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

The Simsan Cultural Center was established to commemorate the Confucianism and patriotic spirit of Simsan Kim Chang-Suk. It is a place that provides educational programs that develop life skills and nurture the artistic sensitivities of program participants, while adding to the overall quality of life of the area’s residents.


Seoul(Jongno-gu) , Insadong・Jongnon

A traditional tea ceremony experience will take place at Jagyeongjeon Hall in Gyeongbokgung every Saturday and Sunday from mid May to mid October, 2014.The ceremony includes a tea culture demonstration and experience, making honey cakes, traditional etiquette introduction, and lectures related to tea culture. To participate in the tea ceremony, download the application form from the Korea Cultural Heritage Foundation website and submit the form through email.


Seoul(Jongno-gu) , Insadong・Jongnon

[Paint hanok the modern way - Todaki Guest House] The term todak means "chin up" or "cheer up" in Korean. It has retained the classic side of hanok while being modernly decorated in bright colors that resemble the young spirit of the owner. It's tranquility and comfortable atmosphere are the best features of this guest house, as it only accepts a limited number of guests per day. The rooms and bathrooms are kept clean and tidy. The house has its own beauty for each season, especially because of the sunlight that it lets in, and the luxurious doors that make the rooms warmer during the winter. The old and new of Bukchon Every corner of Bukchon is filled with a diverse array of scenery people. Traditional and modern architecture, antique pottery workshops, and charming coffee shops all draw in the gazes of passersby. On any given day, one can encounter married couples walking hand in hand with their children, students dressed in their school uniforms, elderly couples walking together in their comfy shoes, and foreign tourists taking pictures dressed in hanbok. The northern village, called Bukchon (북촌), was built between Gyeongbokgung (경복궁) and Changdeokgung (창덕궁) palaces, and was historically home to high ranking palace officials. It perfectly preserves the history of the Joseon Dynasty while bringing out the liveliness of Seoul with its multitudes of visitors each year. If you imagine hanok to be an uncomfortable place that exudes a solemn atmosphere, think again. Todaki Guesthouse has retained a classic atmosphere with modern styles designed to suit the taste of youngsters. Clean and attractive interior Entering the gates of Todaki Guest house, the area resembles the Korean symbol "ㅁ", giving it a simple shape that allows one to see the entire structure at a glance. In the small but well-sunlit courtyard, a wooden table and chairs stand quietly. With hahoetal (traditional Korean masks), lighting under the eaves, and small jars and pots, the yard is chuck full of little charming attractions. The guest rooms are decorated with white linen curtains and rustic wood. The white walls are without wallpaper, and the rafters in the ceiling are fully exposed, showing the natural beauty of hanok. If you find sleeping on the floor rather uncomfortable, you may opt to sleep on beds in the Moon Room. The Moon Room is the most popular room, complete with personal toilets in side. Guests staying in the Star Room and the Sunlight Room use a shared bathroom, although it never gets crowed as not many guests stay in the house at any given time. The bathroom interiors include soft lighting and mirrors with a neat wooden frame that reveals the meticulous taste of the owner. [An island-like space with plenty of sun and wind] The house is so delicately decorated that you might not believe that all it was all done by the young owner of the Todaki Guest House. He created this place to share the charm of Bukchon and Hanok with others, opening the guesthouse in spring of 2013. He defines the charm of hanok as the tranquility one finds on an island. This is why he created a veranda, a tolmaru, and a small yard space for the wind to blow in and make guests feel like they're drifting on their own islands. The guests can use the bathrooms and kichen, which were fully renovated with a modern touch. There is also enhanced heat insulation and soundproofing. Complimentary breakfasts are served by the host. Longer-term guests will have a rotation menu between Korean and Western style meals. In order to fully enjoy the Todaki Guesthouse, groups can rent the whole house for themselves. Six is the most comfortable number of guests for staying here, but up to 10 people can be accomodated if you don’t mind the house getting a little crowded


Seoul(Jongno-gu)

Sejongno Park is located next to Sejong Center for the Performing Arts in central Seoul. Inside the park, there are wooden benches and shaded areas where people can sit and relax. Also available are water fountains, a round outdoor stage, and various sculptures. The lunch crowd from the nearby office buildings often come to the park during the weekdays. On the weekends, the park is also used as a venue for outdoor weddings. Seoul's anthem and the poem "Bulnori" by Ju Yo-han are written on a memorial stone that can be found inside the park.


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.


Seoul(Gangnam-gu) , Apgujeong・Cheongdamdong

In the early 1960s people would cross the Hangang River from Ttukseom Ferry Dock and arrive in Cheongdam-dong, which is now one of the more ritzy areas of Seoul. Though highly developed, there is still an area that is relatively untouched and that is the small Cheongdam Park. The park is quite crowded in the morning with people who exercise and offers a resting place to enjoy the fresh air thanks to many trees in the park. The park spans over 59,347 ㎡.


Seoul(Jung-gu) , Myeongdong

Innisfree is a mid-price ranged cosmetic brand popular among a wide range of consumers. Deeply loved by teens and young women who share their belief in preserving the balance of nature by purchasing eco-friendly and green life products, the brand focuses on marketing their use of unharmful ingredients as well as the benefits of their 'pure ingredient' lines.


Seoul(Jongno-gu) , Insadong・Jongnon

Located inside Changdeokgung Palace, Nakseonjae Hall is a one-storey structure built in ikgong style (bird wing-shaped eaves placed on top of the pillars) with a hip tiled and gable roof. It has 6 kans in the front and 2 kans to the sides (kan: a traditional unit of measurement referring to the space between two columns; roughly 2-4 meters). It originally belonged to the nearby Changgyeonggung Palace, but came to be considered a part of Changdeokgung Palace in more recent years. The hall was constructed in 1846 (12th year of King Heonjong’s reign) and it is collectively called Nakseonjae together with the adjacent Seokbokheon Hall and Sugangjae Hall. The main gate of these three buildings is known as Jangnakdang, which consists of 12 kans of namhaenggak (south corridor building) at Nakseonjae. Upon entering the gate is an extensive yard leading to Nakseonjae. Of the 6 front kans, a single kan on the far right side protrudes out to the front to create a balcony-like loft. Meanwhile, the main building features an ordinary housing style with square foundation stones and pillars placed on top of a rectangular stone base. The furnace and the surrounding areas beneath the loft are marked by unique mosaic decorations of irregular lines and the kitchen doors feature diverse design patterns. At the back of the building is a flower garden made by stacking large stones. The chimney, the flowers, and the oddly shaped stones harmoniously blend into one another to create an outstanding landscape gardening. The interconnected Seokbokheon Hall also has 6 kans in the front and 2 kans to the sides and it is a part of ansarang (inner reception room). The outer corridors skirting the building lead to Sugangjae Hall, which is 15 kans in size.


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

Located in Cheongdam-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul-si, the Figurine Museum W is a new concept museum that combines figurines, toys, and a theme park all in one. The museum showcases unique figurines for all types of visitors, including children, youth, and adults in order to help visitors enjoy and experience a fresh culture and discover a tasteful hobby. Its aim is to establish a cultural tourism landmark for locals and visitors.Comprised of six themes, the exhibition hall includes a site for entertainment, a grand hall with a coffee shop, a "mania shop" available for shopping for figurines, and other facilities that allow visitors to experience various displays and activities.


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

California Hotel is located in Songpa-gu Garak-dong, a central area for business, sports, and culture in Seoul. Thanks to its convenient location near major points of interest and facilities such as Jamsil Lotte World, Olympic Park, COEX, City Airport Terminal, and Jamsil Stadium, California Hotel is a popular accommodation choice among both business travelers and tourists. Guestrooms feature a modern and luxurious décor and are equipped with state-of-the-art facilities such as a shower with massage functions, whirlpool bathtub, air cleaner, large flat screen TV, DVD player, and computer.