All Historic Sites

Gwangseongbo Fortress’s outer wall from the Goryeo era was mended in 1618. The fortress was built in 1656 and the outpost was constructed in 1679. It was completely remodeled into a masonry castle with gates in 1745. During Sinmiyangyo (the American invasion in 1871), Gwangseongbo was the fiercest battle ground Read more [...]

Ganghwa Seonwonsa Temple Site was first discovered in 1976 during a surface examination around Ganghwado Island undertaken by the Ganghwado Island Academic Research Team of Dongguk University. The site was designated as Historic Site No. 259 in 1977. Seonwonsa Temple was built by General Choi Wu in 1245 (the 32nd Read more [...]

‘Dolmens’ are stone graves/tombs which date back to the pre-historic era. Dolmens are largely concentrated in Northeast Asia with Korea alone being home to a total of around 30,000 dolmens. The Ganghwa Dolmen Heritage Site, in Bugeun-ri, Ganghwa-gun, Incheon, encompasses roughly 120 dolmens, most of which are Northern-style dolmen that Read more [...]

Yeonmijeong Pavilion is  located in Wolgot-ri in the county of Ganghwa-gun, is the designated Incheon Tangible Cultural Asset No. 24 (designated on March 1, 1995). While the exact date of construction is unknown, the pavilion was greatly damaged and then rebuilt afterwards due to the Japanese Invasion of Korea in Read more [...]

he museum is located within Songhyun Park, Dong-gu Incheon. Consisting of two floors (one aboveground, one belowground) the museum exhibits the life of citizens living in ‘daldongne’ (the impoverished hillside areas). It exhibits reproductions of various scenes of daily life from the 1960s and 1970s, people at: a barbershop, a Read more [...]

Dora Observatory is on the South Korea side of the 38th parallel. Situated on top of Mount Dora, the observatory looks across the Demilitarized Zone. . It is the part of South Korea closest to the North Korea. You can catch a rare glimpse of the reclusive North Korea  state through binoculars Read more [...]

The signature markings of the Presidential Residence of Cheong Wa Dae are its blue tiles. It is the first thing that catched one’s attention upon entering the premises. The blue tiles and the smooth roof blend beautifully with Mt. Bugaksan in the backdrop. The unique buildings Cheong Wa Dae are Read more [...]

Geumsan-sa Temple is a traditional temple which is over 1400 years history. This is one of the most important Buddhist monasteries in the Honam region and a literal treasure trove of Korean cultural properties. Geumsansa  means Gold Mountain Temple. It’s technically located between the cities of Jeonju and Gimje the Read more [...]

The Jeonju Hanok Village is the section of Jeonju where houses and buildings made in the traditional Korean architectural style, ‘hanok’, are preserved.There are over 800 traditional Korean ‘hanok’ houses in the village. Jeonju Hanok village is especially beautiful for its curved roof-lines, the roof edges being slightly raised skyward Read more [...]

Freedom Bridge, a temporary wooden bridge erected across the Imjingang River in 1953 to bring home 12,773 South Korean POWs. The bridge was later removed and placed in its current location, surrounded by a pleasant Korean-style garden. it’s where nearly 13,000 prisoners of war were traded at the end of Read more [...]

Seongeup Folk Village is located on the very windy island of Jeju-do. People live here in traditional thatched houses (choga-jip) and maintain them with traditional knowledge and skills handed down from generation to generation.   O’ngo’s Jeju Daily Tour with English-speaking Guide: Shore Excursion Tour O’ngo’s Gourmet Eco Tour of Read more [...]

the Imjingak is a park overlooking the Imjingang River – literally a shrine to national division. Major landmarks include an altar where families originally from the North come to perform ancestral rites (usually performed in one’s ancestral hometown) on the Korean holidays, an observatory and Freedom Bridge, the hastily constructed Read more [...]

“JSA.” This small cluster of buildings – some impressive, some humble – was born in 1953 following the signing of the Armistice Agreement (“ending” the Korean War) in the actual village of Panmunjeom, which was located about 800 meters to the north but has since disappeared. The JSA – widely Read more [...]

This is the birthplace for Empress Myeongseong and she was lived in here until 8 years old. You can see her whole life history in this place. Empress Myeongseong (명성황후) is a korean historical drama in 2001.

   The royal Mausoleum of the fourth king in Joseon Dynasty – Sejong the great (regency 1418-1450) .This king is the greatest king in Korean history and he is the one to created Hangul.    

Minsok Village is locate in Yongin, Gyeonggi-do. Korean Folk Village is a popular tourist destination for Koreans and foreigners. It is located near  Everland Resort which is South Korea’s largest amusement park. This village was created to purpose of cultural traditions and facts about the 5000years history of the Korean people Read more [...]

The Korean Demilitarized Zone is a strip of land running across the Korean peninsula that serves as a buffer zone between North Korea and South Korea. It is a de-facto border barrier which runs along the 38th parallel north. 27 July 1953 Armistice Agreement established the DMZ along the approximate Read more [...]

Cheonggyecheon (청계천) is A 10.84 km long, modern public recreation space Seoul. The stream was named Gaecheon after the first refurbishment project to construct a drainage system during the Joseon Dynasty. Today it has been transformed to a natural beauty and a nice place to walk in Seoul. Slow Food Read more [...]

Gwanghwamun Plaza (광화문광장)  is the main and largest gate of Gyeongbokgung Palace.  A place with a long history which is constructed in 1395. Address :  12, Hyoja-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul Hours : 0930-2100hrs   This place also is one of popular Koreans activity ‘s area in summer. Peoples can play at water fountain. Enjoy Read more [...]

Jongmyo Shrine was a primary place of worship for kings throughout Joseon Dynasty. The memorial service, called Jongmyo Jaerye, is said to be the oldest complete ceremony in the world and was carried out in obedience to the king’s order. The ceremony was designated as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Read more [...]

Deoksugung Palace is one of the five royal palaces remained in Seoul. The palace is the smallest of Seoul palaces. Daehanmun Gate is the main gate of Deoksugung, where the ceremony of changing gatekeeper takes place at 11am, 2pm, 3.30pm from tuesday to sunday. Slow Food Slow Life in Seoul

The construction of the main royal palace was completed three years after founding Joseon Dynasty, A.D. 1395. The palace was named Gyeongbokgung  “The Palace greatly blessed and prosperity.” Considered to be the greatest palace in the Joseon Dynasty, it is initially constructed among five palaces established during the Joseon Dynasty. Read more [...]