TRIPPOSE List

Seoul National Science Museum
Seoul(Jongno-gu) , Bukchon・Samcheong・Insadong

The Seoul National Science Museum first opened its doors to the public in 1945. It was destroyed during the Korean War (1950-1953) and was later rebuilt at its current location in 1972. The museum features a range of exhibition halls and hands-on programs offering visitors an opportunity to experience the principles of science. In addition, the programs focus on nurturing the creativity of children and helping children better understand science.


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Seoul(Mapo-gu) , Hongdae・Yeonnam・Mangwon

Tomorrow With You is a K-drama about Yoo So-joon (played by Lee Je-hoon), a CEO of a real estate company, who travels through time via subway. While traveling back and forth in time, Yoo realizes that his future is gloomy. In order to change his fate for the better, he decides to marry Song Ma-rin (played by Shin Min-a), a perky photographer. Café Comma located in Donggyo-dong is one of the locations featured in the K-drama, where Song nervously waited for Yoo. Run by famed publisher Munhak Dongne, the café offers grand-scale bookshelves containing more than 5,000 books. It is comprised of two floors: the 1st floor featuring large glass windows and the second floor providing a cozy, attic-like atmosphere. Café Comma opens at 7:30 daily. From 7:40 until 11:00 on weekdays, all drinks are offered at half the regular price.  


Mapo Art Center
Seoul(Mapo-gu) , Hongdae・Yeonnam・Mangwon

Mapo Art Center is an innovative cultural art space near college campuses including Hongik and Seogang universities. Art Hall Mac, operated by Mapo Art Center is a fascinating performance hall for a wide range of cultural events. The art hall boasts a stunning exterior as well as finely-appointed facilities that allow the audience to enjoy a diverse genre of performances. The art hall consists of two sections of Play Mac (for smaller performances like puppet shows, solo concerts and children’s performances) and Gallery Mac (where visitors engage in interactive programs). The center also has diverse leisure facilities such as a swimming pool, gym, fitness center, golf club as well as a training center. Other amenities available include a powder room, multi-purpose hall, training room, playpen, and Sky Park.


Children’s Museum of National Museum of Korea
Seoul(Yongsan-gu) , Itaewon・Hannam・Yongsan

The Children’s Museum located within the National Museum of Korea is an experience-centered museum where children can see, touch, and feel history through hands-on programs and games. Items are in a permanent display and allow children to learn more about Korea’s cultural heritage in an interactive way.


Samarkand
Incheon(Jemulpo-gu) , Chinatown・Wolmido

Since its opening in 2004, the restaurant has become well known for its authentic Uzbekistan lamb, beef, and chicken dishes prepared by a Uzbek chef. It’s located near the subway station on Sinpo Culture Street. Operating Hours  11:00 – 23:00 Menu  Some menu items may differ slightly in price and are subject to change without notice. Yang Galbi Jjim (Braised Lamb Ribs): 7,000 won Kkochi Gui (Grilled Kebab) - Lamb, Beef, and Chicken: 3,000 won (Per skewer) Lamb Soup: 6,000 won Ppang soge Gogi (Bread with Meat): 2,000 won Sogogi Bokkeumbap (Stir-fried Rice with Beef): 6,000 won Sogogi Donggeurangttaeng (Pan-fried Beef Patties): 8,000 won Recommended Menu for Foreigners  Sogogi Donggeurangttaeng (Pan-fried Beef Patties): 8,000 won Yanggogi Gamjatwigim (Lamb with French Fries): 8,000 won Dakgogi Jjim (Braised Chicken): 7,000 won Sogogi Bokkeumbap (Stir-fried Rice with Beef): 6,000 won Additional Taxes  VAT Included Discount Information  Restaurant Coupon: Order the same dish 10 times and get an additional order for free. Maximum Seating Capacity  60 seats Credit Cards  Accepted Reservations  Reservation Available Assistance for Foreigners  English, Arabic Smoking / Non-Smoking  Non-Smoking


Jangchung Gymnasium
Seoul(Jung-gu) , Dongdaemun・DDP

Jangchung Gymnasium is Korea’s first domed gymnasium and opened Februrary 1st, 1963. The gym holds diverse athletic events such as basketball, volleyball and handball competitions as well as boxing, wrestling, weight-lifting and ssireum (Korean traditional wrestling). The gym also presents other cultural performances and events including international competitions, concerts and madangnori. The Jangchung Fitness Club, is also located within the facility and offers monthly memberships.


Haneol Craft
Seoul(Gangnam-gu) , Gangnam Station・Yeoksam

Haneol Craft is the only store in the COEX Mall specializing in traditional Korean handmade crafts. It offers colorful Hahoe masks (traditional Korean masks) and traditional Korean crafts, attracting many international tourists.


Cheongkwanjang SPA G
5.0/1
Seoul(Gangnam-gu) , Gangnam Station・Yeoksam

Cheongkwanjang Spa G is a spa facility recently launched by Cheongkwanjang, a high quality hongsam (red ginseng) brand of the Korea Ginseng Corporation. The specialized spa programs at Cheongkwanjang Spa G use six-year-old ginseng roots that have gone through rigorous testing and quality management. Spa G consists of five individual hongsam therapy rooms. Guests can receive water massage to stimulate blood circulation at the Hongsam Spa Room, detoxify and provide nourishment to the body through heat and steam treatments and application of red ginseng concentrate at Hunjeungyok, get stress relieving foot massages at Foot Spa Zone, and restore scalp health using red ginseng products at Head Spa Zone. All spa programs require reservations, and spa programs vary from 1 to 6 hours depending on the choice of treatments. The spa is open from 9 am to 11 pm.


Mr.Kebab
Seoul(Yongsan-gu) , Itaewon・Hannam・Yongsan

Mr. Kebab is a chain of restaurants featuring authentic kebabs; the first store opened in Itaewon, an area frequented by internationals. The owner of Mr. Kebab has lived in Korea for more than 12 years, but is originally from Turkey. In order to achieve the same great taste as the original Turkish kebab, he hired a chef from Turkey to specially make everything used in the restaurant including the yogurt and bread. The restaurant uses fresh, locally produced vegetables and chicken and Australian beef and lamb. Vegetables are delivered fresh daily and homemade bread adds an extra bit of flavor to the already succulent kebabs.  


Namwon National Gugak Center
Jeollabuk-do(Namwon-si) , Namwon・Imsil・Sunchang

The Namwon National Gugak Center envelops visitors in the enchanting world of Korean folk music, a genre known for its explicit beauty. Recruiting only the nation’s top performers in each discipline, the center offers a variety of regular folk performances such as musical plays, Pansori (epic stories told through song), folk songs, Gaya harp concerts, Samulnori, and more, representing all types of Korean traditional music.The center is located in Namwon, the birthplace of “Dongpyeonjae Pansori,” and offers a regular “Pansori Performance” through which visitors can hear the authentic melodies of Dongpyeonjae Pansori, handed down from generation to generation.In addition to performances, the center is home to a folk music reference room and a traditional Korean instrument gallery displaying approximately 60 different kinds of instruments along with pictures of famous performers. Among the instruments on display, of particular note are Gangneung Province’s “Sogu” (small drum) and the traditional Jeju folk instrument the “Muak.”Nearby attractions include Gwanghallu, a garden from the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910) and Ojakgyo, the bridge from the epic love story of Gyeonwoo and Jiknyeo. Namwon is also famous as the setting of the ancient novel “Chunhyangjeon,” which is celebrated with Chunhyang, a folk festival that takes place each year on May 5th.