Jeollabuk-do(Jeonju-si)

Jeonju Hanok Village is located in the city of Jeonju and overlaps Pungnam-dong and Gyo-dong. There are over 800 traditional Korean 'hanok' houses. While the rest of city has been industrialized, Hanok Maeul retains its historical charms and traditions.Jeonju Hanok village is especially beautiful for its roof curves. The roof edges being slightly raised to the sky is unique. Hanok houses are generally divided into two sections, Anchae and Sarangchae. Anchae is also known as Gyusu room, and is furnished accordingly. Sarangchae is where the men dwell, and is referred to as the Seonbi room. Because men and women have to remain separate, Anchae is situated deep inside the house so that it is secretive and quiet.Another trait of Hanok is that all the houses are heated with the ondol system, a unique sub-flooring heating system. Since Koreans enjoy sitting, eating, and sleeping on the floor, it needs to remain heated. A part of Hanok has been set aside so that tourists can experience traditional Korean life, called Hanok Life Experience Hall. You can enter the Seonbi room and the Gyusu room to experience the warm floor first-hand. An advantage of this system is that it is warm in the winter and cool in the summer.The food provided is very traditional, which adds to the traditional ambience. At Jeonju Hanok Village, visitors can enjoy traditional Korean life and traditional foods like bibimbap, the most well known dish from the Jeonju region. 


5.0/1
Seoul(Gangnam-gu) , Apgujeong・Cheongdamdong

The Galleria Department Store is well known as the most popular luxury-brand fashion mall in Seoul. Located in the wealthy district of Apgujeong-dong, the Galleria Department Store plays a leading role in today’s fashion industry, as it offers a wide variety of high-class brands. The Galleria Department Store is located on Rodeo Street, a popular destination among youth looking for entertainment and fashion. In this area, you can see many young people styled in the latest fashions having a cup of coffee in one of the many cafes or grabbing a bite to eat at one of the areas wide selection of restaurants.


Daegu(Dong-gu)

The Dakddongjip Town in Pyeonghwa Market was established in 1972, and is a street specializing in chicken gizzard dishes. It is said that the dish was first offered as an affordable dish to accompany drinks, favored by blue-collar laborers who gathered at the early labor market in front of Pyeonghwa Market in the 1970s. Rather than being pan-fried, chicken gizzard is deep-fried like chicken meat. Inexpensive and delicious, the dish has remained popular. Dakddongjip Town was designated the third "Good Street” by the Community Chest of Korea, a network of governing bodies that run a philanthropic organization. The Good Street designation is given to the streets where storekeepers subscribe to the Community Chest of Korea’s Good Street campaign to share good deeds.      


4.8/4
Seoul(Songpa-gu)

Located in Bangi-dong in Seoul, the restaurant was featured on Lee Hyeong-don PD's Food X-File running on cable TV program Channel A. Introduced as Good Restaurant No. 38, the place makes Ganjang gejang (Blue crabs pickled in soy sauce) with home-made Joseon ganjang, instead of ready-made market sauces that are often used by many restaurants. The sauce is surprisingly not salty but has a clean and somewhat sweet flavor. The restaurant is favored by many Koreans as well as foreign visitors because their food is served in beautiful brassware produced by the highest credible artisans in the nation. With its tasty and healthy menu sets offered all year round, the place is often crowded with groups of families and other large bunches. Starting from groups of four people to 30 people max., the place can accomodate 150 dinners at the same time on its 2 above-ground floors. Reservations are recommended.


5.0/1
Seoul(Jung-gu) , Myeongdong

The name of this restaurant means “grandma’s noodle soup.” Opened in 1958, the restaurant serves guksu made from a traditional recipe handed down to grandma’s daughters. While the restaurant looks like an ordinary snack bar, it attracts crowds of customers because of the wonderful flavor of its guksu. The secret lies in a mouthwatering, delicately spiced seafood broth, as well as tender, hand-made noodles and mildly flavored tofu. A bowl of guksu is the perfect snack, and the service is also great.


4.0/1
Seoul(Jongno-gu) , Dongdaemun

The Dongdaemun Shopping Complex is one of Korea’s most well-known markets. It was founded in December of 1970 as the largest of its kind in Asia and has maintained that status for the last 40 years. Browsing the plethora of shops, you can find fabric and clothing for all the latest global fashion trends. The Dongdaemun Shopping Complex is now now also building up its reputation as a hub of international design.


4.7/3
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.


Busan(Haeundae-gu) , Haeundae

Shinsegae Centum City resembles a giant city that infuses shopping, entertainment, art, and architectural beauty. It reflects the best of Shinsegae, a company which opened the first department store in Korea. This glittering department store boasts a slew of entertainment spots, an ice rink, and spa facilities in addtion to shops. It has everything for one-stop shopping.


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

Culture And Nature is a beauty salon which has been responsible for catering to many different celebrities, such as Son Tae Young, Kong Seung Yeon, Han Sun Wha, Gong Yoo, Kim Nam Kil and many others. A once widely-popular short hairstyle, which has been the trademark hairstyle for the actress, Ko Jun Hyee, was invented and created at Culture And Nature. The salon provides a total beauty service, including hair care, makeup, wedding styling, and nail care. Like the name, which harmonizes culture and nature, the salon is designed with an open space and is decorated with environmentally friendly interiors.  


Seoul(Jung-gu) , Myeongdong

Following recent renovations, the Myeong-dong branch of O’Sulloc Tea House now offers visitors an even more elegant and comfortable place to relax and immerse themselves in the wonderful world of tea. A true paradise for green tea lovers, the bar-like counter on the first floor allows visitors to talk face-to-face with tea sommeliers and get detailed information about the tea. The first floor even has a section where customers can pick their green tea and watch it get brewed. A large cauldron at the entrance is used to roast the fresh tea leaves.The second floor of the teahouse is a cultural space for visitors to experience green tea; the third floor offers a meeting room, presentation equipment, and an outdoor terrace. The teahouse also offers take-out services so customers can enjoy the flavors of Jeju green tea on the go.