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Empress Myeongseong, South Korea: what it is and when to go
Empress Myeongseong is an Empress Consort of Korea (1851–1895) (명성황후기념관) in South Korea (Wonju). Interests: Museums and art. The best time to visit is March to May and September to November. In June there are 14 h 33 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 27. 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
- Empress Consort of Korea (1851–1895) · Museums and art
- Local name
- 명성황후기념관
- Where
- South Korea · 명성로 71
- Best time
- March to May and September to November.
- Nearest airport
- GMP Seoul, 83 km as the crow flies
- Website
- korean1.visitkorea.or.kr
- Coordinates
- 37.26061, 127.65684
What it is and where
Empress Myeongseong is an Empress Consort of Korea (1851–1895) (명성황후기념관) in South Korea (Wonju).
It is in Wonju, where this site lists 7 more places to see, 27 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 37.26061, 127.65684; the nearest main airport is Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP, Seoul), 83 km as the crow flies. How to get around South Korea (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the 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 Empress Myeongseong is March to May and September to November.
- JanPossible9:42
- FebPossible10:37
- MarBest time11:43
- AprBest time12:58
- MayBest time14:00
- JunPossible14:33
- JulBetter not14:20
- AugPossible13:26
- SepBest time12:13
- OctBest time11:01
- NovBest time9:58
- DecPossible9:27
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 33 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 27. 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.
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
- SilleuksaKorean Buddhist temple in Gyeonggi Province4.1 km
- Seolbong-sanMountain in South Korea22 km
- Wonju Wondong CathedralKorean cultural heritage item28 km
- Jisan Forest Ski ResortSki resort28 km
- Yanggeun BridgeBridge30 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the South Korea guide.
More in South Korea: Museums and art
- National Museum of Korea: Museum located in Seoul, Republic of Korea
- National Folk Museum of Korea: national museum in Seoul, South Korea
- Love Land: sculpture garden
- Gyeongju National Museum: national museum
- Buyeo National Museum: national museum
- Gongju National Museum: national museum
Every South Korea place under Museums and art, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Empress Myeongseong?
It is an Empress Consort of Korea (1851–1895) (명성황후기념관 in the local language) in South Korea.
When is the best time to visit Empress Myeongseong?
March to May and September to November. In June there are 14 h 33 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 27.
How do you get to Empress Myeongseong?
The nearest main airport is Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP), 83 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 Silleuksa, Seolbong-san, Wonju Wondong Cathedral. The rest is in the South Korea guide.
Keep reading
- Wonju7 places to see in and around Wonju, South Korea: Chiaksan National Park, Silleuksa, Wonju Wondong Cathedral. Best time: March to May and September to November.
- Museums and art93 places for museums and art in South Korea, from National Museum of Korea to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: March to May and September to November. Each with i
- 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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