parking : Available - Reservation information : - Rest date : Thursdays - Scale : - Seat : - Smoking : - License number : 오월커피2 오월커피6 오월커피8 오월커피9 ...

Samunjin Jumakchon Village (사문진 주막촌) - Homepage : dalseong.daegu.kr - Tel : Samunjin was the location of a ferry dock on the Nakdonggang River in the past. During the Japanese occupation, the area was turned into a recreation ground, which saw many people coming to enjoy leisure strolls. In November 2013, three hanok jumak (traditional dining establishment) were built at the site of the old dock and the current Samunjin Jumakchon Village was opened.  The jumak serve a range of foods that were enjoyed in the past, such as makgeolli, gukbap, and buchujeon (chives pancake). The village is well-known as a place to enjoy the sunset. - Address : 40-12 Samunjin-ro 1-gil, Hwawon-eup, Dalseong-gun, Daegu ※ Introduction Information - Ccapacity : 5,000 people - Experienceable age : - Inquiries and Guides +82-53-632-3338 - Open date : 2013-11-01 - Parking : Available (Near Samungyo Bridge; free) - Rest date : Mondays (Closed the following day if Monday is a public holiday) - Use se...

Ewha Womans University Museum (이화여자대학교박물관) - Homepage : www.museum.ewha.ac.kr - Tel : +82-2-3277-3152 The Ewha Womans University Museum was established in 1935 with the goal of preserving the cultural heritage of Korea. Originally, items related to folk art, traditional woodwork, and pottery were put on display in the hall of the main university to keep them from being confiscated during the Japanese occupation. This later led to the opening of the museum to display and store the growing collection. Regular exhibitions of the museum’s collection have been taking place annually from 1972. Since 1996, the museum also held special exhibitions that focus on other themes related to cultural heritage. Additional small-scale exhibitions are also held frequently to promote Korea's traditional culture and art. A ceramics research facility as well as a more traditional museum, a large portion of the museum’s efforts is focused on the research and excavation of kilns. To this aim, excavatio...