Thursday, May 26, 2016

SAMTAN ART MINE


Based on the name SAMTAN ART MINE, you might be wondering what exactly this place is about? Art + Mine? Or a museum of art of mine?  

Allow me to clarify you doubt! This place is basically one of the most unique art complexes you could ever find in South Korea. This is because it is actually an abandoned mine site and not only that, it is the largest privately owned mine site in South Korea, that was transformed into a unique cultural art complex.

Coincidentally the SAMTAN ART MINE is located in Gangwon-do Province, the province where the PyeongChang 2018 Olympic Winter Games! ! So, if you are in South Korea during the Winter Olympic Season in 2018, you should definitely not give a miss to the Spectacular Olympic Games and the Samtan Art Mine. This art complex comprised of Mine Gallery, Experience hall, Several Exhibition hall showcasing world collection and also many of them are art pieces from the director of SAMTAN ART MINE.

Also, this is also the filming location for many variety programs, dramas and movies. One of which will be the recently popular drama, "Descendant of Sun"! Some others are " Running Man' and " The Spy: Undercover Operation 2013."




Upon reaching there, I had my lunch at the SAMTAN ART MINE! The setting of the restaurant was gorgeous, giving a high end and artistic feel! I had the Korean traditional lunch box which comprises of rice, anchovy, bacon and kimchi! There is actually one step you have to follow before eating it! That is to shake the lunch box with both your hand, so as to mix it before eating it! So do remember to shake it before you eat it! So as to experience the authentic way!



Basically, this restaurant is also like a mini museum, showcasing several art pierces and the overall design is extremely welcoming!




Later on, we went to the 5 storeys high exhibition hall and visited various display and art exhibits. The art exhibits cover from African theme exhibits to Asian theme exhibitions and also included some exhibits created by the director of this museum!
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This was the filming site for the Descendant of Sun, being a fan of this drama, I was super duper excited to be here and even had a chance to wear the uniforms that the actors had worn before. 



Later on, we walked over to the abandoned mine site! On our way there, there is huge gigantic art piece blended into the natural setting of the environment.






I was extremely excited as I had never visited a mine site before!We are honored to have the director of the SAMTAN ART MINE to take some time off to speaks with us! He is a very friendly man, who are very keen on sharing his knowledge with us! 

Frankly speaking, even though it is safe . it was a bit frightening to me as we have to walk on stairs that are made of steel. So as you walk, you could feel the vibration and see the ground! 




Beware if you are tall


These are some of the special highlights of the amazing museum, bet you will definitely have a pleasant experience after visiting here!

Address: 1445-44, Hambaeksan-ro, Jeongseon-gun, Gangwon-do
Entrance Fees: 13,000 won
Direction: From Cheongryangri Station, take the mungunghwa train 1641 to Gohan station. After which take a MIN HANG Bus and alight 3 bus stops later (Motgol Station)> You are now 10 minutes walk from the SAMTAN ART MINE:)



This article was written by an official university student reporter of the PyeongChang 2018 Olympic & Paralympic Winter Games, PyeongChang WINNERS. Some contents might be different from official position of the Organizing Committee."


"기사는 제3기 대학생 기자단 평창WINNERS 활동 일환으로 작성되었으며, 조직위원회 공식 입장과는 무관합니다."
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