Seoul(Songpa-gu)

In the wide grass field of Olympic Park in Jamsil, Songpa-gu, Seoul, the Seoul Jazz Festival will be held, featuring Asian top jazz festival. It is hosted in every May with world-famous artists who will entertain visitors during the festival.


Seoul(Jongno-gu) , Seoul City Hall・Gwanghwamun

The Lotus Lantern Festival is held every year in honor of Buddha's Birth. The festival is preceded by hanging of lotus-shaped lanterns across Seoul for several weeks, and officially kicks off with lighting of the Jangeumdang, a large lantern that symbolizes Buddhism and Buddha's Birthday, at the Seoul Plaza. The celebration continues with a wide array of Buddhist programs and activities, before ending with an impressive lantern parade in the heart of Seoul.


Seoul(Gangseo-gu) , The Western Part of the Seoul

When the fate of the nation was hanging by a thread as the North Korean Army launched an invasion of the South on June 25, 1950, about 1,100 officers and men from the South Korean First Division's 11th, 12th, and 15th regiment retreated to Gimpo and built the last line of defense on Gaehwasan Mountain from June 26 to 30 to fight against a large army of North Korean soldiers disguised as South Korean men.Unfortunately, their communication with the headquarters was cut off and their supply of ammunition and food ran out. As a result, the entire South Korean force was killed by the much larger North Korean army in a valley around Gaehwasan Mountain. In order to commemorate those who died for the country, the government established the Memorial to the Loyal Dead on Gaehwasan Mountain in 1994. A memorial service is also held here annualy on June 28th.x_height: 4.7 meters highBuilt by the First Division of the ROK Army, Mitasa Temple


Seoul(Gangseo-gu) , The Western Part of the Seoul

The Gangseo Marsh Ecological Park is an eco-park located on the southern side of the Hangang River between Bangwha Bridge and Hangju Bridge. Established in July 2007, the park is partly comprised of low wetlands, freshwater lakes, and various aquatic plants. Eco-trails wind around the park through reeded areas, around willow trees, and past the migratory bird observation. At the park visitors can watch and learn about a variety of migratory birds during the summer and winter or join one of the park’s organized eco-education programs.


Seoul(Gangnam-gu) , Apgujeong・Cheongdamdong

As the first Korean shabu shabu restaurant, Jinsang possesses the greatest number of shabu shabu varieties on its menu. Its food and wonderful atmosphere, are not only well known throughout Korea, but have been massively advertised in the United States, Japan, and other countries as well. Jinsang is the only shabu shabu business that currently exports each menu item and sauce to Japan. Currently, it is recognized as the world's best shabu shabu restaurant.


Seoul(Gangseo-gu) , The Western Part of the Seoul

Located near Gimpo International Airport, Hotel Nostalgia offers various cultural events and specialized programs. Each of the 71 rooms is equipped with free satellite TV channels and broadband wireless Internet access. It also has a banquet hall, a business club, Western and Korean restaurants, a sky lounge, a live music bar and a coffee shop. Nearest subway stations include Gayang Station (Subway Line 9) and Hwagok Station (Subway Line 5).


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

Ham Ji-Park first opened in October of 1978 in Bangbae-dong and is still operating in the same location to this day. The manager, chefs, and staff of Ham Ji-Park have been serving the public for over 10 years, providing a family-like atmosphere. A staff of elite Chinese chefs are at the ready to prepare anything from elegant dishes such as Buddha Jump Soup, Shark's Fin, and Swallow's Next, to more affordable dishes like Tangsuyuk and Jjajangmyeon. There is a diverse variety of courses prepared to meet the tastes of all its guests. Course and set menus change every season in order to present a larger variety of delicious cuisine.


Seoul(Gwangjin-gu) , The Eastern Part of the Seoul

European café Mouse Rabbit with a white terrace is a café run by Super Junior’s Yesung and his brother.  The store with 3 floors with different atmosphere and charm provides the fun of selecting floors and tables according to taste. The basement floor, called "rabbit hole" and "underworld," has tables and furnaces, enabling comfortable rest with low lamination.  There is the first floor with the counter and the outer terrace, and the second floor with stores decorated with various decorations and figures. The various art products of paper toys, cell phone cases, mug cups, and eco bags designed and produced by hand by Mouse Rabbit is popular with its fans.  Mouse Rabbit was named after the animals mouse and rabbit representing Yesung and his brother running the café.  The showcase within the store is full of Yesung’s pictures, and because you can purchase art products manufactured by Mouse Rabbit, fans are unceasingly visiting the café.  At the end of 2015, with the popularity of Mouse Rabbit’s Konkuk University Store, the second store of Mouse Rabbit was opened at Seochon, a new hotplace selling coffee, beer, handmade desserts and snacks.


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

Sanha is a Hwanghae-style mandu (Korean dumplings) specialty restaurant. The mandu boasts very authentic flavors at the owner of the restaurant hails from Hwanghae. The prices are a bit high for mandu, but nevertheless there are always lines out the door. ​        


Seoul(Jongno-gu)

Situated in the northeast of Hanyang (the former name of Seoul), Hyehwamun Gate was one of four small gates in the city’s fortress walls. When the gate was first built in 1396 (the 5th year of King Taejo's reign) during the establishment of the city, it was initially called Honghwamun. Unfortunately, the name happened to be the same as the east gate of Changgyeonggung Palace built in 1483 (during the 4th year of King Seongjong’s reign) so it was subsequently changed to Hyehwamun Gate in 1511 (during the sixth year of King Jungjong’s reign) to avoid confusion. The gate is also known as Dongsomun Gate (East Small Gate). Hyehwamun Gate was an important gate for people moving toward the north of the country, since the gate to the north, Sukjeongmun Gate, was often closed. Hyehwamun Gate was destroyed when a street car line was built between Hyehwa-dong and Donam-dong during the Japanese Colonial Period, but was restored in 1992 and placed on a hill next to the road. Visitors can find the gate via Sajik Tunnel, Inwangsan Mountain, Bukaksan Mountain, Changdeokgung Palace, and Sungkyunkwan University; it intersects with the road going toward Uijeongbu. Inside Hyehwa-dong is the bustling Hyehwa-dong University Street; visitors can see Bukaksan and Bukak Pavilion to the west of Hyehwamun Gate.