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

Formerly known as LA Tourist Hotel, Bali Tourist Hotel has 40 Western-style rooms and 10 Korean-style rooms. It also has a Korean-style reception hall and a casino. Guests at the hotel may take advantage of the hotel's proximity to such tourists sites as Lotte World, Seoul Olympic Park, Amsa-dong Prehistoric Settlement Site and Mongchon Clay Castle.


Gyeongsangbuk-do(Mungyeong-si)

The Mungyeongsaejae KBS Drama Studio was built by the Korean Broadcasting System (KBS) in 2000 in Yongsagol to film a historical drama about the Goryeo Period. The spacious studio (65,755m2) consisted of two large palaces, 42 tile-roofed houses, 40 thatched houses, and 13 additional buildings. It is the world’s largest historical drama film set.The studio was built in Mungyeongsaejae because its mountains (Joryeongsan and Juheulsan) resemble Songaksan in Gaeseong (the capital of the Goryeo Period) and the area is filled with numerous traditional roads. Major dramas and films shot at the studio include Taejo Wang Geon, the Dawn of the Empire, the Age of Warriors, Dae Jo Yeong, Scandal, and Romantic Assassin.In 2008 the studio was expanded and now covers 70,000m2 and has over 130 buildings representing structures from the Joseon Period, including palaces, houses lived in by the nobles, tile-roofed houses, and thatched houses.


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Seoul(Jongno-gu) , Insadong・Jongnon

Hangwachae is a vegetarian buffet restaurant in Insadong, which serves up dishes made with fresh organic vegetables. The owner of the restaurant first began cooking vegetarian dishes for her vegetarian husband. When her friends tasted her cooking, they encouraged her to open a vegetarian restaurant, which lead to the opening of Hangwachae. The owner prepares the food as if she were preparing it for her husband and friends, therefore the ingredients are all fresh and of high quality.Soup, rice, rice porridge, and Korean pancakes are offered as the basic menu and are also included in the buffet. The rice served is made with 20 different Oriental herbs. The buffet offers some 20 to 30 different dishes. For protein supplements, the buffet offers walnuts, homemade tofu, and muk (nut jellies). It also offers rice cakes and bananas. One of Hangwachae’s most famous dishes is the green salad served with cheonggukjang (thick soybean paste) sauce made with choenggukjang, milk, and papaya. The kimchi is flavored with fruit instead of pickled fish. Hangwachae only uses grape oil in its cooking.


Seoul(Jongno-gu) , Insadong・Jongnon

Hotel Jongno Biz is located adjacent to Insa-dong and close to Dongdaemun Market, a shopping mecca in Seoul. Every room has a large wall-mounted flat screen TV, a desktop computer, and free Internet service. Daily laundry service and breakfast (toast, coffee, beverage, tea, cereal, and soup) are provided free of charge.


Seoul(Jongno-gu)

Designated as Historic Site No. 10, the Seoul City Wall is an 18.627km-long wall surrounding Hanyang (present-day Seoul), formerly the capital of the Joseon Dynasty (1392–1910). The wall underwent regular repairs during the 500-year Joseon Dynasty. The wall itself yields evidence of the different skills and materials used, thereby giving it a significant historical value. The Seoul City Wall Museum became full operational on July 31, 2014 after conducting partial operation since April. The museum displays historical artifacts relating to the transformation of the city, and has a permanent exhibition hall, special exhibition hall, information center and multi-purpose lecture room.


Seoul(Jongno-gu) , Insadong・Jongnon

Located between Jong-no and Insa-dong, Cats Hotel is a perfect place to look around the center of Seoul, and it is a merit that you can see tourist attractions easily. Insadong-gil, Tapgol Park and many other tourist attractions are packed around here, and for shopping, there are Dongdaemun Market and department stores near the hotel. As a special service, Hotel Cats provides balloon decoration event and visitor commemorative photograph for another memory of your tour.


Seoul(Gangnam-gu) , Apgujeong・Cheongdamdong

The main branch of Meal Top is located on the 5th floor of Hyundai Department Store in Apgujeong. Known for its patbingsu (shaved ice with sweetened red beans), the café's specialty is Milk Sweet Red Bean Bingsu which is unlike bingsu sold elsewhere. The taste is similar to the traditional red bean bingsu (patbingsu) in olden times, featuring soft glutinous rice cakes with well-boiled red beans atop shaved-ice.


Seoul(Jongno-gu) , Insadong・Jongnon

               


Busan(Suyeong-gu)

Restaurants on the upper levels of the center overlook the scenic Gwangalli Beach and serve up a wide assortment of raw fish (raw sea bream, raw flat fish, raw rockfish, raw flounder, etc.) and spicy fish stews.


Busan(Dong-gu)

Ever since its opening on Oct. 10, 1973, the Busan Citizens’ Hall has stood as a symbol of the international port city of Busan, offering an open cultural space for citizens. In 2001 the hall was modernized and expanded, reopening on July 5, 2002. The hall consists of large and small theaters and an exhibition hall. The large theater seats up to 1,832 people and is equipped with an orchestra pit and revolving stage, perfect for performance of various genres (concerts, operas, musicals, etc.). The small theater, with a total of 335 seats, provides an intimate atmosphere for modest performances. Other facilities at the hall include a banquet hall, outdoor stage, practice room, make-up room, and more. Busan Citizens’ Hall serves as a venue for concerts, performances, and public events of Busan City.