Namsangol Hanok Village (남산골한옥마을) – Homepage hanokmaeul.or.kr Namsangol Hanok Village opened in 1998 on the northern side of Namsan Mountain in the center of the capital. This village has five restored hanok (traditional Korean house) premises, a pavilion, a traditional garden, a performance art stage, and a time capsule plaza, making it a perfect spot…

Changdeokgung Palace Complex [UNESCO World Heritage Site] (창덕궁과 후원 [유네스코 세계유산]) – Homepage royal.khs.go.kr Changdeokgung Palace was the second royal villa built following the construction of Gyeongbokgung Palace in 1405. It was the principal palace for many kings of the Joseon dynasty, and is the most well-preserved of the five remaining royal Joseon palaces. The…

Information about Chunpoong Brewery (춘풍양조장).

The Street in front of Cheongwadae (The Blue House) (청와대 앞길) – Homepage tour.jongno.go.kr (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) – Tel +82-2-120 The street in front of Cheongwadae (the Blue House) is open to the public and includes both Hyoja Samgeori (Hyoja three-way intersection) in Hyoja-dong and Palpan Samgeori (Palpan three-way inetersection) in Palpan-dong. When walking…

Ginkgo Tree at the Fortress Well Site (성주우물터 은행나무) – Homepage www.gangseo.seoul.kr Ginkgo Tree at the Fortress Well Site refers to the old ginkgo tree, which have been designated as a protected tree in 1988, located in Gayang-dong, Gangseo-gu in Seoul. Until the Gayang apartment complex was built, the area where the ginkgo tree is…

Heidi Haus (하이디하우스) – Homepage https://www.heidi-haus.com/https://www.instagram.com/heidihaus.official/ Heidi Haus is a private club that offers a premium wellness and lifestyle in the heart of the city. Its customized programs are designed not only for restoring health but also for achieving peace of mind. With a spa using natural bedrock water, a state-of-the-art fitness center, and restaurants…

Kkwonggogae Park (꿩고개공원) – Homepage www.gangseo.seoul.kr/ Kkwonggogae Park is an ecological forest where nature is preserved, located along the Hangang River, and has an excellent natural environment. Whereas the nearby Banghwa Community Park was founded for public service, Kkwonggogae Park was founded to preserve the existing habitats and ecosystems while serving as a passageway for…

ARTEASPOON (아티스푼) – Homepage instagram.com/arteaspoon ARTEASPOON operates cultural arts programs centered on paintings, music, and books. It also has a program related to exploring one’s feelings and mind, and offers a special program for foreigners for learning Korean culture and art. Located in Huam-dong at the foothills of Namsan Mountain, it’s an ideal place to…

Information about Olivine Spa (올리바인 스파).

Korean Spa Yeo Yong Guk (여용국 한방스파) – Homepage https://yeoyongguk.com/ Korean Spa Yeo Yong Guk was created under the philosophy of “a woman taking care of her face is akin to a king running a country.” It was inspired by the ancient Korean novel titled “Yeoyonggukjeon” written by Ahn Jeong-bok from the Joseon Dynasty. Korean…