National Folk Museum of Korea (국립민속박물관)

5.6Km 2019-03-19

37, Samcheong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Located inside Gyeongbokgung Palace, the National Folk Museum of Korea presents historical artifacts that were used in the daily lives of Korean people in the past. Through the displays, visitors can learn about the domestic and agricultural lifestyles, as well as Korea’s cultural beliefs.

The National Folk Museum of Korea has three permanent exhibitions and two special exhibitions as well as a library, souvenir shop, and other subsidiary facilities.

National Folk Museum of Korea Children’s Museum (국립민속박물관 어린이박물관)

5.6Km 2019-03-18

37, Samcheong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3704-4540, 4524

The Children’s Museum is a hands-on experience museum run by the National Folk Museum of Korea. A variety of visual aids and assembly models allow children to touch and feel pieces and experience folk history in an interactive way. The theme of the exhibitions consists of folk clothing, food, shelter, social life, and entertainment. The museum has a number of interactive spaces including a table set for an ancestral ritual, magnet miniatures depicting a baby’s first birthday, and an area where young visitors can build a folk house. Young learners can also create an avatar wearing in Hanbok, make kimchi using visual aids, or play gonu (a traditional board game). The museum also collects, preserves, and maintains relics and historical items related to youth and youth culture.

The Great Full Moon Festival (정월대보름 한마당)

5.6Km 2025-02-05

37 Samcheong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3704-3106

The National Folk Museum is celebrating the first full moon of the Lunar new year, Jeongwol Daeboreum. A variety of experiences are prepared to eliminate bad luck and pray for prosperity and health. The event provides a chance for locals and tourists alike to learn more about the traditional culture of Korea.

Smob by Sports Monster Goyang (스포츠몬스터 고양)

5.6Km 2024-02-29

4F, 1955 Goyang-daero, Deogyang-gu, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-1668-4832

Smob by Sports Monster Goyang, the largest indoor sports park in Korea, introduces a novel blend of play and sports in one cultural space. Visitors have unlimited access to over 20 attractions, including basketball, racquet sports, baseball batting, jumping, bungee jumping, clay shooting, and trampolines. The basic entry option is a Two-Hour Play Pass, which can be purchased through their website. Additionally, the area is close to notable sites like the West Five Royal Tombs and Myeongneung, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Aquafield Goyang (아쿠아필드 고양)

5.6Km 2024-12-12

4F, 1955 Goyang-daero, Deogyang-gu, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-5173-4500

Aquafield Goyang is a popular place for families to get some relaxation. Located in Goyang overlooking Bukhansan Mountain, Aquafield Goyang features premium-quality jjimjil (traditional sauna) and spa facilities. Its outdoor rooftop pool exudes a romantic ambiance dreamed of by everyone. Aquafield Goyang guarantees leisurely and relaxing hours with its top-notch facility and utmost care. Its jjimjil spa features traditional-concept sauna rooms -- including a charcoal room, a red-clay room, a bulgama (Korean kiln sauna) -- and themed jjimjil rooms, including a media art room and a cloud room. The infinity pool here is Aquafield Goyang's signature facility, offering fantastic sceneries of a pool that blends into the horizon.

The National Folk Museum's Korean Folk Performances for Visitors (국립민속박물관 우리민속한마당)

5.6Km 2021-07-07

37, Samcheong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-2-3704-3114

The National Folk Museum is the leading museum depicting Korean folk culture that attracts 3 million visitors every year. Every Saturday, the museum offers free performances where Korean music, traditional dance, martial arts, and mask plays are performed for Korean and international spectators to illustrate Korea’s major seasonal events, special exhibitions, and traditional intangible cultures.

Sukjeongmun Gate (북악산 숙정문)

5.6Km 2020-06-19

1, Daesagwan-ro, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul
+82-2-747-2152

Of the Four Great Gates (Sukjeongmun, Namdaemun, Dongdaemun, and Seodaemun), established by King Taejo in 1396, Sukjeongmun is called the north gate.

Located to the north of Seoul, this gate, with Gyeongbokgung Palace in the center and Changaemun (Jahamun) to the right, make up the wings of the north gate. Due to the possible danger of the area being damaged from all the pedestrians, the king in 1413 planted pine trees and prohibited passing this area. Henceforth, Sukjeongmun became a scenic walkway until the North Korean Communist infiltration of 1968, which prohibited the passing of all civilians.

The reopening of Sukjeongmun in April of 2006 has led to the opening of Bugaksan Mountain in April of 2007 and is in the process of dividing it into 3 courses. Bugaksan Mountain has been kept well-preserved due to a long period of restriction in this area, and if you climb the mountain, you will be able to see all of Seoul.

HONGDAE KALJOK Hongdae (홍대칼국수와족발 홍대)

5.6Km 2020-11-02

26, Wausan-ro, 17-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-387-3030

When you order jokbal (pig's trotter), all-you-can-eat kalguksu (chopped noodle soup) is also served. This restaurant's signature menu is braised pigs'' feet. A pig's trotter(s) specialty restaurant located near Hongik Univ. Station in Seoul.

Laughing Child - Starfield Goyang Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (래핑차일드 스타필드고양)

5.6Km 2024-04-22

1955, Goyang-daero, Deogyang-gu, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do

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Toy Kingdom - Starfield Goyang Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (토이킹덤 스타필드고양)

5.6Km 2024-04-22

Store #3100 (Dongsan-dong), 1955, Goyang-daero, Deogyang-gu, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do

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