Seoul to Korean Folk Village and Transport Museum: Day trip

The Korean Folk Village, also known as Minsok Village, contains real houses from various regions across the country that have been meticulously relocated and restored, creating an authentic replica of a village from the past. Visitors to the Korean Folk Village can explore different sections of the park, each representing the traditional houses of various social classes, including peasants, landowners, and yangbans. The village provides an immersive experience into the rich cultural heritage of Korea, with multiple cultural performances such as Nong-ak play, tightrope play, horseback martial art play, and a traditional wedding, entertaining guests twice a day. The Korean Folk Village has also gained recognition as a popular filming location for historical dramas, attracting visitors who want to experience the settings of renowned shows like “My Love from the Star”, “Moon Embracing the Sun”, and “Dae Jang Geum”. With an array of restaurants and shops within the village, savor traditional Korean cuisine and take home souvenirs of your unforgettable journey through Korea's past. Opening hours are subject to change and can be found on the website: www.koreanfolk.co.kr.

Samsung Transportation Museum is a veritable treasure trove of cars, motorcycles, bicycles, horse-drawn carriages, and other transportation-related articles, that will captivate visitors of all ages. Explore the Main Gallery, which houses prestigious, public, and sports cars, illustrating the automobile industry's evolution over the past century. A dedicated area for Korean cars is a must-see, while the motorcycle zone showcases rare and original motorcycles, tracing the history of these two-wheeled vehicles. In the Lobby Gallery, classic cars, including a reproduction of the world's first gasoline vehicle, the Benz Patent Motor Car, and racecars from Formula 1, Le Mans, and Indy 500 races, take center stage. The museum's front garden boasts the impressive artwork "32 cars for the 20th century" by world-renowned video artist Nam June Paik. Whether you are a car enthusiast or interested in learning about transportation history, the Samsung Transportation Museum offers a fascinating journey. The museum is open Tuesday to Sunday from 10AM to 6PM, with adult tickets costing 4,000 WON and children tickets costing 3,000 WON.