Gangneunghyanggyo Local Confucian School (강릉향교)

Yeonmisan Nature Art Park (연미산자연미술공원)

2025-01-02

98 Yeonmisangogae-gil, Useong-myeon, Gongju-si, Chungcheongnam-do

Yeonmisan Nature Art Park features sculptures created from natural materials, such as clay, wood, and stone. The park exhibits new works each year under different themes as part of the Geumgang Nature Art Biennale, an international festival of nature art. It includes indoor and outdoor exhibitions, as well as a promotion hall. Visitors can participate in experience programs such as woodcraft workshops and nature art school activities.

2025-01-02

29 Myeongnyun-ro, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do

Hyanggyo (local Confucian school) is an educational institution from the Joseon era. It housed memorial tablets for esteemed Confucian scholars, such as Confucius and Mencius, and hosted commemorative services. Gangneunghyanggyo consists of traditional hanok buildings, including Daeseongjeon Shrine, used for rites; Myeongryundang Lecture Hall, a space for education; and the East (Dongjae) and West (Seojae) Dormitories, where students resided. Today, Seokjeon (rite to honor Confucius and Confucian scholars) is held every spring and fall.

Jeju Camellia Village (제주 동백마을)

2025-01-02

22-1 Hansin-ro 531beon-gil, Namwon-eup, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do

Located in Seogwipo, Jeju Camellia Village has a 300-year history with its native camellia trees, and is involved in various projects. Visitors can explore the 300-400-year-old camellia trees scattered throughout the village, purchase authentic camellia oil from the community-operated mill, and participate in various experience programs such as camellia soap-making and cooking classes using camellia oil. From October to March, visitors can also purchase tangerines, locally produced by the village residents. The local community is dedicated to preserving the camellia forest for future generations, offering visitors a chance to experience the village’s beauty.

Milmaru Observatory (밀마루전망대)

2024-12-24

58 Doum 3-ro, Sejong-si

Milmaru Observatory, perched 98 meters above sea level on a hill, offers breathtaking panoramic views of Sejong and its surrounding landscapes. Visitors can ride a transparent elevator to the 9th floor, where a 360-degree observation deck awaits. The first floor of the tower includes a promotional hall, a video theater, and a lounge.

Sejong Cultrual Center of Korean Tradition (세종전통문화체험관)

2024-12-24

94 Morongji-ro, Sejong-si

The Sejong Cultrual Center of Korean Tradition provides visitors with an immersive experience of traditional Korean crafts and culture, capturing the essence of Korea. The exhibition and promotional halls showcase crafts and traditional paintings depicting the daily life and rituals of Buddhist temples, along with an interactive experience room. Visitors can participate in traditional arts activities such as samulnori (percussion performance), mask dancing, decorative painting, folk painting, and calligraphy. Cultural experiences include temple food workshops focusing on vegan and fermented dishes, as well as meditation, yoga, and tea ceremonies.

Gongju Jungdong Catholic Church (공주 중동성당)

2024-12-24

6 Seongdang-gil, Gongju-si, Chungcheongnam-do

Jungdong Catholic Church, the first of its kind in the Gongju, was constructed in 1897 in the Western medieval Gothic style. The church features a cruciform layout with a red brick exterior. A tall bell tower crowns the central entrance, while pointed arches adorn the upper parts of the doorways and windows. Inside, the simple decorations and stained glass windows create a serene and graceful ambiance.

Yugu Pink Muhly Garden (유구핑크뮬리정원)

2024-12-24

648-18 Yuguri, Yugu-eup, Gongju-si, Chungcheongnam-do

Yugu Pink Muhly Garden boasts a breathtaking sea of cotton candy-like pink muhly, with its flowers peaking in fall. The garden also features an eco-playground with a sand play area, a play tunnel, and spider nets. Nearby attractions include a hydrangea garden, a traditional market, a mural street, and a textile history exhibition hall, making it an ideal spot for a combined tour.

Menge Village (맹개마을)

2025-01-02

162-135 Gasong-gil, Dosan-myeon, Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

Nestled between Cheongnyangsan Mountain and Nakdonggang River, Menge Village in Andong is a hidden gem that offers unique immersive experiences. Accessible only through a boat or a tractor, the experiential village accepts visitors only with accommodation or experience program reservation. The village offers beautiful scenery throughout the year, however, the golden wheat fields of June and buckwheat flower blossoms in September are simply breathtaking. Visitors can also see music performances. Through the Menge Village Farm Day Trip, visitors can enjoy various experience programs such as the jinmaek soju-making experience program and organic sourdough bread and wheat cookie-making, all available with reservation only.

Heo Gyun and Heo Nanseolheon Memorial Park (허균·허난설헌 기념공원)

2025-01-02

1-29 Nanseolheon-ro 193beon-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do

'Heo Gyun and Heo Nanseolheon Memorial Park was established to honor the Heo siblings: Heo Gyun, the author of Story of Hong Gildong (a 17th-century novel, the first of its kind written in Hangeul), and Heo Nanseolheon, one of Korea's most esteemed female writers. This literary park features the Memorial Hall, the site of Heo Nanseolheon's birth home, a traditional tea experience space, and lush green areas. Every April and September, the Nanseolheon Cultural Festival offers puppet theater, exhibitions, children’s experience programs, and tea ceremony activities.

Bangchukcheon Musical Fountain (방축천 음악분수)

2024-12-24

450-25 Eojin-dong, Sejong-si

Located in Bangchukcheon Riverside Park, the fountain showcases vibrant water streams synchronized with lively music. It creates a captivating spectacle at night, making it a popular nighttime destination. It operates every evening from 20:30 to 20:50, from May to October. The park also features a waterfront plant-themed area, Sejong Plaza, and an ecology learning center.

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