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

Yeouido Saetgang Ecological Park in central Seoul is the first ecological park in Korea. It houses a wide variety of flora and fauna, including kestrels (Nature Monument No.323), herons, minnows, etc. There is a 6㎞-long promenade that lies across the park, and information signs explaining various flower and plant species throughout the park.


Seoul(Jongno-gu)

Jogyesa Temple is the headquarters of the Korea Buddhist Jogye Order. It offers opportunities to learn about Buddhism. Temple stay programs are designed to accommodate foreign visitors traveling from abroad.


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

Dorocy means "Gift of God" in Greek. It specializes in jewelries and offers outstanding repair/maintenance services. It is a popular shop among women because of its colorful items. Various items range from inexpensive to expensive prices. Professional assistants give visitors tips on how to choose items matching up well with their clothing. Designers of Dorocy have completed GIA GG, GIA Design, and IGI EG courses in Santa Monica, the United States and produce items with unique designs.


Seoul(Seongbuk-gu)

Located in the forest, with the fresh air blowing from the popular course on the Bugak Mountain Skyway, Bearhouse prides itself in 30 odd years of traditional, Western-style steak and seafood. As the nation's oldest restaurant, Bearhouse offers a beautiful view of the Bugak Mountain Skyway and refreshing clean air. Though the restaurant may be a little hard to find, all guests are rewarded with a delicious meal when they visit.


Seoul(Gangbuk-gu)

The Mia branch of the Lotte Department Store (one of the top department store chains in Korea) opened its doors in June 2006 and has since become a representative cultural space of the Gangbuk area. Complete with a community center, a massage parlor (Relax Shop), a family lounge, a café style rest area, and various other convenient facilities, the Lotte Department store is more than just a shopping complex. Among its large selection of goods ranging from electronics to furniture, the food, clothing, and cosmetics sections are especially popular among shoppers.


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

Digital Pavillion, located inside Digital Media City in Sangam-dong, offers visitors a look into IT-related products in its ubiquitous lifestyle experience center. Covering a total area of 9,721 ㎡, the four-story building holds about 40 items on display. The Exploration Hall on the second floor and the Imagination Hall on the third floor are especially popular among children. * Opened on April 30, 2008


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

Hotel Palace has 42 Western-style and 9 Korean-style guestrooms, as well as a couple dining facilities. Moreover, it offers easy access to a variety of commodity shops in the Namdaemun Gate area.


Seoul(Yongsan-gu) , Itaewon・Yongsan

Taegeuk Crafts offers diverse traditional Korean crafts from antique furniture to mother-of-pearl lacquerware and wooden lacquerware. These colorful crafts are popular among international tourists.


Seoul(Jung-gu)

Seoul Library provides access to a wide range of documents and materials about Seoul Metropolitan City. Visitors will find diverse resources related to the city including, history, culture, urban planning, transportation, environmental issues, administration, reports on outbound visitors, research documents, video clips, and e-data.


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

Opened in May, 1999, Hotel Centro is the only first-class business hotel in Seocho-dong, Korea's central business district. The hotel (B2-8F) offers 94 comfortable and modern rooms as well as a convenient location. Situated only 2-3 minutes from the Nambu Terminal Station (Seoul subway line 3) and 5 minutes away from the express bus terminal via subway, the hotel offers easy access not only to Seoul, but also other regions of Korea. Hotel facilities consist of a Korean restaurant, coffee shop, sauna, reception hall, banquet hall, and a modern sky lounge. Thanks to its high-quality interior design and prime location, Hotel Centro has been gaining recognition internationally as a top business hotel.