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Seoul(Jongno-gu) , Insadong・Jongnon

Tongin Market dates back to June 1941, as a public market set up for Japanese residents near the Hyoja-dong neighborhood when Korea was still under Japanese rule. After the Korean War the nation experienced a swift rise in population, which led to a natural increase in consumption and demand. As a result the area’s street vendors and stores used the former Tongin Market area as their marketplace. Now, Tongin Market consists of 75 stores, most of which are restaurants and grocery stores. There are also some shops selling manufactured goods like underwear and shoes.  


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

Sheraton Seoul D Cube City Hotel is the third Sheraton Hotel to be opened in Korea. The new Sheraton Hotel (operated by Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide Inc.) is a top-tier accommodation in southwestern Seoul offering high-quality services and a prime location. This five-star hotel has 269 guestrooms, 12 meeting rooms, a Grand Ballroom, restaurants, a bar, a café, a fitness center, and a swimming pool. The hotel is located at the top of the D Cube building and is directly linked to the D Cube Department Store, D Cube Art Center and D Cube Park, enabling a new lifestyle of shopping and culture and leisure activities all under one roof.Sheraton Seoul D Cube City Hotel has a variety of innovative features, but the most unique trait is that the lobby, restaurant, and bar are located on the very top of the building on the 41st floor! The 269 guestrooms are also located in the upper levels of the D Cube structure, allowing for a bird’s-eye view of the city.To reach the hotel (located in D Cube City), take the subway and get off at Sindorim Station (Exit 1). Those taking Airport Limousine Bus No. 6180 will be dropped off directly in front of the hotel entrance.


Seoul(Gangnam-gu) , Apgujeong・Cheongdamdong

Hotel Prima, located in Cheongdam-dong, breaks the conventional idea of 'business hotels', and creates a new culture of hotels as a space for art. The lobby contains Buncheong porcelains and Korean folk painting decorations to give the guests a sense of the traditional Oriental style. Also, the buffet restaurant boasts the Meissen Museum, providing the gentle ambiance of the European Royalty.


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

Bongeunsa Temple, located on Sudosan Mountain in Samseong-dong, Gangnam-gu, offers a 2-day, 1-night temple stay program designed to provide urbanites with an opportunity to take a break from their busy routines and meditate on Buddhist teachings. Every Thursday, the temple also holds ‘Thursday Temple Life’ for foreign visitors only. The temple has a volunteer group to help and accommodate the needs of foreigners attending the program.


Seoul(Jongno-gu)

Seoul Museum of History captures the traditional culture of Seoul. Vestiges from the prehistoric era to modern Seoul are on display. The museum was renovated with modern updates in May 2002, 17 years after opening. The main exhibit halls are on the 3rd floor. Many of the Joseon Dynasty relics were donated during the Relic Donation Campaign. Also, the landscape of Seoul is recreated when it was the capital of the Joseon Dynasty. Another exhibit showcases the daily life of the Seoulites, while another presents items through an online cyber museum. The 1st floor has many convenient facilities such as a coat check and the Kids Corner playroom. The Special Exhibition Hall, the Exhibition Hall for Donated Relics, and Museum Shop where cultural products are produced and sold, are also on the 1st floor. If you enjoy dainty foods and tea, visit the Gyeonghuigung Café. It is a cozy spot which stays open after museum hours.


Seoul(Jongno-gu) , Insadong・Jongnon

Luden Loquen SPACE (Cafe LN) is a unique hanok cafe, located at the end of the alley where Bukcheon Hanok Village starts. The cafe is not just an average café where you can drink tea or coffee but because of location and design it has an added sense of cultural value. Locals come to enjoy the best tea in town, brewed using high quality tea leaves with information on its origin attached. (For example, the gukhwa-cha (chrysanthemum tea) at the café comes from the Andong region.) In addition to traditional drinks and sweets, the coffee shop offers a variety treats that combines Korean ingredients and modern desserts. The hanok (traditional Korean house) building has been reinterpreted through a modern design.


Seoul(Jongno-gu) , Insadong・Jongnon

To popularize hanbok, Dolsilnai offers modified hanbok suited for daily use. Focusing on simple elegance, Dolsilnai hanbok is known for all-cotton fabrics and pigment dyeing. While it doesn't ignore the beauty of traditional hanbok, Dolsilnai hanbok also emphasizes functional and practical qualities essential for modern daily living. 


Seoul(Songpa-gu) , Jamsil(Lotte World)

Operated by Byeokje Galbi restaurant, Bongpiyang (Bangi Branch) is the main store, featuring Pyeongyang-style naengmyeon (cold buckwheat noodles) and dwaejigalbi (pork ribs). In particular, the combinations of deep meat broth and high-purity buckwheat noodles give a great taste.  


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

At this particular establishment, you can taste crushed loach soup in Gyeongsang-do style and fried loach. Smoked duck shabu shabu and vegetables, as well as Smoked duck casserole are also very delicious. *Best Korean Restaurant as designated by The Seoul Metropolitan Government    


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

Accessorize is a boutique that carries accessories and clothing imported directly from the U.K. This cozy shop is popular among women shoppers and carries everything from cute earrings, necklaces, and clips to clothing, bags, and shoes. Best-sellers include seasonal items such as beachwear, hats, sunglasses, winter sweaters, scarves, and gloves. Products are reasonably priced and small accessories can be purchased for less than 10,000 won.