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Incheon Open Port Museum
Incheon(Jung-gu) , Incheon Center

The Incheon Open Port Museum is a cultural and historical landmark located in a late Renaissance-style stone building that originally housed the Japanese 1st Bank's Incheon Branch, built in 1899. This museum provides visitors with a deeper understanding of Incheon's modernization and its role as an international trade hub following its designation as an open port. The exhibitions highlight the significant social, economic, and cultural transformations that took place during this period. Exhibitions The museum consists of four permanent exhibition halls, each focusing on a different aspect of Incheon’s development: * Hall 1 – Introduction to the opening of Incheon Port and its role in modernization * Hall 2 – Changes in Incheon’s urban landscape, featuring historical photographs and architectural models * Hall 3 – Development of transportation, communication, and infrastructure that contributed to Incheon's growth * Hall 4 – Daily life in Incheon during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, with artifacts and interactive displays Visitors can explore a range of historical materials, including old maps, documents, and objects that illustrate Incheon's transformation into a modern city. Visitor Information * Operating Hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Last admission at 5:30 PM) * Closed: Mondays, New Year's Day, Seollal (Lunar New Year), and Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving Day). If a public holiday falls on a Monday, the museum will be closed the following Tuesday. Admission Fees: * Adults: 500 KRW (Group: 300 KRW) * Teens (ages 13–18): 300 KRW (Group: 200 KRW) * Children (under 12): Free * Integrated Ticket (includes access to five museums in the area): Adults 3,400 KRW, Teens 2,300 KRW, Children 2,100 KRW Museum Facilities * First Floor: Information desk, exhibition halls 1–4 * Second Floor: Seminar room, honorary director's office Nearby Attractions Visitors can explore several cultural and historical attractions within walking distance of the Incheon Open Port Museum: * Jajangmyeon Museum – A museum dedicated to the history of Korea’s famous black bean noodles, tracing its origins and evolution. * Incheon Open Port Modern Architecture Museum – Showcasing the architectural heritage of the port-opening period, housed in a former bank building. * Korean-Chinese Cultural Center – A space highlighting the cultural exchanges between Korea and China, with exhibitions and performances. Why Visit? The Incheon Open Port Museum offers a fascinating insight into Korea’s modernization period, making it an essential stop for history enthusiasts, cultural explorers, and those interested in understanding Incheon's transformation into a major international city. Whether you are visiting for educational purposes or simply to enjoy a unique historical experience, the museum provides a valuable perspective on Korea’s past and its path toward modernization.

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Marine City (마린시티)
Busan(Haeundae-gu)

When the lights lit up after sundown, the nightscape of the Marine City can compete with world famous nightscape locations such as Hong Kong and Shanghai. With various restaurants, cafes and bars along the street, it is a popular destination for people of all ages.

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Korea Motel - Goodstay
Gangwon-do(Sokcho-si)

Located in Seorak-dong, Sokcho-si, Gangwondo, Korea Motel has the magnificent view of Gwongeumseong area and you can feel the Mother Nature of Seorak there. Cooking is okay and you can enjoy leisure there. As for nearby tourist attractions, there is Seoraksan National Park in 5 minutes walking distance and also there are Seoraksan Cable Car, Sokcho Beach, Naksansa, Daepo Harbor, Dongmyeong Harbor and Tongil Observatory nearby with a lot of things to see and eat.

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Historical Site of Dr. Wangin
Jeollanam-do(Yeongam-gun)

The hometown of Wangin Baksa (Wangin, the Great Scholar) is located at the foot of Munpilbong Peak to the east of Gurim village. Due to Wangin’s importance and contributions to Korean history, this historical attraction is preserved and maintained in honor of his memory and achievements.Seonggidong is the official birthplace of Dr. Wangin (marked by the Yuheobi memorial monument) and is also home to Seongcheon; the well Wangin is believed to have drunk from. Halfway up Mt. Wolchulsan are Chaekgul, Munsanjae and Yangsajae where Wangin is said to have studied as well as nurtured local pupils. To commemorate the significance of these areas, a memorial is held every March at Munsanjae and Yansanjae.In front of Chaekgul is a statue of Dr. Wangin which is said to symbolize his benevolent character. Just west of Seonggidong is Doljeonggogae, a hill from which it is believed Dr. Wangin made a sorrowful look back at his countrymen before leaving for Japan.Wangin departed for Japan from Sangdaepo, which at the time was an international trading port. The renowned Baekje scholar was beginning his journey at the request of Japanese Emperor Eungshin. He took with him ten books on the Analects of Confucius and a book of Cheonjamun, a text of one thousand Chinese characters. Over time, he earned the trust of the emperor and became instructor to the crown prince. Wangin is well-known for his part in the development of Japanese culture and his name appears often in Japanese history. Wangin educated beyond textbooks and made great contributions to the development of arts, crafts and music and is revered as the originator of Japan’s Asuka culture.This historic site was originally reconstructed from 1985 to 1987 and is continually receiving improvements to improve accessibility for visitors. 

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Geumosan Provincial Park
Gyeongsangbuk-do(Gumi-si)

The towering Mt. Geumosan (976m in elevation) close to Gumi Station was designated as a provincial park in 1970. This precipitous mountain features various modern facilities. Daehye (Myeonggeum) Falls can be accessed via cable car. You can also find a 2km-long fortress, Yaksaam Temple, a standing Buddha statue engraved on a rock wall, Haeunsa Temple, Doseongul Cave, Daehye Falsl, and Chaemijeong Pavilion on this mountain.

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Sinduri Coastal Sand Dune
Chungcheongnam-do(Taean-gun)

Located on Sinduri Beach (Taean), Sinduri Coastal Sand Dune is the only sand dune in Korea and one of Eight Tourist Attractions in Taean. It was believed to have been formed approximately 15,000 years ago after the ice age when strong winds gradually carried sand from the sea to the current area. Sinduri Coastal Sand Dune offers unique topographies such as wind marks often seen in deserts. In addition, it is home to rich plants and animals: the largest sweetbrier habitat in Korea, rare plants (kouhoumuki, Argusia sibirica, and littoralis), and animals such as Eremias argus, Eurasian skylarks, and narrow-mouthed frogs. Sinduri Coastal Sand Dune was selected as an ecological tourist attraction by the government.

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Jeil Bean Restaurant
Seoul(Nowon-gu)

Situated in Gongneung-dong, Jeil Bean Restaurant has specialized in bean dishes for over 25 years. Using high-quality beans produced in Hongcheon (Gangwon-do), fresh beans are ground at the restaurant using millstones. There are a number of delicious dishes on the menu at Jeil Bean, from bean stew to dishes using tofu. Particularly popular is the cold bean noodles with rich broth that is a beloved summer dish among Koreans.

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Soyangho Lake
Gangwon-do(Chuncheon-si)

Constructed in 1973, Soyangdam is the largest rock filled dam in Asia. As the waterway is used to bridge together cities, Soyangho Lake which is the largest artificial lake in Korea is called ‘the sea inside the land.’Soyangho Lake has the largest fishing farm, and is called the fresh-water fish museum because more than 50 kinds of fresh-water fish such as cyprinus carpio nudu, trout, carp, eel, and smelt live here. The valleys around the lake is especially famous for smelt fishing in the winter, and nearby are Cheongpyeongsa Temple built in the Goryeo Dynasty and Mt. Obongsan. There are the Yanggu Prehistoric Museum, the 4th tunnel, Eulji Observatory, Pallang Waterfall, Hugok Mineral Spring, Cheonmi Valley, Wolmyeong valley, Suipcheon and Yang-gu Pallang Folk Center on the Yanggu area. The upper area of Soyangho Lake is the Injegun area and includes Gyeongnojeong. There is a ferry terminal and other facilities at the top of the dam.

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Samhakdo Island
Jeollanam-do(Mokpo-si)

According to a legend, Samhakdo Island was the dream of Mokpo residents, along with Yudalsan Mountain, before it became the land it is today. This island is filled with the loneliness of women waiting to see their husbands who voyaged out to sea, the hope of merchants waiting for their fishing boats, and the sorrow of people who have passed away. Samhakdo is a rich area where the people of Mokpo share their emotions.

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Hansol Oak Valley
Gangwon-do(Wonju-si)

Hansol Oak Valley is a family resort operated by Hansol Development Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Hansol Group. The resort has a beautiful facility with golf courses, thrilling ski slopes, leisure and convenience amenities, and European-style condominiums. The resort's golf courses were designed to work with the naural environment and the course-management is eco-friendly.  The resort offers both a members only and public course and a variety of events are ongoing throughout the year. Other amenities include a banquet hall, wedding hall, swimming pool, tennis court and mountain biking. Families and friends alike can join this resort all year round!

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