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

Kyobo Bookstore is Korea's largest chain of bookstores. Approximately 2.3 million books are categorized electronically so you can easily find whatever selection you are looking for. It is always crowded with people, especially on weekends with readers both young and old enjoying a good book. Kyobo also hosts a variety of events, including a book of the month event where authors come and meet with readers to discuss their work. There's also a character shop, a stationery store and a music store where you can listen to your favorite album. The foreign book corner is popular among foreigners because there are numerous books written in various languages. Those unable to find specific titles can order them for delivery at the counter. [ Branches in Seoul ] Jongno There are many streets around Kyobo Bookstore famous for delicious food. If it's traditional spirits and tasty side dishes you're after then head straight to Pimatgol. There are many different dishes to enjoy in a comfortable atmosphere. The Chungjin-dong haejang-guk (broth to relieve hangover) street and the Mukyo-dong octopus restaurants nearby are also very famous. Gangnam Carrying numerous national and international bestsellers and just about every other book imaginable, Gangnam's Kyobo Bookstore is a popular meeting point for people of all ages. It was also the filming location for the drama, "Yeongae Sidae (Alone In Love)."    


Seoul(Jung-gu) , Myeongdong

Starting from the creation of the pure Korean brand 22 Chicken, we have developed special frying pressure machines, batter, and special sauce to satisfy our customers’ appetite for over 30 years. Two Two is award-winning chicken, including “Best Brand” among customers by the Seoul Economic Daily in 2004 and the best High-Quality Brand by the Hankook Ilbo in 2005. Where there is tasty chicken, there is happiness. We’ll bring happiness home to you.                    


Seoul(Jung-gu) , Dongdaemun

Doota Duty Free is Korea's one and only nighttime-friendly duty free shop. Located in Dongdaemun, the heart of hallyu shopping and culture, Doota Duty Free is the latest shopping hot spot that boasts a variety of products from over 600 popular brands. Whether its clothes, accessories, cosmetics, food or wine you are looking for, Doota Duty Free is a one-stop mall where you can find all your needs.


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

Banpo Bridge Rainbow Fountain is the world’s longest bridge fountain. The fountain is programmed to play different shows during the day and night. During the day, the fountain shows a hundred different configurations meant to evoke waving willow branches and willow leaves. When the sun goes down, 200 lights illuminate the fountain as it sends up dancing, rainbow-colored jets of water in the air in synchronization with music.Banpo Bridge Rainbow Fountain operates from April to October every day, four to six times a day for 20-minutes. At the park, there is an outdoor stage, ecological observing site, and picnic areas. 


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Seoul(Seocho-gu)

The JW Marriott Seoul is an upscale brand hotel operated by Marriott International, the world's largest operator and franchiser of a broad portfolio of hotels and related lodging facilities. JW Marriott Seoul is located in Central City, a culture, leisure and sport complex in the Gangnam area. It is a five-star 39-story hotel (including 4 basement levels) with a total of 497 rooms.Every room of the hotel has up-to-date conveniences including a 40-inch LCD TV, remote jack pack and wireless Internet. The unique and modern interior design created by Gensler, the world's famous German interior consulting firm, offers incomparable comfort and warmth. Plus, the hotel provides a variety of conveniences and superb amenities such as an upscale buffet and international cuisine.Marquis Thermal Spa & Fitness Club, a flagship facility of JW Marriott Seoul, is a large-scale three-story facility that houses up-to-date fitness work-out equipment as well as a swimming pool using spa water sourced from underground rocks, a sauna, and diverse leisure sports programs including scuba diving, rock climbing, golf and squash. Therapy Center offers world-class spa treatment based on all-natural organic ingredients and diverse well-being programs.The JW Marriott Seoul, located nearby COEX and International Trade Center, is readily accessible by subway since it is connected with the Express Bus Terminal Subway Station underpass.


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

Hoze offers handmade designer bags. In fact, it directly runs the entire process of manufacturing. It focuses on simple, elegant designs rather than colorful designs in order to maximize the natural feel of leather bags. Items in Hoze are both practical and comfortable to carry by minimizing the weight of leather. They are also reasonably priced.


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

The Hyundai Department Store, located in the COEX, is 10-stories tall and stands in the middle of Teheran-ro, the largest business and financial district in Korea. With the opening of the COEX Mall along with the ASEM Tower, the Teheran-ro region has become one of the top, first-class business centers in Korea. Located in this widely known business district, the Hyundai Department Store COEX Branch, is a special place for shoppers and offers a wide variety of items to please Korean customers and foreign tourists alike. There are also many entertainment facilities in the COEX Mall such as the COEX Aquarium, Megabox Theater, and family restaurants like Bennigans, Sizzler, and TGIF, making this area a popular place for shoppers, families and couples.


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) , 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) , 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.