The Sejong University Museum opened on May 5th, 1973 in Gwangjin, Seoul. In 1977 the building was expanded to a 5 floor building. In 1979 the university changed it’s name to the Sejong University and the museum became the Sejong Museum. The Sejong University Museum participates in excavations and archaeological research. The shape and design [...]]]>

Sejong University Museum Seoul

The Sejong University Museum opened on May 5th, 1973 in Gwangjin, Seoul. In 1977 the building was expanded to a 5 floor building. In 1979 the university changed it’s name to the Sejong University and the museum became the Sejong Museum. The Sejong University Museum participates in excavations and archaeological research. The shape and design of the building is that of one of the old traditional gates that were used to let people in and out of the city.The Sejong museum holds over 5,000 artifacts over 4 floors.

2nd Floor: The Folklore Gallery shows what housing was like for Koreans over the years.
3rd Floor: Clothing Gallery: Here you get to see some very nice royal robes worn by the royal family, military attire, scholars attire, commoners clothing and much more that were worn during the Joseon Dynasty.
4th Floor: Small Woodwork Gallery: This floor displays some items made from wood that would have been used in everyday life in Korea.
5th Floor: Large Size Woodwork Gallery: This floor displays larger household items made from wood such as wardrobes and dressers.

 Opening Hours / Admission

10:00 am – 15:00 pm Monday To Fridays.

Admission

Free.

How to get to the Sejong University Museum Seoul:

Take line 7 to Children’s Grand Park station and leave exit 6. The museum is on the university campus grounds.

This museum is located at Konkuk University in Gwangjin, Seoul. The Museum opened in March, 1963 to house university’s collection of objects with historical and cultural importance. The museum has grown quite a bit of the years and now holds over 5,000 objects covering centuries of Korean history which give us insight into Korean are, [...]]]>

Museum of Konkuk University Seoul

This museum is located at Konkuk University in Gwangjin, Seoul. The Museum opened in March, 1963 to house university’s collection of objects with historical and cultural importance. The museum has grown quite a bit of the years and now holds over 5,000 objects covering centuries of Korean history which give us insight into Korean are, history and culture. One of the notable artifacts is Dongguk Jeongun an old book that was printed at the request of King Sejong. It is listed as one of the National Treasures of South Korea. Nearby to the museum you can find Jeong Jae-mun family house which shows a different style house built in the late Joseon dynasty and Japanese colony period.

Opening Hours / Admission

Open from 11:00 am to 16:00 pm Tuesday to Friday. Closed on weekends and holidays.

Admission

Free to all.

How to get to the Konkuk University Museum:

Take line 2 or 7 to Konkuk University station and leave exit 4. The university is right beside the station. Look at the map to see the museum building.

Acha Mountain Fortress is located in Gwangjin, Seoul on Mt. Acha. Mount Acha is only 287 metres high but was a very important sight during the Three Kingdom Period in Korea. A fortress was built on this mountain by the Goryeo Kingdom with great views of the Hangang River and [...]]]>

Acha Mountain Fortress Seoul

Acha Mountain Fortress is located in Gwangjin, Seoul on Mt. Acha. Mount Acha is only 287 metres high but was a very important sight during the Three Kingdom Period in Korea. A fortress was built on this mountain by the Goryeo Kingdom with great views of the Hangang River and valleys below making it an important strategic stronghold. Many battles were fought here for control of the regions and lots of people died. The fortress is 1.3 km in length but there is not much left of it today. You can still see parts of the wall, some old tombs and other interesting things. The area is now a park that offers the usual facilities such as sports facilities, outdoor exercise equipment, walking trails and places to rest. Being elevated at over 200 metres you can get some stunning views of the Hangang River, Seoul City and more.

Opening Hours / Admission

Open 24 hours all year round.

Admission

Free to all.

How to get to Acha Mountain Fortress Seoul:

Take line 5 to Achasan station and leave exit 2. Follow the map below.

Manguri Park in Jangnang, Seoul is the only public cemetery in Seoul. The whole site which contains 28,500 grave sites stop accepting new graves on March 23rd, 1973. Since then it became a public park called Maguri Park. The park is located right on the border of Seoul and Gyeonggi-do. In recent times the park [...]]]>

Manguri Park Seoul

Manguri Park in Jangnang, Seoul is the only public cemetery in Seoul. The whole site which contains 28,500 grave sites stop accepting new graves on March 23rd, 1973. Since then it became a public park called Maguri Park. The park is located right on the border of Seoul and Gyeonggi-do. In recent times the park has become more popular due to the number of celebrities or historical figures buried there. Some of the people who fought against the Japanese occupation and signed the Korean Declaration of Independence are buried here. Around Manguri Park you can find the usual walking trails, sports facilities and areas to rest. Another great addition to the park were some statues  / monuments and information about some of the historical figures who are buried there.

Opening Hours / Admission

Open 24 hours all year round.

Admission

Free.

How to get to Manguri Park / Manguri Cemetery Seoul:

Take the Jungang line to Mangu station and leave exit 1 and follow the map below.

Alternatively, take the Jungang line to Yangwon station, leave exit 2 and follow the map below.

Banpo Bridge Water Fountain is located in Seoul along the Hangang River which is located beside the Hangang Park. In 2007 the Hangang Renaissance Project was launched to create, develop and revive the river area as a recreational area for locals and tourists to hang out. Part of this project [...]]]>

Banpo Bridge Water Show Seoul

Banpo Bridge Water Fountain is located in Seoul along the Hangang River which is located beside the Hangang Park. In 2007 the Hangang Renaissance Project was launched to create, develop and revive the river area as a recreational area for locals and tourists to hang out. Part of this project was the Banpo Bridge Water Fountain. The fountain was named “Moonlight Rainbow”. The fountain shoots down 190 tons of water per minute to the river from each side of the bridge with its 380 nozzles. At night the color of the fountain will be transformed to that of a rainbow by the 200 lights that radiate various colourful effects.

In 2008 the Banpo Fountain made it into the Guinness Book of World Records as the longest bridge fountain.

“The longest bridge fountain is located on the Banpo Grand Bridge over the Han River in Seoul (South Korea) which measures 1,140 metres (3,740 ft 1 in). It was constructed by Seoul Metropolitan Infrastructure Headquarters.”
Guinness Book Link

Banpo Bridge Fountain times:

Monday ~ Thursday: 12:30, 15:00, 20:00, 20:40, 21:20
Friday ~ Sunday: 12:30, 15:00, 17:00, 20:00, 20:40, 21:20, 22:00
The show lasts for 20 minutes.

How to get to Banpo Bridge:
There are many stations nearby see the map below. The closet station is is Express Terminal Station on line 3 or 6. Leave exit B1 and follow the map below

This newly built museum preserved the facade of the old Supreme Court Office building.
After a short walk from City Hall Station we arrived at the entrance to the Museum of Art. There is a small winding path leading up to the museum. On both sides of the path you can see plants, flowers [...]]]>

Seoul Museum of Art

This newly built museum preserved the facade of the old Supreme Court Office building.
After a short walk from City Hall Station we arrived at the entrance to the Museum of Art. There is a small winding path leading up to the museum. On both sides of the path you can see plants, flowers and trees. It is here and in front of the main door of the museum that you can find the special outdoor exhibit which includes statues and sculptures.

The museum is constantly holding exhibitions of all kinds. Some of the most famous exhibitions to be held here were from Chagall, Picasso, Matisse, Magritte and Van Gogh. When I arrived at the museum the Seoul, City Exploration, and Korea∙Australia Exchange Exhibition were on display. Entrance to both were free. Also, there is a permanent exhibition called the Spirit of Chun Kyung-Ja.

For a list of exhibitions currently on display check out the official site of the Seoul Museum of Art.

Opening Hours / Admission:
Closed every monday and January 1st.
March – October: 10:00am – 19:00
November – February: 10:00am – 18:00
The special exhibits are usually open for one hour longer. Check the Museum’s website for more info.
Last entrance is usually one hour before closing time

How to get to the Museum of Art Seoul:
Take line 1 or 2 to City Hall station.

Namyangju film studio is located in Gyeonggi-do, Korea. Many films and tv shows are made at this studio. They have a huge indoor museum explaining about movies and film productions since the 19th century. The museum is split into many different sections each with a different theme. For example, one theme is about sound effects. [...]]]>

Namyangju film studio

Namyangju film studio is located in Gyeonggi-do, Korea. Many films and tv shows are made at this studio. They have a huge indoor museum explaining about movies and film productions since the 19th century. The museum is split into many different sections each with a different theme. For example, one theme is about sound effects. They show us how  they add the sound effects to movies and what items you need. For the sound effects of car doors they open and close a rice cooker. Another theme is special effects.

Inside this studio is a prop room. This room is enormous and full of items used in movies. They have everything from sofas, tvs old and new, car licence plates for the past 100 years, old phone boxes and post boxes to packs of cigarettes. It was really interesting to be able to wander around this room by yourself.

Finally, outside the studio they have an area for movie sets.  Some famous movies have been filmed here like JSA (joint security area) ,Chihwaseon and Brotherhood. The sets were not taken down after the movies were completed so that movie lovers could enjoy and visit these famous scenes from their  favourite movies.

The JSA set is a full replica of the Joint security area at the border between the North and South Korea. At this area meetings are held between the two countries. JSA stars Kang-ho Song and Yeong-ae Lee.

Cost:
Individual – adult: 3000 won, middle and high school students: 2500won, children: 2000won
Additional fee for the Image Experience Room (adult: 2000 won, children: 1000 won)

Opening time:
Hours open: March ~ October: 10 am ~ 6 pm
November ~ February: 10 am ~ 5 pm (admission until 4 pm)
Closed: Every Monday and New Year’s Day (open when Monday is holiday)

How to get Namyangju Film Studio:

Namyangju Studio is located about 1 hour west of Seoul in Gyeonggi-do.
From Seoul take the Jungang line (light blue colour) and get off at Ungilsan Station. From Ungilsan station there is a free shuttle bus bound for KOFIC (Korea Film Council) Namyangju Studios. This bus comes only once every two hours so it is recommended to take a taxi there. The cost should be under 7,000won.