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Aritaum - Myeongdong Branch
5.0/2
Seoul(Jung-gu) , Myeongdong

The Aritaum store in Myeong-dong offers an array of items of all different price ranges. Laneige and Iope brands are particularly popular among international visitors.

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Gwanghwamun Gate
Seoul(Jongno-gu) , Seoul City Hall・Gwanghwamun

Founded in 1395 by the first king of the Joseon Dynasty, Gwanghwamun is the main gate of Gyeongbukgung Palace. Roughly meaning “may the light of enlightenment blanket the world,” the name symbolizes the resounding dedication that the people of the Joseon Dynasty had in creating a new dynasty. Constructed solely out of granite, its center is an entrance that resembles a rainbow, called Hongyemun. Above that is a gate tower. Gwanghwamun holds a painful memory in Korean history. During the Japanese occupation of Korea, in order to dampen the spirits of the Korean citizens, the Japanese governing general destroyed the gate and built his own government building. The present appearance of the gate is that of 1968 when it was rebuilt using concrete, and it’s location is about 10m behind the original spot. Though Gwanghwamun is the most beautiful of the five palace gates, it was not designated by the Korean government as a national treasure because it is made purely of concrete. The government is now in the process of removing the Japanese building and restoring the palace. Gwanghwamun has its name written on a sign on the gate, and it was personally written by then-president Park Jeong-Hui. On either side of the gate you can see the word “Haetae” facing south. Haetae is a mythical unicorn-lion that is said to protect palaces from fire. According to Pungsujirisang, there was a fire around Gwanaksan Mountain, so in order to protect the palace from fire from the mountain, these fire-eating Haetaes were put beside the gate.  

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Hongdae Free Market
5.0/1
Seoul(Mapo-gu) , Hongik-University-Area

Hongdae Free Market is an open space between diverse artists and visitors to communicate with each other and consume culture. Visitors will find creative items reflecting distinctive tastes of artists at the market . Anyone is welcome to participate in the market as an artist. Hongdae Free Market does not offer used goods, but only creative items made by the artists.

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Leeum, Samsung Museum of Art
Seoul(Yongsan-gu) , Itaewon・Yongsan

Leeum, Samsung Museum of Art, exhibits traditional and modern works of art by Korean and international artists. The museum itself is just as fascinating as the works of art on display, since its three buildings were designed by the internationally renowned architects, Mario Botta, Jean Nouvel, and Rem Koolhaas. MUSEUM 1 houses traditional Korean works of art, such as calligraphy, paintings, ceramic arts, and metal craftwork, while MUSEUM 2 displays modern and contemporary art by both Korean and foreign artists. On Saturday and Sunday guided tours in English are conducted at 3pm. If you plan to visit during the weekdays and wish to receive an English guided tour, you will need to call at least 2-3 days in advance to make a reservation. Audio guides in English, Japanese, and Chinese are available, which provide detailed information on the works of art. These can be rented at the museum for a small fee. This is one of the places that the "first ladies of the Seoul G20" visited during the G20 Summit in Seoul in November 2010. This attraction represents the beauty of Korea.

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Hyundai Department Store - COEX Branch
Seoul(Gangnam-gu) , Gangnam・Samseongdong(COEX)

The Hyundai Department Store, located in the COEX, is 10-stories tall and stands in the middle of Teheran-ro, the largest business and financial district in Korea. With the opening of the COEX Mall along with the ASEM Tower, the Teheran-ro region has become one of the top, first-class business centers in Korea. Located in this widely known business district, the Hyundai Department Store COEX Branch, is a special place for shoppers and offers a wide variety of items to please Korean customers and foreign tourists alike. There are also many entertainment facilities in the COEX Mall such as the COEX Aquarium, Megabox Theater, and family restaurants like Bennigans, Sizzler, and TGIF, making this area a popular place for shoppers, families and couples.

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Grand Hyatt Seoul Ice Skating Rink
Seoul(Yongsan-gu) , Itaewon・Yongsan

The Grand Hyatt Hotel's beautiful ice skating rink has been featured in a number of Korean TV commercials and dramas. It’s particularly popular with couples as the rink’s gorgeous lights, night view of the city, and smooth music make it very romantic. The Grand Hyatt Hotel holds several events: * Mondays - 50% off couple admissions and skate rentals * Tuesdays - Free skate rentals from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. * Wednesdays - Free polaroid picture and a rose for couples * Thursdays - Free ice skating all day long * Fridays - Proposal event (other additional fees may apply)

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

3F The Market (Jeoja) Street of the Lotte World Folk Museum is located on the third floor of the Lotte World Shopping Mall. Traditional restaurants are located on the Market Street, giving visitors the chance to taste many unique, traditional delicacies. Traditional art shops are located here as well, where visitors can watch skilled craftsmen making handicrafts. There is also a Performance Hall (Nanjang) providing a variety of exciting performances of traditional songs and dances for visitors to enjoy. 2F Sejong Bookstore, the largest bookstore in Gangnam is located on the second floor. The second floor also holds a stationery store and the ‘Gymboree’ (http://www.gymboree.co.kr/) store which provides an area where children can enjoy music and art. Also located on the second floor is the ‘Foreign Furniture Street’, offering popular brands of furniture and decorative wares from all over the world such as pottery, jewelry and clocks. Boutiques, as well as Hanbok (traditional Korean dress) shops can also be found on this floor. 1F The fashion area sits on the first floor, and is composed of sports & casual wear, fashion accessories and other fashion merchandise for the youth, including discounts on men's suits, and A/V and sports equipment. Popular restaurants on the first floor include a Korean restaurant called ‘Our Story’ and western restaurants such as ‘TGI Friday’s’ and ‘Time to Time.' B1 For shopping and entertainment, the ‘International Market Street’ is the place to be. Here, you can find both inexpensive and high-quality goods ranging from clothes and accessories to miscellaneous goods. There are also five movie theaters located at the ‘Young Plaza’, along with the latest fashion trends. The International Market Street offers a wide selection of restaurants to suit different tastes, such as Korean, Japanese, and Chinese restaurants. Furthermore, fresh groceries can be purchased for low prices at the ‘Traditional Market’. Moreover, an entertainment attraction called the SBS Theme Studio holds many broadcasting events and internet game competitions including the KIGL (Korea Internet Game League). An ice rink is also located in the area, along with the Lotte World Adventure and a great selection of cafes for visitors to enjoy. B3 A food court including restaurants such as Sizzler and Marché are located on B3. Don’t forget to take advantage of the various entertainment and sports facilities such as a bowling alley, shooting range, and arcades.

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Itaewon Shopping Street
3.0/1
Seoul(Yongsan-gu) , Itaewon・Yongsan

Itaewon Street is the most exotic place in Seoul to spend a day of shopping, dining, and hanging out. Itaewon holds a long history in its making and is the first place most tourists want to visit in Korea. After the U.S. set up a military base in Korea during the 1970s, many foreigners stationed at the base settled near the Itaewon area, naturally developing the region into a shopping district catering to foreigners. Later, the existence of Itaewon became known worldwide after the widely publicized 1986 Asian Games and the 1988 Seoul Olympics. In 1997, Itaewon was finally designated as an official tourist zone. The 1.4 km-long street stretching from Itaewon 1-dong to Hannam 2-dong has been designated as Itaewon Street. There is an enormous variety of shops, entertainment venues, and restaurants for visitors to enjoy. Itaewon is a leader in providing exotic fashion, bars, and clubs in Korea. Most stores in this area are branded with English signs, and now with the recent influx of Japanese and Chinese tourists, Itaewon has become one of Korea’s top international hubs.

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Nanta Show Seoul Discount Tickets(Myeong-Dong Nanta Theatre)
5.0/1
Seoul(Jung-gu) , Myeongdong

  NANTA! “Korea’s first show with Exclusive theatre!” What’s NANTA? The show is titled COOKIN'because of its simple appeal to the audience. In addition, the title allows for a more international approach to the show that is called NANTAin Korea. The figurative meaning behind NANTAis a reckless punching of a typical boxing match. Our NANTA is a non-verbal performance of reckless rhythms that dramatize customary Korean percussion in a strikingly comedic stage show. It integrates unique Korean traditional tempos with a western performance style. NANTA is a comic musical non-verbal performance derived from the traditional Korean instrumental performance “Samulnori.” The kitchenis its backdrop, chefs its main characters. Knives and other kitchen utensils are transformed into musical instruments in the handsofthe performers. They thrill the audience with acrobatic cooking shows, a surprise wedding ceremony, and an exciting dumpling challenge. The highlightof the show is a “Water Drum Sequence” where drummers beat 5 standing kitchenware drums with water and LED lights on it and this climax makes theaudience confused whether it’s drum or their heart beating.       NANTA has been one of the most popular shows in Korea ever since it premiered in October 1997, drawing the largest number of spectators in Korean theatre history. NANTA made its international debut in 1999 at Edinburgh Fringe Festival, where it received an award for the best performance. Sincethen, NANTAhas shown in the U.K., Germany, Austria, Italy, Japan, Taiwan, Singapore, the Netherlands, Australia, etc. Eventually NANTA made it all the way to New York, premiering at the Minetta Lane Theater(off-Broadway) on March 7, 2004 and ran for one and a half years. NANTA had become the first Asian show to open its own theatre on On/Off-Broadway theater! As the energetic spectacle for all ages, and the landmark of Seoul which attracts tourists from all over the world, NANTA aims to become the longest-running show in Korea. Its 365 days-open run theatre has welcomed more than 1 million foreign visitors and through the world tour(54 Countries. 305 cities), it has been meeting more than 2 million foreign audiences. Celebrating the 15th anniversary in Oct. 2012, NANTAhas been preparing for the wonderful future days coming up and is now ready to leap for the new decade in the world.   About NANTA / What makes us Special * Non-verbal performance No dialogues, consisting of music, gibberish and motions, there is no language barrier in NANTA. The biggest strength of NANT A to be performed abroad and to be enjoyed by people of various cultural backgrounds is its greatness of nonverbal performance. * Traditional Korean Rhythms NANTA combines rhythms of Korean folk music with modern musical forms to create an experience of unique and familiar to the international audience. * Drama Many nonverbal performances can seem dull because they consist of only rhythms and beats. NANTA overcomes this drawback by using the art of cuisine as its background, and adding dramatic scenes to the performance. * Audience Participation The audience of NANTA becomes a part of the show. They perform on stage. Spectators can be the bride and groom of the traditional Korean wedding ceremony, compete in dumpling stacking, and interact with the performers. Everyone at NANTA Theatre meets the extreme thrill and fever of the rhythms and fun! * NANTA Open-run Theatre NANTA has built NANTA Open-run theatre in Seoul for the first in Korea. The first standing performing-art theater was essential for a performance to have shows for decades. The NANTA Theatre has become the top 10 Tourist Attraction in Seoul and is always full of audience. In addition, the first Asian musical on Broadway, New York, NANTA theatre is at all times welcoming foreignvisitors. ▶Myeongdong NANTA THEATER SEATS * Synopsis Washing vegetables, carrying meat loafs, setting fire, cooks at NANTA kitchen is about to begin their busy job as always, then the ill-natured manager brings his little nephew and lets him learn cooking. The manager leaves with a harsh order that they have to prepare a wedding reception, which was not in schedule. Good smells of foods being cooked get to cover all over the kitchen and smiling faces of hilarious cooks make both thestage and the audience united. The reception is at 6 o’clock and it is at hand! Will the NANTA cooks complete the preparation on time? NANTA Period / Performance time / Price Period :  Oct 10, 2009 ~ Open Run Performance time : Mon-Fri 5pm, 8pm / Sat 11am, 2pm, 5pm, 8pm Sun & Holiday : 2pm, 5pm, 8pm Theater : Myeong Dong NANTA Theater Price : PREMIUM: 70,000 KRW, VIP: 60,000 KRW, S: 50,000 KRW, A: 40,000 KRW Running time : 100 min

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Myeongdong Kyoja
4.8/4
Seoul(Jung-gu) , Myeongdong

Myeongdong Kyoja's main branch, a renowned restaurant in Seoul, has been selected as a "Seoul Future Heritage" by the city of Seoul, representing not only Myeongdong but also the entire city as a leading culinary destination. Established in 1966, Myeongdong Kyoja has continued to be a favorite amongst locals and tourists alike as a traditional handmade noodle specialist. At Myeongdong Kyoja, a wide variety of dishes made with carefully selected ingredients and prepared using time-honored techniques await our valued customers. Our signature dish, Kalguksu, a harmonious blend of rich, savory soup and tender noodles, is a quintessential Seoul culinary experience. Additionally, our Mandu (dumplings), filled with generous portions of vegetables and meat, wrapped in a thin skin, are highly praised by visitors. Moreover, Myeongdong Kyoja's main branch offers an extensive range of Korean cuisine, including the spicy sauce-dressed Bibim Guksu (cold noodles) and the refreshing Kongguksu (cold soy milk noodle soup), catering to a diverse age group of customers. We also have seasonal limited-time menus that utilize local ingredients, allowing you to savor new flavors with every visit. Myeongdong Kyoja's main branch promises a fusion of traditional Korean culinary artistry and innovative flavors, along with warm and courteous service for our guests. We invite you to try our exceptional dishes that represent the soul of Seoul. Experience an unforgettable day at Myeongdong Kyoja, where tradition meets modernity, and indulge in the finest tastes the city has to offer.    

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