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Din Tai Fung Korea - Gangnam Branch
Seoul(Seocho-gu) , Gangnam・Samseongdong(COEX)

Din Tai Fung Korea was named one the World’s Top 10 Restaurants by the New York Times. This restaurant chain has branches in Japan, China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Indonesia, and other Asian cities as well as in Los Angeles, USA. The Korea branch features handmade xiao long bao made of fresh ingredients from Korea and top quality dumpling stuffing. The dough only weighs 5g while the juicy stuffing weighs 16g. There are exactly 18 creases on the skin to add to the taste. It’s particularly popular among tourists from Taiwan, Japan, and other Asian countries.

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Hamo
Seoul(Gangnam-gu) , Sinsadong・Garosu-gil

Hamo serves traditional meals from the Jinju region, using the full flavors of the local seasonings. All ingredients are delivered upon order, making each dish as fresh as possible. The restaurant interior is divided into private rooms of various sizes to allow guests to focus on their meal and companions without distraction.

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Young Dong Hotel
Seoul(Gangnam-gu) , Apgujeong・Cheongdamdong

Young Dong Hotel is located in central in Seoul in Nonhyeon dong, Gangnam, a district known as the heart of Korean economy, culture, and transportation. In addition to its 131 clean and simple guestrooms, the hotel boasts a banquet hall, a business center equipped with state-of-art facilities, and other subsidiary facilities for the comfort of its guests.Near the hotel is Garosu-gil Road, which is a tree-lined street with stylish shops and a range of dining choices. As the hotel is located only 3 minutes from Sinsa Station, guests can conveniently travel to different parts of the city using public transportation.

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White Bear Makgeolli Bar & Brewery
Seoul(Gangnam-gu) , Apgujeong・Cheongdamdong

White Bear Makgeolli Bar & Brewery offers the largest selection of traditional Korean liquors in the country; boasting over 180 different varieties. The bar and brewery is located near Apgujeong Rodeo Street. The selection of liquors available is truly vast, with everything from the well-known to the obscure. The selection includes varieties of takju (unrefined rice wine), varieties of cheongju (refined rice wine) and soju. The culinary offerings tend toward fusion rather than traditional Korean fare. The menu offers anju (snacks) as well as entrees that pair well with traditional liquors. Craft beer is also sold on the B1 level.    

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Nampo Myeonok Gangnam Branch
Seoul(Gangnam-gu) , Gangnam・Samseongdong(COEX)

Nampo Myeonok is a 40-year-old Korean restaurant serving the highest quality beef. It features a gorgeous dining area replete with comtemporary interior decorations. The chef selects only the freshest and watery radish to salt and place in a large pot with ground garlic, ginger, and Korean pear to make Dongchimi, the soup for the Naengmyeon or Cold Buckwheat noodles served here. This is where some of the highest-quality meat is served in a nicely blended combination of contemporary and traditional settings.*Best Korean Restaurant as designated by The Seoul Metropolitan Government.

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Bank of Korea Money Museum
Seoul(Jung-gu) , Seoul City Hall・Gwanghwamun

The Bank of Korea Museum, open in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the foundation of the Bank of Korea, introduces the history of the currency culture home and abroad through the history and related documents of the Bank of Korea. In doing so, the museum aims to raise public awareness on currency culture while highlighting the importance of price stabilization in the development of the economy.The museum is not just a cultural space, but also a great place for hands-on education. The museum currently preserves & presents around 4,500 kinds of international and domestic currency as well as documents related to the work done by the Bank of Korea. Other exhibitions explain the minting process and the recognition of counterfeits as well as displaying systematic research documents on money and the state economy.

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Samcheongdong Sujebi
Seoul(Jongno-gu) , Samcheongdong・The Northern Part of the Seoul

Get off the subway at Gyeongbokgung Station (Subway Line 3), follow the wall of the Gyeongbokgung Palace and you'll find yourself facing a street with majestic trees whose foliage changes every season. This street leads directly to Samcheong-dong. As you enter Samcheong-dong and walk towards the Samchong-dong Tunnel, you'll come across Samcheongdong Sujebi, located right next to the Prime Minister Legation.Samcheongdong Sujebi became a hit among Japanese tourists, after being featured in a popular Japanese magazine. The main dish here is, of course, sujebi (a traditional Korean soup consisting of chunks of dough and various vegetables). It comes in a pot full of sliced pumpkin, clams, and potatoes. This delicious soup is so tasty that there's almost always people lined up outside the restaurant. Other popular items include dongdongju (traditional Korean liquor) and gamjajeon (a Korean potato pancake that uses only potato starch and no other ingredients). 

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Ice Theme Park : Freezing Island
Seoul(Jongno-gu) , Insadong・Jongnon

Opened in 2017, the ice theme park Freezing Island is a novel Seoul tourist attraction. The indoor theme park has over 250 ice sculptures and fun activities to enjoy! Freezing Island has 3 exhibition halls spread over 2 floors and it is Korea's largest ice theme park. Freezing Island is like seeing a bit of the North Pole right in Seoul. Great for visitors of all ages, the theme park is a fun outing for families, couples, and solo travelers. Don't forget to take a ride on the ice slide at Freezing Park!  

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Gahoe Museum
Seoul(Jongno-gu) , Samcheongdong・The Northern Part of the Seoul

Opened in 2002, Gahoe Museum has on exhibit, folk paintings and amulets reflecting the lifestyle and wishes of the Korean people from ancient times. Inside the Hanok gallery, visitors can immerse themselves in the traditions of Korea. You will find old paintings of the common people, paintings of religious beliefs, and roof tiles in the shape of human beings or goblins. You will also find folding screens made of amulets and see the wisdom of people in the old days to overcome difficult times through a variety of amulets. Guided tours of exhibits are available from Tuesday through Friday in English and Japanese.After viewing, you can participate in regular hands-on programs inside the gallery. For a small fee, you can choose a program of your liking that runs from 10am to 5pm. The programs can accommodate up to 20 to 25 people. There are many participants on weekends so before visiting, call in advance for availability (+82-2-741-0466, Korean and Japanese). Instructions are given only in Korean, so foreigners are advised to come with a local guide.

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Namsan Botanical Garden
Seoul(Yongsan-gu) , Euljiro・Chungmuro・Namsan

Namsan Outdoor Botanical Garden opened its doors on February 18th, 1997 in Hannam-dong, where the residential complex for foreigners once stood before it was demolished in 1994. Covering an area of around 59m2, it is divided into 13 themed gardens with a total 117,132 plants from 269 species. Among this diversity, 60,912 plants from 129 species are tree types and 56,220 plants from 140 species are grass types. The 13 themed gardens include a garden of herbal medicine, apricot trees, wildflowers, royal azaleas, shrubs, commercial plants and a garden for the blind.

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