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

Located in the heart of the Namdaemun Market (the largest wholesale market in Korea and a popular tourist attraction), Samick Fashion Town is home to 1,500 shops, spread among 15 floors (B5F-10F). Opened in 1985, this giant, one-stop shopping destination offers shoppers virtually everything: from clothing (women’s, men’s, and children’s) and shoes to accessories for wholesale merchants and individual shoppers.The Samick Fashion Town is particularly known for its large children's section (called Seoul Won Children’s Clothing) on the first floor and its giant shoe mall on the sixth that is unlike any other shoe store in Namdaemun Market. On the ninth floor is the food court and on the first basement level at MBIC Mall, visitors can find character products related to some of their favorite Hallyu stars. Character items include (but are not limited to) cushions, notebooks, mugs, t-shirts, postcards, stickers, mobile phone screen cleaners, and mechanical pencils featuring the comedians from Muhan Dojeon (Infinity Challenge) and other popular stars. 


Seoul(Jung-gu)

Wongudan (Hwangudan) Altar refers to an altar complex for the rite of heaven. The rites were first performed in the Goryeo Dynasty by King Seongjong in the first month of 983 (2nd year of his reign), but was repeatedly adopted and abolished, and eventually stopped at the start of the Joseon Dynasty. Then in 1456 (2nd year of King Sejo), the practice was temporarily standardized and the rites were performed at Wongudan (Hwangudan) Altar again in 1457. However, rites were again abolished in 1464 (10th year of King Sejo). It wasn’t until 1897 (34th year of King Gojong) when the Joseon Dynasty was renamed the Korean Empire and King Gojong ascended to emperor, that the rite was revived. Now, Hwangungu Shrine and three stone drums stand at the location of the former altar complex. The three stone drums symbolize the instruments used for the rites. The shrine was completed in 1899, two years after the altar was started in 1897. Today, the Hwangungu Shrine still stands within the hotel grounds of the Westin Chosun Hotel.


Jeju-do(Seogwipo-si) , Seogwipo

Jeju's largest water leisure park 'Jeju Waterworld' is a great place for family members to get together for activities such as swimming,  relieving physical and mental fatigue at the jjimjil-bang or sauna,working out at the fitness center or even a high-class indoor golf practice range for leisure purposes.


Seoul(Jongno-gu) , Insadong・Jongnon

Seochon Village, literally meaning west village, is named in reference to its location west of Gyeongbokgung Palace. The old hanok houses lining the long alleys well harmonize with newly emerging shops and stores. Walking through the alleys that resembles a big maze, visitors will be nicely surprised by murals and adorable pictures.A hint of Korea's tradition is truly well balanced with many modern and stylish spaces that bring out the authentic and simple beauty and coziness of Seochon Village.


Seoul(Jongno-gu) , Insadong・Jongnon

The Templestay Information Center is located across the street from Jogyesa Temple, and can easily be accessed from Anguk Station (Seoul Subway Line3) or from Insa-dong Cultural Street. The center is a five-story cultural complex that houses the main Templestay offices, an information center, education center, a traditional temple restaurant called “Balwoo Gongyang”, the Lotus Cafe, and a Buddhist bookstore on the basement floor. The Templestay Information Center on the first floor handles all general information concerning Templestay programs. Here one can pick up pamphlets and other brochures about the programs, as well as get answers to questions. The Education Center on the third floor has facilities for both seated programs and open rooms for other activities. The fifth floor houses a restaurant called “Balwoo Gongyang”, specializing in traditional temple food, where one can taste the carefully prepared dishes, handmade by Buddhist practitioners.


Seoul(Yongsan-gu) , Itaewon・Yongsan

At Goam Sikdang, you can have refreshingly spicy budae jjigae, a stew of sausages, meat and vegetables. The budae jjigae at this restaurant tastes more authentically Korean than Itaewon-style budae jjigae, which usually includes processed cheese. This restaurant is famous in the Itaewon area for its delicious food.   spicy budae jjigae, a stew of sausages, meat and vegetables.            


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

With four floors, Namsan Donboseong is the largest Chinese restaurant in Myeong-dong. It’s a great place for group dining since it has separate rooms in addition to the main hall. It serves a wide variety of course meals as well as simple lunch specials. - It’s located near Namsan Hiking Trail, Namdaemun Market, and Myeong-dong.


Gyeonggi-do(Gapyeong-gun) , Namyangju

The Garden of Morning Calm is one of Korea's major botanical gardens, attracting about 700,000 tourists from home and abroad annually. The garden aims to promote the beauty of Korean flowers and plants to the world. They also play a huge role in developing Korea's garden culture.Every year during the Garden of Morning Calm's Spring Festival, the garden is covered with a rich tapestry of color from the thousands of flowers and trees in full bloom. From the promenade surrounded by a refreshing pine grove, to the 330,000-square-meter flower garden, the entire arboretum overflows with nature’s beauty and grace. In addition, the garden  holds a range of exhibitions, cultural events and educational programs during the festival.


Seoul(Yongsan-gu) , Itaewon・Yongsan

On Ne Sait Jamais is a French phrase which, roughly translated, means "you never know." On Ne Sait Jamais in Seoul is a popular dessert shop and cafe that offers delicious baked treats with a fun Korean sauna-inspired interior. There are four signature desserts that are always offered as well as a traditional tiramisu. Other menu items are updated frequently. There is coffee and imported beer for sale in addition to the desserts.