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Gamiok Seolleongtang
Seoul(Seongdong-gu) , Apgujeong・Cheongdamdong

Gamiok proudly presents the deep and rich taste of Seolleongtang soup. Ox bones are boiled in a large pot for more than 15 hours (to reach their optimum flavor) and are served with kkakdugi (fermented red peppered kimchi) and Chinese lettuce kimchi, prepared fresh by the restaurant’s own chefs. Each dish served is the product of two generations of know-how and time-honored expertise.    

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Gaetmaeul (갯마을)
Seoul(Yongsan-gu) , Itaewon・Yongsan

Gaetmaeul restaurant, located in Ichon-dong in the Yongsan area of Seoul, is widely known for its specialty dish, Son-manduguk (handmade dumpling soup). Not only does it serve exceptionally delicious food, but the service is friendly, and the facilities are clean. As well as the excellent mandu dishes, such as manduguk (dumpling soup) and tteok-manduguk (dumpling soup with rice cake slices), the menu also includes bindatteok (Korean mung-bean pancake) and suyuk (boiled slices of beaf). The kimchi used to fill the dumplings and offered as a side dish is also particularly good.

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

Situated in Myeong-dong, the Namsan Arts Center is a cultural facility that offers art performances and promotes them for the public. Remodeling the Namsam Drama Center, it was opened in June 2009. Befitting its image, the center boasts artistic designs.The Namsan Arts Center consists of a Drama Center (a performance hall) and an Art Education Center. The Drama Center offers art performances (centered on modern plays) by Korean and international artists. Housing up to 480 visitors, the hall hosts art festivals (including Festival Jang), modern plays, scholarly events, and auditions. The Art Education Center, on the other hand, offers art education to the public who want to appreciate art and culture. The center is a beloved place by both artists and the public. 

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Geumho Art Hall
Seoul(Jongno-gu) , Sinchon・Ewha Womans University

Geumho Art Hall was built exclusively for classical music concerts. It is located on the cultural street by Gwanghwamun. With 315 seats, it has the perfect structure for chamber concerts. All seats are recital hall chairs and the wide spacing between rows of chairs helps the audience to have a pleasant time. Portable chairs are also provided for the handicapped. Once you enter the theater, your cell phones will turn off automatically. This will help you to enjoy the concert without being interrupted by ringing cell phones. The interior is cozy and luxurious, and the stage is made of maple. 150 concerts are held yearly. You can also view the art exhibits displayed at the reception hall. If you are lucky, you will be able to view the art exhibits after watching a concert. Near Geumho Art Hall there are other cultural facilities such as Sejong Center for the Performing Arts and Kyobo bookstore.

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Haetae Myeongga
Seoul(Jung-gu) , Myeongdong

Haetae Myeongga is a shop exclusively for international tourists. Every product in the shop comes directly from producers so that customers can purchase high quality products at reasonable prices. Main items include gim, ginseng products, and cosmetics.

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Smokey Saloon – Itaewon Branch
Seoul(Yongsan-gu) , Itaewon・Yongsan

An authentic American burger joint along one of the main restaurant streets of Itaewon, ’Smokey Saloon’ (est. 2005) is decorated like an old pub from the American ‘Wild West.’ Visitors may be surprised, however, that the burger restaurant is not filled with the scent of cigarette smoke, but rather the heavenly aroma of quality beef. The restaurant is famous for serving up thick beef patties that are seasoned only with salt and pepper, preserving the juicy flavor of the meat. The representative burger, the ‘Smoky Burger’ (a thick patty with roasted bacon, sauce, and cheese) is a customer favorite.

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Doseonsa Temple
Seoul(Gangbuk-gu)

From the last Uidong bus stop, follow the road 2.5km past Jabium and Cheongdam Waterfall to Annyangam and the ‘Mind's Square,’ the first two areas of Doseonsa Temple.Doseonsa Temple was established 1,100 years ago during the latter part of the Silla Kingdom when the renowned Buddhist priest Doseonguksa was traveling through the mountains. After visiting the site, Doseonguksa made a prophecy that led to the construction of the temple. According to legend, he used only his walking stick to carve the large Bodhisattva that sits at the temple. Interestingly enough, the statues does not show any evidence of chisel marks, further adding to the mystery of how the statue was made.During the 7th year of King Gwangmu of the Joseon Dynasty the Doseonsa Temple was officially named the representative temple of Korea with the purpose of promoting Cheongdamdaejongsa's Korean Buddhism movement, aiming at a religious revival. Due to these special circumstances Deseonsa Temple gained a high reputation and much recognition, which have held strong to this day.Inside the temple, visitors can view the remains and written works of Cheongdamdaejongsa in the Cheongdamdaejongsa Memorial Hall. Next to the road leading to Cheonbuljeon is a pond where you can toss a coin and make a wish and just past Yongammun is a hiking path connecting Baegundae and Insubong. Inside the Ksitigarbha Hall are portraits of President Park Chung-hee, Yuk Yeong-su, and Hyundai Chairman Chung Ju-yung. In front of the hall is a tree that is said to have been planted by a Buddhist priest who brought it from India 200 years ago. Historical artifacts can be found throughout the temple.

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E-mart - Mia Branch
Seoul(Seongbuk-gu) , Daehangno・Seongbukdong

E-mart is a discount supermarket operated by Shinsegae, a department store franchise. With two basement levels and five levels above ground, E-mart Mia is one of the largest branches in Korea that sell a variety of high quality products at affordable prices. Moreover, E-mart Mia is located in close proximity of Jeongneung, the first Joseon Dynasty royal tomb made for a queen, and Bugaksan Seoul Fortress Wall.

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

Jeonggwanjang Hongsam (Edae Branch) exclusively deals with products by Korea Ginseng Corporation. It is the only Jeonggwanjang store in Sinchon. Jeonggwanjang with history over 100 years is a Goryeo hongsam brand that only uses high quality six-year-old ginseng roots through rigorous testing.

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

Jungmyeongjeon Hall is located near the Chongdong Theater. It is easy to locate by simply walking along the stonewall of Deoksugung Palace. The three-story western-style building, designed by the Russian architect Seredin Sabatin, was used as the imperial library between 1897 and 1901. It was initially known as Suokheon.After Deoksugung Palace caught on fire, Jungmyeongjeon Hall became the main office of Emperior Gojong for discussing national affairs greeting foreign dignitaries. It also witnessed the tragic part of history in which the infamous Eulsa Treaty (Japan-Korea Protectorate Treaty) was signed.Jungmyeongjeon Hall used to be within Deoksugung Palace, but it was separated from the palace when a stone wall was built between the two. It exhibits one of the modern architectural styles in Korea, but, unfortunately, has lost most of its original structure except for its exterior because in a fire in 1925. After Liberation from Japan on August 15, 1945, Jungmyeongjeon Hall was used for many different things. In September, 2006, the ownership of Jungmyeongjeon Hall changed to the Cultural Heritage Administration and was classified as part of Deoksugung Palace as part of Historic Site No.124 in February 2007. 

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