All Historic Sites in Korea

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]