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

Cheongwadae Sarangchae is a space to learn about Korean culture and the history of former Korean presidents. The area is comprised of a planned exhibition hall where various special exhibitions are held, Korean culture exhibition hall, Korean food (hansik) promotion hall on the first floor and Cheongwadae Hall which introduces former Korean presidents and Haengboknuri Hall which presents the future vision of Korea on the second floor.


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

Jamsil Hangang Park is located on the southern side of the river between Jamsil Iron Bridge and Yeongdong Bridge. The park is adjacent to Jamsil Sports Complex, Lotte World, and Olympic Park, and there are a variety of sports & cultural facilities located in the park.The nature experience field created within the park is the perfect place for fieldtrips as well as family picnics.One of the biggest features of the Jamsil Hangang Park is the fishway in the Jamsil Water Reserve. Not only is it a great place to appreciate the beauty of the Hangang River, but it is also a place where visitors can learn more about nature through the diversity of eco-programs offered here. Near the fishway is a themed park equipped with wind vanes, walking paths, and underwater plant islets which serve as a resting place for fish. From ‘Riverview Bom’, a lookout café located on Jamsil Bridge, you may enjoy the fantastic night view of the Hangang River. 


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

The main concept of Skin Food is to deliver to customers items with the nutritional values of food. Naturally, it applies the concept of food to various items from fragrance to containers. Visitors can also purchase hanbang (oriental medicine) items. Equipped with diverse items, the store is ideally located in the middle of the busy Sinchon Street. Main international visitors include Japanese and Chinese tourists.


Seoul(Gangnam-gu) , Apgujeong・Cheongdamdong

Hotel Sunshine is a first-class business hotel situated in the heart of Gangnam, located only 10 minutes away from the bustling business district of Taeheranno, the trendy area of Apgujeong, Central City, and the Korea City Air Terminal, conveniently meeting all of its guests' business accommodation needs and cultural interests as well. The hotel is also a mere 15 minute car ride away from the shopping districts of Namdaemun, Dongdaemun, and the fashionable streets of Myeong-dong. Also nearby is the COEX Mall, housing a spectacular international exhibition hall, trade center, movie theater, and a wide variety of internationally renowned restaurants throughout the impressive building. Lotte World, one of Korea's best amusement parks, is a short distance away from the COEX. Popular among foreign tourists for its great variety of amusement rides, the theme park is a great getaway for children. 



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

Walking on the Cloud presents a wonderful view from atop a skyscraper, offers numerous culinary delights, and was featured in the SBS drama 'The Palace of Dreams'. The restaurant offers traditional Western food such as steaks and ocean crawfish dishes, along with a live musical trio consisting of a violin, piano, and contrabass, making it a popular dining place for couples. The top-class chef also developed a menu accordingly to the taste of Koreans, with greaseless, clean-tasting dishes aimed to satisfy all guests.


Seoul(Jung-gu) , Seoul City Hall・Gwanghwamun

Heart-beating sounds of powerful percussion rhythm and Heart-filling melodies of beautiful Gukak! Story of Korea with Korean traditional instruments; Dae-guem, Hae-geum, Gayaguen, and A-jaeng. When Fanta-Stick’s beating starts, your heart-beat will go up to the highest with the percussion sounds. Modern interpretation of Gukak based on tradition. Guaka is no longer boring. Experience new Korea. * Point 1) Exciting Live Battle show between the Percussion family and the Gukak family! - 100% Live Gukak performance that you can’t take your eyes off. - The spirit of fusion Gukak composed by Kim, Baekchan; a music director of movies called ‘A Frozen Flower’ and ‘Blades of Blood’. * Point 2) Collection of all representative contents of Korea All the Korean representative contents in one performance! Percussion, fusion Gukak, Comedy, Korean traditional instruments, Korean traditional performances and so on. * Point 3) Performance only for audiences and with audiences An interactive performance made with audiences and performers together. * Point 4) Fun! Main reason for watching a performance Have fun with an exciting percussion performance and fill your heart with beautiful fusion Gukak performance. *Note: Due to the MERS outbreak, some performances will be discontinued until July, 2015; please call to confirm.


Seoul(Jongno-gu) , Insadong・Jongnon

Located on the 33rd floor of Jongno Tower, this glass-walled restaurant provides a beautiful night view of Seoul, as well as tasty cuisine. Top Cloud offers three types of service: grill, buffet (for lunch and dinner), and cafe. Operated by Hotel Shilla, the grill provides elegant food, wine and service. Reservations are required for the grill and the buffet. Top Cloud also provides live musical performances from 7:30 pm to 11:20 pm (no performance on Mondays). TIP: Reserve a table by the window to enjoy the night view.  



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

The National Library of Korea is where numerous materials are collected and preserved. It currently holds approximately 4.3 million books and theses, of which roughly two-hundred thousand are collected annually. Art exhibitions are occasionally held in the exhibition room on the first floor. Surrounded by Seocho Park, the scenery outside is beautiful and the atmosphere is very relaxing. If you would like to have fun partaking in other activities, take a ten-minute walk to the Express Bus Terminal nearby. Central City is connected to both a shopping center and theater. You can also go to different provinces from the bus terminal. But it would be nice to visit the library and spend some time reading before going on a trip out of Seoul.At the National Library of Korea, classical concerts are held exclusively for the library users on the last Friday of each month, except in January and August. Anyone who comes to the library can attend the concert for free. The Euro-Asian Philharmonic Orchestra and the famous conductor Geum Nan-Sae perform for the audience. Do not miss this unique opportunity.


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

The Korean Embroidery Museum, which was founded in 1976, is privately funded by Heo Dong-Hwa, and is a place where you can view the artistry of women from the Joseon Period. Embroidery is a picture drawn on leather or cloth using needle and thread. Displayed in this museum are about 1000 works of embroidery by women from the Joseon Period (1392-1910). You can see Buddhist embroideries, cloth wrappers, various cloths, and pleated sheets featuring traditional Korean patterns and colors. Starting with the '500 Years of Traditional Korean Embroidery' exhibition at the National Museum of Korea, the Korean Embroidery Museum has had 20 different exhibitions in many prestigious museums in Japan, the U.S, and other countries, that have garnered much praise. It has been at the forefront of running exhibits outside the country and of letting the world learn about the beauty of traditional Korean embroidery. It also publishes books about traditional embroidering methods. The museum is highly recommended for all who want to experience the beauty of traditional Korean embroidery.


Seoul(Jongno-gu)

After Korea gained independence from Japan in 1945, the former president Lee Seungman and his wife lived in their house called Ihwajang. Even though he moved out of the house after he was elected the first president of Korea, he used to return and visit for walks in the garden. After he relinquished his appointment as president, he stayed here for a while before coming to America as an exile.Ihwajang house consisted of the bonchae, or the main building, which was where Lee Seungman and his wife’s living quarters were, jogakdang(president’s office area) and other buildings. Jogakdang, the president’s office area, is a small and narrow building but it is an important historical place where he had a conference to form the first Korean ministry. Ihwajang house shows the change of Korean traditional house under Japanese control.