Korea Tour 12 Days

 Seoul, Busan, Jeju Island Tour 12D11N​ 

Price for 2 people : 

From USD 3,070 per person

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*If weekends are included, an additional USD 11 per person per day will be added.

*During peak travel seasons of April and October, an additional USD 7.50 per person per day will be added.

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[Itinerary]

  ■ Day 1 : Incheon Airport - Busan

🛬 ARRIVE ICN INTL AIRPORT (Meet a guide or driver at the airport)

🚗 Transfer to Seoul Station 

🚆 Transfer to Busan by KTX (Bullet train / takes around 3 hours)

🛏️ Hotel check-in & Stay overnight in Busan

  ■ Day 2 : BUSAN PRIVATE TOUR

🏨 Hotel breakfast & pick-up (Meet a guide at the hotel lobby)

📍 Songdo Sea Cable Car (Air Cruise - Round Trip) & Songdo Yonggung Suspension Bridge

📍 Gamcheon Culture Village

🍽️ Lunch at a restaurant

📍 Arte Museum Busan (Media Art)

📍 Jagalchi Fish Market (or Gukje market)

🍽️ Dinner at a restaurant

🚗 Drop off at the hotel

🛏️ Stay overnight in Busan 

  ■ Day 3 : BUSAN PRIVATE TOUR

🏨 Hotel breakfast & pick-up (Meet a guide at the hotel lobby)

📍 Haedong Yonggungsa Temple

📍 Jukseong 'Dream (K-Drama)' Filming Set

🍽️ Lunch at a restaurant

📍 Nurimaru APAC House

📍 Haeundae Blueline Park (Sky capsule One-way)

🍽️ Dinner at a restaurant

🚗 Drop off at the hotel

🛏️ Stay overnight in Busan 

  ■ Day 4 : Busan - JEJU PRIVATE TOUR (WEST)

🏨 Hotel breakfast & check-out (Meet a driver)

📍 Transfer to Jeju INTL airport by flight (Departure from Gimhae INTL airport / Meet a guide at the airport)

🍽️ Lunch at a restaurant

📍 Hyeopjae Beach 

📍 Bomnal Cafe in Aewol (K-Drama Filming Location) & Handam Coastal Trail Trekking

📍 Sinchang Windmill Coastal Road 

🍽️ Dinner at a restaurant

🚗 Drop off at the hotel & check-in

🛏️ Stay overnight in Jeju

  ■ Day 5 : JEJU PRIVATE TOUR (EAST)

🏨 Hotel breakfast & pick-up (Meet a guide at the hotel lobby)

📍 Gimnyeong Seongsegihaebyeon Beach 

📍 Seongsan Ilchulbong Peak 

📍 Delekoomda in Seongsan (Studio Cafe)

🍽️ Lunch at a restaurant 

📍 Songdang Dongwha Village

📍 Saryeoni Forest Path Trekking (Barrier-Free Sharing Road - 1.3 km)

🍽️ Dinner at a restaurant

🚗 Drop off at the hotel

🛏️ Stay overnight in Jeju

  ■ Day 6 : JEJU PRIVATE TOUR (WEST) - Seoul

🏨 Hotel breakfast & check-out (Meet a guide at the hotel lobby)

📍 O'sulloc Tea Museum

📍 Yongmeori Coast (or Daepo Jusangjeolli Cliff)

🍽️ Lunch at a restaurant 

🚗 Transfer to Gimpo (Seoul) INTL airport by flight (Departure from  Jeju INTL airport)

Meet a driver

🚗 Drop off at the hotel & check-in

🍽️ Dinner at a restaurant

🛏️ Stay overnight in Seoul

  ■ Day 7 : SEOUL PRIVATE TOUR

🏨 Hotel breakfast & pick-up (Meet a guide at the hotel lobby)

📍 Cheong Wa Dae (Presidential Blue House) 

📍 Gyeongbokgung Palace & watch the changing of the guard ceremony 

🍽️ Lunch at a restaurant

📍 Cheonggyecheon Stream & HiKR Ground

📍 Insadong Cultural Street (Ssamzigil)

🍽️ Dinner at a restaurant

🚗 Drop off at the hotel

🛏️ Stay overninght in Seoul

  ■ Day 8 : Seoul - GAPYEONG PRIVATE TOUR

🏨 Hotel breakfast & pick-up (Meet a tour guide at the hotel lobby)

Transfer to Gapyeong

📍 Nami Island (famous for its beautiful scenery and filming location for popular K-Drama "Winter Sonata") 

🍽️ Lunch at a restaurant

📍 The Garden of Morning Calm 

🍽️ Dinner at a restaurant

🚗 Drop off at the hotel

🛏️ Stay overninght in Seoul

  ■ Day 9 : SUWON & YONGIN PRIVATE TOUR

🏨 Hotel breakfast & pick-up (Meet a guide at the hotel lobby

🚗 Transfer to Suwon

📍 Suwon Hwaseong Fortress [UNESCO World Heritage]

(take 'Tourist Trolley' and look aroung Suwon Hwaseong Fortress) 

🍽️ Lunch at a restaurant 

🚗 Return to Seoul 

📍 Starfield COEX Mall (Star Library)

📍 Hongdae Shopping Street (Free shopping) 

🍽️ Dinner at restaurant

🚗 Drop off at the hotel

🛏️ Stay overnight in Seoul

  ■ Day 10 : DMZ & SEOUL PRIVATE TOUR (*All passports are required)

🏨 Hotel breakfast & pick-up (Meet a tour guide at the hotel lobby)

🚗 Transfer to Paju

📍 DMZ (Route: Imjingak Park - The 3rd Tunnel - Dora Observatory -  Unification village)

🍽️ Lunch at a restaurant

📍 Book City Letter Press Museum & Forest Of Wisdom

📍 Dirty Trunk Cafe & Malddong Doughnut Dessert Town

🚗 Return to Seoul

🍽️ Dinner at a restaurant

🚗 Drop off at the hotel

🛏️ Stay overnight in Seoul

  ■ Day 11 : SEOUL PRIVATE TOUR

🏨 Hotel breakfast & pick-up (Meet a guide at the hotel lobby)

📍 Hongjecheon Artificial Waterfall

📍 Eunpyeong Hanok Village

🍽️ Lunch at a restaurant

📍 N Seoul Tower (Cable car & Observation Deck)

📍 Myeong-dong Shopping Street (Free shopping)

🍽️ Dinner at a restaurant

🚗 Drop off at the hotel

🛏️ Stay overnight in Seoul

  ■ Day 12 : DEPARTURE

🏨 Hotel breakfast & pick up (Meet a guide or driver at the hotel lobby)

🚗 Transfer to Incheon  Int'l Airpott 

🛫 DEPART FROM ICN INTL AIRPORT 

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[including]

▶Accomodation (4* Hotel / including breakfast / Two persons share a room)

▶Transportation :

   - Private van (12 or 9-seater) or 4-seater car

▶Tour Guide (Enlgish) 

▶Ticket : All tickets for the tourist spots mentioned above

  -Gyeongbokgung Palace

  -Nami Island 

  -The Garden of Morning Calm 

  -N Seoul Tower (Cable car & Observation Deck)"

▶Travel insurance

[Not including]

▶Internatinal & Domestic Flight

▶Meal (Lunch & Dinner) 

▶Things not included above

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[Tourist Spots]

◐ Songdo Sea Cable Car 

Busan Air Cruise was built to revive the reputation of Songdo Beach, the first public beach in Korea opened nearly 30 years ago. Thirty-nine cabins, including crystal cabins with transparent floors, travel over the ocean between Songnim Park on the east and Amnam Park on the west. You can enjoy the thrill of being in the middle of the sea, as well as Songdo Beach, Busan Yeongdo and Namhang Bridge, Songdo Coastal Dulle Road, and the surfacing cliffs.

◐ Gamcheon Culture Villiage 

Gamcheon Culture Villiage was formed by refugees of the Korean war who built their houses in staircase-fashion on the foothills of a coastal mountain. In 2009, students, artists, and residents decorated the village as a part of the Village Art Project, and the town grew into a leading tourist attraction of Busan since then. Artworks and mural paintings turn the backward alley of Gamcheon into an animated village, attracting people’s attention along with various souvenir shops and workshops where you can stop by to attend the experience programs and create your own souvenir. The artistic atmosphere lives on in the alleys where the village of pastel-colored houses is beautifully lined up like a maze.

◐ Arte Museum Busan

The world's largest Arte Museum is a global immersive media art exhibition that creates new exhibits in each region under the theme of ‘Eternal Nature’, spreading both domestically and internationally. It is known for showcasing works that incorporate the nature and cultural heritage of each region. It's also known as the best photo spot at Arte Museum Busan. Other vibrant media artworks themed around flowers, waterfalls, waves, jungles, and the moon are also on display to delight your senses.

◐ Gukje Market

Following the Korean War, refugees who fled to Busan set up stalls in order to make a living by selling smuggled or imported products, which developed into Gukje Market (gukje meaning "international" in Korean) of today. Gukje Market is one of Korea’s largest markets. The market's alleyways are lined with stalls selling diverse goods, particularly machinery tools, kitchenware, and clothing. To the market's right is an alleyway lined with charity stores, and to the left is Kkangtong Market.

◐ Jagalchi Fish Market

Jagalchi Market, located on the seaside road in Busan's Jung-gu, is Korea's largest seafood market, selling both live and dried fish. After the Korean War, the market solidified itself as a fish market. This market represents Busan and is famous throughout the country. Visitors can eat fresh raw fish right at the market. Even nowadays visitors can see women selling mackerel, sea squirts (ascidians) and other seafoods on wooden boxes along the road outside of the market and along the shore.

◐ Haedong Yonggungsa Temple

Haedong Yonggungsa Temple is situated on the coast of the north-eastern portion of Busan. This superb attraction offers visitors the rare find of a temple along the shore line as most temples in Korea are located in the mountains. Other special sites at the temple are the 108 stairs and stone lanterns lining the rocky landscape.Midway down the 108 steps one can stop and enjoy the calming sounds of the waves, and view the majestic sunrise.

◐ Jukseong 'Dream (K-Drama)' Filming Set

Located in Gijang-gun, Busan, Jukseong Church is a drama set built for the SBS drama "Dream (2009)." The drama aired a long time ago and is forgotten, but this well-made space has become a must-see for travelers visiting Gijang. The inside of the cathedral is operated as a gallery, and visitors can encounter a pleasant surprise when there is an ongoing exhibition. Perhaps thanks to its location in a small fishing village, it retains a unique atmosphere. The seaside landscape is like a painting from the Middle Ages. The white foam breaking over the rocks contrasts with the red roof of the church and catches the attention of those who visit this place at a glance. The place where most people wait in line at Jukseong Church is a photo spot decorated with a picture frame structure. The blue sea and sky in the frame create a beautiful background.

◐ Nurimaru APEC House

Located on Dongbaekseom Island, an island of camellia trees, Nurimaru APEC House was the venue for the 2005 APEC Summit. Since then, it has been used as a memorial hall and a conference center. This three-story building is a contemporary recreation of a traditional Korean pavilion. The roof is inspired by the slope of Dongbaekseom Island, while the interior design features visual representations of traditional Korean culture. The terrace provides a great view of the Oryukdo Islets, Gwangandaegyo Bridge, and Dalmaji Hill. Visitors to Nurimaru APEC House can enjoy both the beauty of nature and the contemporary design of the building.

Haeundae Blueline Park is an eco-friendly redevelopment of the former railroad facilities of the Donghae Nambu Line, a 4.8-kilometer-long stretch from Haeundae’s Mipo to Cheongsapo to Songjeong. It forms a part of the new core of the Haeundae Tourism Special Zone, an international tourist region in Busan that operates the Haeundae Beach Train and Haeundae Sky Capsule along Haeundae’s spectacular coastal scenery. Haeundae Blueline Park consists of Haeundae Beach Train, a sightseeing train that serves as both a transportation option and a tourist train that runs round-trip from Mipo to Songjeong via Cheongsapo along the beautiful coastal scenery of East Busan; and Haeundae Sky Capsule, a romantic four-seater automatic capsule train that runs a 2-kilometer rail from 7 to 10 meters above sea level, along the coast from Mipo to Cheongsapo.

◐ Hyeopjae Beach

Hyeopjae Beach, encircled by lush pine forests, seamlessly extends into Geumneung Beach. The beach features smooth white sand, shallow waters, and a gentle slope ideal for swimming. Camping is available at Songlim, along with various amenities. The view of the emerald-colored sea and the distant Biyangdo Island offers magnificent scenery, with the sunsets being particularly breathtaking.

◐ Bomnal Cafe in Aewol (K-Drama Filming Location) & Handam Coastal Trail Trekking

Bomnal café, the first to open on Handam Beach in Aewol, is celebrated for its Jeju hallabong ade. Known for its beautiful sea views, visitors can enjoy their drinks surrounded by colorful murals and charming gift items, all against the backdrop of the sea. The café also features a gift shop filled with Jeju souvenirs.

Handam Coastal Trail, also known as the Gwakgeum Olle Trail, is established along the shore from Aewol Port to Gwakjigwamul Beach. It beautifully harmonizes with the surrounding landscape. The trail runs 1.2 kilometers and visitors can walk on this coastal trail as waves crash right next to them. It is one of the "hidden gems of Jeju city" selected by the city in 2009 when 31 famous spots in Jeju-si other than the existing tourist attractions were chosen and announced. Uniquely-shaped rocks made by cooled and hardened lava grab the attention of passersby, and the trail that continuously winds along the beach featuring black rocks adds an element of excitement. Another appealing point is that it is a great place to watch the beautiful sunset as it is located on the west side of Jeju Island.

◐ Sinchang Windmill Coastal Road 

Sinchang Windmill Coastal Road, which continues along the western tip of Jeju Island, presents a view of windmills lined up along the road from an offshore wind farm. The view of white windmills and emerald-colored sea along the winding coastline offer a pleasant fall scenery. There are many other things that unfold before one's eyes as while looking out upon the blue sea, like Chagwido Island afar. The road is well-known for its beautiful sunset so it is a great place to take pictures and watch the setting sun. Along the coastal road is a trail named Eco Experience. It features a Kelp grouper statue, Wondam Experience Site and a rest area where visitors can take selfies with many different backdrops. The observatory located in the middle of the trail is relatively quiet and visitors are recommended to head towards the observatory after taking a few photos on their walk up from Sinchang Windmill Coastal Road.

◐ Gimnyeong Seongsegihaebyeon Beach & Hamdeok Seoubonghaebyeon Beach

The clear waters that are highlighted with cobalt-blue and the clean white sand of Gimnyeong Seongsegihaebyeon Beach steal the hearts of visitors every year. The beach is also popular with fishermen, who enjoy rope fishing from the rocks. This area is known to be good for catching striped beakfish and spotty belly greenlings. Not far from the beach is Manjanggul Cave, which offers a welcome escape from the daytime heat.

Hamdeok Beach is located along Jeju Olle Trail Course 19. It is also referred to as Hamdeok Seoubonghaebyeon Beach due to the volcanic cone nearby. Located just 20 kilometers from Jeju International Airport, the beach is famous for its great scenery of emerald-blue waters, tall palm trees, and white sandy shore. The beach is considered one of Jeju's top three beaches. 

Seongsan Ilchulbong Peak, which is 180m above sea level, erupted underwater in the ocean about 5,000 years ago. This makes it a very rare case among the many craters in Jeju Island. Seongsan Ilchulbong has long been considered one of the top scenic destinations in Korea. A large crater, formed by the hot lava mixing with cold ocean water, is located at the top of Seongsan Ilchulbong Tuff Cone. The crater is about 600 meters in diameter and 90 meters deep. It attracts millions of visitors a year, many of whom climb to the top for the breathtaking panoramic view of the ocean, Udo Island, Hallasan Mountain, and the volcanic landscape of the east. It was designated a Natural Monument on July 19, 2000 and subsequently recognized for its outstanding geological value by UNESCO on July 2, 2007, when it was added to the World Natural Heritage List. 

◐ Delekoomda in Seongsan (Studio Cafe / Photo Spot) 

There's no extra charge for admission, but you have to drink at the cafe at the entrance to get an entrance bracelet. There are tables and sofas installed indoors and outdoors for each theme, so there are many comfortable drinking and relaxing spaces and a photo zone that even makes that space into a studio. Everywhere is a photo zone, but there are places where there are many people. If you go up to a castle-like place, there are stairs in heaven. Each studio has a different theme, which is well-made and decorated to take pictures. Some places remind us of birch forests. The interior is decorated with beautiful spaces.

◐ Songdang Dongwha Village

Jeju Fairy Tale Village is designed with Jeju trees, Jeju stones, Jeju culture and myths, and flowers of the four seasons as its theme, and is the most Jeju-like park in Jeju. The park was created on a site of approximately 99,000 m2 using Jeju trees such as zelkova and crape myrtle trees that are hundreds of years old, as well as 5,000 S-grade natural stones formed through volcanic activity hundreds of thousands of years ago as basic materials. In addition, the largest Starbucks in Korea is located here, so it is very popular regardless of weekdays or weekends. Every summer, hydrangeas bloom in full bloom, turning the entire village into a splendid flower garden. The various colors of hydrangeas blend together to create a landscape that looks like a scene from a fairy tale. The rural experience learning center was established through the fragrance experience center, and there are restaurants where you can taste Jeju's flavors such as Jay Farm Meat Restaurant, Mr. Milk (Seong Isidol Ranch), and Songdang Sandeul Restaurant (local restaurant), as well as Starbucks, Paris Baguette, Ghibli's official Corico Cafe, and Ghibli's official Acorn Forest, which serve as tourist attractions and have a view of the park.

◐ Saryeoni Forest Path 

Saryeoni Forest Trail is a forest walking trail that cuts through the dense Japanese cedar forest growing between Mulchat Oreum and Saryeoni Oreum. While the vast majority of the trees growing here are Japanese cedar, visitors can also see Japanese oak, birch, snowbell trees, and cypress trees along this 550-meter-long trail. The forest trail is known as one of Jeju's top 31 hidden attractions, and is popular among tourists who love hiking, because the nature of the forest hasn’t been tampered with.

O’sulloc opened on Sept. 1, 2001, and is located at the entrance of Seogwang Tea Garden in Jeju Island. It has since become a major attraction, with visitors coming from all over to enjoy the green panoramic tea fields in which to take many great photos. You can also buy loose teas and related products, including delicious green tea ice cream! The building itself is the materialization of green tea cup, and it is a place of culture, where tradition and modern east and west are harmonized, and a nature-friendly resting area. O’sulloc has the 'O’ as in the interjection Oh!, the origin of sulloc, only sulloc, of sulloc cha. This is a great place to experience everything about Sulloc Cha and to get a better understanding the traditional tea culture of Korea and green tea.

◐ Yongmeori Coast 

Yongmeorihaean Coast is a hydrovolcano rocky shore formed by the accumulation of volcanic debris erupted from three craters under the sea and is a sandstone bed created by layers of sand that have been deposited for tens of millions of years. The Yongmeori Coast got its name because the beach looks like a dragon that is jumping into the ocean with its head raised (“Yong” means dragon and “Meori” means head in Korean). The oddly shaped cliffs created by the waves provide a magnificent scene. The shore platform by the sea serves as a walking trail. Along the road down to the seashore is the Hamel Monument, in remembrance of Hamel who drifted to this place.

◐ Cheong Wa Dae (Presidential Blue House) 

The signature markings of the Presidential Residence of Cheong Wa Dae are its blue tiles on the Main Office; it is the first thing to catch one's attention upon viewing the premises. Approximately 150 thousand tiles compose the roof of the Main Office. The blue tiles and the smoothly curving roofline blend beautifully with Bugaksan Mountain in the backdrop.

◐ Gyeongbokgung Palace & watch the changing of the guard ceremony 

Gyeongbokgung Palace was built in 1395 as the official palace of the Joseon dynasty by Yi Seong-gye, the future King Taejo and founder of the new regime. Gyeongbokgung Palace is arguably the most beautiful and is the largest of all five palaces. Many Joseon kings were crowned here. Gyeongbokgung Palace retains the original Gyeonghoeru Pavilion, a prime example of Joseon architecture, and the Hyangwonjeong Pavilion and pond. The sculptures in the Geunjeongjeon Hall exemplify Joseon-era sculpture techniques. 

      

      

◐ Insadong Cultural Street (Ssamzigil) 

Just like a traditional cultural street allows you to do, you will be able to encounter the culture of Korea easily at Insadong. From fans, tobacco pipes, statues, calligraphy, to Korean traditional paintings, there's nothing you can't find here. Restaurants, tea houses, and other establishments are all tinged with the flavor of Korea. All sorts of Korean snacks such as rice cakes, bindaetteok (Korean pancake), and Makgeolli (rice wine) are all within an arm's reach as well. On weekends especially, Insadong is bustling with people of different skin colors and languages. I Another special part of Insadong is Ssamziegil. Opening in 2004, it is a complex cultural space with 50 different stores that sell handicraft items.

      

In December 2010 Naminara Republic, Nami Island was designated a UNICEF Child Friendly Park. This was a first for Korea and only the 14th park in the world to receive such a designation. Nami Island has also been designated an “Easy Place” by The Human Rights Forum of Persons with Disabilities in Korea (PWDK) due to the ease of access we offer to all visitors. Since 2001, Nami Island has expanded contents related to environment, art and culture. Then, as the shooting location of the 2001 KBS television series Winter Sonata, there was a dramatic increase of tourists especially from Asian countries including Taiwan, Japan and China. Today, Nami Island is known as an international tourist spot with beautiful natural environment that attracts more tourists from all over the world. On Nami Island, there are a variety of cultural spaces – The Song Museum, Liuseum – The Liu Collection of World Musical Instruments, Pyeonghwarang Gallery, Nami Gallery, Kid’s Land (International Children’s Library), Culture House, Nami Island Handicraft Studio, Yu Qing Cheng’s Happy Garden Sculpture Gallery, UNICEF Hall and Andersen Picture Book Center. Nami Island Arts & Education is also host to over 600 performances, exhibitions and festivals annually.

      

◐ The Garden of Morning Calm 

The Garden of Morning Calm, nestled against the splendid backdrop of Chungnyeongsan Mountain, is a horticultural haven that blends the essence of Korean beauty with a diversity of themed gardens. Designed by Professor Han Sang-kyeong from Sahmyook University, this arboretum, which opened in May 1996, offers a tranquil retreat with forest paths and a dense pine nut grove for those escaping the bustle of the city. Its twenty two thematic gardens are interwoven with well-kept grassy expanses, vibrant flower displays, and inviting nature trails. Among these, the Sunken Garden stands out, artfully representing the Korean Peninsula and its stunning landscapes using a rich array of blooming flowers, capturing the admiration of those who visit. Beyond this, the arboretum is home to an impressive collection of plant life, featuring more than 5,000 different species, including more than 300 varieties native to Baekdusan Mountain.

    

◐ Suwon Hwaseong Fortress [UNESCO World Heritage]

Hwaseong is a piled-stone and brick fortress of the Joseon Dynasty that surrounds the centre of Suwon City, of Gyeonggi-do Province. It was built in the late 18th century by King Jeongjo for defensive purposes, to form a new political basis and to house the remains of his father, Crown Prince Jangheon. The massive walls of the fortress, which are 5.74 km in length, enclose an area of 130 ha and follow the topography of the land. The Suwoncheon, the main stream in Suwon, flows through the centre of the fortress. The Hwaseong Fortress has had a great influence on the development of Korean architecture, urban planning, and landscaping and related arts. It differed from the fortresses in China and Japan in that it combined military, political and commercial functions. Its design by Jeong Yakyong, a leading scholar of the School of Practical Learning, was characterized by careful planning, the combination of residential and defensive features, and the application of the latest scientific knowledge. It represents the pinnacle of 18th century military architecture, incorporating ideas from some of the best examples in Europe and East Asia. Hwaseong is also unique in that it covers both flat and hilly land, making use of the terrain for maximum defensive efficacy.

    

◐ Starfield COEX Mall (Star Library)

Starfield COEX Mall, located at the center of Seoul, leads in trend and culture. Combining fashion, food, culture and entertainment, the mall provides everything the visitors need. The Starfield Library offers a space to rest and entertainment with books. Located in the middle of COEX Central Plaza, Starfield Library offers visitors a perfect reading space. The two-story library has 13-meter-tall bookshelfs and soft lights to ease the eyes as well as various types of tables with electric plugs for those with laptops. With more than 50,000 books ranging from literature to hobbies as well as over 400 types of magazines, visitors are welcome to find pleasure in reading and relax.

    

◐ Hongdae Shopping Street

Hongdae is a neighborhood known for its youthful ambience, with shops selling everything from clothing and cosmetics to living goods and books, as well as unique cafés and restaurants. The streets are also filled with buskers and dance performances, making a walk here quite entertaining. Special streets such as ateliers’ street (lined with private institutions for art students preparing for university entrance exams), Picasso’s Street, and Club Street are also must-go places for anyone hoping to fully experience the Hongdae area.

    

◐ Hongjecheon Artificial Waterfall

Hongjecheon Artificial Waterfall is located along Hongjecheon Stream in Seodaemun-gu, Seoul. The waterfall was built in 2011 and is 25 meters tall and 60 meters wide. Despite being a man-made waterfall, the design and construction were so well-done that many find it hard to believe it wasn't a naturally formed waterfall. The area around the waterfall features various places for citizens and visitors to relax, while there are many cafes and cultural spaces in the area to make a visit more enjoyable.

   
 

◐ Eunpyeong Hanok Village

Located in Jingwan-dong of Eunpyeong-gu, the Eunpyeong Hanok Village captures a quaint, serene landscape with the Bukhansan Mountain serving as the backdrop for the modern, neatly-built hanoks. The village is set in greater Seoul in the vicinity of Yeonsinnae and Ilsan. If you take a snapshot from the middle of the road between the tall hanok structures, it'll give you the feeling of standing on the set of some historical film set during the Joseon Dynasty. There are also plenty of sites to see if you walk up from the hanok village along the deck path that will lead you to the Jingwansa Temple, Literature Museum, and more.

    

◐ N Seoul Tower

Namsan Seoul Tower was the first multipurpose tower to be established in Korea, effectively incorporating a sightseeing observatory into a broadcasting tower. For the past 40 years, Namsan Seoul Tower has served as an iconic landmark of Korea and a representative tourist attraction. The tower's observatory offers an unobstructed view of the whole city, allowing it to become one of the all-time favorite attractions of Seoul citizens as well as domestic and international tourists. Featured in many dramas and reality shows, it is also becoming a fan-favorite destination. Another highlight of the tower is the Namsan Cable Car. The cable car began its operation in 1962, transferring passengers from the foot of the mountain to the base of the tower. Shuttle buses to the Namsan Cable Car from downtown Seoul are also available for visitors' convenience.

    

◐ Myeong-dong Shopping Street

Myeong-dong is one of the primary shopping districts in Seoul. Many brand name shops and department stores line the streets and alleys. Common products for sale include clothes, shoes, and accessories. Unlike Namdaemun or Dongdaemun, many designer brands are sold in Myeong-dong. In addition, several major department stores have branches here, including Lotte Department Store, Shinsegae Department Store, Myeong-dong Migliore, Noon Square and M Plaza. The department stores carry many premium labels and other fashionable goods at reasonable prices. Myeong-dong also has family restaurants, fast food, plus Korean, Western and Japanese dining options. Many restaurants in Myeong-dong specialize in dongaseu (pork cutlet) and kalguksu (noodle soup). Other businesses in the area include hair salons, banks and theaters.