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…
Olivine Spa (올리바인 스파) – Homepage http://www.olivine.co.kr/ Chosen as one of the 25 recommended wellness tourist destinations by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Korea Tourism Organization, Olivine Spa operates a luxury spa and a beauty & slimming center in downtown. The spa also provides professional pre-natal and post-natal massage, body shape…
Korean Spa Yeo Yong Guk (여용국 한방스파) – Homepage https://yeoyongguk.itpage.kr 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…
Choi Hyeok Korean Medicine Clinic (최혁한의원) Choi Hyeok Korean Medicine Clinic is particularly popular among Japanese visitors. Words about our affordable prices, friendly services, and dedication of the chief and the staff have spread in Japan, which has attracted over 2,000 Japanese visitors to the clinic annually. We offer an extensive array of services, including…
Spa 1978 Donginbi (SPA 1978 동인비) – Homepage http://spa1978.co.kr/sp1978/index.html In traditional Korean medicine, summer is the season when one’s energy is severely depleted as people tend to sweat a lot even with little movement. As you are more likely to feel fatigued and lose vitality, replenishing one’s energy is crucial. According to Donguibogam, a traditional…
Baekbeom Kim Koo Statue (Baekbeom Plaza) (백범김구선생상(백범 광장)) – Homepage www.junggu.seoul.kr/tour Baekbeom Kim Koo Statue is located in Baekbeom Plaza in Namsan Park, Seoul. Erected in August 1969, the statue stands at a x_height of 10 meters. It commemorates the patriotic spirit of Kim Koo, who was both an independence activist and a politician in…