Seoul(Jongno-gu) , Insadong・Jongnon

Sajik Park is one of the three most popular parks in Jongno-gu along with Tapgol Park and Samcheong Park. Located west of the Government Complex-Seoul on the southeastern foothills of Mt. Inwang, the park measures an impressive 188,710m².The name of the park dates back to 1395 when Taejo Lee Sung-gye made the first Sajikdan (altar to the State deities) along with the Jongmyo Shrine (Royal Ancestral Shrine) at the center of the park. "Sa" refers to the deity of the earth while "jik" refers to the deity of the five grains. Rites wishing for a good harvest were held regularly at the Sajikdan. However, the area was not officially recognized as a park until 1922 under the Japanese colonial period.In the park are several playgrounds, statues of Sin Saimdang, Hwanghakjeong, and Yi I (often referred to by his pen name ‘Yulgok’), and the Municipal Children's Library. Dangun Shrine and Jongno Library are situated nearby. By following the path next to Sajik Park for approximately 5 minutes, travelers can reach the Mt. Inwang hiking path with relative ease.


Seoul(Jung-gu) , Dongdaemun

The Youngbin Hotel is located in the center of Seoul, allowing guests easy access to Seoul's popular attractions, including its many famous palaces. For guests who want to shop, the Dongdaemun Shopping District is 10 minutes away on foot, and Namdaemun and Itaewon markets are only 10 minutes away by taxi. The hotel is close to Korea's foreign embassies and the headquarters of many major companies, making it a popular place for business guests. The hotel has a number of convenient facilities and services including a jjimjilbang (sauna), complimentary laundry services, and free pickup services.


Incheon(Jung-gu)

Located in Jung-gu, Incheon, Hotel Atti is the most comfortable hotel in the Incheon Freedom Park. Walking and resting in the Freedom Park will make you keep your composure in the city; as it is located in Incheon Open Port Nuri-gil, tourists can tour Incheon Open Port Museum, Incheon Open Port Mordern Architecture Museum and Incheon Art Platform as well as Jemulpo Club that is often seen in the TV.


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

The Appenzeller Noble Memorial Museum opened in 2008 in the East Hall of the Pai Chai Institute, a Western-style educational institution built in 1916. The museum building is designated Seoul Monument No. 16. With dynamically-arranged permanent exhibitions, annual special exhibitions and special lectures, the museum offers a unique learning experience to visitors and people with an interest in the history of education in Korea.


Seoul(Jongno-gu)

Opened in 1992, Seoul Art Center Gongpyeong Gallery is a 17,791 sq. ft., two-story building with four exhibition halls. It is one of the main pavilions of Insa-dong, displaying diverse artwork ranging from Western and Korean paintings to sculptures. Due to the great interest in Korean paintings, 2~3 of the annual long-term exhibitions focus solely on them.


Seoul(Gangdong-gu) , The Eastern Part of the Seoul

Riverview 8th Avenue is the only cultural area in Korea located beneath a bridge. Not just a performance venue, the building also houses a gallery depicting the 100-year history of the Hangang River and a Hangang Renaissance Project Promotion Room, which provides a glimpse of developers’ plans to further revive the river into a prime leisure spot for citizens and tourists.Thanks to its location under the Gwangjingyo Bridge in Hangang Park (Gwangnaru area), Riverview 8th Avenue affords a scenic view of the river as seen from its glass observatory. Live performances are held on Friday or weekend nights; applications can be made online and a few winners are chosen at random to watch each performance.


Seoul(Gangnam-gu)

a# offers items from the top-notch global corporation, Apple. It has virtually every Apple item from desktop computers to laptops, computer accessories, and electronics. In particular, a# in COEX Mall offers a wide variety of speakers from Apple and other brands.


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

Saera specializes in women's shoes. Its handmade shoes boast fashionable and meticulous designs appealing to young women. In collaboration with international designers, Saera offers trendy items and introduces European shoe sizes for increasing their accuracy and boosting comfort. Nice interior designs are also added bonus to shopping in Saera. It has become a favorite spot among international visitors.


Seoul(Jongno-gu)

Located east of Naksan Mountain at Sungin-dong, Jongno-gu in Seoul, Myogaksa Temple offers the urbanites a chance to experience Temple Stay. Since 2002, Myogaksa Temple has run its special Temple Stay program titled “Free from All Anxiety”, which sees a growing number of foreign participants every year. Moreover, you may also have a chance to experience Korean traditional culture as well as get to know Korean history better through interesting stories.


Seoul(Jongno-gu) , Insadong・Jongnon

Since its inception in 2009, the annual Seoul Lantern Festival has managed to put on remarkable displays of lanterns on the famous Cheonggyecheon Stream in downtown Seoul. During the festival period, hundreds of lanterns, each with a unique design and story, will be lit on Cheonggyecheon Stream. Visitors can expect to see lanterns made by international artists, as well as local citizens.