TRIPPOSE List

Hai Di Lao
Seoul(Jung-gu) , Myeongdong・Namdaemun

Chinese Traditional Hot Pot in Korea! Hai Di Lao Hai Di Lao is originally a hot pot franchise restaurant in China that opened a branch in Korea. A plethora of ingredients such as meat, seafood, vegetables, tofu and more are dipped into a boiling soup broth in this Chinese style shabu shabu cuisine. Hai Di Lao implements modern technology into their ordering system. As soon as you sit at a table, you will be given an iPad to place your order. You can choose the soup base, meat, vegetables and any other ingredients you wish to add to your hot pot. The total price of the hot pot depends on the ingredients you choose.  There are four types of soup base to choose from – spicy mala soup with a kick of Chinese spice, mushroom soup, tomato soup, and the meaty samseontang soup broth. Whether to choose just one or to try out multiple broths is completely up to you. Once you have decided on your preferred soup, continue your order by choosing your ingredients from beef, pork, lamb, seafood, dumplings, vegetables, mushrooms, tofu, noodles, and much more.  In addition, with only an additional 3,000 won per person, you can use the sauce bar and create your own special hot pot sauce. Fruits, salad, cakes and other desserts are also available at the bar.  You'll be surprised at Hai Di Lao's customer service as their services are as impressive as their meals. Not only are Chinese-speaking staff always readily available to care for the needs of flocking Chinese tourists, but they also offer shoe cleaning and nail art services for free! ☞ Address: 78, Namdaemun-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul ☞ Operating hours: Open 24 hours ☞ Menu and price: Sauce Bar 3,000 won per person / Broth soup 9,000 won each / Meat 11,000~22,000 won / Mixed dumplings 12,000 won / Mixed mushrooms 10,000 won / Mixed vegetables 10,000 won  


Itaewon Shopping Street
3.0/1
Seoul(Yongsan-gu) , Itaewon・Hannam・Yongsan

Itaewon Street is the most exotic place in Seoul to spend a day of shopping, dining, and hanging out. Itaewon holds a long history in its making and is the first place most tourists want to visit in Korea. After the U.S. set up a military base in Korea during the 1970s, many foreigners stationed at the base settled near the Itaewon area, naturally developing the region into a shopping district catering to foreigners. Later, the existence of Itaewon became known worldwide after the widely publicized 1986 Asian Games and the 1988 Seoul Olympics. In 1997, Itaewon was finally designated as an official tourist zone. The 1.4 km-long street stretching from Itaewon 1-dong to Hannam 2-dong has been designated as Itaewon Street. There is an enormous variety of shops, entertainment venues, and restaurants for visitors to enjoy. Itaewon is a leader in providing exotic fashion, bars, and clubs in Korea. Most stores in this area are branded with English signs, and now with the recent influx of Japanese and Chinese tourists, Itaewon has become one of Korea’s top international hubs.


CheongKwanJang Myeong-dong Main Store (한국인삼공사 정관장 명동본점)
4.5/2
Seoul(Jung-gu) , Myeongdong・Namdaemun

CheongKwanJang Myeong-dong Main Store, which is directly operated by Korea Ginseng Corporation, is a tax refund shop for Korean and foreign shoppers. The store is most frequently visited by customers from China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan, and Chinese and English-speaking staff are on standby for assistance. Foreign language-speaking staff provide information on not only CheongKwanJang products but also various promotions and events organized by the headquarters in detail. The store is equipped with foreigner-friendly payment systems, so it accepts Chinese UnionPay and Alipay along with regular credit cards. At the store, buyers can arrange for shipping be it domestic or international, so many shoppers visit the store to buy gifts.CheongKwanJang specializes in red ginseng-related health supplements and sells a variety of red ginseng products including ginseng roots, ginseng capsules, ginseng powder, and ginseng tea. Other ginseng-related products by CheongKwanJang include Hongi Janggun (red ginseng juice pouch), Hwaaerak for Women, Cheonnok products (containing deer antler), and Donginbi Cosmetics (containing red ginseng). Buyers can order customized red ginseng tonic that is brewed at the store. The store also offers samples for tasting and demonstrates how to apply red ginseng cosmetics.


JW Spa
4.7/3
Seoul(Gangnam-gu) , Gangnam Station・Yeoksam

JW Spa is located in Gangnam-gu Yeoksam-dong, and is a major brand of Korea’s leading spa group, Hue Spa. The group also owns Vish Day Spa, Thai Spa, and Hue Spa in Hanhwa Resort Seollak Waterpia in addition to Jeju Haevichi Hotel. The spa features a customer-tailored spa program and hands massage therapy. Spa planners have thorough consultation with each customer and suggest the best spa treatment program for them. Hand massage therapy is done by individual professional therapists. The treatment has been highly rated among frequent spa goers. The spa's interior, spa programs, and services are based on the concept of "emptying and filling": emptying a body filled with stress from a busy urban life, and filling the body with energy and the mind with relaxation, bringing the body and mind in balance. The emptying is realized through detox and anti-stress programs, and the filling through energizing and relaxation programs. The spa is open from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 a.m. the following day. All treatments require reservations.  


E-Mart - Yongsan Branch
Seoul(Yongsan-gu) , Itaewon・Hannam・Yongsan

The E-Mart at Yongsan is the 70th E-mart in Korea. Located on the first and second underground floors of I'Park Mall (a giant shopping mall connected to Yongsan Station), E-Mart is a spacious discount store over 9,664㎡. Parking space is available for up to 2,000 cars. E-Mart is organized in various sections for ceramics, bedding items, imported utensils, "well-being" items, and more. It also offers sections for organic food and seafood such as tuna, eel, shrimp, and live crabs. E-Mart offers customized polished rice as well.


Gimbap Cheonguk Myeongdong Main Branch
5.0/1
Seoul(Jung-gu) , Myeongdong・Namdaemun

Gimbap Cheonguk, which translates as “Kimbap Heaven”, is a great way to get to know everyday Korean food, from kimbap to ramyeon, bokkeumbap to donkasu.  A chain of eateries so common that you can often see one whilst standing in the doorway of another, Kimbap Cheonguk (look for the orange sign reading '김밥천국') is delicious, dirt cheap, and probably the single best introduction to Korean food that you can find in Seoul. You'll never spend more than 5000W for a meal, but the menu is packed with favorites like kimchi jjigae (a kimchi and pork stew), kimbap (rice and goodies rolled up in dried seaweed), and donkasu (fried pork cutlet). Kimbap Cheonguk (the name means 'kimbap heaven') is everywhere, and you haven't really been to Seoul until you've eaten in one.    


Sinsadong Garosu-gil Road
5.0/3
Seoul(Gangnam-gu) , Garosu-gil・Sinsa

The Gingko tree-lined street (Sinsadong Garosu-gil) that runs from Sinsa Station (Subway Line 3) to Hyeondae High School is a popular, upscale street in Seoul. The street (also known as ‘artists' street’) has an eccentric flair thanks to its variety of charmingly decorated coffee shops, and designer stores. Garosu-gil is particularly popular in autumn when the golden Gingko leaves begin to fall.  


Yeouido Park
5.0/2
Seoul(Yeongdeungpo-gu) , Yeouido

Yeouido Park is a large recreational area located on Yeouido Island in the central part of Seoul. It was once originally covered with black asphalt, and people frequented the place for bicycling and roller-skating. The construction began in 1997, and opened officially in February 1999. It is now the place where many people in the city come to rest and enjoy strolling around, play sports, and cultural events. The park is divided into theme-based sections: the Traditional Korean Forest, Grass Square, Culture Square, and Nature’s Ecosystem Forest. In the Traditional Korean Forest, only traditional Korean trees are planted, and it has a pond and an octagonal pavilion, with a trail walk that completes the feel of an elegant Korean garden. Grass Square has a low hill, with grass field and various trails, and nearby there are evergreens and deciduous trees to reflect the changing of the seasons. Many performances and events are held at the Cultural Square, and because there are many zelkova trees lined up nearby, it is a great place to rest. One particular part of the park that is most enjoyed is the Nature’s Ecosystem Forest – it is where you can observe nature and learn from an ecologically sensitive pond and forest, right in the middle of the city. Composed of a swamp area, waterline area, grassland area, and a forest, you can observe various kinds of life forms living in these areas. One of the must-see areas is the Yunjunro Street, behind the National Assembly Building. This place is famous for having the loveliest cherry blossom street in Seoul. Cherry blossom trees, 30 to 40 years old, line up for about 6km, and is very popular in the spring.    


Missha - Myeongdong 3rd Branch
5.0/6
Seoul(Jung-gu) , Myeongdong・Namdaemun

Missha's products are made with natural plant extracts that have passed a rigorous control procedure. Extracts of Pleuropterus multflorus, Portulaca oleracea, and Morus alba L. will keep your skin smooth and moisturized for a long time due to their superior purification and moisturizing effects. The quality of Missha's products is proven via allergy tests and strict product evaluations conducted by cosmetic enthusiasts having professional knowledge of cosmetics.


Daemyung Resort Vivaldi Park
Gangwon-do(Hongcheon-gun) , Wonju・Hoengseong・Hongcheon

Daemyung Resort Vivaldi Park is a comprehensive entertainment resort, located an hour and a half away from Seoul. The resort is equipped with a wide range of leisure facilities including the water park Ocean World, ski slopes, a golf course, and shopping mall. Surrounded by nature that provides exquisite scenery at all seasons of the year, Daemyung Resort Vivaldi Park is a perfect place for rest and relaxation.The resort has the largest lodging facilities in Korea with 1,801 rooms. Subsidiary facilities include a supermarket, sports shop, art hall, screen golf, game room, shooting range, karaoke, billiard room, table tennis room, bowling alley, gallery, clinic, bookstore, pharmacy, beauty parlor, and kids’ club.