Entering the era of social distance, institutions are reconsidering various aspects of museum experience. Discover the contactless travel spots in Gyeonggi Province, South Korea
With all the
lockdown measures and case spikes everywhere around the world, people are
pushing towards travel locations with less people, and less contact. Thus,
contactless travel spots are gaining popularity in Korea - or better known as
‘untact’ in Korea. People are looking for places where they do not have to
interact much with strangers, and moving away from the busy streets and
shopping malls of Seoul.
Just a little
outside of Seoul lies Gyeonggi-do, with a whole host of things to do while
being away from the masses. Here are some locations in Gyeonggi-do which not
only provides you with a contactless travel spot, but promises an experiential
and fun-filled day.
1. Hyundai Motor Studio
Korea’s Hyundai
Motor Company, the sixth largest automobile manufacturer in the world, is
currently a leading company in the hydrogen electric vehicle market. The Hyundai
Motor Studio, located in Goyang City of Gyeonggi Province, is a comprehensive
museum where you can enjoy a complete sensory experience of Hyundai Motor’s history
and cutting-edge automobile technologies.
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Hyundai Motorstudio provides new ways to experience automotive culture
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It’s the largest automobile theme park in Korea and easily accessible from Seoul via public transportation. You can immerse yourself in the entire vehicle experience from manufacturing to driving as you explore the exhibits and discover Hyundai Motor’s vision for the future of driving technology.
The building
exudes a futuristic atmosphere from its modern exterior. The spaceship shape embodies
the vision of the company and the act of moving forward into the future. When
you enter, the spacious automobile exhibition hall welcomes you, and you can
try out almost every single car model launched by the Hyundai Motor Company.
There is a
guided tour available for KRW 10,000 that is highly recommendable because you’ll
be taken on a journey through all the core exhibitions of the Hyundai Motor
Studio. If you make a reservation in advance through the website, you’ll be
able to enjoy the tour with either English-speaking or Chinese-speaking guides.
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| Hyundai Motor Group invests hugely in those ‘green’ materials |
The Hyundai
Motor Company is leading the eco-friendly automobile industry through a process
that recycles iron, the main material used when manufacturing cars. Hyundai’s
slogan “Future Mobility” is manifested in the technologies used in their
vehicles to promote a safe and eco-friendly future for all drivers. There is a point
along the tour where automobile parts are combined with art to provide visitors
with a greater understanding of the automotive industry as well as an
interactive and fun experience.
Hyundai Motor Studio Goyang
Address:
217-6 Kintex-ro, Ilsanseo-gu, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do
Operating
Hours: 09:00 - 20:00
Programs:
Core Exhibition ($), Themed Exhibition, Test Driving
Facilities:
Restaurant, Cafe, Gift Shop, Car Maintenance Center
2. Gwangmyeong Cultural Creation Hub
The Gwangmyeong
Cultural Creation Hub is a complex that focuses on environmentally friendly
processes. The concept of the hub is ‘Upcycle,’ a portmanteau of the words
‘upgrade’ and ‘recycle’ that refers to being one step ahead of recycling. Occupants
of the hub strive to create new works and products by adding artistic value to objects.
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| It's the first up-cycling gallery in Korea and runs a program for artists and the general public |
Gwangmyeong Upcycle Art Center
The Gwangmyeong
Upcycle Art Center is an art space where various exhibitions, design education seminars,
and events are held under the theme of ‘Upcycle.’ It is a popular tourist
destination in Gwangmyeong City and located right next to the famous
Gwangmyeong Cave.
The entire
space is open for the enjoyment, edification, and interaction of visitors; it
consists of creative spaces for professional writers, educational spaces where visitors
can engage in direct experiences and study, exhibition spaces for the works of artists
and other contributors, and community rooms where art communities can gather to
collaborate.
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| Art works created from discarded resources |
One can find an
exhibition hall of artwork, an art shop that sells upcycled products, and a
concert hall for artist collaboration or workshop events on the first floor of
the Gwangmyeong Upcycle Art Center, while on the second floor there is a
residence room where resident artists can work. There is also a cafe located in
the Gwangmyeong Cave.
Upcycle Exhibition Hall
The Upcycle
Exhibition Hall is a special place where discarded items are utilized and
reborn as art. Objects thrown away by others are given new value through design
sensibility and artistic creativity. As the saying goes, one man’s trash is
another man’s treasure, and you’ll be able to see the entire process of turning
waste into artworks and usable products at the Gwangmyeong Upcycle Art Center.
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| Ongoing exhibition at the Gwangmyeong Upcycle Art Center |
Current
Exhibition: Upcycle from the Sea
The sea,
which accounts for 70% of the earth’s surface, is suffering due to
irresponsible waste disposal. The exhibition seeks to raise awareness about the
need to restore the sea by sublimating unintentionally discarded sea debris
into works of art.
Eco Education Center
In the Eco
Education Center, there is a collaboration room where writers and visitors can
work directly with tools to create works of art. There is also an educational
space where small groups can gather to experience and learn together. Anyone
can come up with innovative ideas for upcycling or create new products that can
help protect and heal the world we live in.
Gwangmyeong Cultural Creation Hub
Address: 142
Gahak-ro 85beon-gil, Gwangmyeong-si, Gyeonggi-do
Operating
Hours: 10:00 - 18:00, Tuesday - Sunday (closed on Mondays)
Programs:
Upcycle Planning Exhibition Hall/Eco Edu Center/Upcycle Performance
Facilities:
Cafe, Exhibition Hall
Homepage: www.gm.go.kr/up/index.do
3. Gwacheon National Science Museum
The Gwacheon
National Science Museum, which is adjacent to Seoul Grand Park, is a museum
where you can enjoy exhibitions and educational programs in various fields of
science and technology. These range from astronomy to basic sciences that
encompass life and nature as well as advanced technologies.
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| Gwacheon National Science Museum is a national museum in Gwacheon City, Gyeonggi-do |
The entrance
fee is KRW 4,000 for adults and KRW 2,000 for adolescents. It does cost a
little bit more than other science centers as this center has more facilities for
astronomy. It focuses more on experiences than exhibitions, and teaches
children the principles and methods of modern science and technology through
experiential programs and exhibitions.
Future Imagination SF Pavilion
The Future
Imagination SF Pavilion is an exhibition hall where, through imagination, you
can experience a future world and space age based on science and technology 100
years after the 4th Industrial Revolution. It is composed of five special
halls: Eggplant Hall, Corporate Experience Hall, Future Imagination Information
Hall, Korea SF History Hall, SF Stage, and Experience Hanmadang. You can
experience various immersive videos and games including VR exhibits such as
Nexon’s MapleStory-themed exhibition hall.
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| VR Experience in Future Imagination SF Hall |
High Technology Hall
The High
Technology Hall exhibits advanced technologies that are used in daily life. It
consists of a total of 130 exhibits in the fields of aviation, space, energy and
materials. Here, you can try out 53 different activities such as ‘Space Travel
Theater’, ‘Gyroscope’, ‘Moon Jump’, and ‘Manned Control System’.
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| Exhibits displayed in High Technology Hall |
Science Education Program
There are
various educational programs such as software coding and drone education for parents
and children. If you’re interested in some of the recommended courses
available, you can check out their website for more information at www.sciencecenter.go.kr/scipia/guide/recommendCourse
The Science
Museum is easily accessible from Seoul via Subway Line 4 (you can get off at
Grand Park Station Exit 6).
Gwacheon National Science Museum
Address: 110 Sanghabeol-ro, Gwacheon-si, Gyeonggi-do
Operating hours: 09:30 - 17:30 Tuesdays to Sundays (Closed on Mondays)
Programs: Core Exhibition/Experience Program
Facilities: Cafe, Exhibition Hall, Food Court
Hopefully with these places, crowds can dissipate over the weekends and busy peak hours and transmission rates can decrease. Slowly but surely, we will overcome frustrating situation, and we will get back to not just a normal, but a new normal way of life where safety is prioritized above all else.
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