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

Opening its doors in 1922, Namsan Library has enjoyed a long prosperous history. Located in the heart of Seoul, many people visit to search for research materials or to study. The numerous dictionaries or statistics and other reference sources make it the representative library of Korea.Comprised of five levels, the library can accommodate a variety of needs. The first floor is made up of the supervisor's office, exhibit hall, restaurant and snack bar. On the second floor, one can find the Periodical Room, the electronic information room and the audiovisual study room. The lounge and smoking room are also on the second floor. The language room and the reading room are on the third floor. The corner displaying domestic and foreign schoolbooks is especially eye catching. Both the Sociology Study Room and the reading room are on the fourth and fifth floors respectively.If you visit Namsan Library, try to visit the other tourist sites nearby. There are plenty of places see. One such attraction is Namsangol Hanok Village where you can see traditional Korean houses and the traditional lifestyles of the past. Also nearby is Namdaemun Market, the patriot An Jung-Geun Memorial, the National Theater of Korea and the Botanical Gardens. Luxury hotels such as the Hilton Hotel and Shilla Hotel are within walking distance, so tourists staying overnight should keep that in mind. 


Seoul(Seongdong-gu)

Hotel Vision is located in the center of Seoul, and provides easy access to several popular shopping venues, including Dongdaemun, Namdaemun, Myeong-dong, Gangnam and Gyeongdong Market, the biggest herb market.


Seoul(Songpa-gu)

MW Hotel, located in Sincheon, Seoul, is the ideal place for pleasure and relaxation. As the hotel is just 200 meters from the city center, tourists can easily reach Seoul’s main attractions. Furthermore, since it is ten minutes’ drive from Sincheon Subway Station (Line 2) and Lotte World, fifteen minutes from Gangnam Station and COEX, and ten minutes from Asan Medical Center and Samsung Medical Center, shopping malls and medical services are within close range of the hotel. The guest rooms are designed according to a different theme on each floor, and include free wireless internet for guests’ convenience.


Seoul(Songpa-gu)

David Hotel is situated in Jamsil, Seoul, which is a Mecca of sports and business. Teheran-ro, Samseong-dong, the main Olympic Stadium, Lotte World, and World Trade Center are also nearby. Guests can easily reach Seoul city center, the north and south districts of the Hangang River (Gangbuk and Gangnam), and the city’s two airports. In particular, the hotel provides a pick-up service for the Seoul Trade Exhibition Center and the Samseong-dong Trade Center, as well as a shuttle bus service (reservation only) to Samseong-dong COEX, Hyundai Asan Hospital, Samsung Medical Center, and Lotte World. David Hotel guarantees comfort and relaxation with its top-class hotel facilities and services, including a thorough sanitation service.


Seoul(Jongno-gu) , Insadong・Jongnon

Tteokssam is a delicious dish using sticky and tender dough made from non-glutinous rice mixed with glutinous rice. Ssukttekssam is a dish with soybean flour and wormwood added to dough that gives off a spicy smell and has a sweet flavor. Meat grilled on a hot stone plate and dipped in a specialty sauce can be wrapped up with seasoned leeks, and makes for a fantastic flavor.


Seoul(Yongsan-gu)

A24 Guesthouse Seoul Station is two minutes’ walk from Seoul Subway Station (Exit 12) and links with Airport Railroad Seoul Station, making it popular with foreigners and tourists who prefer to use public transportation. The hotel boasts practical, Korean traditional type guest rooms at a reasonable price and young management staff with excellent linguistic ability and a pleasant manner. As Dongdaemun and Namdaemun Markets and a large shopping center are located close by, 24 Guesthouse Seoul Station is the optimal place to experience Seoul’s diverse culture and tourist attractions.


Seoul(Seodaemun-gu) , Sinchon・Ewha Womans University

Located at the skirt of Ansan Mountain in Bongwon-dong, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, Bongwonsa temple , as the center of Korean Buddhism Taego, is a thousand year old temple with a long history and tradition. In 889 (3rd year of Shilla Jinseong Queen’s reign), Master Dosun founded it at the ground of Yeonhui palace (now Yonsei Univ.) and named it Banyasa temple. It was destroyed during the Japanese invasion of Korea in 1592, and later in 1748 (24th year of Joseon King Yeongjo’s reign), it was rebuilt and renamed “Bongwonsa” by two Buddhist monks, Chanjeup and Jeungam.“Yeongsanjae”, one of the Buddhist rituals and also the Important Intangible Cultural Properties No. 50, takes place at Bongwonsa on June 6 every year wishing for the world peace and the reunification of North and South Korea. It was designated as one of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO in 2009. During Yeongsanjae, visitors can enjoy the Buddhist arts such as Beompae (Buddhist temple music for rituals) and dancing. Also, during summer time, “Seoul Lotus Flower Culture Festival” takes place, so visitors can enjoy the beautiful lotus flowers which are a symbol of Buddhism. 


Seoul(Mapo-gu)


Seoul(Jongno-gu) , Insadong・Jongnon

The pride of Daehangno, the musical "Hwarang", is playing at Dahangno Art Madang. Hwarang has been played for more than 800 times in Daehangno and as it reaches its 1,000th performance, the musical numbers will also be rearranged for a more magnificent show and traditional musical instruments will be incorporated into the performances.