Jeju-do(Jeju-si) , The Eastern Part of the Jeju Island

As a main symbol of Jeju Island, Dol Hareubang, literally meaning "Old Grandfather" stone statues, can be found everywhere on the island. But a lack of historical documents has hampered the true understanding of the statue among people. Bukchon Dol Hareubang Park puts together a wide variety of the statutes and, in doing so, illuminates their aesthetic and scholarly importance to visitors as well as future generations. In this sense, the park is not only a tourist attraction, but also a learning center for children and adults alike. The park consists of 48 Dol Hareubang, a promenade, reinterpreted Dol Hareubang focusing on the theme of peace, a traditional local garden, and a learning center. * What’s Dol Hareubang? Symbolizing Jeju Island, Dol Hareubang was also called Useokmok, Museokmok, or Byeoksumeori in the past. Dol Hareubang became the official name in 1971 after being designated as a local folk heritage. Although Dol Hareubang was originally seen only around the entrance of government seats such as (Jejumok, Jeonguihyeon, and Daejeongheyon), there are over 48 Dol Hareubang throughout the island (21 in Jeju City, 2 in National Folk Museum of Korea, 12 in Seongeup, and 13 in Daejeong). The shamanistic statues are believed to be offering protection and warding off demons. According to Tamnaji (Record of Tamna) published by Damsugye (a group of scholars on Jeju Island in the past), Dol Hareubang is believed to have been initiated by Kim Mong-gyu, then Magistrate of Jeju in 1754 (30th year of King Yeongjo’s reign). Carved from porous basalt, Dol Hareubang reveals simple expressions blending naturally with the island. It is the unique cultural heritage that can only been seen and appreciated on Jeju Island.  


Incheon(Jung-gu)

You can see, feel and experience the various tourist spots in Incheon where the past and future of Incheon, tradition and present coexist. Incheon is a maritime city, which embraces the beauty of nature, a history city, which contains the history of Korea and a futuristic city that will lead a brilliant future. To you who want pleasure, Wolmido and Yeongjongdo Island will give you joy, to you who want relaxation, islands of Incheon will give you a relaxing and fulfilled feel of one afternoon and to you who want to know the modern and contemporary period of Korea, open port area and Chinatown will become your time machine. If you want the city's modernity and comfort, come to the Songdo international city Everything you can see, hear, talk, and feel in Incheon is a pleasant memory We invite you to the charm of Incheon!         The Top Things To See And Do In Incheon, South Korea   Incheon City Tour Line   Tourist Guide Book  Are you visiting Incheon? You can experience a warm welcome from a  Incheon  Greeter. Let someone who holds the city dear guide you through all the treasures that Incheon has to offer and experience  Incheon  just as a local would! Absolutely free and guaranteed to enrich your stay! Incheon Greeters are volunteers who will share their love for the city with you in an enthusiastic and hospitable manner. For families, friends or people travelling solo – a truly enriching experience!    Incheon Greeters ‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎Free Personal Walking Tour with a Local Discover Incheon on a free walking tour with a local We gladly invite you to the charm of Incheon! A maritime city, Incheon embraces the beauty of nature, contains the history of Korea, and a futuristic city that will lead a brilliant future. Ganghwado Island and Wolmido will give you joy, and the islands of Incheon will give you relaxation.  Discover the modern and contemporary period of Korea at the open port area, and Chinatown will become your time machine. In the Songdo international city you can experience the city’s modernity and comfort.  Come as a guest, leave as a friend! Let Greeters take you on a free walk through his home city for 2-3 hours: Greeters are a worldwide non profit organisation. Destinations around the world offer personal, private walks with locals through cities for visitors. Our city walks – called Greeters – are totally free, no tipping Greets are offered for single tourists and small groups up to six people. Greeters want to be a friendly face for those visiting a city.   https://internationalgreeter.org/destinations/incheon Incheon Tourism Organization Tel.+82-32-899-7300 ​   FAQ for guests 1. How can I find a destination? You can use the top menu (Find a Greeter) or simply follow this link. 2. How do I request a Greeter? Go to the local Greeter website and complete their request form with as much information as possible. 3. What happens after I submit my request? As soon as the Greeter destination receives your request you should receive a first confirmation. Long enough before you go there they will try to match you with an available Greeter. They’ll then be in touch with you as quickly as possible by email to organize details well in advance of your trip. If you think that you got stuck in this procedure please let us know by email to info@internationalgreeter.org. We will try to help you. 4. How can I change or cancel my request? Please send an email to the Greeter destination as soon as possible if you need to change your plans. They’ll do their best to accommodate your changes. 5. What does it cost to meet a Greeter? All Greets are completely free and always will be. We do not expect any kind of tipping. This is our spirit. 6. How can I support a Greeter organization? Greeters organizations are administered in different ways. 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Seoul(Seocho-gu) , Gangnam・Samseongdong(COEX)

Banpo Bridge Rainbow Fountain is the world’s longest bridge fountain. The fountain is programmed to play different shows during the day and night. During the day, the fountain shows a hundred different configurations meant to evoke waving willow branches and willow leaves. When the sun goes down, 200 lights illuminate the fountain as it sends up dancing, rainbow-colored jets of water in the air in synchronization with music.Banpo Bridge Rainbow Fountain operates from April to October every day, four to six times a day for 20-minutes. At the park, there is an outdoor stage, ecological observing site, and picnic areas. 


Seoul(Songpa-gu) , Jamsil(Lotte World)

The Spa in Garden 5 is located on the 10th floor of Garden 5, a large shopping mall in Seoul's Munjeong-dong district. The spa features both baths and sauna rooms. The shower area also has divided stalls for more privacy. Sauna rooms range from a cypress room, helpful in the treatment of atopy, to a chimney steam room, using pine trees from Yangpyeong. Additional amenities include a snack bar, large-screen tv, and recliners.


Busan(Jung-gu) , Nampo-dong(Jagalchi Market)

Yongdusan Park, one of the most popular mountains in Busan Yongdusan in downtown Busan, is one of the 3 well-known mountains in Busan. Its old name is Songhyunsan, which means a mountain has a view of the sea through the dense fine tree forest. Later the name has changed into Yongdusan. It came from its shape, which is similar to dragon head and people thought it has a spirit to defeat enemies coming over the sea. On the mountain were shrine built by Japanese people during Japanese colonial role, but now are Cheokhwabi monument (the stone monument to the exclusion of foreigners from the country), Chunghontap (memorial tower for Korean war victims), 4.19 Revolution monument (the student's anti-government revolt), the statue of General Lee Sunsin(the great commander in Joseon Dynasty period(1392-1910)) and Busan tower. During Korea war, displaced people built houses on it even on the top, but 2 times of big fires took all them away making it bald mountain. Since then, fierce efforts to plant trees have created such beautiful park. The name of the park was once Unam park in the time of the Liberal Party’s ruling but it went back to Yungdosan park after April revolution (1960). It is a place with beautiful scenery. Especially the night landscape from Busan tower is magnificent. Attractions of Yongdusan Park *Busan Tower(73.11.21) – 129m high (2 lifts), 1,510㎡ (Exhibition hall and Souvenir shop) * Palgakjeong (Octagonal Pavillion) (73.11.21) – 3 stories, 915㎡ (1F:Aquarium, 2,3F:resting place) *Exhibition pavilion(73.11.21) – 2 stories, 1,900㎡ *Statue of the Great general Lee Sunsin(56.3.20) – 12m high * Cheongdongyongtap (Bronze Dragon tower) (89.9.7) – 4m high, Donganhuijehyungsang(a bust of an activist for national independence, An Huije (pen name, Dongan) – stone bust *Flower clock (73.10.8))- 5m in diameter *Welfare Center for the Elderly - 413㎡ *Literary monuments – 9 monuments made of native rock *Busan citizens’ bell pavilion - 60.84㎡ of floor area, 11.62 m high * Buddhist temple      


Seoul(Mapo-gu) , Hongik-University-Area

Release some stress at one of Seoul’s noraebangs (singing rooms); with the freedom to belt out any song of your choice, it can make for an extremely gratifying and cathartic experience. Also, it’s just some good plain fun. How can it not be when singing and dancing along with buddies to the recent hit of the month? When finding a noraebang in Seoul, one tip is to find a place that is not necessarily the most popular spot in town. There’s a higher chance of receiving more time to sing for free. Of course, there are some unique noraebangs that are worth a visit such as “Su Noraebang,” where the inside of rooms can be seen from the street through the large glass windows. Regardless, the streets of Seoul are littered with noraebangs, and is a popular activity to do after dinner.  


Incheon(Jung-gu) , Incheon Center

Wolmido Island (월미도), located roughly 1km off the coast of Incheon, has since become part of the mainland with the creation of a new highway. The name Wolmido Island comes from the shape of the island as it resembles the tail of a half moon. Thanks to its location near Seoul and the convenient transportation, many people visit here during weekends. The Culture Street starts with Doodle Pillar, and continues onward to Meeting Square, Arts Square, Performance Square, Good Harvest Square and several other notable highlights. Throughout these areas, spontaneous performances are performed, and street artists can draw for you on the spot. Moreover, many cafes and seafood restaurants are lined along the coast so you can enjoy coffee or fresh seafood while viewing the sea. A must-see attraction on Wolmido Island is "Play Hill." It’s not as large as other theme parks in Korea, but the Apollo Disco and the Viking rides are truly thrilling. If you're not into rides, the Apollo Disco ride is still fun just watching. You can also get on a cruise to look around the island.  


Seoul(Jung-gu) , Euljiro・Chungmuro・Namsan

T.um is a venue to experience the future of mobile communications. The name T.um comes from the word for “sprout” in Korean and refers to this innovative space from SK Telecom, where the future sprouts with the company’s advanced technology. Visitors are offered a chance to actively take part in and enjoy the cutting-edge IT environment with an interactive 4D experience. While corporate exhibition halls are conventionally limited to one-sideded information delivery or function-oriented experiences, T.um breaks from these standards by presenting a futuristic vision of the mobile communications industry that converges around IT technology. The venue provides the pleasure of virtually experiencing the ubiquitous world of the future for consumers and the collaborative possibilities for business partners.


Busan(Jung-gu)

The '40-step Culture & Tourism Theme Street' is a 450m-street which starts from the Jungang-dong branch office of KB Bank and runs to the 40-step stairway of the '40-step Cultural Center' and continues on to the Palseong Tour. The time-honored 40-step stairway embodies the joys and sorrows of refugees and those displaced by the Korean War. The entire area has been recently renovated to reflect life in Korea in the 50s and 60s and is expected to become another major tourist spot. The '40-step Culture & Tourism Theme Street' was designated 'The Best Street' by the Busan municipal government in June 2004.br> 


Incheon(Yeonsu-gu) , Songdo International Business District

'Central Park' is a seaside park built within Songdo International City, a green paradise found among the crowded skyscrapers in the city. Visitors can enjoy a water taxi ride on the man-made waterway, take a stroll at the walking promenades or various themed meadows around.