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Soju Museum
The heady 45% soju (local vodka) of Andong may not be to your taste, but its significance has been preserved with its designation as an intangible cultural property. On the grounds of the Andong Soju Brewery , the museum houses a couple of displays that detail the distilling proces
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Daeheung
This major Zen temple is thought to date back a millenia, but it remained relatively unknown until it became associated with Seosan, a warrior monk who led a group against Japanese invaders between 1592 and 1598. The backdrop of mountains against the temple is said to be a silhouet
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Seodaemun Independence Park
Apart from the former prison, this park, dedicated to those who fought for Korean independence, also features Dongnimmun , an impressive granite archway modelled after the Arc de Triomphe. Built by the Independence Club in 1898, it stands where envoys from Chinese emperors used to
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Bunhwang
This large pagoda was built in the mid-7th century during Queen Seondeok’s reign, making it the oldest datable pagoda in Korea. It’s a rare example of one made from brick. The magnificently carved Buddhist guardians and stone lions are a main feature; it is unique in that each entr
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Cheong
A raised highway was torn down and cement roads removed in this US$384-million urban renewal project to ‘daylight’ this stream. With its landscaped walkways, footbridges, waterfalls and a variety of public artworks, such as the enormous pink-and-blue shell entitled Spring in Cheong
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Seongeup Folk Village
Give yourself an hour to explore the narrow lanes zigzagging alongside lava rock walls, traditional homes with thatched roofs, more than a few hareubang (old grandfather) statues and the occasional baby black pig. If the gate poles are down, youre welcome to enter. Modern intrusion
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Cheongwadae Sarangchae
Much more interesting than the tour of Cheongwadae itself is this exhibition hall opposite the exit from the presidential compound. Inside are displays promoting Korea and Seoul as well as the work of past presidents and some of the gifts they have been given by international visit
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Uiam
A flat bicycle path skirts the peddle-boat filled lake from Ethiopia Café (next to a Sculpture Park of bizarre statues) round to the Korean War Memorial , the Soyang-gang Maiden statue and beyond. The memorial is dedicated to a Korean War battle, when outnumbered South Korean defen
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Sobaeksan National Park
While the climbs are not particularly steep, Sobaek-san can be demanding, wending through dense forests, picturesque valleys and even a waterfall. The main trail (7km, 2½ hours) heads from the park entrance at Darian to the highest peak of Biro-bong (1439m), famous for royal azalea
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Icheon Ceramic Village
Located north of downtown, the Icheon Ceramic Village dates back to the Joseon dynasty and continues today with hundreds of producers offering a quality selection of traditional wares for sale. Spread over a wide urban area, its centred at Sagimakgol Ceramics Village where most sho
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Wolmido
Once an island, Wolmido was later a military base and site of the Incheon Landing Operation during the Korean War. Today its a leisure area with atmospheric Coney Island–style waterfront boardwalk and amusement park. It also has the forested Wolmi Park with tranquil walking trails
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Goryeogungji Palace
In Ganghwa-eup are the remains of the small palace built in 1231, once surrounded by an 18km fortress wall. The fortress was destroyed in 1866 by French troops, who invaded Korea in response to the execution of nine French Catholic missionaries. Some 2km of walls and three major ga
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War & Womens Human Rights Museum
In Korea the survivors of sexual slavery by the Japanese military during WWII (know euphemistically as comfort women) are respectfully called halmoni (grandmother). When you enter this well-designed and powerfully moving museum youll be given a card printed with the story of a halm
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Seoul Arts Center
As well as being home to Seouls premier concert halls , this art centre also has three art galleries. Seoul Calligraphy Museum is devoted to hand-drawn hangeul (Korean phonetic alphabet) and Chinese characters, showcasing both traditional and contemporary examples of this art form.
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Gwacheon National Science Museum
While aimed at kids, this interactive science museum can be enjoyed by all. Set within a gigantic futuristic building, there are plenty of entertaining, hands-on exhibits that cover all aspects of science and technology; dont miss the hourly robot dance performing Gangnam Style ! N
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Suncheon
At this coastal estuary, inscribed on the Ramsar list of protected wetlands, you can follow walkways through rustling reeds up to an observation hut on a neighbouring hill – a popular sunset viewing spot. Birdwatchers should be on the lookout for hooded cranes, black-faced spoonbil
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Mokin Museum
Mokin are carved and painted wooden figures and decorative motifs that were used to decorate sangyeo (funeral carriages). Carved by village craftsmen, they are a unique folk art drenched in Buddhist and shamanist beliefs, and this small private museum includes some prime examples o
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Naganeup
Among Korea’s many folk villages, Nagan is unique for its setting, surrounded by 1410m of Joseon-period fortress walls, built to protect the inhabitants from marauding Japanese pirates. It’s Korea’s best-preserved fortress town, crammed with narrow, dry-stone alleyways leading to v
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Tomb of King Muryeong
In 1971 the tomb of King Muryeong, the 25th Baekje king, was discovered – miraculously intact and completely by accident. The tomb and the six others in the vicinity arent open to the public, though you can walk over the lumpy earth that covers them. Instead, the onsite museum has
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Arario Museum in SPACE
Korean business magnate and contemporary-art collector Kam Chang-il has found the perfect home for jewels from his collection at this ivy-clad brick building thats considered a seminal piece of early 1970s architecture. The buildings compact, low-ceilinged rooms and labyrinthine la
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