Korean Folk Village (Gyeonggi-do, Yongin-si, Giheung-gu, Minsokchon-ro, 90 KR) – this site introduces traditional culture from the late Joseon period to both local and international visitors through cultural classes experience, shaman faith, seasonal customs and others. Also, the village shows various places with unique features such as a farming village, private house, official districts, Confucian […]
Haeundae Beach — Haeundae Beach is often considered one of Korea’s most famous and beautiful beaches, and is located in the Haeundae District of Busan. The white sand beach is roughly 1.5k m long, over a 30-50 m wide area, creating a beautiful coastline before a shallow bay, making Haeundae Beach perfect for swimming. Both […]
Gwangalli Beach — the Gwangalli Beach or Gwangan Beach is a beach in Busan, South Korea. It is located at Gwangan 2-dong, Suyeong-gu, Busan Metropolitan City, west of Haeundae Beach. This beach is 1.4 km long, and is famous for its fine sand. In addition to the beachfront, the Gwangalli area is filled with romantic […]
Cheonggyecheon Stream (Cheonggyecheon-ro, Yongsin-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul) — Cheonggyecheon is a 10.9-kilometre-long, modern public recreation space in downtown Seoul, South Korea. The massive urban renewal project is on the site of a stream that flowed before the rapid post-war economic development caused it to be covered by transportation infrastructure after the Korean War. After the completion […]
Busan Tower (37-30 Yongdusan-gil, Gwangbokdong 2(i)-ga, Jung-gu, Busan) — Busan Tower is a 120-meter-high tower at Yongdusan Park, located in Jung-gu, Busan, South Korea. Busan Tower was built in 1973. Loved by Busan citizens and tourists alike, the tower offers a stunning night view and plenty to see, such as the Statue of the Great […]
Starfield COEX Mall (Samseong 1(il)-dong, Gangnam-gu Seoul) — Starfield COEX Mall, containing convention centers, exhibition halls and many malls, is an underground shopping mall in Gangnam-gu Seoul
Namdaemun Market (21 Namdaemunsijang 4-gil, Hoehyeon-dong, Jung-gu, Seoul) – opened in 1964, Namdaemun Market is the largest traditional market in Korea, South Korea. The market is located next to Namdaemun, the “Great South Gate,” which was the main southern gate to the old city. It is the oldest and largest market in Korea. Namdaemun Market […]
Myeong-dong — Bustling Myeong-dong is a shopping area packed with international fashion brands, luxury department stores and homegrown cosmetics shops. Casual eateries offer Korean dumplings and ginseng chicken soup, while street vendors sell Japanese and Thai snacks. Shows mixing folk music and drama are staged at Myeongdong Nanta Theatre. Nearby 19th-century Myeong-dong Cathedral features a […]
Insa-dong (Seoul) — The focal point of lively Insadong is its pedestrianized main street, which is crammed with teahouses and Korean eateries, plus shops selling traditional goods like pottery, tea and handmade hanji paper. The offbeat Ssamziegil complex has cozy cafes and mural-lined stairwells leading to a roof terrace, while the Hakgojae gallery shows modern […]
The Timber House (Park Hyatt Seoul, 606 Teheran-ro, Daechi 2(i)-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul) – located on the lower level of the Park Hyatt Seoul, this bar is decorated with roof tiles, patterned sliding doors, a wall of stacked books, and a glass wall decorated with old furniture locks. With a clientele of local celebrities and affluent […]