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The Sool Gallery (전통주갤러리) - Homepage : thesool.com - Tel : The Sool Gallery is an exhibition and experience space for traditional Korean liquor, established to promote the taste, style, and cultural values of the time-honored traditional Korean liquor. It provides various information about traditional Korean liquor for consumers or international tourists who can rarely obtain such information elsewhere. In addition, it provides traditional liquor education and business counseling to food service businesses and sales experts to continuously create demand for traditional liquor and expand the market. It is run by experts specializing in traditional liquor, including traditional liquor sommeliers, and it holds events to introduce various traditional liquors with different themes every month, as well as tasting events. Moreover, according to the monthly changing “Recommended Traditional Liquor by Month,” it displays a drinking glass and a bottle of the month recommended by the...

Seongsan Sunrise Festival (제주성산일출축제) - Homepage : www.sunrisefestival.kr/ - Tel : • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-64-760-4282 Welcoming the first day of the New Year, Seongsan Sunrise Festival features a natural festival aiming to spread the natural values of Seongsan Ilchulbong Peak, a UNESCO World Nature Heritage Site, to see the old year out and the new year in, and to share the traditional culture and artistic themed-tourism among visitors. Peaceful Jeju Island invites tourists to this festival held in Seongsan Ilchulbong Peak, featuring an impressive scene that hasn’t changed since the sunrise that was recorded in the Palman Daejanggyeong in the Goryeo dynasty. Visitors can make wishes for the coming year and enjoy the fascinating sunrise at Jeju’s tourism spot. - Address : 284-12, Ilchul-ro, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do ※ Introduction Information - Age limit : Open to visitors of all ages - Booking place : - Discount inf...

Sori Arts Center of Jeollabuk-do (한국소리문화의전당) - Homepage : www.sori21.co.kr - Tel : +82-63-270-8000 The city of Jeonju prides itself on its rich local culture and history of tradition. Residents are passionate about their heritage, especially when it comes to the arts. The Sori Arts Center of Jeollabuk-do exemplifies and celebrates these community values by regularly offering a full program of visual arts shows. An excellent venue for leisure activities, events, and gatherings, the building itself boasts a stunning architectural style that underscores the institution’s desire to increase art appreciation worldwide. * Foundation: September 21, 2001 - Address : 31, Sori-ro, Deokjin-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do ※ Introduction Information - Ccapacity : Moak Hall: 2,037 seats Yeonji Hall: 666 seats Myeongin Hall: 206 seats Open-air Theater: 7,000 seats - Inquiries and Guides • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-63-270-8000 - P...

Gwangju National Museum (국립광주박물관) - Homepage : gwangju.museum.go.kr - Tel : +82-62-570-7000 Gwangju National Museum, opened on December 6, 1978, was established to promote the development of cultural arts and to foster patriotism. Gwangju National Museum’s goal is to conserve cultural values through the collection and preservation of historical and valuable artifacts found in the Gwangju and Jeollanam-do regions as well as make contributions to the community through continuous research, exhibition, and education. With over 130,000 artifacts as well as various educational and experience programs, the museum aims to provide an enjoyable cultural center for visitors. - Address : 110 Haseo-ro, Buk-gu, Gwangju ※ Introduction Information - Ccapacity : - Inquiries and Guides +82-62-570-7000 - Parking : Available - Parking fee : Free - Rest date : January 1, the day of Seollal (Lunar New Year's Day) & Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving Day) - Use fee : Free (Excluding paid special ...

Cheongdo Hanok School (청도한옥학교) - Homepage : www.hanokschool.net - Tel : +82-54-373-8555 Located on the slopes of Namsan Mountain, the Cheongdo Hanok School is an educational center for carpenters who specialize in hanok (traditional Korean architecture). Hanok buildings hold cultural and historical values and the school has been gaining in popularity not only among carpenters, but also those who are interested in enjoying and upholding Korea's proud architectural history. The entrance of the school is marked with a large traditional "Neowa" (a house roofed with thick, unfinished shingles of pine) that immediately catches the eye. The school provides three types of courses. There is a basic carpentry course to teach people how to make wooden objects and structures, a course to nurture professional carpenters, and a course to teach carpenters how to build Hanok. The school’s hands-on programs offer visitors a chance to make a traditional Korean window and to saw and plan...

Gossigul Cave [National Geopark] (고씨굴-강원고생대 국가지질공원) - Homepage : www.paleozoicgp.com www.yw.go.kr - Tel : +82-33-560-2379 Gossigul Cave was designated as a Natural Monument on June 4, 1969, getting protection from the government for its educational and natural values. In 1974, the cave was opened to the public. The cave has various levels with underground water flowing on the bottom level. The cave is mostly made of limestone with various microorganisms inhabiting within. - Address : 1117, Yeongwoldong-ro, Yeongwol-gun, Gangwon-do ※ Introduction Information - Ccapacity : - Experienceable age : - Inquiries and Guides • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-33-560-2379 - Open date : - Parking : Available (100 small vehicle / 10 large vehicle parking spaces) - Rest date : - Use season : - Use time 09:00-18:00 * Last ticketing is 1 hour before closing - Tour Course Information : Gossigul Cave - Cave Eco-hall - Art Maze Par...

Ppuri Park (뿌리공원) - Homepage : djjunggu.go.kr - Tel : +82-42-288-8310 Ppuri Park was created under the theme of filial piety, one of the overriding values of Korean society. Opened on November 1, 1997, the park occupies a plot of land measuring 109,091 m² and is filled with unique sculptures and art pieces that remind visitors of their family ties. Other main points of interest at Ppuri Park include the Deep-rooted Spring (symbolizing the 12 jisin/gods of the earth), a waterfront stage, grass square, observation deck, and recreational forest. Another must-visit attraction is the Samnam Memorial Tower, which represents the harmony and cooperation between the Honam and Yeongnam regions of Korea. - Address : 79, Ppurigongwon-ro, Jung-gu, Daejeon ※ Introduction Information - Inquiries and Guides • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-42-288-8310 - Open date : November 1, 1997 - Parking : Available - Rest date : N/A (Open all ...