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Walking On The Cloud
Seoul(Yeongdeungpo-gu) , Yeouido・Yeongdeungpo・Mapo

Walking on the Cloud presents a wonderful view from atop a skyscraper, offers numerous culinary delights, and was featured in the SBS drama 'The Palace of Dreams'. The restaurant offers traditional Western food such as steaks and ocean crawfish dishes, along with a live musical trio consisting of a violin, piano, and contrabass, making it a popular dining place for couples. The top-class chef also developed a menu accordingly to the taste of Koreans, with greaseless, clean-tasting dishes aimed to satisfy all guests.

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Byeori
Seoul(Jongno-gu) , Insadong・Jongnon

Byeori began to sell handmade accessories and silver crafts at the Free Market near Hongik Univeristy. As the brand became more popular, the company was able to open a store in Samcheong-dong. In addition to accessories, Byeori now offers household ceramics by a variety of artists. It is popular among customers looking for colorful items.

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Rail Cruise Haerang
Seoul(Yongsan-gu) , Itaewon・Yongsan

Rail Cruise Haerang, a hotel-on-wheels, began operating in November 2008 as the nation's first tourist train with sleeping accommodations. With a name meaning "together with the sun," Haerang was designed to be a luxury train similar to a yacht traveling along a beautiful mountain river beneath the bright sun. The exterior of the train is painted in a deep blue with gold lines and a logo featuring a phoenix while the interior design has Korean elements. Tourists will enjoy their time on the train, with personalized trips and full amenities.

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Children’s Museum of National Museum of Korea
Seoul(Yongsan-gu) , Itaewon・Yongsan

The Children’s Museum located within the National Museum of Korea is an experience-centered museum where children can see, touch, and feel history through hands-on programs and games. Items are in a permanent display and allow children to learn more about Korea’s cultural heritage in an interactive way.

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Bukchon Cultural Center
Seoul(Jongno-gu) , Samcheongdong・The Northern Part of the Seoul

Boasting over 600 years of history, The Bukchon Cultural Center is situated inside the traditional Bukchon Hanok Village, a narrow series of roads between Gyeongbokgung Palace, Changdeokgung Palace, and Jongmyo.The Bukchon Cultural Center immerses visitors in a traditional Korean atmosphere as it is centered between two of Seoul’s main royal palaces. A traditional experience hall and hanok-style restaurant were recently built inside the complex, presenting a more enjoyable experience for all visitors.The Bukchon Cultural Center is a traditional Korean-style building called Hanok Gaok and not only provides a genuine traditional Korean atmosphere, but also offers cultural programs that educate visitors on Korea’s history and traditions. Classes are also available with lectures lead by specialists covering a host of topics, and special extended lecture programs that last anywhere from 3 to 6 months. Registration can be made over the phone after selecting the lecture of your choice. However, be aware that all classes are conducted in Korean only, so you may need to bring a guide or someone who will be able to translate for you. 

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

Ramada Seoul, opened in February, 2004, is located in Samseong-dong, Gangnam, one of the main business districts in Seoul. The hotel (B3-12F) offers 246 guestrooms (65 executive rooms, 7 luxurious suites) and a range of convenient facilities including meeting rooms of various sizes, a spa & sauna, a fitness club, restaurants, and a banquet room with space for up to 500 guests. Conveniently located across from Seolleung Park, guests can easily take a morning jog or walk along the park paths.

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Mokdong Ice Rink (Indoor)
Seoul(Yangcheon-gu)

Introduction  Mokdong Ice Rink was built with international competitions in mind so many national and international competitions are held here. Normally, it is open to both the public and athletes as a regular ice rink to enjoy skating. When there are games, events or competitions, it also serves as a professional skating arena. Operating Hours  Weekdays: 14:00–18:00 Weekends: 12:00–18:00 School vacation period: 10:00–18:00 (School vacation term is subject to change) Admission Fees  Weekdays: Children 3,000 won / Teenagers 3,500 won / Adults 4,000 won Weekends & National Holidays: Children 3,900 won / Teenagers 4,500 won / Individuals 5,200 won Administration  +82-2-2649-8454~6, +82-2-2643-3057~9 Subsidiary Facilities  Waiting Rooms, Restaurant, Snack Bar, Changing Rooms, Training Room, Skating/Hockey Equipment Rental Shop Parking Facilities  Available Rental Fees  * Skate Rental – standard 2 hours: 4,000 won, over time : 1,000 won per hour * Lesson Fee - Speed Skate 4,000 won / Figure Skate, Ice Hockey 5,200 won  Reservations  Tel: +82-2-2649-8454~6, +82-2-2643-3057~9

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

Santorini Seoul is a multipurpose cultural complex comprised of a museum, gallery, performance hall, shop, and a café. The cultural complex, located in the basement floor of Homi Atelier (a famous art supply store for professional artists), is around 700 pyeong (more than 2000 meters squared) in size. The facility can be categorized into three main parts: an open-run museum exclusively for trick art; three galleries / performance hall; and an art museum displaying cat-related pieces. The trick art museum features paintings that are extremely realistic and seem as if they are in 3D. By posing next to the painting in a certain way, you can take a picture and look like you’re part of the painting! In the gallery section, artwork by well known artists is on display and is changed every few months. The complex stays open every night until 10:00pm and is a popular date spot for office workers.

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Café Onion
Seoul(Seongdong-gu) , The Eastern Part of the Seoul

The epitome of industrial chic, Cafe Onion operates out of a converted factory that was built in the 1970s. The building has actually seen a variety of businesses open shop in the past; there was once a supermarket and even restaurants throughout the years and at one time the building was even a regular residence. More recently, before Cafe Onion opened, the building housed an industrial factory that made small parts. Traces of the building's industrial past are still visible throughout Cafe Onion. The cafe even kept and converted many of the factory's design elements. There are over 20 varieties of bread at the cafe. Cafe Onion also sells the famed Bread 05 Bakery's butter bread. Korean patrons will have seen the butter bread on several Korean TV shows.  

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