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Seoul(Yeongdeungpo-gu)

The Yeouido Spring Flower Festival is held in Yeouiseo-ro (Yunjung-no) in mid-April when the azaleas, forsythia, royal azaleas, and other spring flowers are in full bloom. The celebration is famous for its 1,400~1,600 Korean Cherry trees. Cars have limited access to the road around the National Assembly building during the festival period so that visitors can enjoy the blossoms and festivities freely. At night, the cherry blossoms are lit up with various colored lights and a wide range of street performances and art exhibitions take place.


Seoul(Jung-gu) , Namdaemun・Seoul-Station

Namdaemun Ginseng Market is found along the central path of Namdaemun Market located on Namdamun-ro (St.). Here, over 20 shops stand close together in the market. There are 7 other ginseng shops in a ginseng distribution center located on the second floor of Namdaemun Theatre in Namdaemun Market. Here, you may purchase quality ginseng at a 20~30% discounted price.Visitors can also purchase fresh ginseng and other processed products such as ginseng tea and powder, as well as a variety of oriental health food including: red ginseng, honey, yeongji mushrooms, traditional teas, brown rice and adlay.As Korea’s representative traditional market, Namdaemun Market is one of the most popular tourist attractions among international tourists.


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

Coex Mall was re-opened on November 27, 2014 after completion of a large-scale renovation. World-renowned architectural firm Gensler worked to create a vision for change largely centered around a concept called ‘The Unfolding Sky’. With five uniquely-themed squares, the new Coex Mall was designed to receive optimal amounts of natural light and optimize the flow of foot traffic. Coex mall is a shopping mecca for global brands in fashion, accessories, beauty, lifestyle, and others. It also has a large movie theater complex and a wide variety of fine dining establishments.


Seoul(Jung-gu) , Myeongdong

Spris is a classic American-style sports brand that is popular among young crowds.The Myeongdong branch of Spris is located in a major tourist area and offers canvas shoes, sneakers, sandals, and other casual shoes. It is especially popular among Japanese and Chinese tourists. Top selling items include canvas shoes, sandals, sneakers, t-shirts, and track suits.


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

Ara Therapy offers excellent health care services and a cozy ambience at a reasonable price to all kinds of customers such as couples, family, and friends, regardless of age and gender. Services include foot-bathing and a free cup of healthy tea. Visitors can relieve their fatigue, listening to classical music at this comfortable resting area.


Seoul(Gangnam-gu) , Apgujeong・Cheongdamdong

Rare Market is a fashion select shop known for being owned by G-Dragon’s sister. The shop displays fashion brands that are hard to find in Korea, keeping everything up to date and trendy. It is known that “Rare,” which means hard to find in English, was given its name by G-Dragon himself. Often, the store hosts “YG Bazaar,” in which you can purchase fashion items worn by YG entertainment artists. In the shop, you can not only find jewelries and other types of fashion, but you can also find books, music albums, and items with wide varieties and price ranges.  


Seoul(Jung-gu) , Myeongdong

NOON SQUARE is a large shopping complex located at the center of Myeong-dong, known as a Mecca of fashion and culture. It features a wide range of global fashion brands including Mango, Steve Madden, H&M and ZARA, as well as various facilities for leisure, entertainment and dining. In addition, NOON SQUARE is the first venue in Korea to install an outdoor escalator.


Seoul(Gangnam-gu) , Apgujeong・Cheongdamdong

"Halago" is a Spanish word that, roughly translated, means "joy" or "delight." The restaurant Halago is part of the food brand SPA and it is a truly global restaurant, with a menu featuring cuisine from around the world at a reasonable price. At Halago, diners can enjoy typical dishes, street food, and drinks from countries such as Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, Japan, the USA, Spain, Italy, Australia and Korea. Diners can enjoy a midnight street feast at Halago! Enjoy global cuisine and atmosphere with friends and family on the Hangang River in Apgujeong.  


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Seoul(Gangnam-gu) , Apgujeong・Cheongdamdong

The Galleria Department Store is well known as the most popular luxury-brand fashion mall in Seoul. Located in the wealthy district of Apgujeong-dong, the Galleria Department Store plays a leading role in today’s fashion industry, as it offers a wide variety of high-class brands. The Galleria Department Store is located on Rodeo Street, a popular destination among youth looking for entertainment and fashion. In this area, you can see many young people styled in the latest fashions having a cup of coffee in one of the many cafes or grabbing a bite to eat at one of the areas wide selection of restaurants.


Seoul(Yongsan-gu) , Itaewon・Yongsan

The exterior of the restaurant may seem rather humble, but Oriental Roast Chicken’s list of clientele is world class. The small eatery is filled with numerous autographs of K-stars including the two-time Olympic medallist Kim Yuna to Hallyu stars Ahn Sung-ki, Lee Jong-suk, Han Hyo-joo and Ahn Jae-wook. Roasted with glutinous rice, chestnuts and jujubes, the chhicken is juicy and tender, with distinctively nutty and sweet aromas. Take-outs are available as well.