Seoul(Jongno-gu)


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

Ojangdong Heungnamjip has been serving only authentic North Korean style cold noodles (naengmyeon) over the three generations since 1953. It keeps its same taste of various menu such as gogi-hoe-naengmyeon (cold buckwheat noodles with meat and raw fish), hoe-bibim-naengmyeon (spicy cold buckwheat noodles with raw fish) over 60 years


Gyeongsangbuk-do(Andong-si)

Hahoe Mask Museum is located in Andong Hahoe Village, which is both a UNESCO World Heritage Site and Important Folklore Material No. 122. Hahoe Village is a representative traditional Korean folk town and is the home of the Hahoe Mask (National Treasure No. 121) and the Byeolsin Gut Mask Dance (Important Intangible Cultural Properties No. 69). The museum not only displays Hahoe masks, but also other traditional masks from all over the world. The museum consists of a 1-story main building, a two-story annex building, an outdoor event garden, and a research room. The research room houses a wide range of books, documents, and video-audio materials related to masks. At the museum, you’ll encounter time-honored Korean masks that have long since been used in a variety of traditional mask dances. Masks include Bongsan, Gangnyeong, and Eunnyul masks from Hwanghae-do province; Sandaenori masks (Yeongju Byeolsandae and Songpa Sandaenori) from Seoul; Yaryu (Dongrae Yaryu, and Suyeong Yaryu masks) and Ogwangdae (Goseong Ogwangdae, Gasan Ogwangdae, Tongyeong Ogwangdae masks) from the Yeongnam region; Hahoe masks from Andong; Yeonghae Byeolsin Gut masks; Yeonggwang Nongakjapsaek masks; Yecheon Cheongdan Noreum masks; the Gangneung Gwanno Mask of the Gangneung Dano Festival; the Deotboegi mask of Namsadang nori; and Cheoyong, Bangsangssi ceremonial masks.


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

The stone mound tombs in Seokchon-dong were found and investigated as part of the city development project in Jamsil district. It was impossible to determine the full scale of the ancient tombs in this area due to the severity of destruction. The largest tomb is the third, which measures 49.6 meters from east to west, 43.7 meters from south to north, and 4 meters in x_height. The tomb features three layers of stones topped by a smooth mound, which is a tomb style originating from the Goguryeo Dynasty (37 BC-668 AD). The tombs are presumed to belong to one of the earliest leaders of the Baekje Dynasty (18 BC-660 AD), which was founded by the people of Goguryeo who had come down southwards to establish a new kingdom around the Hangang River basin. The square-shaped fourth tomb features a structure similar to the third tomb. Many pieces of earthenware from the early Baekje era were found in the fourth tomb. Also excavated around this site was a gold spangle earring. The third and fourth tombs have been registered as Historic Site No. 243. The tomb site offers valuable information concerning the culture and customs of the Baekje Dynasty in its golden age around the 4th century, as well as the relations between the three ancient kingdoms (Goguryeo, Baekje, and Silla) around that time.


Seoul(Jongno-gu)

Gallery Hyundai has been improving daily for over 40 years since April 1970, working closely with various artists in modern art. Gallery Hyundai introduces varied artists including prominent artists, as well as up-and-coming artist, regardless of genre through sophisticated exhibitions, showing domestic and overseas art at once.


Gyeonggi-do(Yongin-si) , Yongin

Dae Jang Geum Park in Yongin, Gyeonggi-do is the largest historical drama set in Korea and a hallyu themed park run by Munhwa Broadcasting Company (MBC). Located at 25, Yongcheon drama-gil, Baegam-myeon, Cheoin-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do, the theme park was built on a 2,500,000㎡ site. Facilities in the themed park are semi-permanent facilities reflected the architectural style, lifestyle and culture of the past, based on historical records. The facilities are in great harmony with the surrounding natural landscapes, which makes tourists feel as if they have traveled to the past in a time machine. Popular dramas of MBC, such as "The Moon that Embraces the Sun (2012)," which made actor Kim Soo-hyun a super star, and "Gu Family Book (2013)" that starred Lee Seung-gi and Bae Suzy, were filmed at the Dae Jang Geum Park. "Dae Jang Geum (Jewel in the Palace; 2004)," a mega-hit drama that was exported to around 100 countries, was first shot in Yangju-si, Gyeonggi-do, but later filmed at the Dae Jang Geum Park. In the park, you will be able to see buildings like Muryangsujeon Hall, Gyujanggak (Royal Library), Donggungjeon Palace (Crown Prince’s Palace), and Hyeminseo (Medical Institution) that appeared in the drama. You can also enjoy various things in 23 tour zones like Jeojatgeori (downtown), Pocheong (Police Bureau) & Oksa (a prison), Injeongjeon Hall, Bopyeongjeon Hall, Yeonmujang (practice ground), and more. Among them, Donggungjeon Palace was the main filming spot for the drama "Dong-Yi (2010)," and Yeonmujang is often used as a filming spot for various battle scenes. Injeongjeon Hall was used for shooting large-scale banquet scenes. For example, the coronation ceremony scene in the drama "Queen Seondeok (2009)" and the final battle scene in "The Moon that Embraces the Sun(2012)" where Hweon (Kim Su-hyun) and Yangmyeong (Jeong Il-woo) fought against traitors were all shot here. Injeongjeon Hall is a popular set for major scenes of many dramas. Dae Jang Geum Park is a well-known filming site for movies and commercials as well as MBC dramas. It also is used by foreign broadcasting networks including NHK to shoot historical scenes about Korea.


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

Daedo Shopping Center is home to various imported goods, clothing, flowers, and accessories. Its first floor houses all kinds of food, clothing, and accessories. The Accessory Shopping Center on the second floor boasts over 470 shops selling accessories with unique designs. They are also involved in exporting them to many countries. Daedo Flower Center on the third floor deals with both natural and artificial flowers. Visitors will find finely crafted artificial flowers with animal or plant shapes. Because of its large selection of merchandise, Daedo Shopping Center is wildly popular among both Korean and international visitors.


Seoul(Gwangjin-gu)

Hankang Hotel is located along the upper banks of Hangang River in front of Mt. Acha, offering guests a stunning, scenic view. Each of the 116 guestrooms is designed in a simple and comfortable manner with the outside view as the central focus. The hotel has a range of subsidiary facilities such as a 400-car parking lot, a seminar hall, a banquet hall, a wedding hall and Korean & Western restaurants which serve excellent meals made of fresh ingredients.


Seoul(Mapo-gu) , Hongik-University-Area

Operated by a Japanese chef, Aoi Tori is a bakery during the day but transforms into a bar in the evening that serves alcoholic beverages and meals. As soon as one takes a step inside, the open kitchen will grab one’s attention while the sweet aroma of freshly baked goods builds up an appetite.


Seoul(Jung-gu) , Myeongdong

A foreign tourist exclusive hotel, Click Hotel is located in Myeong-dong, the shopper’s heaven. As Namdaemun Market and Myeong-dong is close, it is convenient to shop around and there are many tourist attractions such as Namsan, Chungmuro, Deoksugung, and Korea House in short distance. Japanese-speaking staffs are waiting 24 hours to provide perfect service, and a transformer is installed in each room for tourist’s convenience upon using electric appliance.