Gyeonggi-do(Gwacheon-si) , Seoul Grand Park

Located in beautiful Gwacheon, the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Gwacheon displays works by Korean and international modern artists, as well as works by contemporary artists currently making waves in the art world. As well as its permanent collection, the museum generally presents several special exhibitions, which run for three to four months. For English information on the special exhibitions, visitors should check the Art Exhibitions section of VisitKorea’s “What’s On This Month” calendar, the link to which can be found on the main page. Most of the exhibitions can be seen free of charge, although some of the major special exhibitions may charge an admission fee. The museum’s six exhibition galleries are spread over three floors, and include a children’s gallery. The museum is conveniently located on the outskirts of Seoul near several other attractions, such as Seoul Grand Park and SeoulLand amusement park, so the area makes for a good day-trip.


Seoul(Jung-gu)

At Jungbu Market, a wide assortment of dried food such as laver, seaweed, anchovies, yellow corbinas, squid, pollack, and dried filefish fillets are available at low prices. Known for both wholesale and retail sales, Jungbu Market offers goods at prices 20-30% lower than those found at other markets. Each store only sells one or two types of seafood products, allowing for easy price comparison and top quality goods. Popular products include dried filefish fillets, laver, and Pollack. As of late, processed food has also started to make its way into the market. The market is also a popular site for buying food items used in ancestral rites and general home goods. The market opens at 4am and most stores close around 5pm. By 6pm the market grounds are quiet and inactive, so make sure to go before 3pm so that you have enough time to shop and look around.      


Seoul(Jongno-gu)

Opened in 1979, Kukjae Embroidery specializes in embroidered crafts using Korean traditional patterns. Every product is handicrafted, delicate, and elegant. Kukjae Embroidery is known as a frequent destination of foreign dignitaries. It offers a seminar in which international tourists can learn how to make embroidered crafts.


Gyeonggi-do(Gwacheon-si) , Seoul Grand Park

Seoul Race Park in Gwacheon is one of the three parks in Korea for thoroughbred flat races. It hosted horse racing games during the 1986 Asian Games and 1988 Summer Olympics (both held in Seoul). Seoul Race Park is equipped with two sand tracks with a 450m-long home stretch, two grandstands named Happy Ville and Lucky Ville that can accommodate up to 35,000 and 42,000 people, respectively, and two stables, which together house close to 1,500 horses. Also, the Park features numerous equine, recreational and convenience facilities.


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Seoul(Jung-gu) , Euljiro・Chungmuro・Namsan

Pan-fried beef (bulgogi) and cold noodles (naengmyeon) are popular dishes with simple and savory flavors that bring customers back to Woolaeoak (우래옥) time and time again. While keeping close to its 60-year-old roots, the restaurant has entered the U.S market and continues to globalize its dishes.* Best Korean Restaurant as designated by The Seoul Metropolitan Government


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Incheon(Ganghwa-gun) , Ganghwado Island

Jeondeungsa Temple, located within Jeongjoksanseong Fortress in Gilsang-myeon, Ganghwa-gun, Incheon-si, holds temple stay programs every weekend. The program entails learning temple etiquette, performing zen meditation, having a dialogue with a monk, and doing chores together.


Busan(Haeundae-gu) , Haeundae

Haeundae Market is a popular tourist attraction in Busan and is located across the street from Haeundae Beach. The market sells an abundance of fresh vegetables, meat, and seafood, as well as snacks including kimbap (seaweed rice roll) and tteokbokki (rice cakes in a spicy sauce). Such street markets can be a great place to experience Korean culture firsthand while trying new foods.  


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

The Yangjae branch of Costco opened in 2000 and is the largest branch of Costco. This branch offers a variety of domestic products, imported goods, and its own brand (PB), Kirkland, at wholesale prices. Costco’s most popular items are fashion apparel, fresh meats, wine, and frozen goods. The store is extremely popular with Koreans and foreigners alike.The Yangjae branch is open daily from 9:00am to 10:00pm, but is closed on January 1 and Chuseok.


Seoul(Gangnam-gu) , Sinsadong・Garosu-gil

It’s a relatively new place very small but very yummy. On the warmer days this place is paradise to get a cone and lounge in the park. It’s a good walk by place for a cutesy and delicous ice cream. Recently probably since it’s winter they have been selling cake pops. I didn’t try one but my friend has they are on the small side but she said they were good. They dress these flavors up with cute and tasty cones as well as candies and other things.  


Seoul(Yeongdeungpo-gu) , Yeouido・Yeongdeungpo・Mapo

Sealala is located within the LOOX Building in Mullae-dong in the Yeongdeungpo-gu area of Seoul. The design of this spa & water park has been inspired by the island of Santorini in Greece. You can have great fun playing in the various pools, which are as blue as the Mediterranean Sea. Sealala contains the Water Stream Pool, Beach Pool, Aqua Kid’s Land, and spa facilities with 11 different types of underwater massages.   SeaLaLa Water Park & Jjimjilbang (Spa & Sauna) Daily Pass Discount Ticket ◀◁◀◁