Myeong-dong, Namdaemun, Bukchang-dong, Da-dong and Mugyo-dong Special Tourist Zone (명동 남대문 북창동 다동무교동 관광특구) – Homepage www.junggu.seoul.kr – Tel +82-2-3396-4622 Myeong-dong, Namdaemun, Bukchang-dong and Da-dong are widely known among international visitors as hot spots for shopping and food. Myeong-dong is a popular destination for shopping, culture, arts and fashion. Major shopping malls such as Lotte…

Korea Military Academy (육군사관학교) – Homepage www.kma.ac.kr – Tel +82-2-2197-6125 Korea Military Academy is a place of strict rules, patriotism, and military cadets. It was extremely difficult for outsiders to visit the academy until 1997, when a special tourism course was created. The course showcases the major sites at Korea Military Academy. Starting from the…

Sejong-ro Park (세종로공원) – Homepage parks.seoul.go.kr – Tel +82-2-722-9598 Sejong-ro Park is located next to Sejong Center for the Performing Arts in central Seoul. Inside the park, there are wooden benches and shaded areas where people can sit and relax. Also available are water fountains, a round outdoor stage, and various sculptures. The lunch crowd…

Cheongdam Fashion Street (청담패션거리) – Homepage www.gangnam.go.kr – Tel +82-2-3445-0111 The street from the Cheongdam Station intersection to Galleria Department Store is lined with luxury brand stores and dubbed as “Cheongdam Fashion Street.” Often frequented by celebrities, the area became a popular tourist destination for hallyu fans. Inside the alleys are famous restaurants, and with…

Bonghwasan Mountain – Seoul (봉화산 (서울)) – Homepage www.jungnang.go.kr/ – Tel +82-2-2094-2353 Bonghwasan Mountain (alt. 160 meters) in Jungnang-gu, Seoul offers scenic views of Buramsan, Dobongsan, and Namsan mountains. From the mountain, hikers can even see as far as the Yangju area of Gyeonggi-do Province to the north. Officially designated a “neighborhood park” in July…

Yejiwon (예지원) – Homepage www.yejiwon.or.kr/ – Tel +82-2-2253-2211 The Yejiwon is located in Seoul Jung-gu Jangchung-dong and has been offering traditional Korean etiquette education programs since its inception on September 16th, 1974. Furthermore, the Yejiwon also serves to introduce the traditional cultures and living cultures of Korean etiquettes to foreigners. Most programs offered are short-term…

Taereung and Gangneung Royal Tombs [UNESCO World Heritage] (서울 태릉과 강릉 [유네스코 세계문화유산]) – Homepage royaltombs.cha.go.kr – Tel +82-2-972-0370 Designated as a Historic Site, Taereung & Gangneung Royal Tombs is comprised of two tombs. Taereung Royal Tomb houses the burial mound of Queen Munjeong who was the second queen of King Jungjong, the 11th King…

Spa Lei (스파레이) – Homepage www.spalei.co.kr – Tel +82-2-545-4002 Situated in Seocho-gu Jamwon-dong, is an exclusive women-only jjimjilbang and sauna that presents a traditional eastern European atmosphere with high-class facilities and a variety of convenient amenities. – Address : 5, Gangnam-daero 107-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul ※ Presentation Information – Information and Guides • 1330 Travel Hotline:…

Seoseoul Lake Park (서서울호수공원) – Homepage parks.seoul.go.kr/lakepark – Tel +82-2-2604-3004 Covering over 225,000 ㎡ of land in the southwestern part of Seoul, Seoseoul Lake Park, also known as West Lake Park, was to resolve the regional imbalance in the city. The park is a eco-friendly park designed with the themes of “water” and “recycling.” Before…

Sindang-dong Tteokbokki Town (신당동떡볶이골목) – Tel +82-2-2236-9135 Sindang-dongTteokbokki Town started in the late ’70s, although the alley did not become famous until the ’80s. At that time, each restaurant had its own DJ booth, with the image of the “cool DJ” who played the music becoming a symbol of Sindang-dong Tteokbokki Town. In addition, this…