Daegu(Dalseong-gun)

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.


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Seoul(Jung-gu) , Myeongdong

Etude House is a cosmetics brand that sells makeup, hair, and fragrance products. The Etude House Myeongdong Chungmuro Branch, located in the heart of a major shopping district, carries a wide selection of cosmetics that customers may test before purchasing. Moreover, the brightly lit store interior, designed with a princess bedroom decor, adds fun to the experience. Also, customers can test samples before purchasing the products. It is visited largely by foreign customers from Japan, Thailand, China and other East Asian countries. Its most popular items include makeup and eyelash lengthening products, as well as creams made with pearls.


Seoul(Yongsan-gu) , Itaewon・Yongsan

Itaewon was the first special tourist zone designated in 1997 among the 5 special tourist zones in Seoul. It is a multicultural place where over 20,000 foreigners live and is widely recognized by international visitors. The name Itaewon started to spread worldwide in the 1980s, when Korea hosted the 1986 Seoul Asian Games and the 1988 Seoul Olympic Games, as well as international conferences. Since then, Itaewon has been a popular travel destination. Clothes and accessories with unique designs, and leather products are famous in particular. This is a go-to street for both shopping and entertainment. The street is crowded with shopping malls selling clothes and bags, as well as accommodations including hotels, restaurants, entertainment facilities and travel agencies. With about 2,200 shops and stores lining every street, visitors can experience a multicultural atmosphere. Also famous is Antique Furniture Street where more than 100 shops stretch from Hamilton Hotel to Hangangjin Station. At night, Itaewon is brilliantly illuminated by nightlife for those from abroad and home-alike. Travelers can taste cuisines and cultures from around the globe on the World Food Street where there are 40 restaurants owned by foreigners. Since the late 1990s, an increase in the number of tourists from Southeast Asia and the Middle East has transformed the streets from being US Army-oriented into streets of cultural diversity. In October, the “Itaewon Global Village Festival” takes place with a range of performances and events. Most of the staff at the stores can speak English, Japanese or Chinese. * Current State of Itaewon Special Tourist Zone 1) Districts Covered: The 1.4 km-long street stretching from Itaewon-ro to Hannam 2 (i)-dong office. 2) Area: 383,292㎡ * Tourist Attractions 40 restaurants run by foreigners, Hamilton Hotel, Art Museum, nightclubs, Antique Furniture Street, etc.


Seoul(Yangcheon-gu) , Yeouido・Yeongdeungpo・Mapo

Mokdong Ice Rink was built with international competitions in mind so many national and international competitions are held here. Normally, it is open to both the public and athletes as a regular ice rink to enjoy skating. When there are games, events or competitions, it also serves as a professional skating arena.


Seoul(Jung-gu)

K-Pop Residence Chungmuro is located at the heart of Korean pop and cinema culture in Chungmuro, Seoul. The hotel strives to provide all the comforts of home as a pleasant place for relaxation to national and international tourists and business travelers alike. It is three minutes’ walk from Euljiro 3(sam)-ga Station, Exit 8 and five minutes from Chungmuro Station, Exit 7. As the hotel’s staffs are proficient in various foreign languages including English, Japanese, and Chinese, the hotel provides convenient services for foreign guests too. The hotel also provides numerous reservation services such as restaurants, attractions, destinations, tour packages, tour guides, taxi, and international delivery.


Gyeonggi-do(Yangpyeong-gun) , Yangpyeong

Using a long abandoned railway, the Yangpyeong Rail Bike offers a unique bike ride at speeds of 15km/h from Yongmun to Wondeok. This 3.2km journey passes along a gleaming river and tree covered mountains. The bike ride delivers picturesque scenery all year round: blooming flowers in the spring with the light green buds blossoming on the trees, the flush greens of summer time, vivid autumnal tones coloring the ridge of Yongmunsan Mountain, and the clean white snowflakes resting delicately on the limbs of trees.  


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

3CE opened its flagship store in March 2015 at Lotte Department Store Bundang Branch. The first exclusive shop also opened later at Sinsa-dong Garosu-gil Road. 3CE Cinema is a movie-themed cosmetics store. Make-up booths with colorful lighting and props in cute baby pink colors will make the visitors feel as if they've become actresses.


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

The T Mark Hotel located in Myeongdong is a premier business hotel with 14 above-ground floors and 4 basement floors. The hotel has 288 guest rooms, which include 60 double, 176 twin and 49 triple rooms. Every guest room has a 32-inch LED smart TV, bathtub, bidet and wired/wireless high-speed internet. The hotel also houses an Italian restaurant, and a rooftop garden. It also provides a shuttle bus service to famous tourist attractions like Namdaemun Gate, Myeongdong, and Seoul Station. The letter T of the hotel name represents the first letter of the words Tourist and Traveler. The premier business hotel which is located adjacent to many tourist spots such as N Seoul Tower, Namsangol Hanok Village, Dongdaemun Gate and Insa-dong, aims to offer the best service at a reasonable price.


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

Located in the heart of the commercial, business and shopping district of Seoul opposite to the Convention and Exhibition Centre (COEX), Park Hyatt Seoul is a contemporary personal residence in which the number of guestrooms has been specifically limited in order to provide a level of service, comfort and attention to detail unparalleled in the market. Park Hyatt Seoul offers the largest deluxe rooms in the city (ranging between 48-52 sq m). The state-of-the-art guest rooms, including two Diplomatic Suites and one Presidential Suite, offer 3.4m floor-to-ceiling windows for enjoying city vistas.Park Hyatt Seoul has three food and beverage outlets. Located on the 2nd floor, the main restaurant Cornerstone offers meat and seafood prepared in wood-burning ovens, home-made pastas and desserts with a touch of Italian essence. Offering panoramic city views, The Lounge on the 24th floor presents authentic Korean and Western specialties as well as a wide selection of beverages and desserts. The Timber House, a live entertainment bar styled after a traditional Korean house on the lower level of the hotel, offers Japanese cuisine and premium beverages complemented with live performances by internationally renowned vocalists.Park Club, the hotel's fitness centre and spa on the 23rd and 24th floors, includes the fitness studio, three spa treatment rooms and the indoor heated swimming pool. Luxuriously designed spa treatment rooms enable guests to enjoy the urban spa experience with over 30 different types of facial and body treatments provided by highly trained therapists. Park Hyatt Seoul has six meeting rooms and boardrooms ranging in different sizes for various types of meetings and social events. Park Hyatt Seoul's meetings professionals provide detail consultations and helps creating tailored packages that best suit individual's needs.


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

Some Sevit (also known as Sebitseom), is a floating Island located near the southernmost part of Banpo Bridge, the nation’s first-ever artificial island that floats on the surface of Hangang River. The Island is comprised of three flower-themed islet - solvit, chavit and gavit, each with different functions. The first islet, 'some gavit' takes the form of a flower in full bloom. It is a multi-functional cultural facility which can be used as a venue for performances, international conferences, exhibitions and so forth. The second islet, 'some chavit' looks like a flower bud. A range of cultural experience and event zones including Beat Square, Youth Woods and 3D restaurants will be located here. The third islet, 'some solvit' takes the form of a seed. The islet has water sports facilities and outdoor garden from which you may enjoy the picturesque scenery of Hangang River. Around the floating Island are LED lights that feature a fantastic night view under the theme of ‘gleaming light in the mist.' The floating Island, a prospective venue for a range of artistic performances and exhibitions, is a landmark attraction at Hangang River, along with Jamsu Bridge Pedestrian Square and Banpo Rainbow Fountain.