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

Namsan Tower Hotel, a time-honored landmark of Seoul, has been renovated and reopened as ‘Banyan Tree Club & Spa’, a world leading resort hotel. Banyan Tree Club & Spa Seoul is a membership club/hotel created in Namsan, Seoul by ‘Banyan Tree Hotel & Resort,’ Singapore’s top resort brand. The new urban resort is a place where visitors can enjoy quality spa servcies while taking in a wide-open view. Banyan Tree Club & Spa Seoul consists of three buildings: the Club, the Hotel and the Festa. Facilities also include an outdoor sports center and other luxurious amenities like an outdoor pool, 23 private pools, a sauna, fitness center, golf course, tennis court, outdoor playing field, spa, and kids’ club. The 21-story hotel houses 34 Suites with a plunge pool, and 16 members-only club rooms. The 2 two-story Presidential Suites located on the top floors offer a wide-open night view of Seoul and Namsan Mountain. Banyan Tree Spa consists of five Deluxe Singles, four Deluxe Doubles and two Spa Suites. Every room has a shower and a rest area and the Spa Suite offers a special tropical rain mist.   


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.


Jeju-do(Seogwipo-si) , Seogwipo

Cheonjiyeon, meaning "God’s pond," derives its name from the legend that the seven fairies serving the King of Heaven came down to the pond on stairs of cloud and bathed in its clean waters. Apart from the wild Dampalsu trees, designated as natural monument No. 163, the wooded area also contains a great variety of rare plants such as brambles, Songyeopnan as well as Gusiljappam trees, Sanyuja trees (Chinese lemon trees), and camellias which are all specified as natural monument No. 379. Take a walk along the subtropical path towards the Cheonjiyeon Falls for a kilometer and you will be able to hear the magnificent sound of waterfalls. The waterfall is 22m high, 12m wide and 20m in depth. The clear and deep water of Cheonjiyeon Falls is designated as natural monument No. 27 and is renowned as a habitat for Mutae eels (natural monument No. 258). Also, the annual Seven Fairies Festival is held every May.  


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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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Seoul(Seocho-gu)

Located at Jamwondong, the transportation hub of Seoul and the center of the Gangnam business area, Riverside Hotel has outstanding views of the Hangang River and downtown Seoul, and Sinsa Station (Subway Line 3) is a convenient 5-minute walk away. At Riverside Hotel, guests can enjoy dinner, leisure, and culture. All 107 guestrooms look out on the magnificent nightscape of the Hangang River. Subsidiary facilities include a conference and wedding halls, Korea’s first comprehensive Japanese restaurant, a custom-tailored fitness system, a luxurious spa, a golf range, 24-hour interpretation service, and customer service provided by English and Japanese speaking staff.


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Seoul(Jung-gu)

Having changed its concept to street art festival in 2012, the Hi Seoul Festival is held throughout Seoul including Seoul Plaza, Cheonggye Plaza, Seoul Museum of Art (SeMA), Gwanghwamun Square, Seoul Station, Sejong-daero Road, Deoksugung-gil Road, and other popular areas. Hi Seoul Festival introduces good quality fun, featuring the largest scale national street festival.


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Jeju-do(Seogwipo-si) , Seogwipo

The Teddy Bear Museum lives up to its name, boasting quite an impressive variety that have been loved for more than a hundred years the world over. Inside the two galleries you can view the teddy bears from various countries. You can also enjoy yourself at the museum shop, café, restaurant or the outdoor park where you can view the spectacular Jungmun Sea. The gallery is grouped into three sections: the History Hall, the Art Hall and the Project Exhibition Hall. In the History Hall, you can witness the 100-year history of teddy bears including famous scenes, popular teddy bears of different eras, and antique teddy bears. The Mona Lisa teddy bear and the teddy bears of the “The Last Supper” (Leonardo Da Vinci) will especially catch your eyes. In the Art Hall are the latest artworks of world’s famous designers, and you will also find animation characters beloved by children. A section not to miss is where you can find the smallest Teddy Bear in the world at the size of 4.5mm. In the project exhibit hall you can meet teddy bears grouped to suit the theme of each exhibition. You can dine or drink coffee at the museum cafe or bar while appreciating the beautiful landscape of Jejudo Island. The museum bar is a luxurious space only for adults, which is open in the summer. But there are other places besides the fancy cafe or bar. At the museum garden, you can meet the marvelous teddy bear sculptures and models. The garden decorated with various themes such as the Korean Black bear family and the magical pond is also a great site to behold.


Busan(Nam-gu) , Haeundae

Oryukdo Island is attached to the southern part of Busan, and depending on the day and the tide, may appear to be five islands or six islands, hence its name. Designated a Monument of Busan, Oryukdo Island is a rock island that can be said to be made purely of stones.Of all the five islands branching out from the mainland, all of them, except the one with the lighthouse, are uninhabited. It is composed of Usakdo Island, Surido Island, Gonggotdo Island, Guldo Island and Deungdaedo (Lighthouse) Island, but because the lower part of Usakdo are divided into two segments that appear as two islands, sometimes Usakdo Island is known as Bangpaedo Island and Sol Island as well, depending on the level of the water. The name of the Usakdo Island comes from this phenomenon as well. Because many ships that come to Busan pass by Oryukdo Island, where it holds Busan's signature cultural heritages as well.


Seoul(Gangnam-gu) , Apgujeong・Cheongdamdong

As a branch store of the online shopping mall Bagazimuri, off-line store Bagazimuri on Garosu Street in Sinsa-dong offers colorful women's clothing, shoes, handbags, and accessories. The store receives new products every day. The store walls are decorated with fascinating works by young artists. It also provides plenty of fancy goods with distinctive designs. 


Seoul(Jung-gu) , Myeongdong

Metro Hotel is located in the heart of Seoul situated in the middle of Myeongdong. The hotel boasts 45 years of tradition, recently having been remodeled with a new look.