๐ฟโจ A Strange & Wonderful Trip to Eumseong, Korea Looking for a different kind of Korean day trip? ๐ How about a place where you can explore the history of medicine, relax in a greenhouse, drink coffee surrounded by toilets ๐ฝโ, and walk among hundreds of giant historical figures made of stone? Welcome to Eumseong (์์ฑ๊ตฐ) in Chungcheongbuk-do! Eumseong may not be as famous as Seoul or Busan, but it has some surprisingly unusual places that are perfect for travelers looking for something beyond the typical tourist route. ๐ 1. Handok Medicine Museum https://www.cctoday.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=2169746 First stop: Handok Medicine Museum! It was established in 1964 and is known as Korea's first corporate museum and a specialized medical museum. Inside, you can explore how medicine was practiced in both East and West. ๐งช๐ You'll find traditional Korean medical tools such as: ๐น Herbal medicine equipment๐น Mortars and grinders๐น Traditional pharmacy displays๐น A recreated 19th-century German pharmacy๐น A recreation of Alexander Fleming's laboratory The museum houses around 20,000 artifacts, including six national treasures and two Chungcheongbuk-do tangible cultural heritage items. And here's something fun: the museum has also developed mystery-note and escape-room-style programs, making the experience more interactive for younger visitors. ๐ต๏ธโ๏ธ๐ The museum currently lists its opening hours as 9 AM–5 PM, with Mondays and major holidays among its closure days. https://www.yna.co.kr/view/AKR20260923087400017?input=1195m ๐ฑ 2. Heungmijinjjin Factory Tour Center https://www.cctoday.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=2169746 After the museum, walk over to the Heungmijinjjin Factory Tour Center. The space was originally used as a greenhouse for medicinal plants, but it has been transformed into a place combining experiences, information and relaxation. ๐ฟ You can discover products made by companies in Eumseong and explore different themed spaces. ๐ฟ Green Factory — a relaxing, plant-filled space๐ฎ Play Factory — hands-on activities๐ญ Tour Factory — information about local companies and products It's a nice reminder that Korean industrial areas can sometimes hide surprisingly creative tourism experiences! ๐ฝโ 3. Lavacro Café — Yes, It's a Toilet-Themed Café! https://map.naver.com/p/entry/place/1581755584?lng=127.5172663&lat=36.9435075&placePath=%2Fphoto%3Fentry%3Dplt%26from%3Dnx%26fromNxList%3Dtrue%26from%3Dmap%26fromPanelNum%3D1%26additionalHeight%3D76%26timestamp%3D202610021557%26locale%3Dko%26svcName%3Dmap_pcv5&placeSearchOption=entry%3Dplt%26fromNxList%3Dtrue&searchType=place&c=15.00,0,0,0,dh Okay... this one is definitely unusual. ๐ Imagine walking into a café and seeing thousands of colorful toilet-shaped objects. That's Lavacro Café! Located inside the BathEXPO theme park, the café has turned bathroom culture into an unusual visual experience. The space features colorful toilets, bathroom products, shower fixtures and even a gold toilet. โจ๐ฝ The café isn't just about taking funny photos, either. BathEXPO is connected to the bathroom industry, with showrooms and products from numerous brands. And yes, you can actually sit down for a coffee. โ๐ The official BathEXPO site continues to feature Lavacro as a lifestyle and cultural space, including outdoor events and seasonal programs. https://www.cctoday.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=2169746 ๐ฟ 4. Big Rock Face Theme Park https://www.cctoday.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=2169746 Last stop: Big Rock Face Theme Park. This is where things get seriously unusual. Across a huge 17-million-pyeong site, the park features enormous stone sculptures representing historical figures, leaders, famous people and animals. ๐ฟ๐ According to the original article, the park includes sculptures representing figures from 185 countries, with around 1,000 human faces and more than 700 animal sculptures. As you walk around, you can discover familiar historical figures from around the world — almost like walking through a giant outdoor history book. American presidentsKorean historical figures๐ Nobel Prize winners๐ฉ๐ Famous women in history๐ Political and religious figures๐ Animals and other themed sculptures You may even spot Korean cultural landmarks such as a recreation of Seokgatap Pagoda from Bulguksa Temple. The full walking course takes roughly two hours, so wear comfortable shoes! ๐ โจ Why Visit Eumseong? What makes Eumseong interesting is that these aren't typical tourist attractions. Instead, you get a mix of: ๐ Korean medical history๐ฟ Industrial tourism๐ฝ A seriously unusual café๐ฟ World history๐ญ Local businesses๐ณ Relaxing outdoor spaces If you've already visited the major tourist spots in Seoul and are looking for a quirky Korean day trip, Eumseong could be worth adding to your list. Sometimes the most memorable travel experiences are the places you never expected to find. ๐ If you're living in Korea, this kind of destination can be especially fun for a weekend road trip with friends. 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