Museum Kimchikan (뮤지엄 김치간) – Homepage www.kimchimuseum.com/en Museum Kimchikan is a museum dedicated to kimchi in Insa-dong’s Maru Art Center. The exhibition details the culture, history, trajectory, and efficacy of kimchi and teaches the visitors how to make kimchi through videos. Visitors can also sample different types of kimchi. The museum offers both individual and…

Deoksugung Palace (덕수궁) – Homepage royal.khs.go.kr Registered as a Historic Site, Deoksugung Palace was initially not a royal palace, but the residential home of Grand Prince Wolsan (1454-1488), the older brother of King Seongjong (1469-1494) of the Joseon dynasty. It wasn’t until 1593 that the palace was used as a temporary palace of the royal…

Jingwansa Temple (Seoul) [진관사(서울)] – Homepage jinkwansa.org (Korean only) Jingwansa Temple is one of the four Buddhist temples that surround Seoul. It was known as the center of Buddhism and academics. Jingwansa Temple is home to a variety of buildings, such as Daeungjeon Hall, Myeongbujeon Hall, and Nahanjeon Hall, all surrounded by the beautiful nature…

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…

Chunpoong Brewery (춘풍양조장) – Homepage www.chunpoong.co.kr Chungpoong Brewery, a specialized brewery producing makgeolli, offers brewery tours and tasting sessions, conveying the value of Korean alcohol. Through these programs, the brewery shares Korean alcohol culture and provides information about traditional Korean alcohol. Visitors can also enjoy a dining and alcohol experience here.  – Address : 101-3…

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…