Where are Daegu's old houses, pavilions, ancient tombs, mountain fortresses and other historic sites?

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   House of Seo Sang-donAttraction · Jung-gu

   At 6-1 Seoseong-ro, the city of Daegu restored the house of Seo Sang-don, who started the National Debt Repayment Movement with Kim Gwang-je in 1907, and it is next to House of Yi Sang-hwa. It is open 09:00–18:00 in the summer season and 09:00–17:30 in the winter season, every day of the year. Admission is free, but parking is not available.

   Hours

   Summer 09:00–18:00Winter 09:00–17:30

   Closed days

   Open year-round

   Fee

   Free

   
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   House of Yi Sang-hwaAttraction · Jung-gu, Gyesan-dong 2-ga

   At 6-1 Seoseong-ro, Gyesan-dong 2-ga, this is the house where the poet and independence activist Yi Sang-hwa lived and translated works such as 'Chunhyangjeon' into English. It was repaired after a citizens' preservation movement that began in 1999. It is open 10:00–17:30 every day of the year. Admission is free, but parking is not available.

   Hours

   10:00–17:30

   Closed days

   Open year-round

   Fee

   Free

   
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   Gyeonggeuk Historic HouseAttraction · Dong-gu, Dunsan-dong

   At 195-3 Otgol-ro, Dunsan-dong, this old house is in Otgol Village, a village of the Gyeongju Choe clan, and it has been 200 years since the second son settled the site. It runs a hanok stay and experiences in rice cake pounding, dasik, hanbok and seodang (village school). The hanok stay runs from 15:00 to 12:00 the next day. Admission is free, but facility fees and experience fees are charged separately. Parking is available.

   Hours

   Hanok stay 15:00–12:00 (next day)

   Closed days

   Open all year

   Fee

   Free (facility use fee more

   
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   Birthplace of President No Tae-uAttraction · Dong-gu

   At 172 Yongjin-gil, this is an old house in Yongjin Village (a village of the Gyoha No clan) in Sinyong-dong at the foot of Palgongsan. The anchae (inner quarters), the sarangchae (outer quarters) and the cowshed remain, and peach blossoms bloom around the village in spring. It is always open, open every day of the year and free to enter. Parking is available.

   Hours

   Always open

   Closed days

   Open all year

   Fee

   Free

   
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   Daegu Bullo-dong Ancient TombsAttraction · Dong-gu, Bullo-dong

   In Bullo-dong on the southern foot of Palgongsan, this tomb group has more than 210 Three Kingdoms period tombs from around the 5th century. The tombs are 15 to 20 m in diameter and 4 to 7 m high, and gilt-bronze ornaments, iron weapons and patterned earthenware were found. The ridge is gentle. It is always open and free to enter. Parking is available.

   Hours

   Always open

   Closed days

   Open all year

   Fee

   Free

   
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   MoyeongjaeAttraction · Dong-gu, Pyeonggwang-dong

   At 905 Dopyeong-ro, Pyeonggwang-dong, this ancestral hall was built in 1931 by the Pyeongsan Sin clan to honor Sin Sung-gyeom, a founding meritorious subject of Goryeo. Behind it stands the Sin Sung-gyeom Yeonggak Yuheobi monument, set up in 1832. A memorial rite is held every year on the 9th day of the 9th month of the lunar calendar. Palgongsan Olle Course 4, 'Pyeonggwang-dong Wanggeon-gil Road', passes by. It is always open and free to enter. Parking is available.

   Hours

   Always open

   Closed days

   Open all year

   Fee

   Free

   
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   Bongmujeong PavilionAttraction · Dong-gu, Bongmu-dong

   At 327-7 Palgong-ro, Bongmu-dong, this pavilion was built in 1875 on the site of a thatched office when four villages merged into Bongmu-dong. Ondol rooms called Deokgyojae and Yeyongjae stand on both sides of the main hall. A trail connects Bongmu Earthen Fortress, 350 m in circumference, and Dokjwaam Rock. It is always open and free to enter. Parking is available.

   Hours

   Always open

   Closed days

   Open all year

   Fee

   Free

   
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   Sinmu-dong Rock-carved Seated BuddhaAttraction · Dong-gu, Sinmu-dong

   In Sinmu-dong, below the valley of Buinsa Temple (Daegu), this seated Buddha is carved in relief on a large rock. Its long face and stiff clothing folds suggest it dates from the Goryeo period. It sits on a lotus pedestal. It is always open, open every day of the year and free to view.

   Hours

   Always open

   Closed days

   Open all year

   Fee

   Free

   
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   General Sin Sung-gyeom Historic SiteAttraction · Dong-gu, Jimyo-dong

   At 17 Sinsunggyeom-gil, Jimyo-dong, Sin Sung-gyeom, a founding meritorious subject of Goryeo, died fighting in place of Wang Geon at the Battle of Gongsan in 927. A martyrdom altar (sunjeoldan) and Jimyosa were built here to honor him. It is open 10:00–17:00 every day of the year. Viewing is free, and parking is available.

   Hours

   10:00–17:00

   Closed days

   Open all year

   Fee

   Free

   
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    Hoejindangwonuidaesaji MonumentAttraction · Dong-gu, Jungdae-dong

    At 741 Pagye-ro, Jungdae-dong, this monument stands on the old approach to Pagyesa Temple and was set up in March 1648 to honor Master Wonui of Hoejindang. The granite monument body, 63 cm high, has worn lettering and a large crack. It is always open and free to enter. Parking is available.

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    Always open

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    Open year-round

    Fee

    Free

    
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    Chunghontap TowerAttraction · Nam-gu

    At 540 Apsansunhwan-ro, this tower honors the patriotic spirits from Daegu who died in the Korean War. The present 30 m tower was rebuilt in April 1971 after being moved to a spot below Daedeoksan, and memorial tablet halls were newly built on both sides in June 2017. It is always open and free to enter. Parking is available.

    Hours

    Open at all times

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    Open year-round

    Fee

    Free

    
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    Daegu Guam-dong Ancient TombsAttraction · Buk-gu, Guam-dong

    In Guam-dong, this group of tombs of the ruling class of the Chilgok area in the Silla period has 379 burial mounds on the western ridge of Hamjisan. The tombs have a stone-mound stone-chamber structure inside, and there is a visitor information center on site. It is open 10:00–17:00 and closed every Monday, on January 1 and during the Seollal and Chuseok holidays. Admission is free, but parking is not available.

    Hours

    10:00–17:00Call for details

    Closed days

    Every Monday more

    Fee

    Free

    
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    Daegu Palgeosanseong FortressAttraction · Buk-gu, Nogok-dong

    In Nogok-dong, this Three Kingdoms period mountain fortress was built in the 5th and 6th centuries along the terrain of Hamjisan. The wall is about 1,136.8 m around, a hyeonmun-style gate structure and curved walls have been confirmed, and from the summit you can see the Daegu basin. It is always open and free to enter. Parking is available.

    Hours

    Always open

    Closed days

    Open all year

    Fee

    Free

    
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    SonggyedangAttraction · Buk-gu, Seobyeon-dong

    At 47-19 Seobyeon-ro 3-gil, Seobyeon-dong, this ancestral hall was built in 1659 by descendants to honor Gu Hong, a loyal subject of late Goryeo, and Gu Hoe-sin, a volunteer army leader of the Imjin War. The present building was rebuilt in 1960. A great-great-grandson lives next door in Neungseongsega, so ask permission before visiting. Parking is available.

    Hours

    Open at all times (a great-great-grandson lives in NeungseongsegaPrior understanding)

    Closed days

    Open year-round (a great-great-grandson lives in Neungseongsega / prior understanding)

    Fee

    Not listed

    
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    Eumnae-dong Rock-carved BuddhaAttraction · Buk-gu, Eumnae-dong

    At 169-3 Chilgokjungang-daero 129-gil, Eumnae-dong, this is a group of rock-carved Buddhas on sandstone bent like a folding screen. 1 seated Buddha is carved in relief, and more than 30 figures such as pensive bodhisattvas and 1 rock-carved pagoda are lightly carved around it. It is always open and free to view. Parking is also free.

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    Always open

    Closed days

    Open year-round

    Fee

    Free

    
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    Hwanseongjeong PavilionAttraction · Buk-gu

    At 45-17 Hoguk-ro 51-gil, within the grounds of Seogyeseowon Confucian Academy, this pavilion was built beside the Geumho River in 1582 by the volunteer army leader Yi Ju. It was rebuilt on its present site in 1902 by his 9th-generation descendant Yi Eok-sang. The signboard is in the handwriting of Daewongun. A protected crape myrtle tree 270 years old stands here. It is always open and free to enter. Parking is also free.

    Hours

    Always open

    Closed days

    Open year-round

    Fee

    Free

    
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    Memorial Monument to Colonel NayaAttraction · Suseong-gu, Beomeo-dong

    In Beomeo-dong, this monument was set up on December 7 of the same year at the place where Colonel Uni Naya was cremated. During the Korean War he was the Indian delegate to the United Nations commission, and he died in a landmine accident near Waegwan on August 12, 1950. A memorial visit is held every year on Memorial Day. It is always open and free to enter. Parking is also free.

    Hours

    Always open

    Closed days

    Open all year

    Fee

    Free

    
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    Nobyeon-dong Sajikdan AltarAttraction · Suseong-gu, Nobyeon-dong

    In Nobyeon-dong, this altar from the Joseon period was used for rites to the gods of land and grain. It was designated a Daegu Metropolitan City monument on April 20, 2006. It is always open and free to view. Parking is available.

    Hours

    Always open

    Closed days

    Open all year

    Fee

    Free

    
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    Daegu Gomoryeong MonumentAttraction · Suseong-gu, Manchon-dong

    At 241 Palhyeon-gil, Manchon-dong, this song monument stands at Gomoryeong, the setting of the song 'Bi Naerineun Gomoryeong' (Gomoryeong in the Rain), sung by Hyeon In in 1946 (music by Bak Si-chun). The story of why the monument was built is carved on its back. It is always open and free to enter. Parking is available.

    Hours

    Always open

    Closed days

    Open all year

    Fee

    Free

    
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    Daegubu Suseong MonumentAttraction · Suseong-gu

    At 248 Palhyeon-gil, this monument was set up in 1869 after Kim Se-ho, governor of Gyeongsang Province, repaired the collapsed Daegu fortress wall. It was moved to its present spot in 1980 when Yeongnamjeilgwan was rebuilt. It is always open and free to enter. Parking is also free.

    Hours

    Always open

    Closed days

    Open all year

    Fee

    Free

    
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    MomyeongjaeAttraction · Suseong-gu, Manchon-dong

    At 14-23 Dalgubeol-daero 525-gil, Manchon-dong, this ancestral hall in front of a tomb honors Du Sa-chung, who fought in the Imjin War as part of the Ming reinforcements and then became a naturalized subject of Joseon. It was built from the timber of the Gyeongsan guesthouse (gaeksa), demolished in 1912, and repaired in 1966. It is always open and free to enter. Parking is available.

    Hours

    Always open

    Closed days

    Open all year

    Fee

    Free

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    YeongnamjeilgwanAttraction · Suseong-gu

    At 248 Palhyeon-gil, this gate tower is the south gate of Daegu Eupseong Fortress, which was rebuilt in stone in 1736, and was rebuilt larger than the original on its present site in 1980. It is open 09:00–18:00 on weekdays and 10:00–18:00 on weekends in the summer season (April to November), and 09:00–18:00 on weekdays in the winter season (December to March). It is not open on weekends in the winter season. Viewing is free, and parking is available.

    Hours

    09:00–18:00Weekends 10:00–18:00 more

    Closed days

    Open year-round

    Fee

    Free

    
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    YeongyeongchukseongbiAttraction · Suseong-gu, Manchon-dong

    At 248 Palhyeon-gil, Manchon-dong, this monument was set up in 1737 to commemorate rebuilding in stone the Daegu earthen fortress that was destroyed in the Imjin War. It records that the wall measured 2,124 bo around and that 78,534 people worked on the construction over 6 months. It is always open and free to enter. Parking is also free.

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    Always open

    Closed days

    Open year-round

    Fee

    Free

    
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    Igongjebi and Gunsu Ihubeomseon YeongsebulmangbiAttraction · Suseong-gu, Sang-dong

    At 117 Sincheondong-ro, Sang-dong, these are 3 monuments inside the monument pavilion of Yiseo Park. They honor Yi Seo, the Daegu deputy magistrate who built an embankment in 1778 and diverted the course of Sincheon Stream, and Yi Beom-seon, who repaired the embankment after a flood in 1898. The Deoksu Yi clan association holds a memorial rite every year on the first full moon of the lunar year. It is always open and free to enter, but parking is not available.

    Hours

    Always open

    Closed days

    Open year-round

    Fee

    Free

    
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    Dalseong Samgaheon Historic HouseAttraction · Dalseong-gun, Habin-myeon

    In Myo-ri, Habin-myeon, this yangban house began as a thatched house built in 1769 by Seongsu, an 11th-generation descendant of Bak Paeng-nyeon, and gained its anchae and sarangchae in 1826. Lotus flowers bloom in summer in the pond in front of the detached annex Hayeopjeong. Residents live in the house, so avoid visiting at night. It is always open and free to enter, but parking is not available.

    Hours

    Always openResidents actually live here more

    Closed days

    Open all year

    Fee

    Free

    
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    Dalseong Jogilbang Historic HouseAttraction · Dalseong-gun, Gachang-myeon

    At the foot of a hill in Handeom Village, Jeongdae-ri, Gachang-myeon, this thatched house was built in 1784 by the Haman Jo clan. The anchae is in the middle, with the sarangchae and the lower building arranged in a U shape. It is always open and free to enter. Parking is available.

    Hours

    Always open

    Closed days

    Open all year

    Fee

    Free

    
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    Dalseong Taegojeong PavilionAttraction · Dalseong-gun, Habin-myeon

    At 64 Yuksinsa-gil, Habin-myeon, this detached annex was built in 1479 by Bak Il-san, a grandson of Bak Paeng-nyeon, and rebuilt in 1614 after the Imjin War. A signboard with a Chinese poem by Yun Du-su hangs in the main hall. Yuksinsa Shrine and the Sayuksin Memorial Hall are nearby. Parking is available.

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    Not listed

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    Fee

    Not listed

    
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    Dalseong Hamokjeong PavilionAttraction · Dalseong-gun, Habin-myeon

    At 56-10 Hamokjeong-gil, Habin-myeon, this pavilion-style detached annex was built in 1604 by Yi Jong-mun, a volunteer army leader of the Imjin War. The name 'Hamokjeong' was written in person by Injo. It is always open and free to enter. Parking is available.

    Hours

    Always open

    Closed days

    Open all year

    Fee

    Free

    
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    Dalseong Hyeonpung Seokbinggo Ice HouseAttraction · Dalseong-gun, Hyeonpung-eup

    In Sang-ri, Hyeonpung-eup, this ice storehouse was built of granite in 1730. Outside it looks like an ancient tomb, and inside four arches support the ceiling. It is always open and free to view. Parking is available.

    Hours

    Always open

    Closed days

    Open all year

    Fee

    Free

    
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    Dalseong (Hyeonpung) Sajikdan AltarAttraction · Dalseong-gun, Hyeonpung-eup

    In Sang-ri, Hyeonpung-myeon, this altar was restored on its present site in 1996–1997 as the sajikdan where the town prayed for abundance, and rebuilt in 2010. A red-spiked gate (hongsalmun) stands in the middle of the four sides of the wall. It is always open and open every day of the year. Parking is free.

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    Always open

    Closed days

    Open all year

    Fee

    Not listed

    
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    Doseongam Three-story Stone PagodaAttraction · Dalseong-gun, Yuga-eup

    At 180 Doseong-gil, Yuga-eup, this is the stone pagoda of Doseongam, a hermitage attached to Yugasa Temple. It is 218 cm high with a base 184 cm wide, and is regarded as a Silla period pagoda. The body stones, roof stones and finial from the 3rd story up, which were originally missing, were restored with new members by the temple around 2008. It is open 08:00–18:00 every day of the year. Parking is free.

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    08:00–18:00

    Closed days

    Open all year

    Fee

    Not listed

    
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    Sahyoja CaveAttraction · Dalseong-gun, Yuga-eup

    In Yang-ri, Yuga-eup, this cave on the mid-slope of Biseulsan was formed by four large rocks leaning against each other. The characters 'Sahyojagul' are carved on a rock, and it is also called Sahyogul. In 2016 Dalseong-gun set up a sculpture of four sons at the entrance, and you climb by stone steps and a wooden deck. It is always open and free to enter, but parking is not available.

    Hours

    Always open

    Closed days

    Open all year

    Fee

    Free

    
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    Sogyejeong PavilionAttraction · Dalseong-gun, Okpo-eup

    At 25-14 Okpo-ro 57-gil, this pavilion was built by disciples to honor Sogye Seok Jaejun. It stands on a low hill across from Ogyeonji Songhae Park and is a building 3 bays wide at the front, with one ondol room on each side of the wooden-floored hall. It is a private historic site, so call 053-668-3161–4 before visiting. Admission and parking are free.

    Hours

    Private historic site more

    Closed days

    Open year-round

    Fee

    Free

    
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    SubongjeongsaAttraction · Dalseong-gun, Hwawon-eup

    At 16 Inheung 3-gil, this building stands in the middle at the front of the Bonri hereditary residence of the Nampyeong Mun clan. It has 6 bays across the front and 2 bays on the side, with a hip-and-gable roof, and is now used to receive guests and hold clan meetings. The Inheung Village area is a filming location for the drama 'Dal-ui Yeonin Bobogyeongsim Ryeo'. It is open 10:00–17:00, but inquire before visiting. Admission and parking are free.

    Hours

    10:00–17:00 more

    Closed days

    Open year-round

    Fee

    Free

    
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    Wonhoru PavilionAttraction · Dalseong-gun, Hyeonpung-eup

    At 92 Hyeonpungdong-ro, this pavilion stood on the hill behind the Hyeonpung-eup office until it was demolished in 1989 when the office building was enlarged. It was moved and rebuilt on the present small hill in 1996–1998. It now has 3 bays across the front and 2 bays on the side, with double eaves and a hip-and-gable roof. A walking path leads to the ice storehouse and the sajikdan. It is always open. Parking is available.

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    Not listed

    Closed days

    Open year-round

    Fee

    Not listed

    
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    JinjugangssimoyeolgakAttraction · Dalseong-gun, Okpo-eup

    At 305 Okpo-ro, this monument pavilion was built in 1922 and repaired in 1979 to honor the devotion of a woman of the Jinju Gang clan, who lost her husband a month after marriage and died soon after him. The Yeolbu Jinyang Gangssi Silhaengbi monument stands in the middle, and signboards hang on the four walls. It is always open and free to enter, but parking is not available.

    Hours

    Open at all times

    Closed days

    Open year-round

    Fee

    Free

    
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    Hyeonpung Gwakssi Sibi JeongnyeogakAttraction · Dalseong-gun, Hyeonpung-eup

    At 3 Jidong-gil, this pavilion brings together 12 jeongnyeo (royal commendation) gates that the Hyeonpung Gwak clan of Solrye Village has received since 1598. Inside the building, which is 12 bays across the front, there are 2 monuments and 12 signboards, honoring 28 people who upheld the three bonds (samgang). It is always open and free to enter. Parking is available.

    Hours

    Always open

    Closed days

    Open all year

    Fee

    Free

    
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    Tomb of Honguijanggun Gwak Mang-u-dangAttraction · Dalseong-gun, Guji-eup

    In Daeam-ri, Guji-eup, this is the tomb of General Gwak Jae-u (pen name Mangudang), who led the volunteer army in a red silk military uniform in the Imjin War. The general was born in Uiryeong in 1552, declined government posts and lived at Mangujeong by the Nakdong River. It is always open and free to enter. Parking is also free.

    Hours

    Always open

    Closed days

    Open year-round

    Fee

    Free

    
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    Gunwi Namcheon Historic HouseAttraction · Gunwi-gun, Bugye-myeon

    At 19 Hanbam 5-gil, Bugye-myeon, this is the house where Hong U-tae, a 10th-generation descendant of Hong No, lived in Hanbam Village, a village of the Burim Hong clan. It was also called Sangmaetaek and Ssangbaekdang, and the sarangchae was built in 1836 according to the ridgepole inscription. It runs tea ceremony, Korean food and gugak (traditional music) experiences. Opening hours and fees differ by facility. Parking is available.

    Hours

    Varies by facility, so see the website

    Closed days

    Open all year

    Fee

    Varies by facility, so see the website

    
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    Gunwi Daeyul-ri DaecheongAttraction · Gunwi-gun, Bugye-myeon

    At 23-3 Hanbam 5-gil, Bugye-myeon, this pavilion-shaped main hall stands in the middle of Hanbam Village. It was built in early Joseon, burned down in the Imjin War and was rebuilt in 1632 as a tiled house with 5 bays across the front, 2 bays on the side and a gable roof. It was once used as a school and is now the village senior center. It is always open, but parking is not available.

    Hours

    Always open

    Closed days

    Open all year

    Fee

    Not listed

    
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    Hwasan FortressAttraction · Gunwi-gun, Samgugyusa-myeon

    In Hwabuk-ri, Samgugyusa-myeon, this late Joseon mountain fortress is on the summit of Hwasan, 828 m above sea level. In 1709 the military commander Yun Suk began foundation work on four gates to station troops. While wall stones were being gathered and the water gate was being raised, a bad harvest and an epidemic came, and the work was left unfinished. It is always open and free to enter, but parking is not available.

    Hours

    Always open

    Closed days

    Open year-round

    Fee

    Free

    

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