Incheon(Jung-gu)

Located in Jung-gu, Incheon, Gwandong Gallery is a unique cultural space that blends history, art, and architecture. The gallery is housed in a 90-year-old Japanese-style wooden residence, offering visitors a glimpse into Incheon's past while serving as a hub for contemporary artistic expression. Historic Architecture & Cultural Significance The gallery is set in a well-preserved wooden hanok-style building from the early 20th century, reflecting a time when Incheon was a key point of international trade and cultural exchange. The structure retains traditional wooden beams, sliding doors, and tiled roofs, giving visitors an authentic experience of period architecture. It stands as a historical landmark, preserving the legacy of Incheon's architectural evolution. Exhibitions & Programs Gwandong Gallery serves as a dynamic exhibition space, featuring: * Art Exhibitions – Showcasing both modern and traditional Korean and international artworks. * Historical Displays – Exhibits that delve into Incheon's urban and cultural history. * Cultural Events – Workshops, artist talks, and educational programs that engage the local and international community. The gallery continuously curates new content, making each visit a fresh and engaging experience for returning guests. Visitor Information * Location: 38, Sinpo-ro 31beon-gil, Jung-gu, Incheon, South Korea * Opening Hours: Typically open Friday to Sunday (Hours may vary depending on exhibitions) * Contact: +82 32-766-8660 It is recommended to check the gallery’s schedule in advance, as exhibition times and special events may affect visiting hours. Nearby Attractions A visit to Gwandong Gallery pairs well with exploring Incheon’s historic sites, such as: * Incheon Chinatown – Korea’s largest and oldest Chinatown, known for its rich culinary scene and cultural landmarks. * Open Port History District – A heritage zone with preserved architecture from Incheon’s early trade era. * Songwol-dong Fairy Tale Village – A colorful neighborhood with murals and themed streets. Why Visit? Gwandong Gallery offers more than just an art space—it is a historical landmark, a cultural storytelling venue, and an immersive artistic experience. Whether you're a history enthusiast, an art lover, or simply looking to explore Incheon’s lesser-known gems, this gallery provides a quiet retreat into the past while embracing the creative pulse of the present.


Seoul(Jongno-gu) , Insadong・Jongnon

A store well-known for waffles.The best menu at this restaurant is Americano.This is a cafe located in Daehak-ro , Seoul.


Jeju-do(Jeju-si)

The historical site of Hangpaduri is where the Sambyeolcho military unit of the Goryeo Dynasty resisted the invasion of Mongolia until the last possible moment. The site houses an exhibition hall, a monument, and a unique mud fortress. Nearby is Jangsumul Spring (Jangsu means general) which flowed from the footprints of General Kim Tong-jeong. Today, water from the spring cannot be used as drinking water. Sambyeolcho was a military unit of the Goryeo Dynasty. When the Goryeo Dynasty made peace with the Mongolian forces in February 1270 (the 11th year of King Wonjong), the Sambyeolcho special defense unit opposed it and launched a resistance movement. They moved their base to Jindo in Jeollanam-do but after suffering a huge defeat, they moved to Jeju-do and built Hangpaduseong Fortress. They continued to fight against the Mongolian forces for two more years there. However, all the members were killed in April 1273 (the 14th year of King Wonjong). This independent anti-Mongolian movement was born out the deeply patriotic belief in the need to safeguard the nation from foreign invasion. In 1977, the government invested 745 million won to restore part of the fortress and build a monument in commemoration of those who died in the war. The work was completed in June 1978.


Gangwon-do(Yeongwol-gun)

The Danjong Culture Festival, a major festival of Yeongwol-gun in Gangwon-do, is scheduled to be held for three days from April 25 to 27, 2014 around the Jangneung Tomb area. The festival is a historic cultural event held annually since 1967 in memory of King Danjong (the 6th monarch of the Joseon Dynasty) and his loyal subjects. It was originally called Danjongje and was renamed to Danjong Culture Festival in 1990. In the beginning, it was held for three days starting on the day before Hansik Day, which is April 5 by the Gregorian calendar, except in leap years (the 105th day after Dongji). Since this date changes every year, it was later decided that the festival should be held from the last Friday of April instead.


Jeollanam-do(Gurye-gun)

Gurye is the first famous national park in Jirisan Mountain and is home to clean water and spacious fields near Seomjingang River. The main products of this area include a variety of wild herbs, vegetables, sansuyu (cornus fruit) and plums from Jirisan Mountain and Baegunsan Mountain. Houses with cornus fruit trees are easily found in the district of Sandong-myeon, Gurye-gun and the whole village gets dyed yellow in the spring and red in the fall. The amount of sansuyu from the area accounts for nearly half Korea’s total. Also, chestnuts are common in Gurye Market as a complex of chestnut tree takes up 1,400 ㏊ of the land.


Gyeonggi-do(Bucheon-si) , Bucheon

Bucheon International Animation Festival is held under in areas near Korea Manhwa Museum.The festival features various genre of animation including feature-length, short-length, student, TV & commissioned, online. Along with competitive animation film festival, it aims to develop into a film festival to promote the growth of professional animation festival in Asia. Visitors can enjoy various programs, and the festival opens with a screening the most popular animation of the year.


Jeollabuk-do(Muju-gun)

The Muju Firefly Festival takes place in the pure environment of Muju, a natural habitat for fireflies and the marsh snails the fireflies feed on. The festival offers many attractions and activities but the highlight of the festival starts after 8:00 pm when the fireflies begin to light up the night sky.


Jeollanam-do(Damyang-gun)

Damyang, located in Jeollanam-do, is not only famous for its bamboo trees, but is also for its tteokgalbi, or grilled short rib patties. Tteokgalbibonga, known for its signature tteokgalbi, has become quite famous in the area. With its exquisite resemblance to injeolmi (rice cakes coated with powdered soybeans) and the way it melts in your mouth, it’s no wonder Tteokgalbibonga attracts guests from as far as Japan. Tteokgalbi gets its name from its resemblance to rice cakes, or tteok. In addition to its texture, its savory marinade brings out the meaty flavor of tteokgalbi. Aside from their main dish, hanu (Korean beef) tteokgalbi, they also have dwaejigalbi, bulgogi, and galbi tang available, served with regular side dishes of a Korean set menu, even including a dessert. Tteokgalbibonga is often crowded with customers that you’ll likely have to wait in line if you visit for during the evening.


Gangwon-do(Pyeongchang-gun)

Hyoseok Cultural Festival is held to commemorate modern Korean writer Lee Hyo-seok and his popular novel 'When Buckwheat Flowers Bloom,' which demonstrates the connection between human life and beauty of nature through the dazzling scenery of Bongpyeong. In fact, Bongpyeong is the author's hometown, and appears frequently in his novels.The Festival offers various participatory programs such as poem exhibition, literature night, Hyo-seok essay contest, nature experiences (e.g. fingernail coloring using balsam), buckwheat food cooking, and many more. Furthermore, visitors may tour Lee Hyo-seok's birthplace and memorial hall.


Gangwon-do(Chuncheon-si)

Chuncheon Station, located in the area formerly known as Gwanghaeju or Chunju during the Goryeo Dynasty, changed its name to its current title in 1413. The name Chuncheon means a cheon (stream) that starts to flow when the ice and snow from the winter melts in the chun (spring). Chuncheon is a Chinese-Korean word and the pure Korean name of the area is “Bom-Nae,” meaning "scent of spring."