Gwangju(Dong-gu)

Named after the posthumous title of General Kim Deok-ryeong, Chungjang-ro Street was the site of the 1980 Gwangju Democratization Movement. Today, it is Gwangju’s major fashion district, comparable with Myeongdong Street of Seoul. The streets of Chungjang-ro are lined with shopping malls, clothing stores, restaurants, cafes, movie theaters and various other attractions, providing the ultimate experience of modern culture in Gwangju. It is the city's hub of fashion, both trendy and traditional, as well as venue for diverse performances.


Gwangju(Dong-gu)

Mudeungsan Nationtl Park (무등산국립공원) is a mountain at the edge of Hwasun-gun, Damyang-gun and Gwangju. Mt. Mudeungsan (1,186m) features three rock peaks called Cheonwangbong, Jiwangbong, and Inwangbong, also known as the “Jeongsang Three."Mudeungsan’s gradual slope makes it an easy climb for all. Locals once worshiped Cheonwangbong Peak as it was considered a mountain of God. Among the more majestic of these sites are the Seoseokdae, Gyubong, and Ipseokdae peaks. At the base of the mountain are several famous temples including Yaksaam, Jeungsimsa, and Wonhyosa. Mt. Mudeungsan is also known for its beauty throughout the year. The fall autumn leaves of Gyubongam and Eoksae grass of Baekma ridge is quite spectacular. In the winter, snow and ice on the mountains create exquisite scenery as well.Below the mountain, there is a variety of recreational facilities and tourists sites for visitors. This includes the Gwangju National Museum, a traditional Korean style building with exhibition space and artifacts on display. These items total 2,000 artifacts and include treasures excavated from the sea of Sinan, items from Honam province (made during the Seonsa, Baekje, and Silla periods), and paintings from the Joseon Period.


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Seoul(Jung-gu) , Dongdaemun

  K-live, the world’s first K-pop hologram performance hall invites you to a world of hallyu fantasy. Located on the 9th floor of Lotte FitIn (롯데피트인), the hall showcases a variety of K-pop concerts using the best in hologram technology. The experience is made even more immersive with the combination of augmented and virtual reality technologies. Audiences can watch their favorite artists projected onto a 270-degree media facade, which is accompanied by a 14.2 channel surround sound system.   Inviting you to a world of fantasy The fantasy world K-live, in the imaginary “Hallyu City”     Inviting you to a world of fantasy The fantasy world K-live, in the imaginary “Hallyu City” K-live is the world's first dedicated K-pop hologram performance hall.Combining Korea's top K-pop contents and digital technologies, K-live provides new things to see and fantastic experiences. The vivid sense of reality given by high-resolution images, and the grandeur of a 270 degree panorama view that fills your field of vision, combined with the dance performances of popular idol groups and the cheer of K-pop creates an experience of unrivaled joy.   The K-live theater is located in the imaginary “Hallyu City.” The Middle Age-themed pavement blocks, streetlamps here and there, the dusky atmosphere with the stars glittering far in the distance make for a dreamlike atmosphere. When the clock tower behind the enormous variety of K-pop star products strikes the hour, K-live comes alive. Clowns emerge from the terraces jutting out of the walls in front of the theater, and guide the people from the square to the theater. In the hologram theater, audiences meet Joker the Card Fairy, the jukebox engineers, and the performers searching for Psy, entering into the fantasy world of the hologram concert. K-live also has various digital attractions like the AR show, Star Giant tower, Secret Window, and Star Lounge, where audiences can create charming memories.From the star-studded K-live terrace is visible the unique nightscape of the huge spaceship-shaped Dongdaemun Digital Plaza(DDP). How?about a photo to the backdrop of a major Seoul attraction? K-live dreams. We hope all visitors to K-live forget reality for a moment, and enjoy the dreams and pleasures of fantasy.   Hologram Concert A fantastic stage combining dance performances?and K-pop star concerts   The K-live hologram concert is designed to involve audiences into the performance with fun stories before the beginning of the hologram performance of the K-pop artists. The brilliant media facade images covering 270 degrees provide plenty to see and enjoy.?The dynamic inner walls of the hologram concert hall open during the performance, and the 14.2 channel surround sound system that rivals any concert hall, brilliant lighting and lasers, fog, dynamic photos and other special effects surround viewers with the cheerful energy of K-pop, novel digital technologies, and a fantastic sense of space. Hologram concert The veil rises on the stage, and the artists appear in front of your eyes as if for real, accompanied by vivid K-pop melodies!! Whatever you see in front of your eyes, believe it! You're now captivated by the hologram show. To create fantastic performances like real life, artists were filmed multiple times in front of a blue screen. Each image was corrected and processed with computer graphics by the production staff. Lighting reflected by the carefully made hologram images make the images seem three-dimensional. The images embody the experience and know-how of the installation engineers, and use high-resolution media devices. Now then, are you ready to see the magic of the hologram concert with your own eyes? Hologram theater: Size : 2 stories / Capacity : 300 / Total area : Approx. 1652㎡               1. I made an online reservation, but I want to change the date. If you want to change the reservation date, you need to cancel the reservation first, and reserve again. However, by the reservation cancelled date, you can’t get refund, and there might be cancellation fees will be applied. 2. What is the age restriction for children? Children of all ages may enter. Loud noises and strong vibrations may occur during the performances, and pregnant women, the elderly and weak, and children under 3 are advised to be careful. 3. I’m arriving by public transport. You can come to Lotte Fitin 9th floor through the Dongdeamun history cultural station exit 11, 12. For detailed instructions on bus lines, please consult the directions posted on the website. 4. Can I take my own pictures of the performance as a souvenir? Taking pictures, videos or sound recordings of the performance is prohibited, as a violation of publicity rights and copyrights. Such behaviors may obstruct the performances of the performers and comfortable viewing by other members of the audience. 5. Is food allowed into the performance? Food is not allowed in the hologram concert hall. Please understand this is necessary to maintain a comfortable performance hall environment. Please finish all food items before entering. 6. Can I enter the performance hall after the performance beings? Entry into the performance hall is restricted after the performance begins. You may be guided into the performance hall by the house manager or the performance director through a separate entrance. The house manager or performance director will permit access into the performance hall only at certain times, so as to prevent disturbing the performance. However, if the performer requests that audience members who arrive late are not allowed access, access may not be permitted. Late audience members are by default not allowed access. On-time arrival is an implicit promise among all other members of the audience, and entering the performance hall late may disturb other audience members who have arrived early and are enjoying the performance.      This you've got to have! The K-pop star products offered by K-live Some 1,000 album, clothing, accessories and stationery products from 50 K-pop start groups are offered for sale. Korea's largest official K-pop merchandise store K-live Limited Edition products, only available at K-live, are also offered. Key products : CDs, DVDs, Official goods, glow in the dark rods, slogans, photo albums, posters, calendars, tumblers, clothing, keyrings, collection cards, eco bags, etc. K-live Limited Edition products : cheering baton+slogan, watches, bracelets, card wallets, soap, nail stickers, beanie+button, mug cups, performancep rogram book, stamps + post card + hologram card set, reflective leather bracelets (t 5 types), image pickets, stap bags How to purchase : Pick up product and check out at the counterLocation : K-live, Dongdaemun Lotte FitIn Lv.9Telephone: (Include if MD shop telephone number is released)Some products are available for purchase online. Online purchase site: K.ART www.ilovekart.com    



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Busan(Gangseo-gu)

  Culture is Here at Gimhae International Airport I saw a cocktail performance, an August event held by the Korea Airports Corporation as a seasonal festival! ≪Cool CoolCocktail Festa≫ Culture is Here is a seasonal festival held by the Korea Airports Corporation at 12 airports across the nation. It is held on a different theme every month. Last month, I watched the Return of the Heavenly Sword performance at Gimhae International Airport and shared my experience with you ^^     In August, a cocktail show was held as a cultural event in Gimhae International Airport’s Domestic Flights Waiting Room on the second floor. It was on the theme, Cool Cool Cocktail Festa!   Twelve airports across the nation use their respective region’s indigenous products to feature a cocktail performance at the airport as well as a non-alcoholic cocktail sampling event that embodies the respective airport’s unique taste.   [Dates on which the event is held at airports around the nation]     Lively music signaled the beginning of the cocktail performance, a seasonal festival held by the Korea Airports Corporation!! I didn’t have high expectations since the event was held at Gimhae International Airport. The two bartenders gave a wonderful performance that exceeded my expectations.     The bartenders gave a cocktail show, moving to the rhythm of exciting music. It was very fun to watch, so much so that I couldn’t move my eyes away from it. It is not easy to watch a cocktail show unless you go to a bar. It was great to enjoy cultural life while waiting for my plane’s departure at the airport!!     I took a video of that exciting moment.   It is a video of the cocktail performance that was held as the Korea Airports Corporation’s seasonal festival. Take a look at the video!! :-) The performers are great!!     The atmosphere was gaining momentum and the bartenders were heading towards the show’s highlight, moving to the rhythm of Psy’s song!!      Many travelers who were waiting for their flight clapped their hands and cheered the bartenders.  Adults and children alike truly enjoyed the cocktail show.     Once the exciting cocktail show came to an end, the bartenders began making a non-alcoholic cocktail drink using an indigenous product from the region!!      Gimhae is well known for raspberry, and this is why the bartenders prepared a raspberry cocktail drink.         The bartender demonstrated more acrobatic movements as the event progressed. The cocktail show almost seemed like a magic show, making it all the more exciting.         The bartender juggled three cocktail bottles. I felt giddy from the show, which was also amazing and great fun. I was fully entranced by the show.     This was the most amazing part of the cocktail show, which was quite like a magic show. I don’t know how the bartender did it!! During the entire time I watched the show, I was amazed by the high-quality performance that was given at the Culture is Here!event organized by the Korea Airports Corporation at GimhaeInternational Airport!  It wasn’t just an ordinary performance~~ It was truly a high-quality performance that travelers fully enjoyed while waiting for their flight!!       While I was engrossed in the show, the bartender completed the non-alcoholic raspberry cocktail drink!!     Enough cocktail was prepared for all travelers there to enjoy. A great number of people enjoyed the beverage.     Travelers watched the cocktail performance at Gimhae International Airport that was held as the Culture is Here!seasonal festival, and gathered to taste the beverage!! You could see there were many travelers.     The cocktail was a non-alcoholic drink that could be enjoyed by adults as well as children. Travelers of various age groups enjoyed the non-alcoholic cocktail drink!!     I also stood in line for a glass^^   Made of raspberry, an indigenous product of Gimhae, the cocktail drink was sweet and delicious! Its color is also pretty, isn’t it?^^ The cocktail performance was held as theAugust seasonal festival of Culture is Here! The Korea Airports Corporation holds Culture is Here!at airports for travelers to enjoy a cultural experience. The performance is great to watch while you are waiting for your flight.  Refer to the schedule table above for a convenient time. Your sense of excitement will double before you go on your journey :-)     Source : http://blog.naver.com/alwayspurelu/220783872652    Korea Airports Corporation www.airport.co.kr


Gangwon-do(Hwacheon-gun)

South Korea's latest cultural heritage !! The world's winter 7 incredible, the world's four major winter celebration.  Want to experience the Korean ice fishing? In addition to catching mountains and rivers, which can carry out a lot of different activities.  Experience to play, you can take the fishing to the surrounding sashimi business, by hand directly to taste delicious delicious sashimi dinner,If you are not eating sashimi visitors, it is recommended to choose to enjoy the firewood charcoal grilled fresh grilled fish dishes.​​  Included 1. Admission tickets 2. Lunch 3. Driver tips 4. Fuel / parking fee  Not Included 1. Personal expenses 2. Travel insurance  Schedule Hwacheon Sancheoneo Ice Festival Day Tour【TKHC-A】  *Minimum 4 persons 07:15:Pick up at Hongdae Station (홍대역3번출구미팅)  08:00:Pick up at Myeongdong Station Exit 3 (명동역3번출구미팅) / Seoul hotel pick up (호텔미팅) 10:30 - 11:00:Hwacheon Sancheoneo Ice Fishing (Introducing the facilities in the centre) (화천얼음낚시체험장 소개 및 안내) 11:00 - 12:30: Hwacheon Sancheoneo Ice Fishing(Free time) (얼음낚시체험(자유시간 / ヤマメ体験:氷釣り) 12:30 - 13:30: Lunch (점심) 13:30 - 16:00:Hwacheon Sancheoneo Ice Fishing( Free time) (화천얼음낚시체험(자유시간 / ヤマメ体験:氷釣り) 18:00: Myeongdong Station Exit 3 drop off (명동역3번출구하차) / Hotel drop off (호텔도착)   07:15:Pick up at Hongdae Station (홍대역3번출구미팅)   08:00:Pick up at Myeongdong Station Exit 3 (명동역3번출구미팅) /Seoul hotel pick up (호텔미팅)  10:30 - 11:00:Hwacheon Sancheoneo Ice Fishing (Introducing the facilities in the centre) (화천얼음낚시체험장 소개 및 안내)     Hwacheon Sancheoneo Ice Festival takes place at Hwacheon county in Gangwon-do with plenty of snow and ice, perfect for a winter getaway. Since 2003, the festival has been visited by a million people, making this festival more joyful. Varied festival programs include ice-fishing, ice sledding, bobsled, and other things to see and participate in. [Reference for facility safe use] - Safety devices prepared - Medical Center in operation - 119 Safety Center is located nearby.         [Fishing Experience]  - Trout ice fishing, lure fishing, bare-handed fishing - Fishing zone for foreigners - Fishing zone for Infants and children [ Snow / Ice Experience]  - Snow sledding, Ice sledding, creative sleigh  - Elgomi Castle, Elgomi Bike  - Ice soccer, Bobsleigh  - Fun rides, etc.  [Culture]  - Open Courtyard  - Creative Sleigh Contest  - Winter Village  - Salmon Bokbulbok Events  - Special days including "The Day of Angels" & "The day of military bases"  [Town / Other events]  - Seondeung Street, Seondeung Street Performances - Indoor Ice Sculpture Square  - West Volcano's Ice Wall Photo Zone  - Salmon Craft Studio  - Coffee Museum  - Hwacheon Ecological Film Center [Other programs]  - Convenience facilities / Safety Experience Zone  (Information Center, fireplace resting area, Disaster Relief, Emergency centers)  - Food / Things to Buy  (Official Food Street, Grilled & raw fish restaurants, Agricultural Specialty Product Market, etc.)          11:00 - 12:30: Hwacheon Sancheoneo Ice Fishing(Free time) (얼음낚시체험(자유시간 / ヤマメ体験:氷釣り)  12:30 - 13:30: Lunch (점심)  13:30 - 16:00:Hwacheon Sancheoneo Ice Fishing( Free time) (화천얼음낚시체험(자유시간 / ヤマメ体験:氷釣り)  18:00: Myeongdong Station Exit 3 drop off (명동역3번출구하차) / Hotel drop off (호텔도착)   Included 1. Admission tickets 2. Lunch 3. Driver tips 4. Fuel / parking fee  Not Included 1. Personal expenses 2. Travel insurance  Caution 1. Itinerary may be changed according to real situation. 2. Must be on time,otherwise extra charge will be occurred. 3. If there is only 1 party, we will pick up at accommodation directly. 4. We suggest to take the tour on weekday due to serious traffic jam on weekend. 5. Languages: Chinese, Cantonese , English  Terms & Conditions - 100% full deposit is required for reservation - In case of bad weather, tour date could be rearranged or refund. However, tour will not be cancelled on rainy days. - No refund will be proceeded due to traffic conditions  Cancellation & Refund Policy - 10 days prior to departure - Refund 100% of total tour fee - 8 days prior to departure - Refund 50% of total tour fee - 6 days prior to departure - Refund 30% of total tour fee - Less than 3 days prior to departure - 100% of cancellation penalty applies - Tour date can be amended with KRW 10,000 handling charges applied per number of time of amendment  



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

Jeju-do is the place where spring starts first along with rape flowers all over. Seopjikoji in spring, especially April, is the perfect spring getaway to enjoy the spreading rape flowers with breathtaking coastal rock shapes. The best spot to enjoy the scenery is Seongsan Ilchulbong Peak, shaped like a huge elephant, and coastal view from the edge of the Seopjikoji while walking through the field of rape flowers. The rape flower here features its bright and vivid color that goes well with Jeju’s bright sunlight and blue ocean. Seopjikoji is located at the end of the eastern shore of Jeju-do Island. "Seopji" is the old name for the area, and "Koji" is Jeju dialect meaning a sudden bump on land. On Koji hill which is wide and flat, there stands a stone Bongsudae called “Hyeopjayeondae” with a 4m x_height and 9m length and x_width that has retained its original form. Seopjikoji was the filming site of 'Gingko Bed', 'The Uprising', 'One Thousand and One Night' and other Korean TV dramas. Nearby attractions include Jeju Folk Village and Udo Island as well.  


Chungcheongnam-do(Asan-si)

Asan Spavis is located about an hour away from Seoul, and uses hot spring water for its unique sports and treatment facility. Spavis is a family-oriented leisure facility that houses a treatment pool that uses hot spring water for various medical treatments, an outdoor hot springs pool that you can enjoy even in the winter, a hot spring pool tucked away in a cozy hut that’s perfect for families or couples, and a kids park where children can have a safe and enjoyable time. Other facilities include a snow sledding area, a sports massage center, a skin care treatment center, and more. 


Seoul(Jung-gu) , Myeongdong

Myeong-dong Cathedral is the Church for Archdiocese of Seoul and was also the birthplace for the Roman Catholic Church community in Korea. The church houses the remains of several individuals: Bishop Laurent Joseph Marie Imbert (1796-1839), and priests Peter Simon (1803-1839), James (Jacques Honor Chastan, 1803-1839) and Pourthie Jean Antoine Charles (1830-1866) and four martyrs. Myeong-dong Cathedral is located in downtown Seoul and tourists frequently come and visit the place. Near the cathedral are other tourism spots such as Namsangol Hanok Village preserving Korean traditional houses, N Seoul Tower overlooking Seoul and Namdaemun Market, a traditional market with a wide variety of food and goods.


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

Seoul Namsan Gugakdang (Traditional Theater), located in Namsangol Hanok Village, is a performance hall dedicated to Gugak Performance. The 330-seat hall’s acoustics, lighting, and stage facilities are all specifically designed to enhance the sound and experience of Gugak. It is the only performance hall in Korea where patrons can enjoy the pure, natural sound of Gugak without the use of any electro-acoustic technology.The Performing Gugakdang runs a range of hands-on experience programs including lectures on Gukak instruments & traditional arts and cultural activities for teens. With the combination of performances and interactive programs, the Seoul Namsan Gugakdang aims to increasingly give the citizens of Seoul the chance to personally experience and appreciate the beauty and joy of Gugak, Korean traditional music.


Gwangju(Dong-gu)

Gwangju Art Street is aimed at developing Gwangju’s traditional art scene through exhibition of local work. The street is 300m long and located behind Jungang Elementary School, nearby Gwangju Dongbu Police Station. Items commonly found here include Korean fine art such as paintings, ceramics, writings, and industrial art.Every Saturday, an art flea market famous for its unique pieces is held here. People from all over the nation gather to display items that include old calligraphy materials, collector coins, stone hairbrushes, Chinaware, wooden sculptures, folk drawings, classic books, ink, and incense burners. Part of the attraction is the stories the collectors share with each part of their collection. Enjoy the many shows and exhibitions that draw regular crowds to this famous road.The Mudeung art exhibit operates according to districts, and functions as a cultural festival as well. The outdoor exhibition was built in February 1995, and is open throughout the day. The large exhibition space has 32 booths and regularly holds special exhibits. Many regional cultural treasures are also on display here. Every Saturday, the Street of Fine Arts is blocked from traffic, and people gather to share and enjoy art culture. Gwangju Summer Universiade will be held this summer, 2015