Yakhyeon Catholic Church was established as a result of Korea gaining religious freedom in the 23rd year of King Gojong’s reign (1886) and the subsequent increase of the Catholic population.In 1891, Myeongdong Cathedral's head priest Doucet laid down the foundation stone in Hap-dong. Coadjutor bishop Coste was in charge of design and construction and the building was eventually completed in 1892.The church was named after "Yakjeonhyeon" (藥田峴,), or a hill of medicinal herbs. This is because the place where the church is located was once a hilly area covered with medicinal herbs. Later on, "Yakjeonhyeon" was shortened to "Yakhyeon" and it became the name of the hilly area between Malli-dong and Seoul Station.Yakhyeon Catholic Church was the first Western-style church ever built in Korea. It's Gothic architecture features a 12m-wide and 32m-long cruciform construction with low arched windows and a pointed-arch entrance gate.

Dongdo Confucian Academy is located in Dongdo-ri, Guji-myeon, Dalseong-gun and is one of the five major Confucian schools in Korea along with Byeongsanseowon, Oksanseowon, Sosuseowon and Dosanseowon Confucian Academies.The school was first established by Confucian scholars in 1568 at the eastern base of Biseulsan Mt., but was burnt down during the Japanese Invasion in 1592. In 1605, the school was reconstructed on its current site and was re-named ‘Borodong.’ In 1607, the name was changed to ‘Dongdo.’ ‘Dongdo’ means that the teachings (Do) of Sung Confucianism come from the East (Dong).Dongdoseowongandangsadangbujangwon, National Treasure No. 350, is part of the school and was designated Cultural Site No. 488 on Oct. 10th 2007. This unusually long name refers to the classroom, shrine, and walls of the Confuncian Academy in Dongdo.Must-see features of the school are the earthen wall, a hall named ‘Jungjeongdang,’ the Suwollu Pavilion and the 400-year-old ginkgo trees. The earthen wall has beautiful patterns in the shape of birds engraved in it and is the only earthen wall in the nation to be designated a national treasure.If you continue past the ginkgo trees outside you’ll see the Suwollu Pavilion. The picturesque view from the pavilion is breath-taking.At Jungjeongdang, there is a sculpture with four dragon heads, each holding either cintamani (a bead) or a fish in its mouth. This sculpture, which is called 'Samuljam,' symbolizes the teaching of Confucius telling us not to speak, act, or even listen if it’s not done in the right way.Dongdoseowon Confucian Academy contains the ancestral tablets of Kim Geong-pil and Hangang Jeong Gu. The school holds ancestral ceremonies on the day of Jungjeong every February and August.

The Gwangjang Market is the nation’s first market and continues to thrive as a popular tourist destination today. The second floor of the market provides all of your silk, satin, and linen bed-sheet stores, which are the largest and most famous in Seoul. Many of the stores in the area even have their own factories supplying fabrics to the Namdaemun Market, Pyoung Hwa Market, and even to some department stores. Even though the goods are not brand-name products, the wide selection of high quality goods at inexpensive prices makes it an enjoyable shopping experience. 

The Hanbok Museum is located across the street from Gyeongbokgung Palace main entrance ticketing booth. For this reason, it makes sense for anyone who has just completed looking around the palace to drop by this place as well to get a look at the traditional Korean clothes, if time permits. The museum only opens on the first and the third Saturday of every month, so make sure you plan your trip accordingly. The Hankbok Museum is not just a museum highlighting traditional Korean clothing, but rather it boasts all the events and the rituals people go through from birth to death, and what proper clothing they have to wear to suit their respective occasions. All hanbok displayed at the museum are created by the hanbok designer Lee Ri-Ja herself, made with care and great attention to detail. All together there are roughly 300 varieties on display, and some are practical enough to be worn for daily living now. Besides hanbok, there are also ornaments and other small articles on display. You will fall in love with many of the beautiful ornaments you see. Once you have visited Gyeongbokgung Palace and Hanbok Museum, try visiting Gwanghwa-mun or Insa-dong. At Gwanghwa-mun, you can enjoy different kinds of modern Korean cultural activities, and at Insa-dong, you can experience traditional Korean art and culture.

Located by Uiamho Lake in the beautiful city of Chuncheon, KT&G Sangsangmadang Chuncheon is a cultural facility that gives visitors and artists the enjoyment, experience, and appreciation of arts and culture. The compound stands on the former location of Gangwon Gymnasium and the Chuncheon Children's Center.Amenities include a theater, live studio, gallery, lecture room, cafe, accommodations, and a music room. 

Jogyesa Temple is the center of Zen Buddhism in Korea, and is famous for being located in the city. From the busy streets of Jongno, follow the road towards Anguk Subway Station, and you will see Jogyesa Temple. The first thing you will notice at the temple are the lovely trees. These locust trees and baeksong trees in front of the Daeungjeon, the main temple building, are about 500 years old. One locust tree is about 26-meter high, and in the summer, provides a large amount of shade to enhance the mood of the temple. The baeksong tree is designated as a Natural Monument. The Daeungjeon building is a stately building built in 1938. The Dancheong is particularly beautiful with all the different colors painted on it, and inside the building is the statue of Seokgamoni. In front of the Daeungjeon building, you can also see a seven-storey stone pagoda containing Jinsinsari. Jogyesa Temple does not give off the solemn and traditional air of the other temples located deep in the mountains, or offer the seasonal scenery of the mountains and the sea. But because it is located in the middle of the city, the transportation is convenient, and is well connected to the surrounding areas. It is good for tourists on a tight schedule. Along the street around Jogyesa Temple are many Buddhist specialty shops, selling such things as prayer beads, Buddhist writings, incense, as well as souvenirs such as dolls and key chains. If you are interested in Buddhism, these stores may be worth looking around.

Caribbean Bay is part of Everland theme park. Here, not only can you enjoy swimming and water amusement rides, but you can also relax in hot spring waters all year round. The water park has various facilities, such as the indoor and outdoor pools, a spa, a sauna, a wave pool, and slides like the Water Bobsleigh and Mega Storm. The water park is a favorite family destination. Caribbean Bay Water Park has been designed with a Caribbean theme, and it is the largest water park in the world. One of the most popular attractions in the water park is the Wave Pool where you can experience strong waves similar to those of the Caribbean Sea. The park’s cutting-edge computer system creates waves of up to 2.4m. * Caribbean Bay Spa Caribbean Bay Spa contains various hot spring pools and sauna facilities. The Jasmine Tea Spa is believed to make women more beautiful, the Lemon Spa relieves fatigue, and the Jade-crusted sauna is also beneficial for your health. With the Caribbean Bay pass, you can use all these facilities. - The health benefits of the Jasmine tea spa The Jasmine Tea Spa relieves nervous tension, stress, and depression. Jasmine tea balances hormones, so the spa can alleviate menstrual pain, create a regular menstrual cycle, and improve fertility. It also reduces aches and coughs, and is great for dry, irritated skin. - The health benefits of the mineral-rich hot spring water It is beneficial for women’s beauty, dry skin, reducing fatigue, aching muscles, and insomnia. - The health benefits of the Jade-crusted sauna It relieves fatigue and improves blood circulation. - The health benefits of the Lemon spa It is great for anti-aging and helps to release toxins from the body * Miracle Spa: contains a salt sauna and a couple’s footbath - The footbath in the Miracle Spa has been specially designed for a couple. The bubble footbath is very relaxing, and it makes for a romantic date. - In the salt-laden sauna, you can rub salt on your body and then sweat in the high temperatures. This expels toxins from the body. The salt-laden sauna is good for dry skin and is also beneficial for insomnia, neuralgia, lumbago, and stomach-related problems. * Kid’s Pool & Running Water Pool The Kid’s Pool is shallow and has been specially designed to ensure child safety. Its design is pastel-colored and inspired by children’s books. There are various water toys available so children can have fun in the water. The infants’ pool is even shallower, so parents can introduce their babies to water in a comfortable environment. Although the pool is very shallow for adults, it is a perfect place for parents and kids to have fun together. You can float lazily along the running water pool, which has the ambience of the Caribbean during the 17th century. You can have a relaxing time floating past waterfalls and stone bridges. *Relax Room and Sleeping Room: Take a nap here if you’re tired out after all that fun in the water. - Relax Room has massage machines and “relax capsules” for adults. Visitors can also receive an aromatherapy massage. - In the sleeping room, there are about 50 beach chairs and 10 jade beds. Temperatures in the room remain warm and air purifiers provide clean oxygen, so this is the perfect place for a good sleep. Visitors can rent a large-sized towel here.

 Coupon Info / Print ◀◁◀◁ PARADISE TOUR  Paradise Tour serves your leisurely life. PARADISE HOTEL & RESORT       Hotel Paradise is a contemporary luxury hotel offering luxurious and spacious rooms, fine dining restaurants and a stylish club lounge set in an artistic mood and relaxed ambiance. Experience a new level of relaxation in the artistically inspired rooms of Hotel Paradise. *FACILITIES : Outdoor Pool, Indoor Pool, Sauna, Fitness, Safari Park, Kids Zone, The Spa at Paradise, Paradise Boutique, Flower Shop   CIMER       CIMER is a European-inspired art spa putting a new spin on Korea's jjimjilbang culture, entertaining its guests through weekly pool parties and theme-based facilities.Trendy and luxurious, the Aqua Spa Zone is more than a swimming pool. It is a dynamic space where LED media art meets thematic pool parties.Recuperate in style in the Jjimjil Spa Zone, enjoying Korea's Jjimjil culture along with Hot Shot services, treatment and a variety of other detox programs. Our luxuriously designed sauna is equipped with shower booths, baths and Bade facilities. Its dry and wet sauna as well as scrub room provide a relaxing experience to all visitors, while we exchange the sauna for men and women every week so that they can each find a healthy harmony between yin and yang.   WONDERBOX       Wonderbox, built on the concept of a night-time fair, is an indoor family amusement park full of adventurous rides and festivals. We cordially invite you to Wonderbox, a theme park unlike any other, filled with dynamic attractions and fantastic performances.   CHROMA       Nightlife Destination Chroma is the best party place in Asia where you can enjoy clubbing and music played by world-class DJs. Explore Chroma's world-class facilities that can accommodate up to 3,000 people. Each floor featuring different thematic spaces offers a new and exciting experience to guests every time. Explore Chroma's facilities and ways to enjoy it. Chroma is a club facility for adults only. Guests are required to present valid identification upon admission and those who fail to do so may not be permitted to enter.   Tour Packages in PARADISE CITY *Lounge services of Paradise Tour - Place to relax - Free drinks - PC, Fax, Copy, Printout, Charging for free - Travel counseling (Day tours, Half day tours, Transit tours) - Staffs speaking Chinese, English, Japanese language - Tickets, Coupons, Travel brochures *Confirmation You will receive a confirmation email and voucher instantly after booking. In the event that you do not receive an email from us, please check your Spam folder or notify us via email. Yoona Kim / Assistant Manager / +82-2-2260-2012 Uri Kim / Operator / +82-2-2260-2012 *You can present either a printed or a mobile voucher for this activity. *Important note: You will be asked to present your passport on the day of the tour *Please arrive in your hotel lobby 10 minutes before scheduled departure *Please arrive at the meeting point at least 10 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time. *The voucher is valid only on the tour date and time specified   CODE 【PTP_1N.ICN.01】 1ngt @ Paradise City + 1Day Incheon Tour "[Day 1] -Hotel Pick up -Songwoldong Fairytale Village -Incheon China Town -Lunch -Sinpo International Market -Eulwang-ri Beach -Check in to Paradise City [Day 2] -Check out -Proceed to ICN using hotel shuttle bus " -This rate only available until 30 NOV 2019 (staying in date) -This rate is for per room -Paradise City weekday rate (Sun-Thursday) -Rate differs if weekends or public holidays (Black out dates :    July 12-14, 19-31 / Aug 1-17 / Sep 12-15, 20-22 / Oct 1-10) -Room Only rate -Lunch included (USD 10/pax) -English speaking driving guide for 1 day included (English) -On Day 2, customer make their own way to airport by using hotel shuttle bus (Shuttle runs every 20mins) *ITE BENEFITS Fun City Entry - Wonder Box, Art Space or Club Chroma    CODE 【PTP_1N.ICN.02】 1ngt @ Paradise City + 1Day Incheon Seaside Railbike [Day 1] -Hotel Pick up -Yeongjong Seaside Railbike -Eulwang-ri Beach -Check in to Paradise City -Free time at Paradise City [Day 2] -Check out -Proceed to ICN using hotel shuttle bus  -This rate only available until 30 NOV 2019 (staying in date) -This rate is for per room -Paradise City weekday rate (Sun-Thursday) -Rate differs if weekends or public holidays (Black out dates :    July 12-14, 19-31 / Aug 1-17 / Sep 12-15, 20-22 / Oct 1-10) -Room Only rate -Lunch not included -English speaking driving guide for 1 day included (English) -On Day 2, customer make their own way to airport by using hotel shuttle bus (Shuttle runs every 20mins) *ITE BENEFITS Fun City Entry - Wonder Box, Art Space or Club Chroma    CODE 【PTP_1N.ICN.03】 P-City 1 night + Vehicle 1 night at Paradise City + Seoul ONLY (8HRS) -This rate only available until 30 NOV 2019 (staying in date) -This rate is for per room -Paradise City weekday rate (Sun-Thursday) -Rate differs if weekends or public holidays (Black out dates :    July 12-14, 19-31 / Aug 1-17 / Sep 12-15, 20-22 / Oct 1-10) -Room Only rate -Lunch not included -On Day 2, customer make their own way to airport by using hotel shuttle bus (Shuttle runs every 20mins) -Including driver meal, toll fee, Parking fee -Driver do not speak bilingual. Only Korean -Please let me know the destination in advance *ITE BENEFITS Fun City Entry - Wonder Box, Art Space or Club Chroma  CODE 【PTP_3N.SELICN.01】 P-City 1 night + Seoul 2 night + Fun City benefit [3D2N Hotel PKG + Wonder Box or Art Space or Club Chroma] 2 night at Grand Ambassador Seoul associated with Pullman 1 night at Paradise City Incheon + ITE 2019 Benefit <<Fun City Entry - Wonder Box, Art Space or Club Chroma>> -This rate only available until 30 NOV 2019 (staying in date) -This rate is for per room -Hotels weekday rate (Sun-Thursday) -Rate differs if weekends or public holidays (Black out dates :    July 12-14, 19-31 / Aug 1-17 / Sep 12-15, 20-22 / Oct 1-10) -Room Only rate *ITE BENEFITS Fun City Entry - Wonder Box, Art Space or Club Chroma ​   CODE 【PTP_3N.SELICN.01】 P-City 1 night + Seoul 2 night + airport pickup service benefit [3D2N Hotel PKG + Airport Pick up or Drop off] '2 night at Grand Ambassador Seoul associated with Pullman 1 night at Paradise City Incheon + ITE 2019 Benefit     <<Airport pick up service on arrival or drop off service on departure>> -This rate only available until 30 NOV 2019 (staying in date) -This rate is for per room -Hotels  weekday rate (Sun-Thursday) -Rate differs if weekends or public holidays (Black out dates :    July 12-14, 19-31 / Aug 1-17 / Sep 12-15, 20-22 / Oct 1-10) -Room Only rate *ITE BENEFITS Airport pick up service on arrival or airport drop off service on departure    CODE 【PTP_3N.SELICN.03】 P-City 1 night + Seoul 2 night + Fun City benefit [3D2N Hotel PKG + Wonder Box or Art Space or Club Chroma] '2 night at Novotel Yongsan Dragon City 1 night at Paradise City Incheon + ITE 2019 Benefit <<Fun City Entry - Wonder Box, Art Space or Club Chroma>> -This rate only available until 30 NOV 2019 (staying in date) -This rate is for per room -Hotels weekday rate (Sun-Thursday) -Rate differs if weekends or public holidays (Black out dates :    July 12-14, 19-31 / Aug 1-17 / Sep 12-15, 20-22 / Oct 1-10) -Room Only rate *ITE BENEFITS Fun City Entry - Wonder Box, Art Space or Club Chroma  CODE 【PTP_3N.SELICN.04】 P-City 1 night + Seoul 2 night + airport pickup service benefit [3D2N Hotel PKG + Airport Pick up or Drop off] '2 night at Novotel Yongsan Dragon City 1 night at Paradise City Incheon + ITE 2019 Benefit     <<Airport pick up service on arrival or drop off service on departure>> [3D2N Hotel PKG + Airport Pick up or Drop off] '2 night at Novotel Yongsan Dragon City 1 night at Paradise City Incheon + ITE 2019 Benefit     <<Airport pick up service on arrival or drop off service on departure>> -This rate only available until 30 NOV 2019 (staying in date) -This rate is for per room -Hotels  weekday rate (Sun-Thursday) -Rate differs if weekends or public holidays (Black out dates :    July 12-14, 19-31 / Aug 1-17 / Sep 12-15, 20-22 / Oct 1-10) -Room Only rate *ITE BENEFITS Airport pick up service on arrival or airport drop off service on departure     Cancellation charge Information ・100% refund will be arranged if the reservation is canceled by 7 days before departure.  ・70% refund will be arranged if the reservation is canceled by 4~6 days before departure.  ・50% refund will be arranged if the reservation is canceled by 3 days before departure.  ・No refund will be arranged if the reservation is canceled by 2 days before departure. *Lounge services of Paradise Tour - Place to relax - Free drinks - PC, Fax, Copy, Printout, Charging for free - Travel counseling (Day tours, Half day tours, Transit tours) - Staffs speaking Chinese, English, Japanese language - Tickets, Coupons, Travel brochures *Confirmation You will receive a confirmation email and voucher instantly after booking. In the event that you do not receive an email from us, please check your Spam folder or notify us via email. Yoona Kim / Assistant Manager / +82-2-2260-2012 Uri Kim / Operator / +82-2-2260-2012 *You can present either a printed or a mobile voucher for this activity. *Important note: You will be asked to present your passport on the day of the tour *Please arrive in your hotel lobby 10 minutes before scheduled departure *Please arrive at the meeting point at least 10 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time. *The voucher is valid only on the tour date and time specified

The May 18th National Cemetery, located in front of Mt. Mudeungsan, is the symbol of freedom and democracy and is the grave of victims during the contention for democracy in May 1980. Victims were carried and buried by handcarts and garbage trucks in 1980. In 1997 the cemetery was exhumed and reburied at this memorial. May 18th became a national holiday of commemorating our desire for democracy.To enter The May 18th National Cemetery, pass the Democracy Gate, built in a traditional Korean style. Passing the widely spread Plaza of Democracy, you will reach the Commemoration Passage. Keep walking and you will reach a round figure (4m high) of an enclosing hand. This is the Memorial Tower, which symbolizes the resurrection of new life. Under the tower there is a worship platform with burning incense to show respect. Through the Memorial Tower you will find carvings on both sides. On the right there is an enshrinement where pictures and monetary tablets are placed, and across from it stands the Door of History showing the images in those days. You can understand Korean history by viewing these works.After viewing this part of Korean history, it will be pleasant to take a walk and enjoy the surroundings of The May 18th National Cemetery. 

Geek Live House is one of the most popular live clubs in the Hongdae (Hongik University) area, the home of clubs in Korea. It was opened by professional musicians in February 2003 as a venue that focuses on music performances as opposed to dance. The club has state-of-the-art stage, lighting, and audio equipment and is one of the best places in the area to enjoy performances by your favorite music professionals as well as see some of the up-and-coming talent. The club can house over 150 visitors (seats and standing room) and hosts 3-4 live performances each night. The Geek Live House is a lively place to experience the Korean independent band music scene and the club culture of the Hongdae (Hongik University) area.