National Folk Museum of Korea (국립민속박물관)

18.6Km 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)

18.6Km 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.

Jeongwol Daeboreum Event of The National Folk Museum of Korea (국립민속박물관 정월대보름 한마당)

18.6Km 2021-04-23

37, Samcheong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
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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.

Yangcheonhyanggyo Local Confucian School (양천향교)

18.7Km 2021-01-06

53, Yangcheon-ro 47na-gil, Gangseo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2659-0076

Yangcheonhyanggyo Local Confucian School is the only educational institution of the Joseon dynasty remaining in Seoul, and as such was designated Seoul Monument No. 8. Built in the 12th year of Joseon King Taejong (1411), the old school was entirely restored in 1981. There are eight buildings in the premises, including Daeseongjeon Hall, Myeongnyundang Lecture Hall, and Jeonsacheong Hall to name a few. A national ritual service for Confucius is held here twice a year: once in spring and once in fall. Also, various programs are offered to teach Chinese characters, calligraphy, or Oriental painting to regular citizens, as well as elementary, junior, and high school students.

Cheongwonsanbang Studio (청원산방)

18.7Km 2019-10-02

27, Bukchon-ro 6-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-715-3342

Located in Samcheong-dong and established in 1981, Cheongwonsanbang Studio is an art studio by Sim Yong-sik (Intangible Cultural Property designated by City of Seoul). He works on various traditional windows and doors with his students, promoting them in Korea and other countries. Doors and windows with beautiful patterns are all over the place in this studio: doors that can hang against a wall, windows decorated with cherry blossoms, comb-patterned windows and so many more. Visitors can also enjoy beautiful crafts in various exhibition events.

Everest (에베레스트)

18.7Km 2019-09-02

2-1, Jong-ro 51ga-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-766-8850

Nepal is located in the southcentral region of the Himalayan Mountains between India and Tibet, accounting for its diverse mixture of both country's cultures. Restaurant Everest allows guests to enter this culturally diverse world by offering cuisine from Nepal, India, and Tibet. In addition, Everest is operated by a Nepali owner, serving affordable food to tourists and students interested in the culture of Nepal. Customers can learn of the traditional food and culture of Nepal while listening to Nepali music and watching movies. The restaurant also provides a seminar area for various meetings.

Daebak Ssambap duruchigi (대박쌈밥두루치기)

18.7Km 2021-03-27

7, Eungam-ro 9-gil, Eunpyeong-gu, Seoul
+82-2-303-3090

It is a place where you can enjoy fresh Ssam vegetables and various cuts of beef and pork. This restaurant's signature menu is leaf wraps and meat set menu. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Eunpyeong-gu, Seoul.

Nakseonjae Hall (낙선재)

18.7Km 2021-09-30

99, Yulgok-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2148-1822

Located inside Changdeokgung Palace, Nakseonjae Hall is a one-story structure built in ikgong style (bird wing-shaped eaves placed on top of the pillars) with a hip tiled and gable roof. It has 6 kan in the front and 2 kan (traditional unit of measurement of the space between pillars) to the sides. It originally belonged to the nearby Changgyeonggung Palace, but came to be considered a part of Changdeokgung Palace in more recent years.

The hall was constructed in 1846 (12th year of King Heonjong’s reign) and it is collectively called Nakseonjae together with the adjacent Seokbokheon Hall and Sugangjae Hall.

Behind the building is a flower garden made of stacked large stones. The chimney, the flowers, and the oddly shaped stones harmoniously blend into one another to create an outstanding landscape gardening.

Ihwa Gamjaguk (이화감자국)

18.7Km 2021-03-29

174-1, Eungam-ro, Eunpyeong-gu, Seoul
+82-2-307-4723

It is an old restaurant serving Gamjatang (pork backbone stew) at Gamjatang Street in Eungam-dong. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Eunpyeong-gu, Seoul. The most famous menu is pork back-bone stew.

Garden5 (가든 파이브)

18.7Km 2021-07-08

66, Chungmin-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2157-0100

Garden5 is a gigantic shopping center and multicultural complex. Here it is possible to shop, relax, and enjoy cultural events and entertainment. There is a wide variety of shops selling goods including fashion items, household appliances, electronic appliances and components, industrial goods, tools, and more. Producers, wholesalers, and retailers are all gathered at Garden5, making it a perfect destination for one-stop shopping. Garden5 has the potential to grow onto a futuristic cultural district attracting customers from all over the world.

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