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Eight Scenic Views of Bukchon
Seoul(Jongno-gu) , Samcheongdong・The Northern Part of the Seoul

Bukchon, literally translated to northern village, refers to the neighborhood located north of Cheonggyecheon Stream and Jongno. The southern land of Jongno, which is present day Namsan, was referred as Namchon, meaning southern village. Bukchon Village was resided mostly by relatives of royal families and powerful authorities while Namchon Village was settled by middle class government officials during the Joseon period. Now referred to as the Bukchon Hanok Village, the neighborhood has become one of Korea's most representative tourist attractions that provide various photo ops. Visitors can take in the outlook of Seoul together with traditional hanok buildings by following the course for the Eight Scenic Views of Bukchon. [Eight Scenic Views of Bukchon] Scenic View 1 - View of Chengdeokgung Palace over the stonewall. Scenic View 2 - View of Wonseo-dong Handicraft Road Scenic View 3 - View of hanok at Gahoe-dong 11-bunji area Scenic View 4 - View of Gahoe-dong 31-bunji from the hilltop Scenic View 5 - View of Gahoe-dong alley (downhill) Scenic View 6 - View of Gahoe-dong alley (uphill) Scenic View 7 - View of Gahoe-dong 31-bunji alleyway Scenic View 8 - View from the Samcheong-dong stone stairway

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Seongyojang House
Gangwon-do(Gangneung-si)

Seongyojang is the former upper class residence of the Naebeon Lee (1703-1781) noble family of Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do Province. It was designated Important Folklore Material No. 5 in 1967. The meaning of "Seon", in Seongyojang, is boat. Gyeongpo Lake was directly in front of Seongyojang at the time it was built, thus making is accessible by boat. Gyeongpo Lake at one time reached the enormous circumference of 12km. Its size has reduced by 4km over the years and its depth has decreased by 1-2 meters.It is said that 10 generations of descendents of Naebeon Lee have continued to live at Seongyojang. KBS (Korean Broadcasting System) has selected this residency as one of the top 10 most well preserved original dwellings in Korea that was constructed over the past 300 years.Yeolhwadang is considered the most important structure on the property, as the male owner of the property resided in this building. This structure was given the name "Yeolhwadang" in order to promote happiness and joy among the relatives living there. Presently one can see a terrace that was added on courtesy of Russia.Another important structure here is the picturesque Hwallaejeong. This structure was built in 1816 and is located just inside the main entrance. The lotus flower filled pond just in front of this building makes for a setting just as one might see in a traditional Korean painting.

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Myeongsong Chobap
Busan(Jung-gu)

Myeongsong Chobap (명송초밥) in Busan is a Japanese restaurant serving fresh sushi. Diners at Myeongsong Chobap may also visit the nearby Yongdusan Mountain Park for a nice stroll after their meal.

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Shinwoo Duty Free
Daejeon(Yuseong-gu)

Shinwoo Duty Free offers a convenient shopping experience with various discounts and benefits for visitors to the Daejeon and Chungcheongnam-do region. There are items from over 100 top brands available, as well as cafes and other convenient facilities to create a pleasant shopping environment.

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SUM Guesthouse in Nampo - Goodstay
Busan(Jung-gu)

The SUM Guesthouse is located on Movie Street in Nampo-dong where the PIFF (Pusan International Film Festival). Guests can enjoy new and exciting experiences including Korean cuisine on the splendid Festival Street, and meet other tourists and create interesting memories during the SUM Party (chicken and beer party) held at the guesthouse every Friday. In addition, it is close to major shopping areas such as Gwangbok-dong Fashion Street, large department stores and shopping malls. Moreover, guests can easily visit the nearby Yongdusan Park and Jagalchi Market by foot and sample various types of seafood and raw fish dishes.

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Biryong Falls
Gangwon-do(Sokcho-si)

The falling water of the loud and magnificent Biryong Fall looks very much like dragons flying up towards the sky, which is why it was named Biryong (flying dragon) Falls.There is a relatively wide path leading to Biryong Waterfall, through a bamboo forest, making it a very nice place to hike. From Biryonggyo Bridge, which is located in the lower reaches of Cheonbuldong Valley, called Ssangcheon, walk past it for about 30 minutes to the left, and you will see the Yukdam Falls, made up of six waterfalls and a deep pond. Roughly 300 m past this area, you can see the Biryong Falls between the narrow and rugged ravine.Also, if you follow the Towanggol, up a steep, rocky path, there is a huge, three-tiered waterfall called Towangseong Falls. However, due to the extremely dangerous path leading to it, it is barred to the public. 

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Ewha Welcome Center
Seoul(Seodaemun-gu) , Sinchon・Ewha Womans University

Ewha Welcome Center opened in 2013 as the first promotional center and visitor center of its kind on a university campus in Korea, comprising an information desk, an exhibition lounge and a gift shop. The information desk offers useful information to help visitors get the most out of their Ewha campus experience. The exhibit lounge introduces the history, traditions, and vision of the present-day and future of the university year-round. Visitors can purchase university gear at center’s gift shop. Furthermore, foreign visitors can take part in a range of campus tour programs for an enriching experience on Ewha’s campus with the center's English and Chinese language services.

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Hotel Spapia
Daejeon(Yuseong-gu)

The name ‘Spapia’ is a combination of the words ‘spa’ and ‘utopia.’ The sulfur hot springs in the Daejeon area started to gain attention around the end of the Baekje Dynasty. Hot spring water used at Spapia is brought up from 20-400m underground and contains around 60 different minerals, void of heavy metal content. The water quality is of such high quality and is so well-known for its wonderful health benefits that even Taejong and Taejo, kings from the Joseon Dynasty, visited the hot springs. Hotel Spapia is located in Daejeon Yuseong-gu Bongmyeong-dong (Yusung Hot Spring Tourism District). In addition to 218 spacious guestrooms (the largest in the spa district), the hotel has Western and Korean restaurants, various banquet halls, a large parking lot, and high-speed internet and a personal safe in each room. The hotel is also known for hosting the Korean soccer team for 6 days during the 2002 World Cup when Korea was preparing for its game with Italy.

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Museum of Oriental Embroidery
Gangwon-do(Gangneung-si)

The Museum of Oriental Embroidery, opened January 11, 2011, exclusively displays the beautiful works crafted by women of the past. Over 500 pieces of Oriental embroidery from Korea, China and Japan are on display, and another 100 Western embroidery works are also displayed in a special exhibition hall. In this cultural space, one can discover the aesthetic world of Oriental embroidery.

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Provence Village
Gyeonggi-do(Paju-si) , Paju(Heyri Art valley)

Beginning with a chic French restaurant in 1996, Provence Village is a themed village with a shabu-shabu restaurant, a garden restaurant offering delicious grilled meat, a Provence Living Gallery decorated with beautiful interior designs, an Herb Village full of sweet fragrance, a Fashion Gallery, a European bakery and cafes.Each unique shop is connected to other shops in the village. An art studio offers a wide array of dishes used in cafes and restaurants in the village; the Living Gallery not only decorates Provence Village, but also makes decorative items such as hand-painted ceramics, available for purchase; and the European bakery boasts fresh, delicious breads. Each shop is an independent unit with a unique design concept. The Living Gallery offers shops selling ceramics, flowers, and herbs, while the Fashion Gallery consists of shops offering clothing, accessories, and interior design items. The Herb Garden in the village, in addition, hosts a wide array of cultural events and performances for visitors. 

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