Place to visit
Independence Hall of Korea, South Korea: what it is and when to go
Independence Hall of Korea is a history museum (독립기념관) in South Korea (Cheongju). Interests: History and Museums and art. The best time to visit is March to May and September to November. In June there are 14 h 30 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 30. It has articles in 5 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in South Korea: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- History museum · History, Museums and art
- Local name
- 독립기념관
- Where
- South Korea
- Best time
- March to May and September to November.
- Nearest airport
- GMP Seoul, 94 km as the crow flies
- Price
- Gratis
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Coordinates
- 36.78305, 127.22488
What it is and where
Independence Hall of Korea is a history museum (독립기념관) in South Korea (Cheongju). It has articles in 5 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in South Korea: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Cheongju, where this site lists 26 more places to see, 29 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 36.78305, 127.22488; the nearest main airport is Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP, Seoul), 94 km as the crow flies. How to get around South Korea (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
It is one of the History and Museums and art places in South Korea. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Independence Hall of Korea is March to May and September to November.
- JanPossible9:45
- FebPossible10:39
- MarBest time11:43
- AprBest time12:57
- MayBest time13:58
- JunPossible14:30
- JulBetter not14:17
- AugPossible13:25
- SepBest time12:13
- OctBest time11:02
- NovBest time10:00
- DecPossible9:30
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 30 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 30. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| History | March to May and September to November | December to February, June and August |
| Museums and art | March to May and September to November | December to February, June and August |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Independence Hall of Korea has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to South Korea in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to South Korea
To enter South Korea there are 10 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “A passport with six months' validity”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the South Korea checklist. Currency: South Korean won (KRW); plugs: Type C and F · 220 V · 60 Hz (the same plug as in Spain); emergencies: 112 police · 119 ambulance and fire · 1330 tourist information, in Spanish.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Daemyung Resort CheonanWith kids2.9 km
- Ocean ParkWith kids2.9 km
- Ujeong MuseumMuseum4.7 km
- Statue of PeaceMemorial statue7.2 km
- Onju government OfficeKorean cultural heritage item19 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the South Korea guide.
More in South Korea: History
- Changdeokgung: palace in Seoul, South Korea
- Gyeongbokgung: palace in Seoul, South Korea
- Jongmyo: royal Confucian shrine in Seoul, South Korea
- Bulguksa: Temple
- Hwaseong Fortress: Palace
- Namdaemun: main gate of Seoul fortress; one of The Four Great Gates (cardinal) as one of The Eight Gates of Seoul as part of the Fortress Wall of Seoul, South Korea
Every South Korea place under History, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Independence Hall of Korea?
It is a history museum (독립기념관 in the local language) in South Korea. It has articles in 5 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in South Korea: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Independence Hall of Korea?
March to May and September to November. In June there are 14 h 30 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 30.
How do you get to Independence Hall of Korea?
The nearest main airport is Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP), 94 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around South Korea is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the South Korea map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Daemyung Resort Cheonan, Ocean Park, Ujeong Museum. The rest is in the South Korea guide.
Keep reading
- Cheongju26 places to see in and around Cheongju, South Korea: Beopjusa, Songnisan National Park, Gubyeongsan. Best time: March to May and September to November.
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- South KoreaBefore travelling to South Korea: 10 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. No visa is needed for tourism: up to 90 days.
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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