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Seoul(Gangnam-gu)

JW Spa is located in Gangnam-gu Yeoksam-dong, and is a major brand of Korea’s leading spa group, Hue Spa. The group also owns Vish Day Spa, Thai Spa, and Hue Spa in Hanhwa Resort Seollak Waterpia in addition to Jeju Haevichi Hotel. The spa features a customer-tailored spa program and hands massage therapy. Spa planners have thorough consultation with each customer and suggest the best spa treatment program for them. Hand massage therapy is done by individual professional therapists. The treatment has been highly rated among frequent spa goers. The spa's interior, spa programs, and services are based on the concept of "emptying and filling": emptying a body filled with stress from a busy urban life, and filling the body with energy and the mind with relaxation, bringing the body and mind in balance. The emptying is realized through detox and anti-stress programs, and the filling through energizing and relaxation programs. The spa is open from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 a.m. the following day. All treatments require reservations.  


Seoul(Yongsan-gu) , Itaewon・Yongsan

Hotel Capital in Itaewon has 287 guestrooms, a grand banquet hall that can accommodate up to 1,500 people, smaller event halls, restaurants, fitness club, sauna, golf range, indoor swimming pool and a night club. Moreover, Itaewon, known as Seoul's international neighborhood, offers a wide variety of dining, shopping and entertainment outlets that make up a unique experience.


Seoul(Yongsan-gu) , Itaewon・Yongsan

Chateau Chocolat in the exotic town Itaewon is managed directly by the Chocolate Museum. Other Chateau Chocolat stores can be found in Apgujeong and around Gyeongbok Royal Palace and Changdeok Royal Palace. Using advanced chocolate making in Belgium and other European countries, Chateau Chocolat boasts outstanding chocolate and cocoa items and drinks. Chic interior designs, delicious products, and a cozy atmosphere have attracted young women to Chateau Chocolat.


Seoul(Gangseo-gu) , The Western Part of the Seoul

The Heojun Museum first opened on March 23, 2005 in honor of academic accomplishments and charitable deeds of the renowned medical scientist, Heojun of the middle century Joseon Dynasty.The museum is composed of the Heojun Memorial Hall, a Herb and Medicine Room, a Medical Supply Room, an Experience Hall, and two floors of a Naeuiwon (government-run medicinal office during the Joseon Dynasty) and an oriental medicine clinic. In addition, there is Heojun Park and Heogabawi Rock, which are situated beside the museum. Apart from things related to Heojun, various exhibits, especially high-tech displays such as models, media and touch-screens are also available and on display.At the Experience Hall, you will come closer to understanding oriental medicine by getting a first-hand experience of what it is like to be an Oriental doctor. Furthermore, the reappearance of Joseon Dynasty’s Naeuiwon and oriental medicine clinic are exquisitely shown. There is also the resting area on the roof which is connected to the herbal medicine park, and offers a wonderful view to experience this vivid scene.


Seoul(Seocho-gu)

Hangaram Art Museum, located in the left wing of the Seoul Arts Center, displays a unique exhibition of formative arts. Established in 1990, the museum has a total area of 15,540㎡ and contains 6 exhibition halls (including one for oversized artwork), a storage area, and an art shop. The building features a lighting system that controls the humidity and temperature and is equipped with a luminous ceiling system that captures natural sunlight and feeds it into the museum, allowing visitors to enjoy a brightly lit viewing area. The Art Square in front of the museum houses a wide range of exclusive artwork and serves as a venue for various events such as the Cloz Art Market. Visitors may also enjoy the open-air café right in front of the building or dine at “Yehyang,” a traditional Korean restaurant right down the stairs.


Seoul(Jongno-gu)

Located in Samcheong-dong and established in 1981, Seongsim Yeogongwon is an art studio by Sim Yong-sik (Intangible Cultural Property designated by City of Seoul). He works on various traditional windows and doors with his students, promoting them in Korea and other countries. In hanok terminology, daemokjang means a basic frame of a house while somokjang refers to doors, windows, and so on that add something to the frame. Doors and windows with beautiful patterns are all over the place in Seongsim Arts & Crafts: doors that can hang against a wall, windows decorated with cherry blossoms, comb-patterned windows and so on.Visitors can also enjoy beautiful crafts in various exhibition events held in Seongsim Yegongwon. The place is open to the public free of charge. 


Seoul(Jongno-gu) , Insadong・Jongnon

Yetchatjip is a famous teahouse that has also been used as a movie filming set. It is a great place to stop by for a cup of natural traditional Korean tea, or the traditional summer treat patbingsu, made with the old way with shaved ice and homemade red bean topping.


Seoul(Jongno-gu)

The restaurant's signature dishes include a selection of items that do not include any of the 'five' forbidden roots (leeks, garlic, wild rocambole, Korean leeks, asafoetida) or artificial flavors. Pan-fried dough and fritters are tasty dishes dipped in potato starch and glutinous rice flour, instead of wheat flour. The restaurant uses organic vegetables delivered directly from the farm. 


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(Yongsan-gu) , Itaewon・Yongsan

Chakraa is an Indian restaurant located in Itaewon, known as the international town of Seoul. In addition to a number of set menus for families, couples and take-outs, Chakraa offers catering services for various indoor/outdoor events.