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Dosan Ahn Chang Ho Memorial Hall
Seoul(Gangnam-gu) , Sinsadong・Garosu-gil

Dosan Ahn Changho Memorial Hall was established for the purpose of sharing the mind and spirit of Ahn Changho. It opened in November 1998 to mark the 120th anniversary of the patriot’s birth and the 60th anniversary since he lost his life serving his country. On the first floor of the building is Dosan Hall, which is used as an exhibition hall, multimedia room and reference room. One floor below is Daeseong Hall, which houses the secretariat and Dosan ideology research association. The floor below that is Jeomjin Hall, which is used as an auditorium. The memorial hall holds collections such as Dosan’s personal belongings and related materials and also hosts experience-oriented programs for students of all ages to educate them on the dedication Dosan had for his country, his people and for humanity. * Ahn Changho (Pen name: Dosan), who dedicated all sixty years of his life to both modernizing his country and to Korea’s independence movement, was a great leader and mentor to the Korean people. The Dosan Ahn Changho Memorial Hall was built to express the strenuous efforts, loyalty and bravery he demonstrated during his life in hopes for a better future. This memorial hall hopes to inspire patrons with the same direction and passion in life that Dosan had for Korea and humanity.

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SM Duty Free
Seoul(Jongno-gu) , Insadong・Jongnon

SM Duty Free opened in Insa-dong, in the center of Seoul, as a new landmark to lead duty free shopping culture. It houses 490 brands and about 60,000 items including premium luxury brands, best sellers of duty free shop, and K-Culture products to attract domestic and international travelers. It offers a wide range of brand selections from Coach, Bally, Etro, Franck Muller, Marc Jacobs, Estee Lauder groups, Sulwhasoo, Whoo, Cheong Kwan Jang and other brands. Also, Hallyu-related goods at Korea Drama Mall and drama filming set, K-Cosmetic Zone, K-Baby Item Zone and Hallyu experience hall are available on the 5th floor for foreign visitors.

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Famille Station
Seoul(Seocho-gu) , Jamsil(Lotte World)

Famille Station, known by many gourmet food enthusiasts, opened its doors to the public on November 28, 2014. It offers a new taste in trendy dining! It's a great choice for those looking for the hippest and hottest place in town for their next inspiring dining experiences.The chefs here take great pride in using only organic, fresh ingredients, and their genuineness comes across in their dishes. Famille Station's food alley will be a heaven for gourmet lovers in the heart of Seoul.Located in the transportation hub of Seoul Subway Lines 3, 7 and 7, as well as Honam Bus Terminal, it is very easy to get to, and is also conveniently located next door to Shinsegae Department Stores (Gangnam Branch), JW Marriot Hotel, and Seoul Hotel, making it easy for hotel guests and shoppers to pop in for a bite.

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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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Some Sevit
Seoul(Seocho-gu) , Gangnam・Samseongdong(COEX)

Some Sevit (also known as Sebitseom), is a floating Island located near the southernmost part of Banpo Bridge, the nation’s first-ever artificial island that floats on the surface of Hangang River. The Island is comprised of three flower-themed islet - solvit, chavit and gavit, each with different functions. The first islet, 'some gavit' takes the form of a flower in full bloom. It is a multi-functional cultural facility which can be used as a venue for performances, international conferences, exhibitions and so forth. The second islet, 'some chavit' looks like a flower bud. A range of cultural experience and event zones including Beat Square, Youth Woods and 3D restaurants will be located here. The third islet, 'some solvit' takes the form of a seed. The islet has water sports facilities and outdoor garden from which you may enjoy the picturesque scenery of Hangang River. Around the floating Island are LED lights that feature a fantastic night view under the theme of ‘gleaming light in the mist.' The floating Island, a prospective venue for a range of artistic performances and exhibitions, is a landmark attraction at Hangang River, along with Jamsu Bridge Pedestrian Square and Banpo Rainbow Fountain.

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leerheeza Hanbok Museum
Seoul(Jongno-gu) , Insadong・Jongnon

The Hanbok Museum is located across the street from Gyeongbokgung Palace main entrance ticketing booth. For this reason, it makes sense for anyone who has just completed looking around the palace to drop by this place as well to get a look at the traditional Korean clothes, if time permits. The museum only opens on the first and the third Saturday of every month, so make sure you plan your trip accordingly. The Hankbok Museum is not just a museum highlighting traditional Korean clothing, but rather it boasts all the events and the rituals people go through from birth to death, and what proper clothing they have to wear to suit their respective occasions. All hanbok displayed at the museum are created by the hanbok designer Lee Ri-Ja herself, made with care and great attention to detail. All together there are roughly 300 varieties on display, and some are practical enough to be worn for daily living now. Besides hanbok, there are also ornaments and other small articles on display. You will fall in love with many of the beautiful ornaments you see. Once you have visited Gyeongbokgung Palace and Hanbok Museum, try visiting Gwanghwa-mun or Insa-dong. At Gwanghwa-mun, you can enjoy different kinds of modern Korean cultural activities, and at Insa-dong, you can experience traditional Korean art and culture.

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

The Korea House was opened in 1981. It is a traditional Korean building that introduces the culture and lifestyle of Koreans, where you can experience traditional architecture and a classical atmosphere. The building was built in the style of the Joseon Dynasty's Jagyeong-jeon building at the Gyeongbok Palace. It is the only building built in the traditional architectural style. You will feel its antiquity as you enter the building. It is divided into the Haerin-gwan (a space for people to get acquainted with each other), the Traditional Theater, and three annex buildings (Munhyang-ru, Nokeum-jeong and Cheongwu-jeong). At Haerin-gwan, you can enjoy traditional music at Garak-dang and try traditional food at Sohwa-dang. In the square of Garak-dang you can view a traditional wedding (on the weekends) or people playing folk games. Also, at the Traditional Theater, about 156 seats are available, and in the afternoons Human Cultural Assets or members of the National Center for Korean Traditional Performing Arts and the National Corps members present traditional music and dances. Sinayui, Salpuri, Pansori, the Drum Dance and the Bongsan Mask Dance are the most popular programs for foreigners. The programs are all explained in English and Japanese. In the Cultural Gift Shop you can view various crafts made by traditional craftsmen. It is always open and the crafts are for sale as well. There are pottery, ceramics, golden crafts, knots and embroidery etc; approximately 500 pieces of artwork made by craftsmen from 20 different fields. Next to the House of Korea is the Namsan-gol Hanok Village where visitors can explore traditional houses.

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Hotel PJ
Seoul(Jung-gu) , Myeongdong

Serving over 30 years of tradition, Poongjun Hotel first opened its doors in 1970. The distinguished hotel offers 250 guest rooms with impeccable service and a variety of convenient facilities. Poongjun Hotel has acted as an ambassador of the Korean tourism industry for 30 years, working to improve Korean tourism. Beginning in1994, the hotel has continuously received the name as the City of Seoul's "Best Hotel". Furthermore, all hotel staff employees are able to speak Japanese, and has been popular to the Japanese ever since its opening. The hotel is located in the heart of downtown Seoul, a very suitable area for city tourism, and possesses a great location for convenient public transportation.

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Marquis Thermal Spa
Seoul(Seocho-gu) , Gangnam・Samseongdong(COEX)

Located in JW Marriott Hotel Seoul, Marquis Thermal Spa offers a variety of well-being programs using hot spring water, environmentally-friendly organic products, Korean traditional massage techniques, and Western botanical therapy. The spa boasts 11 treatment rooms and offers 30 different kinds of treatments including anti-aging facials, Swedish massage, hot stone therapy, and a 6-hour, all-day spa program. Each treatment is performed by an experienced spa professional.

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Yongsan Dragon Hill Spa - Getting the Star Treatment: a Massage at a Jjimjilbang(Korean Spa)
Seoul(Yongsan-gu)

The Yongsan Dragon Hill Spa is a charcoal sauna permeated with an oak fragrance created by traditional heating techniques. The jjimjil-bang and spa facilities offer sweating rooms/sauna, an open-air bath, seawater bath, salt room, swimming pool, and health center. The main hall of Yongsan Dragon Hill Spa boasts a Chinese-style design and a luxurious interior that has been used as a filming location for various Korean television broadcasts.

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