Ever imagine an ultimate travel escapade in South Korea besides Seoul, Busan and Jeju Island travel tour?
Gyeonggi Province is what you are searching for, in here you will experience a balance of the past, the present, and the future. Read this post in its entirety and together let's explore the hidden wonders of Gyeonggi Province.
Explore Gyeonggi's pride: World Heritage Cultural sites and traditional culture, Filming Sites, and Unique experiences
In here visitors will be able to experience various activities including the Korean Traditional Archery experience, and visit some of the fortress' most unique features such as Mangru (observatory tower), the Nugak (Korean-styled building), the Poru (cannon post), and the Ongseong (semi-circular protective wall).
MBC Dramia
In here you can be able to see first-hand the shooting place for some of Korea's most successful TV drama including Moon Embracing the Sun (해를 품은 달), Dong-i (동이), Jumong (주몽), Lee San (이산), Arang and the Magistrate (아랑사또전), Gu Family Book (구가의 서), and Queen Seondeok (선덕여왕).
For more information visit their website: http://withmbc.imbc.com/dramia/en/
Getting there by Public Transportation
The restaurant carries on the legacy of Suwon galbi (beef ribs) after the closing of Hwachunok, which used to be a representative ribs restaurant of Suwon up until the early 80’s. The former manager at Hwachunok, Kim Su-kyeong, is currently the one managing and operating the Sambuja Galbi Restaurant. Blessing the famous restaurant with his 30 years worth of know-how as a ribs specialist.
Menu:
For more information visit the restaurant's website: http://www.sambuja.co.kr/eng/index.asp
Getting there by Public Transportation
Suwon Hwaseong Fortress and Hwaseong Temporary Palace
Designated as UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site since December 1997, this impressive structure was built during the latter period of Joseon Dynasty and dubbed as the world's first planned city. The fortress wall stretches a total of 5.52 km and houses a numerous number of military facilities that is rare to find somewhere else.
A filming location that was co-created in August 2005 by Munhwa Broadcasting Company (MBC: one of the
leading South Korean Broadcasting Company alongside KBS and SBS) and Yongin Municipal
Office.
What makes this drama filming set different from other filming location is that it has been re-created primarily based on historical records to accurately reflects the structures and culture of ancient times.
What makes this drama filming set different from other filming location is that it has been re-created primarily based on historical records to accurately reflects the structures and culture of ancient times.
In here you can be able to see first-hand the shooting place for some of Korea's most successful TV drama including Moon Embracing the Sun (해를 품은 달), Dong-i (동이), Jumong (주몽), Lee San (이산), Arang and the Magistrate (아랑사또전), Gu Family Book (구가의 서), and Queen Seondeok (선덕여왕).
Address: 25 deurama-gil Yongcheon Baegam-myeon Cheoin-gu Yongin-si Gyeonggi-do (경기도 용인시 처인구 백암면 용천 드라마길 25)
Admission Fees depends on categories and privileges (traveling by group of 20 and more people will be given ￦ 2,000 discounts)
For visitors 19 years old and over ￦ 7,000
For visitors 13 to 18 years old ￦ 6,000
For visitors 4 to 12 years old ￦ 5,000
Admission Fees depends on categories and privileges (traveling by group of 20 and more people will be given ￦ 2,000 discounts)
For visitors 19 years old and over ￦ 7,000
For visitors 13 to 18 years old ￦ 6,000
For visitors 4 to 12 years old ￦ 5,000
Operating hours: open all year round but the time
schedule depends on which month you will visit (MBC dramia accommodate
visitors one hour prior to closing time)
March to October: 9:00am - 6:00pm
November to February: 9:00am - 5:00pm
March to October: 9:00am - 6:00pm
November to February: 9:00am - 5:00pm
** For
visitors who wanted to try wearing traditional royal costumes and have
remembrance photo from the MBC Dramia filming set you will be required
to pay ￦ 20,000 per each.
For more information visit their website: http://withmbc.imbc.com/dramia/en/
Getting there by Public Transportation
From
Seoul Nambu Bus
Terminal (Seoul Subway Line 3), take an intercity bus bound for Baegam
Terminal. From the Baegam Terminal take bus 105 in Hanaro Drugstore across Baegam terminal or hire a taxi
to MBC Dramia Parking Lot. Then walk towards the MBC Dramia entrance.
Estimated travel time: 1 hour 10 minutes (50 minutes, 20 minutes respectively)
Travel Fee: Inter-city Bus - 4,200 won
Intra-city Bus - 1,100 won
Taxi - around 8,000 won
Travel Fee: Inter-city Bus - 4,200 won
Intra-city Bus - 1,100 won
Taxi - around 8,000 won
Lunch at Sambuja Galbi Restaurant
“Sambuja (삼부자)” literally means “a father and two sons” collectively helping their father in managing the restaurant and continuing the tradition of Suwon galbi.
The restaurant carries on the legacy of Suwon galbi (beef ribs) after the closing of Hwachunok, which used to be a representative ribs restaurant of Suwon up until the early 80’s. The former manager at Hwachunok, Kim Su-kyeong, is currently the one managing and operating the Sambuja Galbi Restaurant. Blessing the famous restaurant with his 30 years worth of know-how as a ribs specialist.
Menu:
- Ribs Set A comprised of Seasoned Ribs (Korean beef), Soy bean paste stew and cup of rice: 22,000 won
- Ribs Set B comprised of Seasoned Ribs (American beef), Soy bean paste stew and cup of rice: 18,000 won
- Mulnaengmyeon (Noodles in Chilled Broth): 7,000 won
- Bibimnaengmyeon (Buckwheat Noodles with red hot pepper sauce): 7,000 won
- Soy bean paste stew: 1,000 won
- Cup of rice: 1,000 won
- Beef rib stew: 10,000 won
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| Facade of the Restaurant Photo retrieved from KTO Website |
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| The famous Sambuja Beef Ribs Photo retrieved from KTO Website |
Address: 335, Jungbu-daero, Yeongtong-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do (경기도 수원시 영통구 중부대로 335 (원천동)
Operating Hours: 11:30am to 10:00pm
Getting there by Public Transportation
From
MBC Dramia walk about 5 minutes (350 meters) towards MBC Drama Filming Site (MBC드라마세트장) Bus stop. From there take bus 105 bound for Intercity Bus Terminal (시외버스터미널) it will take roughly 30 minutes. From there take bus number 10 bound for Suwon Station. Get off at KT East Suwon branch (KT동수원지사) bus stop, it will take about 1 hour 56 minutes. From bus stop walk about 3 minutes (203 meters) until you
reach the Sambuja Galbi restaurant.
Estimated travel time: 2 hours 30 minutes
Suwon Hwaseong Fortress and Hwaseong Temporary Palace
In here visitors will be able to experience various activities including the Korean Traditional Archery experience, and visit some of the fortress' most unique features such as Mangru (observatory tower), the Nugak (Korean-styled building), the Poru (cannon post), and the Ongseong (semi-circular protective wall).
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| Suwon Hwaseong Fortress Photo retrieved from google |
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| Janganmun at Suwon Hwaseong Fortress Photo retrieved from google |
Address: 11, Haenggung-ro, Paldal-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do (경기도 수원시 팔달구 행궁로 11 , 장안구, 권선구 일원)
Admission Fee depends on categories (group of 30 people will be given admission fee discounts)
Adults 1,000 won (700 won)
Youth 700 won (500 won)
Children 500 won (300 won)
Admission Fee depends on categories (group of 30 people will be given admission fee discounts)
Adults 1,000 won (700 won)
Youth 700 won (500 won)
Children 500 won (300 won)
Operating Hour depends on season you will visit
Summer: 09:00am-6:00pm
Winter: 09:00am-5:00pm
Summer: 09:00am-6:00pm
Winter: 09:00am-5:00pm
** Korean Traditional Archery (Gukgung) Activity for only 2,000 won (10 arrows)
For more information visit these websites http://ehs.suwon.ne.kr/ http://goo.gl/ddqrBx
Getting there by Public Transportation
From Sambuja Galbi restaurant walk about 3 minutes (203 meters) to KT East Suwon branch (KT동수원지사) bus stop. Take Bus 65 bound for Anyang Station (안양역). Get off at Paldalmun (팔달문) bus stop walk for about 9 minutes (600 meters) until you reach the fortress entrance.
Goguryeo Blacksmith TownGetting there by Public Transportation
From Sambuja Galbi restaurant walk about 3 minutes (203 meters) to KT East Suwon branch (KT동수원지사) bus stop. Take Bus 65 bound for Anyang Station (안양역). Get off at Paldalmun (팔달문) bus stop walk for about 9 minutes (600 meters) until you reach the fortress entrance.
Estimated travel time: 25 minutes
Paldalmun Gate and Market
Paldalmun Gate is the southern gate of Hwaseong Fortress, designated as the
National Treasure No. 402. A crescent shaped defensive
secondary wall built to prevent the main gate from being broken down with
logs. Located on the right wall of the gate, one can see a nameplate which engraves all the names of the people involved in the
construction of the gate.
Being detached from the rest of the gates of the Hwaseong Fortress and situated directly at the middle of the
busy city, are some of its uniqueness. Primary reason for this is that, during the old time commerce took roots around the
gates before its reconstruction, making it impossible to build in that
area.
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| Paldalmun "The Southern Gate" Photo retrieved from Korean Website |
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| Paldalmun market Photo retrieved from google |
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| Paldalmun market Photo retrieved from google |
Dubbed as the only Goguryeo blacksmith village in Korea and boasts Korea’s largest
water mill and brick oven. It resembles an actual blacksmith’s shop, as
water falls from a water mill with a seven-meter diameter, and the brick
oven is two stories tall.
This place also take pride for being one of the filming site of the Korean drama The Legend (태왕사신기).
This place also take pride for being one of the filming site of the Korean drama The Legend (태왕사신기).
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| Photo retrieved from google |
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| Photo retrieved from KTO Website |
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| Photo retrieved from KTO Website |
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| Photo retrieved from google |
Address: 41, Uminae-gil, Guri-si, Gyeonggi-do (경기도 구리시 우미내길 41)
Admission Fee depends on categories (group of 20 people will be given admission fee discounts)
Adults 3,000 won (2,000 won)
Youth 2,000 won (1,500 won)
Children 1,500 won (1,000 won)
Admission Fee depends on categories (group of 20 people will be given admission fee discounts)
Adults 3,000 won (2,000 won)
Youth 2,000 won (1,500 won)
Children 1,500 won (1,000 won)
Operating Hour depends on season you will visit
March-October: Weekdays 09:00am-6:00pm, Weekend and Holidays 09:00pm-7:00pm
November-February: 09:00am-5:00pm
For more information visit their website: http://goo.gl/zmPkh6
Getting there by Public Transportation
From Paldalmun Market walk about 5 minutes (290 meters) to Paldalmun bus stop. Take Bus 3000 bound for Gangnam station. Get off at Seoul National University of Education (교대역) station, walk for about 2 minutes to the subway station. Take train bound for Seongsu station (성수역), get off at Gangbyeon station walk for about 2 minutes to Gangbyeon-B Bus stop. Take bus bound for Minrakdong (민락동). Get off at Guri City hall (구리시청.구리아트홀) then walk for 2 minutes (140 meters) until you reach the Goguryeo Blacksmith Town (고구려대장간마을)
Estimated travel time: 1 hour 47 minutes
March-October: Weekdays 09:00am-6:00pm, Weekend and Holidays 09:00pm-7:00pm
November-February: 09:00am-5:00pm
For more information visit their website: http://goo.gl/zmPkh6
Getting there by Public Transportation
From Paldalmun Market walk about 5 minutes (290 meters) to Paldalmun bus stop. Take Bus 3000 bound for Gangnam station. Get off at Seoul National University of Education (교대역) station, walk for about 2 minutes to the subway station. Take train bound for Seongsu station (성수역), get off at Gangbyeon station walk for about 2 minutes to Gangbyeon-B Bus stop. Take bus bound for Minrakdong (민락동). Get off at Guri City hall (구리시청.구리아트홀) then walk for 2 minutes (140 meters) until you reach the Goguryeo Blacksmith Town (고구려대장간마을)
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