Ojukheon is a truly historical and amazing place to visit in Gangneung. If you visit on the final Wednesday of the month, there is a discount for Culture Day. The location has a sprawling and well-maintained garden and a lot of native plants. There are a few buildings - exhibitions about the people who lived there, as well as a few photo ops and a money museum - which is there because Shim Saimdang and her son, Yi I, are both on modern Korean currency (5000 and 50,000 won notes). I had a great time here, it's very beautiful and the local shop has a lot of...
ย ย ย Read moreThe oldest wooden residential buildings in Korea When visiting Ojukheon, you can immerse yourself in the ambiance of the old era. You can even try on ํ๋ณต (Hanbok), traditional Korean clothing, to truly experience the atmosphere of the Joseon Dynasty. This place is highly recommended for those seeking to delve into history, culture, and have a great time...
ย ย ย Read moreA well preserved medium sized historical site, most notable as the home of the learned scholar on the 5,000 Won note, and his mother who is on the 50,000 Won note. If you like a bit of history it is good, and being so far from Seoul, most other visitors are Koreans. I think 2 hours here will...
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