Exploring the Transformed Old School: Geosan Bee Land

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If you follow the quiet roads of Geosan, you'll encounter a familiar school landscape with a playground and classrooms still intact. This is now Geosan Bee Land, reopened as a space for children's experiences and play.

The venue was remodeled from the former Hwakyok Elementary School. It retains the original school building's appearance while brightening the atmosphere with decorations of bees, flowers, and honeycomb shapes on the exterior walls.

Most notably, the sounds of children laughing while running around the spacious playground filled the air, which was heartwarming as the old school was once again filled with children's voices.

On the first floor, there is a café and meeting rooms. The café offers drinks and pastries, as well as honey for purchase. The prices are reasonable, making it a great souvenir from your trip to Geosan.

The staff were friendly and provided guidance, making it easy for me to explore even as a first-time visitor.

Outside the café, tables and yellow umbrellas are set up, perfect for enjoying the scenery on a nice day.

On the second floor, you'll find the Bee Exhibition Hall and Honey Fun Land. The exhibition hall showcases the roles of queen bees, drones, and worker bees, and provides detailed information about the structure of bees through illustrations and descriptions.

A highlight was the observation hive where live bees can be seen up close. Children and adults alike are naturally drawn to the sight of numerous bees moving within the transparent enclosure.

This unique opportunity to observe the inside of a beehive, which is usually hard to come by, adds to the fun of Bee Land.

The exhibition hall also features various butterfly species, and there is a photo zone with large bee, flower, and honeycomb decorations, perfect for family photos.

Next to the exhibition hall is Honey Fun Land, where children can freely move and play with indoor play facilities, making it a great place to spend time regardless of the weather.

Entry fees are 6,000 won for adults and 4,000 won for children, with a one-hour usage time. There are discounts for families of three or more, so it's advisable to check the on-site information before visiting.

After exploring indoors, be sure to step outside. A spacious lawn and play facilities are well-maintained in front of the building. Surrounded by mountains, the view is open, and on clear days, the blue sky and green grass create a refreshing scene.

On the hill above the playground, there is a large wish tree, said to have listened to the wishes of villagers for about 500 years. Visitors still write their wishes on leaves and hang them on the railings.

From the deck around the wish tree, you can see the Bee Land building, playground, and surrounding mountains all at once. Personally, this was the view I admired the longest that day.

Geosan Bee Land is not just a place to see bee exhibitions. It's a space where live bees can be closely observed, children can joyfully play indoors and outdoors, and adults can take a moment to relax in the café and on the lawn.

What stood out most were the sounds of children laughing. The fact that a small branch school, once filled with students studying and playing, is now again filled with children's voices truly conveys the charm of this place.

If you're looking for a light outing with your child in Geosan, consider visiting Geosan Bee Land, where you can enjoy exhibitions, play, and nature all in one place.