Seoul(Jongno-gu)


Seoul(Jongno-gu) , Insadong・Jongnon

The Museum of Korean Art consists of the temple museums in Wonseo-dong and Changsin-dong, in Jongro-gu in Seoul. They are specialized Buddhist art museums with about 6,000 relics related to Buddhism including statues, paintings, ceramics, and folk crafts. Some of them are national cultural assets: Treasure No. 1204 is Uigyeomdeungpilsuwolgwaneumdo and Treasure No. 1210 is Cheongnyangsangwaebultaeng. The museum in Changsin-dong has on exhibit the Daeungjeon Sinjungdo, a cultural asset of Seoul City. The museum was established to promote not only Buddhist art but also other genres and traditional art forms.


Seoul(Gwangjin-gu)

Seoul Children's Museum is a facility established by the Seoul City government to help enhance the children's creativity and imagination. The museum offers various cultural activities, as well as arts and science programs that are fun for kids and also enjoyable for parents and teachers. There are about 100 interactive items on display from the basement level to the third floor.


Incheon(Yeonsu-gu) , Songdo International Business District

Located in Songdo International Business District (or Songdo IBD), Incheon Compact·Smart City was built to be the main facility of the 2009 Global Fair & Festival in Incheon. The past, present and future of Incheon are showcased in the facility's three exhibition halls: Ancient and Modern Times Hall on the first floor, Incheon Miniature Hall on the second floor, and IFEZ Miniature Hall on the third floor. On its fourth floor, Business center, Director's office and lecture rooms are located.   isitors can be learn about the ongoing development of Incheon and the city's vision and plans for the future. In addition to the three halls, Incheon Compact·Smart City also has a special exhibition hall, a 4D theater, a 5D theater, and an experience exhibition hall.


Incheon(Nam-gu) , Incheon Center

This is a traditional market visited by domestic and foreign tourists of various ages. It is close to Incheon International Airport and the filming sites of popular K-dramas (Incheon Songdo Central Park and Jayu Park). Inside the market are a sculpture modeled after the Singi Coin (yeopjeon) and a museum of Incheon’s SK Wyverns baseball team. Over the years, the market has grown into a traditional market representing Incheon with a variety of eateries and events.       Experience the culture of traditional market with Shingitongbo! Shingitongbo is a means of exchange used like cash. It is exchanged for the value of 500 won per piece, and at the same time, has value as a souvenir. The word 'shin' in Shingi Market also means 'god', as well as novelty, and therefore connotes that everything will work out fine. There is also a story that misfortune can be kept at bay if you carry this. Shingitongbo sculpture installed at the customer center on the first floor was built with good energy emitted from Mt. Munhak. As there is an interesting story that photographing or touching it will bring the fortune for         *Website http://www.shingimarket.com *Parking here is a public parking lot, accommodating 160 vehicles, about 10 m from the market *Popular Restaurants - Chuncheon Sikdang - Deokseong Sikdang *Key Stores - Ireumeomneun Hotteok (sugar-filled griddlecake; featured in an episode of the Return of the Superman, a popular Korean TV show) - Sushi’O (conveyor belt sushi restaurant) *Nearby Tour Course Wolmido Island, Chinatown, Dohobu Government Office


Chungcheongbuk-do(Cheongju-si)

Situated in Gagyeong-dong, Cheongju (Chungcheongbuk-do), the terminal operates over 950 buses on 90 routes. Travelers are encouraged to plan in advance as seats are often limited for buses heading to the Chungcheong and Jeolla. Nearby the terminal are restaurants, pharmacies, a book store, and a large parking lot.


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.


Busan(Dongnae-gu)

Bokcheon Museum, an archaeological museum in Busan, opened its doors to the public on October 5th, 1996 as a tribute to the long-honored history of Busan from the Samhan Era to the Samguk (Three Kingdoms) Era. The museum displays relics and artifacts excavated from the ancient burial ground in Bokcheon-dong. As many as 169 pieces of ancient helmets, diverse types of earthenware and iron-made weapons found in a series of seven excavations are on display throughout the museum. The array of relics and tombs discovered in the Bokcheon-dong ancient burial ground, designated as Historic Site No. 237, are essential to solving the mystery of the Gaya Kingdom, which remains an uncharted, secret land. Since opening, the museum has been conducting further research at the site of the burial grounds and remains in the local area to better understand the antiquated history and culture of Busan as well as the ancient kingdom of Gaya. The museum, as a reputable venue for historical education and exploration, also holds academic seminars and special exhibitions to share the research results and achievements with scholars and the community alike.


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

Jungang Shopping Center boasts diverse items for women. Its first floor is devoted to shops selling women's clothing and accessories with colorful designs, appealing to female customers.The second floor houses shops selling folk crafts and tradtional crafts, popular among international tourists. It also deals with bedding items, handicrafts, linen and cotton items, and tradtional wedding items.


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

Samgyetang Maeul is a restaurant that has passed down the secrets of its delicious Samgyetang (chicken ginseng soup) for three generations. Praised for its rich and delicious broth, the restaurant is also known for the unique way it cooks its rice. Instead of cooking the rice in the chicken (the typical method of preparing samgyetang), the rice is boiled in the broth, resulting in a soft, almost porridge-like rice that complements the tender chicken.