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Brown Hotel
Seoul(Seongbuk-gu)

Brown Hotel in downtown Seoul features 46 Western-style and 4 Korean-style guestrooms and other convenience and dining facilities. As it is located five minutes from Bomum Station on Seoul Subway Line 6, the hotel provides easy access by public transportation to different parts of the city.

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Namu
Seoul(Jongno-gu)

Located in Dongsung-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul-si, Namu (나무) is a dining café with a relaxing and casual atmosphere. Inspired by the novel, ‘My Sweet Orange Tree’ the café seeks to give visitors a sense of comfort, just as the tree in the novel gave the main character, Jeje.The café has a wide terrace of more than 300 m² and features a simple yet sophisticated interior design particularly beloved by its female customers. At the café, you can enjoy both meals and dessert/coffee. After 9:00 pm, the ambience of changes as the lights dim and wine and cocktails are served.

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Whanki Museum
Seoul(Jongno-gu)

The Hwangi Art Museum was opened to honor the works of the painter, Kim Hwan-Gi. Kim Hwan-Gi (1913-1974) was Korea's top artist of modernism. He began painting abstract paintings in 1930, and in 1950 began using nature as his motivation to portray the emotions of Korea. Kim Hwan-Gi was famous for his unforgettable pieces. He is the role model for many young aspiring artists in Korea. On the first floor of the museum there is an art shop with scarves, ties, and other various products with Kim's designs are available for purchase. Upon entering the exhibits all bags must be checked in at the front desk. As you enter, aside from the paintings and art pieces, the most eye-popping sight is the beautifully decorated windows. You cannot help but marvel at their beauty. For those that are tired and need rest, there is a rest area on the second floor. There is a nice outdoor view from this area. Outside you can go for a walk on the trail. As you walk up the narrowing trail you will see a pond, and at the end of the trail you will enter a wooded area where you can rest.

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B-hind
Seoul(Mapo-gu) , Yeouido・Yeongdeungpo・Mapo

Cafe B-hind typifies a quiet, secluded place located behind the highways, away from the heart of the city. The cafe is decorated with a glass window, large chalkboard wall, a cozy exterior that fits the elegant interior, and seducing music to go along with the mood of the room. Also, the highly praised Expresso Macchiato, Cappuccino, and Cafe Mocha feature on their elaborate coffee menu. "This Month's Sandwich" is also selected every month, providing great tasting sandwiches that add to the overall experience. Wine novices may also indulge themselves in a sweet glass of wine without the worry of being detected as an inexperienced wine drinker. Furthermore, B-hind is located on the streets of Hongik University, where people can enjoy the culture, shopping at the free market, or watching one of many street performances. This is the perfect cafe where younger crowds can come and enjoy a nice snack.

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

The main concept of Skin Food is to deliver to customers items with the nutritional values of food. Naturally, it applies the concept of food to various items from fragrance to containers. Visitors can also purchase hanbang (oriental medicine) items. Equipped with diverse items, the store is ideally located in the middle of the busy Sinchon Street. Main international visitors include Japanese and Chinese tourists.

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Horim Museum Sillim
Seoul(Gwanak-gu)

Horim Museum, founded by Yun Jangseop, displays about 10,000 remains. These remains can be found in four galleries: Archaeology Gallery, Ceramics Gallery, Metal Art Gallery, and Painting and Book Gallery. The museum has two floors above ground and one underground. There is also an outdoor exhibit area, coffee shop and a souvenir shop. Displays include 3,000 earthenware pieces, 4,000 pottery pieces, 2,000 paintings and books, and 600 pieces of metal art. Approximately 44 remains are authorized national treasures.

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Buam-dong
Seoul(Jongno-gu) , Insadong・Jongnon

Buam-dong is a neighborhood in central Seoul that was once occupied mostly by artists and writers. Today, modern galleries, coffee shops, and restaurants stand side by side with old mills and barber shops on the narrow alleyways, making Buam-dong a sophisticated yet classically charming destination.

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Hyoja Bakery
Seoul(Jongno-gu) , Insadong・Jongnon

Hyoja Bakery is a cozy and small bakery famous for supplying nutritious and healthy baked goods for Cheongwadae (the Blue House), Seoul Government Complex and 10 kindergarten schools. The bakery has been in the same spot for nearly 3 decades, located in Seochon, Jongno-gu. The 24/7 store is 3 stories tall, where the 2nd and 3rd floors are used for producing delicious breads, and the 1st floor is the sales venue. From donuts, to croquettes and bagels, they make a wide variety of delicious breads. Among the many great treats, the most famous is the homemade corn bread filled with sweet corn, minced onion, mushrooms, and bamboo shoots. Although Hyoja does not have point saving cards like many chain stores do, it does offer a lot of free samples, and additional free breads for purchases over 10,000 won. Customers make repeat visits for this kind of service only found at small bakeries like Hyoja.

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Museum of Art, Seoul National University
Seoul(Gwanak-gu)

Museum of Art, Seoul National University was established as an independent institution in 1995 after several years of development under the Department of Modern Art at Seoul National University Museum. It is the first university art museum in Korea dedicated exclusively to modern and contemporary art. Designed by the world-renowned architect Rem Koolhass, the museum was constructed and donated by the Samsung Group. It has evolved into a cultural complex equipped with exhibition halls, auditorium, classrooms, and other educational facilities. The museum places special emphasis on educational programs that are open not just to the university's students and faculty, but also to the local community. In addition to modern and contemporary artworks, the museum brings together and exhibits diverse forms of art and culture such as architecture, music, literature, film, and theater.

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Bongwonsa Temple
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. 

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