HEYRI ARTIST VILLAGE , PAJU

30Nov2007 Filed under: S Korea: Travels Author: Minsook

Photo: A home of the film director and writer, Kim Ki-Duk, who is best known for his internationally acclaimed film, “Spring Summer Fall Winter … and Spring’’. A simply told tale about a Buddhist monk and his orphan pupil. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DrAkwy9W2jc&feature=related

Heyri Artist Village is a flourishing compound where many writers, architects, film makers, musicians, and others creative types have decided to call it a “home”. Located North of Seoul towards the DMZ, away from the hustle and bustle of the traffic and people congestions and nestled between the surrounding beauty of the mountains, it makes an idealic location for the artists to focus on their creative processes and be inspired by the humility of the mother nature.

It makes a perfect “day” trip for those often romanticize and fantasize about their future artistic aspirations. The Heyri artist residents are a living proof that your dreams can turn into a reality!! Also, a great trip for those who are inspired by the modern architectural designs or studying to become an architect.

Many art galleries, book publishing companies, museums, concert halls, book stores, cafes, and others artist related buildings can be found here.

http://www.heyri.net

Direction: Located North of Seoul near Demilitarized Zone. At Exit no. 5 of Daehwa Station (Seoul Subway Line no. 3), walk to the bus station at the backside. Take bus no. 200. The ride lasts about 50 mins. Off at the last stop

Bus 2oo schedule from Daewha stn to Henri Village: 7:50 / 8:15 / 8:35 / 10:40 / 11:30 / 12:30 / 13:30 / 14:20 / 15:20/ 16:20 / 17:10 / 18:10 / 19:10 / 20:05 / 21:20 / 22:10 / 23:00

Bus from Henri Village to Daewha : 6:30 / 6:55 / 7:15 / 9:20 / 10:10/ 11:10 / 12:10/ 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 15:50 / 16:50 / 17:50 / 18:45/ 20:00 / 20:50 / 21:40

Hours: The Heyri Art Valley is open 24 hours. However, museums and exhibitions are open from 10:00am to 7:00 pm. Note that hours may vary slightly at each museum, and Museums with cafes and restaurants are open later. ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^