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Beauty Play Myeongdong (뷰티플레이 명동)

2024-06-14

73 Myeongdong-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

Beauty Play is a K-beauty experience center operated by the Korea Cosmetics Industry Institute and supported by the Ministry of Health and Welfare. It offers a wide variety of sample Korean beauty products for testing as well as diverse beauty experience programs such as makeup touch-up service (choice of base, eyes, or lips), personal color test, and skin evaluation. Visitors can also ask for product recommendation based on their skin type or skincare concerns. Beauty Play also frequently hosts beauty seminars and one-day classes, which are announced online via its official website. International tourists can apply for a full makeup service with an advance reservation free of charge.

Beauty Play has two branches in Seoul: one in Myeong-dong, which is located across from Myeongdong Cathedral; and one in Hongdae. Beauty Play experience programs are avilabe from 10:00 to 18:00 everyday except Sundays.

Ikseon-dong Hanok Street (익선동 한옥거리)

2024-08-19

reas of Samil-daero, Supyo-ro, Donhwamun-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Ikseon-dong Hanok Street refers to the street connecting Exit 6 of Jongno 3(sam)-ga Station to the Ibis Ambassador Insadong (31 Samil-daero 30-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul). With hanok buildings like no other in Seoul, it has become a staple of Seoul tours for domestic and international visitors. Today’s Ikseon-dong Hanok Street houses many restaurants, cafes, and shops in renovated hanok buildings. In the past, this neighborhood was close to the palaces of the Joseon dynasty, so it was home to high-ranking dignitaries, including prominent aristocrats. Because of this, there are many large houses with tiled roofs (giwa), giving the street a traditional look overall. Its designation as a Hanok Preservation District in 2018 resulted in many local shops moving into the neighborhood. The streets here are a spider web of narrow alleys that make it difficult to navigate freely, so visitors are advised to pay attention to their surroundings when traveling in the area.

Busan Cine Road (부산 영화의 거리)

2024-10-29

91, Marine city 1-ro, Haeundae-gu, Busan

Busan Cine Road is a haven for Korean films, dramas, and other K-content. On one side of Haeundae Beach where Gwangandaegyo Bridge comes into view is a path lined with posters and sculptures of major Korean films. There are also thematic zones dedicated to 10 million box office hits, animated films, and films set in Haeundae and Busan. On clear days, Visitors can enjoy the view of the blue seas on clear days and the brilliance of Gwangandaegyo Bridge standing across the horizon in the evening.

Seosulla-gil Road (서순라길)

2024-10-14

150-3 Jong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Seosulla-gil Road is a road that was used by the nightguards during the Joseon dynasty. The road is on the west of Jongmyo Shrine with various attractions nearby including Ikseon-dong, Insa-dong, Bukchon, and Samcheong-dong, as well as restaurants, cafes, and handicraft workshops. The road is also a beautiful date course with flowers in spring and fall foliage in autumn..

Haeundae River Cruise (해운대리버크루즈)

2024-03-29

85 Suyeonggangbyeon-daero, Haeundae-gu, Busan

Haeundae River Cruise is the first urban cruise ship in Busan that allows passengers to see both rivers and the sea from APEC Naru Park to Marine City and Gwangandaegyo Bridge. Cruises run weekdays, sunset and night time, and late-night, so you passengers can enjoy the the view of Suyeonggang River, Haeundae, and Gwangallihaebyeon Beach both day and night. There is a cafe where passengers in queue can relax before boarding, a kiosk photo print, and a gift shop. The cruise takes about an hour, and indoor shoes, blankets, cell phone charging cables, water, tea, beverages, and snacks are available for passengers.

Gwangju Songjeong-dong Tteokgalbi Street (광주 송정동 떡갈비 골목)

2023-11-22

Gwangsan-ro 29beon-gil, Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju

Tteokgalbi Street in Gwangju Songjeong-dong is lined with around 20 restaurants specalizing in tteokgalbi (grilled galbi patties). The area is a popular place to eat for locals and tourists alike, with many people visiting both during the week and the weekend. The tteokgalbi here stands out from tteokgalbi found in other regions in a few ways. Most places use 100% beef in the patties, but Songjeong-dong tteokgalbi uses a mix of beef and pork. This change was made in the 90s in order to keep the prices the same during a tough financial season. The restaurants here also serve a bone broth soup with the meal, made from boiling pork bones with kelp and radish for over a long period of time.

Gureumsan Forest Park (Gureumsan Urban Forest Park) (구름산 산림욕장 (구름산 도시자연공원) )

2024-04-08

27 Ori-ro 619beon-gil, Gwangmyeong-si, Gyeonggi-do

Gureumsan Forest Park is densely populated with trees that are 20 meters high. The forest park has a playground and wooden benches, and has the highest phytoncide concentration out of all the 13 forest parks in Gyeonggi-do. This hiking trail has been developed with 356 fir trees and an 184-meter red clay trail to provide citizens and tourists with a relaxing barefoot walking experience. Most of the forest paths in the park area are covered in wood chips, making it easier to walk.

Syridan-gil Street (시리단길)

2023-11-14

19-20 Imbangul-daero 826beon-gil, Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju

Syridan-gil Street is a newer business district opened in the Cheomdan District, comprised of three Synergy Towers created by the Synergy Town Project. Among the Synergy Towers, Voyager Cheomdan is filled with lifestyle shops, including fashion boutiques, fitness centers, and cosmetic shops.

Mudeungsan Lift Monorail (Jisan Park) (무등산 리프트모노레일 (지산유원지))

2023-12-22

14-10 Jiho-ro 164beon-gil, Dong-gu, Gwangju

To use the lift and monorail located at Jisan Park in Gwangju, visitors can purchase a ticket at the ticket office in the convenience store on the first floor and go up to the boarding area on the second floor. Get on the lift with a track length of 745 meters and an operating speed of 12 m/sec and climb for about 20 minutes while enjoying the scenery of Mudeungsan Mountain to arrive at Bitgoeul Station. From here, visitors can transfer to the monorail. Passengers can feel the thrill of riding toward the top on a monorail which can accommodate about 20 people at a time. A spectacular view of Mudeungsan Mountain will unfold in all directions. The view of Gwangju from Palgakjeong Observatory at the end of the monorail is a beautiful sight that visitors to Gwangju must see at least once as it is a famous attraction to enjoy the view of Gwangju.

Songdo Sky Park (송도스카이파크)

2024-12-03

181 Amnamgongwon-ro, Seo-gu, Busan

The Songdo Marine Cable Car offers a captivating 15-minute ride from Songdo Base Station to Songdo Sky Park, treating visitors to picturesque views of Songdo Beach and Yeongdo Island. In the basement, visitors will find the Songdo Doppelmayr World, a museum dedicated to cable cars. The first floor comprises the ticket office, the cable car platform, and a convenience store. The second floor is where the Ocean Terrace and Café Human Art Hall are located, offering a space for relaxation and art. And the third floor is home to the Sky Harbor Observatory, a Little Prince-themed park that promises an enchanting experience.

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