Best 3 Luxury Arts and Culture Spaces Near Korea’s Regional International Airports : VISITKOREA

There are many hidden tourist attractions surrounding Korea’s six regional international airports, all of which connect different regions of the country by air. Those attractions maintain the reputation of each region against the backdrop of a natural environment that cannot be experienced in large cities. Among all of these fantastic destinations, we have chosen to highlight three arts and culture travel destinations that are well known not only as exhibition spaces for world-class artworks but also as memorable places to poke around for the day.

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Gimpo International Airport / Haeden Museum (Ganghwa-gun, Incheon)

A multipurpose arts and culture space that opened in 2013, Haeden Museum operates exhibitions, hosts performances, and runs education programs. Based on Korean architect Bae Dae-yong’s design, the museum utilized the beautiful natural scenery of Ganghwado Island and was later selected as one of the Best 7 Architectural Projects of the Year in 2013 by the Korean Institute of Architects. Since it opened, the museum has made art more accessible to the public and allowed people to peacefully relax while basking in some unforgettable culture. Works by world-renowned artists such as Picasso, Chagall, and Francis Bacon, as well as works by famous Korean artists such as Nam June Paik, Chang Ucchin, Park Seobo, and Lee Kangso, are on display. The outdoor exhibition area around the Mirror Garden is also used as a venue for weddings and performances, including musicals and concerts.

1-day tour
Haeden Museum-Jeondeungsa Temple -Yakseokwon -Manisan Mountain Healing Forest

INFO

Address211-5, Jangheung-ri, Ganghwa-gun, Incheon
Opening hours10:00-18:00 (Last admission 17:30)
Inquiries+82-32-937-6911~2
Instagram@haedenmuseum
Websitewww.haedenmuseum.com

Daegu International Airport / Sayuwon (Gunwi-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do)

Sayuwon happily surprises tourists who are seeking an arts and culture space where nature and art are in perfect harmony. To ensure Sayuwon was built in an eco-friendly way, Pritzker Architecture Prize-winning Portuguese architect Álvaro Siza, as well as landscapers, illuminators, masons, and other architects from Korea and overseas, all worked together. Visitors can take full advantage of the serene ambiance in Sayuwon’s variety of beautiful architectural structures, which are used for exhibitions and performances, with all of them also providing stunning views featuring a traditional Korean house and garden. Sayuwon is located in a forest that covers an area totaling 330,000 m2 and takes about three hours to look around in its entirety. Sayuwon operates on a pre-booking system.

1-day tour
Samguk Yusa Theme Park -Hwabon Station -Sayuwon

INFO

Address1150, Chisanhyoryeong-ro, Gunwi-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do
Opening hours09:00-17:00 (Closed on Mondays)
Inquiries+82-54-383-1278
Instagram@sayuwon
Websitewww.sayuwon.com

Yangyang International Airport/ Bauzium Sculpture Museum (Goseong-gun, Gangwon-do)

In 2015, Bauzium opened on a 23,000 m2 site as a multipurpose cultural space specializing in sculpture. Korean modern and contemporary sculptures are on display against a backdrop of low-rise architecture that was designed while keeping in mind both the panoramic view of Seoraksan Mountain and the rough walls built considering the museum’s sculptures. Bauzium is especially well known for capturing the undeniable harmony between nature, architecture, and sculpture through the many layers of stone walls surrounding the area. Outside, a café and five themed gardens with different characteristics allow visitors to enjoy a comfortable walk as they take in the surrounding nature and sculptures.

1-day tour
Ayajin Beach -Cheongganjeong Pavilion -Bauzium Sculpture Museum