Spring Break in Korea Day 12 (8 April 2015) - Part II

Su Yeon San Bang (수연산방) tea house

After late lunch, we headed out to suyeonsanbang (수연산방) tea house in Seongbuk-Dong. This quiet traditional tea house used to be a hanok residence of the late Korean author Lee Taejun. This classic abode, with its unassuming beauty, is indeed an ideal place to take a respite from the hustle and bustle of hectic city life. Their noteworthy menu items include blueberry makgeolli and patbingsu (shaved ice dessert, excellent for summer).

From udon restaurant near Jonggak station, we took buses 150 and 2112.  Alternatively, you can take subway to Hansung University Station then change to bus.

How to get there: Hansung University Station, Line 4, Exit 6

                            Then take bus 03 or 1111 or 2112

                            Alight at Dongbang Graduate University

                            Tea house is just 3-4 min walk away

Opening hours: 11:30 - 22:00

Seriously, Google Map knows the best.  Even bus arrival times were very accurate!

We were so sad to discover upon our arrival that suyeonsanbang was closed for renovation T.T

Spring Break in Korea Day 12 (8 April 2015) - Part I

We had a pretty late breakfast at Paris Baguette (inside Seoul Station) around 11am before taking the subway to visit the National Museum of Korea. This was my first visit and many of you might recognize it from the comedic variety show Running Man. 

The National Museum of Korea

This is the largest museum in Korea as well as the sixth largest in the world.  Its a beautiful marble building which houses thousands of national relics and artifacts, which depict a compelling history of Korea. The museum also includes The National Hanguel Museum (offering a glimpse to gain a better understanding of Korean alphabets) and The Children's Museum with several hands-on activities. If time permitted, I'm sure we could have easily spent the entire day in the museum. 

How to get there: Ichon Station, Line 4, Exit 2

Opening Hours: Closed every Monday & New Year's Day

                                Tue, Thur, Fri 09:00-18:00

                                Wed, Sat 09:00-21:00

                                Sun, Holidays 09:00-19:00

Entrance fees: Free entry for permanent exhibitions but visitors need to purchase a ticket for blockbuster shows such as Pompeii.