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Ramada Hotel & Suites by Wyndham Seoul Namdaemun [Korea Quality] / 라마다 호텔앤스위트 서울남대문 [한국관광 품질인증/Korea Quality]
Seoul(Jung-gu) , Namdaemun・Seoul-Station

Ramada Hotel & Suites by Wyndham Seoul Namdaemun is located in Sunhwa-dong, Jung-gu, at the center of Korea’s capital. Its location gives guests excellent access to Seoul’s major tourist sights, and some major sights like Namdaemun Market, the City Hall, Myeongdong, Gwanghwamun Gate, and Deoksugung Palace are reachable on foot. Seoul Station and City Hall Station are located nearby for good access to public transportation. The hotel is often used by international visitors to Seoul. There are 244 rooms in total, from Superior Double and Twin to Deluxe Double and Twin, Triple, Premier Twin, Quad, Junior Suite Double, Corner Suite, Atrium Suite Family, etc. Facilities include a restaurant, a conference room, a cafe, an underground arcade, and a currency exchange kiosk. The business center offers copying, printing, scanning, and fax services. Up to 2 dogs can be brought into the room, but dogs carry a surcharge for cleaning per day and dog.

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Seoul Naksan stay (서울 낙산 스테이)[한국관광품질인증/Korea Quality]
Seoul(Seongbuk-gu)

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Hi Seoul Bike Parade
Seoul(Jongno-gu)

The Seoul Bike Parade is a festivity promoting energy conservation culture among Seoul citizens. The parade starts at Gwanghwamun Square with about 5,000 participants. The bikes pass Seoul Station and the north end of Hangangdaegyo Bridge and finish at Peace Plaza in the World Cup Park. Participating citizens can enjoy the cool breezes of the beautiful Han River while riding a bike along Seoul’s most representative courses, including from Gwanghwamun to the north end of Hangangdaegyo Bridge, and the Gangbyeonbuk-ro course passing under the seven bridges of the Hangang River.

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Seoul Lotus Flower Culture Festival
Seoul(Seodaemun-gu)

Lotus flower was considered the symbol of light and life in India, and became a major symbol in Buddhism. Bongwonsa Temple in Seoul will be hosting the Lotus Flower Festival, featuring various hands-on programs as well as a walking path for enjoying lotus flowers.

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Inwangsa Temple (인왕사 (서울))
Seoul(Jongno-gu)

Inwangsa Temple refers to the entire cluster of small Buddhist temples located on Inwangsan Mountain (alt. 338m) in the heart of Seoul. The eastern foot of the mountain has many scenic spots with its distinctively cozy and tasteful atmosphere, and the northern area called Mugye-dong also offers beautiful scenery. Inwangsa Temple was established in the early Joseon period (1392-1910) to guard the national palace Gyeongbokbung. The temple is comprised of 11 shrines from five different Buddhist orders. The unique design of each shrine adds pleasure to hikers on their way up to Seonbawi, an unusual rock formation that is a site of many folk beliefs and shamanist rites.

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Seoul International Book Fair
Seoul(Gangnam-gu)

The first Seoul International Book Fair was launched in 1995, the 50th anniversary of Korean Independence Day, in the presence of former President Kim Young Sam and then President of International Publishers Association, Fernano Guedes. It is held annually by Korea Publishers Association in order to promote Korean publications abroad, to strengthen the competitiveness of the publishing industry, to promote reading among the public, and to allow the public to enjoy diverse cultures through literature. This year, the Book Fair features a variety of special exhibitions as well as seminars to cover issues imporatant to publishing industry.

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Jungang High School (Main Building) (서울 중앙고등학교 본관•동관•서관)
Seoul(Jongno-gu)

Jungang High School is located in Jong-ro near Samcheongdong-gil. It was built to educate the public at the beginning of the 20th century. The school’s main building was reconstructed in 1937 after the original two-story brick house was destroyed in 1934. The main building situated in front of the main gate is a two-story H-shaped granite stone building in Gothic style, with a four-story tower in the middle. The school holds historical significance because it was designed by Park Dong Jin, one of Korea's first modern architects and the designer of Korea University’s main building and library and the Chosun Ilbo Newspaper Company building. Jungang High School is designated as Historic Site No. 281. Many national leaders were educated at the gothic building during the grim period when Korea was trying to escape Japanese colonial rule.

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Seoul Salon Du Chocolat
Seoul(Gangnam-gu)

Since it started in France 20 years ago, Salon du Chocolat has taken place in 20 cities in 11 countries. Taking place at COEX, this chocolate is a must-attend event for chocolatiers, patissiers, ice cream makers, growers, chocolate-producing countries, manufacturers of raw cocoa, and producers of other chocolate-related products.

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Seoul Cathedral Anglican Church or Korea (대한성공회 서울주교좌성당)
Seoul(Jung-gu)

Seoul Cathedral Anglican Church of Korea began construction under Mark Trollope, the third bishop of the Anglican Church of Korea, in 1922. It was designed by a English architect Arthor Dixon. Dedication ceremony of the church was held On May 2, 1926 when the construction work hadn't been completed yet. At that time, the church building was a 3-storey building with a 992 m² floor size. Later in 1993, the original blue print of the church was found at a library in England and the construction resumed and would be completed in 1996. The church building is a harmonious combination of Romanesque and traditional Korean style. The exterior of the church is shaped like a cross with various lines placed in harmony. Inside the cathedral, there are 12 stone columns symbolizing the 12 apostles, a mosaic of Jesus on the front wall, and a brass plate in commemoration of Mark Trollope. Under the brass plate, the remains of the bishop Mark Trollope are enshrined. * Size: B1-3F * Building site area: 519㎡ (157 pyeong), Ground area 909㎡ (275 pyeong)

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Seoul City Tour Bus (서울시티투어)
Seoul()

Launched in October 13, 2000, the Seoul City Tour Bus introduces tourists to Seoul’s major attractions. The bus departs every 30 minutes from Exit 6 of Gwanghwamun Station (Seoul Subway Line 5). One ticket will grant you access to all its routes throughout the day. Simply get off at your chosen attraction, tour the area, and catch the next bus according to the bus schedule to continue your trip. Each bus is equipped with personal voice guidance systems (headphones installed in every seat) which allow the passengers to listen to information about the attractions in Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese and French.

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