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.


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


Daegu(Dong-gu)

Donghwasa Temple (동화사) is located on the south side of Palgongsan Mountain, about 22km northeast of Daegu. It was built by Monk Geukdal in the 15th year of King Soji’s reign (reign 493, 21st king during the Silla period). The original name of the temple was Yugasa, but Simjiwangsa rebuilt the temple under King Heungdeok (reign 826~836) and named it Donghwasa, which means even during the winter season, the paulownia tree still blooms. The present temple was last rebuilt in 1732.When you turn the corner, the first thing that catches your eye is the Seolbeopjeon Building. To the left of Seolbeopjeon is Daeungjeon, the main temple, and to the right of the building leads to the Geumgang Stairs. If you turn left in the direction of Daeungjeon you will see Bongseoru, aptly named to signify a Bonghwang (phoenix) with its tail pointed downward. Past Bongseoru are stairs that are typical of the ones leading into Daeungjeon, called "Nugak Stairs". On either side of the stairs are railings in the shape of a dragon, and in the middle of the stairs, there is a round stone marble that resembles a Yeouiju (or a dragon orb), a ball often associated with dragons.Donghwasa’s Daeungjeon is segmented into 3 sections at the front and side, and its natural looking pillars are one of its main attractions. It includes the statues of Seokgamonibul, Amitabul, and Yaksayeoraebul inside. If you walk down the stone stairs beside Bongseoru and walk along the cement road for a while, you will find the huge Seokjoyaksa Yeoraebul. Created as a prayer for reunification, this large Buddha statue is 17m high. The stone tower, stone light, lion statue, and the lotus flower that decorate the Buddha statue are all very large in size. Behind the statue are also stones arranged in a circular form, resembling a beautiful scroll painting. These are world-class size stone artifacts.


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Incheon(Jung-gu) , Incheon Center

Incheon's Chinatown came into being with the opening of Incheon Port in 1883 and Incheon's designation as an extraterritoriality of the Ching Dynasty in the following year. In the past, the area held many stores trading goods imported from China, but currently most Chinese businesses in the area are restaurants. Today, the residents of Chinatown are mostly 2nd or 3rd generation Chinese, descendents of the early Chinese settlers. While the traditional culture of the first generation has been fully preserved, the area still harbors many of the flavors of China. Telephone  +82-32-810-2851~3 Parking Facilities  Available Admission Fees  Free Restrooms  Available in Incheon Station & within restaurants Pets  Permitted (Not allowed into shops and restaurants) ​


Seoul(Seocho-gu) , Gangnam・Samseongdong(COEX)

Central City Terminal is a major transportation hub with service to more than 60 provincial cities nationwide. The Terminal, conveniently accessible by Seoul Subway Lines 3, 7 and 9, is the center of operations for 60 intra-city bus lines, Incheon International Airport limousines, and numerous express buses. In addition to its transportation services, Central City Terminal is packed with convenient facilities such as a bank, hospital, post office, and a large parking lot. Visitors will even find major landmarks such as Sinsegae Department Store, Marriott Hotel, Central Park, and Millennium Hall. Many young people visit Central City (Central City Terminal) purely for entertainment purposes. Popular points of interest include the Marquis Plaza luxury shopping mall, Synnara music store, Yongpoong Bookstore, Central 6 multiplex theater, and the arcade (known for its high-tech simulation games). Visitors can also enjoy a wide range of cuisine from all over the world at Central City’s restaurants and World Food Court, a large café with a unique interior design.


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

Lotte Department Store Jamsil Branch opened the same year that the 1988 Seoul Olympics were held. Today, the Lotte Department Store chain is known as one of the largest department store chains in Korea. At the Jamsil Branch, many nearby tourist attractions await visitors, such as Lotte Hotel, Lotte World Theme Park, an ice skating rink, a duty free shop, an outlet, the Lotte Folk Museum, and Jamsil Station Shopping Mall. The area acts as an all-encompassing tourist zone. You can shop at Lotte Department Store, stay overnight at Lotte Hotel, and enjoy a cultural experience at the Lotte Folk Museum for a fulfilling day. Lotte Department Store in Jamsil has transformed itself into a center of lifestyle, shopping, and leisure in this previously quiet suburban area of Seoul. It has now become a hub of tourism and shopping that can satisfy the various needs of all customers! Lotte Department Store is working in conjunction with Lotte Hotel and Lotte World, the shopping mall, a wedding hall, and Lotte Mart in order to prepare for a new era of luxurious lifestyles.