The German Village was built for Korean residents who returned from living in Germany. Many Korean lived in Germany where they earned foreign currency during the modernization of Korea in the 1960’s. The area is now a unique tourism spot related to German culture. Since 2001, the area of Mulgeon-ri, Read more [...]
Ulleungdo Island ( 울릉도 )
Ulleungdo is a pentagon-shaped island located 92km away from Dokdo. The island was made from a series of volcanic eruptions. Its highest peak is called Seonginbong Peak, and there is a village along the coastline on the slope. On the north side is a caldera crater which collapsed to create Read more [...]
Andong Hahoe Folk Village ( 안동 하회마을 )
Hahoe Village is home to descendants of the Ryu clan of Pungsan and is well-known for its traditional houses. Birthplace of renowned scholars of the Joseon Period such as Gyeomam Ryu Un-ryong and Seoae Ryu Seong-ryong, the village became even more famous after Queen Elizabeth of England visited on April Read more [...]
Kim Gwangseok-gil Street ( 김광석 길 ( 김광석다시그리기길 ))
Kim Gwangseok-gil Street is a mural street near Bangcheon Market where the now deceased Kim Gwangseok used to live. The 350m long wall has statues and murals depict his life and music. Every autumn, the area of Bangcheon Market and Dongseongno hosts a “Kim Gwangseok’s Singing Contest.”
Gukje Market ( 남포동 국제시장 )
Following the Korean War, refugees who fled to Busan set up stalls in order to make a living, and this was the beginning of the Gukje Market (gukje meaning “international” in Korean). The Gukje Market is one of Korea’s largest markets; each alleyway is crowded with stalls, and it connects Read more [...]
Busan Gamcheon Culture Village ( 부산 감천문화마을 )
Gamcheon Culture Villiage is formed by houses built in staircase-fashion on the foothills of a coastal mountain, earning this village the nickname of “Machu Picchu of Busan.” The many alleys cutting through this community are vibrantly decorated with murals and sculptures created by the residents.
Gunsan Modern History Museum Time Travel ( 군산근대역사박물관시간여행 )
Gunsan Modern History Museum Time Travel sets the stage for experience activities that not only Gunsan citizens but also tourists can enjoy together, showing different aspects of Gunsan. In particular, it is significant in that citizens, not professional actors, prepare and stage their performance. In other words, the event places Read more [...]
Gangneung Coffee Festival ( 강릉 커피축제 )
The Gangneung Coffee Festival held its first event in 2009 as part of project in making Gangneung, a city of coffee. The festival celebrates the emerging coffee culture of Gangneung-si, which in recent years has welcomed in famous coffee chains and artisan coffee shops. The festival celebrates the scenic city’s Read more [...]
Heyri Art Valley ( 헤이리 예술마을 )
Korean artists of various field of work such as writers, painters, actors, architects and musicians constructed the cultural town of Heyri. Within this community, there are residences, workrooms, art galleries and museums. Artists make a living by opening exhibitions, trading or selling their artworks. Currently, there are about 40 museums, Read more [...]
Songwol-dong Fairy Tale Village ( 송월동 동화마을 )
The opening of the Incheon Port in 1883 led to the start of many foreigners coming into the area for settlement. Soon, it became a rich village and many young people gradually moved out, leaving the village in a state of stagnant. As such, a renovation project was brought upon Read more [...]
Incheon Chinatown ( 인천 차이나타운 )
Incheon’s Chinatown area came into being with the opening of the Incheon Port in 1883 and Incheon’s designation as an extraterritoriality of the Ching Dynasty. In the past, the area held many stores trading goods imported from China, but most Chinese businesses are now restaurants. Today, the Chinese residents of Read more [...]
Chunsone Toy Store ( 천소네 장난감 가게 )
This place exhibits and sells toys that the owner has collected since the childhood. It is a small place without any signs but has variety of toys such as playmobils, dolls, Gundams, etc. It is popular among the toy manias for antique and rare toys. (Website https://club.cyworld.com/chunsotoy)
Hongdae Free Market ( 홍대 프리마켓 )
The Free Market opens every Saturday in the play ground in front of Hongdae. From handmade products to second hand products, they sell different types of goods. Musicians’ performances are often held and the participants present their work pieces that themselves created. It is a place of art and cultural Read more [...]
Jangchung-dong Jokbal: Pigs’ Feet ( 장충동 족발 )
Jangchung-dong is the first place that pops up in the mind when it comes to Jokbal (Pigs’ Feet). It became famous with the opening of the Indoor Gymnasium in 1960. It was the fun of Jangchung-dong Pigs’ Feet Alley to eat Jokbal while talking about the sports game of the Read more [...]
The Street of Skewered Lamb ( 양꼬치 골목 )
The street of skewered lamb in Jayang-dong, Gwangjin-gu is an exotic place where people can experience China in Seoul. The price is about 10,000 won per person and 10 skewered lambs are served. There are other unique foods such as skewered beef tendon. They also have Chinese foods that are Read more [...]
Yunjungno ( 윤중로 )
From the south of Seogangdaegyo, this road goes on to the north side of Yeoui 2-gyo, passing through the back of the National Assembly of the Republic of Korea. The official name of this road is ‘Yeouiseoro’ and its total length is 1.7 km. When April comes and the cherry Read more [...]
Samcheong-dong gil ( 삼청동길 )
There are long preserved Hanoks on the alley. Old houses and the modernized buildings coexist on this street. It only takes 10 minute walk from Gwanghwamun, but it is tranquil unlike the center of the city. It is a famous date course with cafes, galleries and restaurants concentrated along the Read more [...]
Gyedong-gil ( 계동길 )
This streets starts from the Hyundai office building and ends at Jungang High School. Along the street there are Hanok guest houses, ateliers, and old bath house and barbershop that embrace the reminiscence from the old times. “Winter Sonata” was filmed at Jungang High School and the place is visited Read more [...]
Gamgodang-gil ( 감고당길 )
This road begins from Artsonje Museum to Yulgongno; it is stretched out from north to south. Its narrowness adds on to the ambience of the street along with cafes and galleries lining the road. It is the place where the traditional Korean houses and the modern buildings coexist. The road Read more [...]
Suwon Chicken Alley ( 수원 통닭골목 )
There’s a Chicken alley located in Suwon-si which is near to the Hawseong Haengung Palace. Full of fragrant smell inside the alley and crispy chicken, this place attract many Korean people come to taste the chicken.
Icheon Pottery Village ( 이천도예마을 )
Icheon is a small city located in Gyeonggi-do, this is famous for its local farm products like rice and peaches, but more than its agricultural products though, it is famous for the world class pottery that is produced there as well as the naturally occurring hot springs. Icheon’s ceramic village is Read more [...]
Jaesun Shop ( 고양이삼촌 )
Want to buy some cute gifts for your friends? If you are super fans of cat, you must come here. Jaesun Shop located in Mapu-Gu and this shop is cat’s paradise.. f
Jongno Jewelry Shopping Street ( 종로보석쇼핑거리 )
Jongno Jewelry Shopping Street is located in Jongno of Seoul, is well known nationwide. It is estimated to house between 2,000 and 4,000 jewelry stores of every size and packed close together in one district. Koreans love Jewelry very much. Jongno district has always had a large floating Read more [...]
Chuncheon Myeongdong Street ( 춘천 명동거리 )
K-Drama “Winter Sonata” Tour If you were fan of Gyeoul Yeonga (Winter Sonata), you might know this place. because Several scenes from the popular drama Gyeoul Yeonga (Winter Sonata) were filmed here! This popular street is in the heart of downtown Chuncheon. Fast-food restaurants, movie theaters, and nightclubs all pack the streets Read more [...]
Itaewon Shopping District ( 이태원 쇼핑거리 )
5-day Kinetic Korea Tour Old & New Fullday Tour Itaewon is an International Street where thousands of foreigners gather each day to shop, eat and drink. Selling luggage, leather bags, clothing and shoes, with the occasional brand like Adidas, Evisu. Over one thousand shops and more than 500 restaurants offering Read more [...]
Songdo Canal Walk ( 커낼워크 )
Canal Walk is located along a stretch of a man-made canal running through the heart of Songdo International district. It stretches 2625 feet within D1-D4 blocks.Each block contains five-story glass buildings. First two stories are retail units that comprise fitness club, bookstore, general stores, and restaurants. Also top three stories Read more [...]
Cheongdam-dong ( 청담동 )
Cheongdam-dong is a ward of Gangnam-gu in Seoul.The area epitomizes the wealthy lifestyle of Koreans, especially for young professionals who have studied overseas. It is known as an upmarket shopping area, with the main shopping street dudded Cheongdam’s Fashion Street. Along with Apgujeong’s Rodeo Street in Apgujeong-dong and Garosu-gil in Sinsa-dong, Read more [...]
Gangnam Station Underground Shopping Center ( 강남역지하도상가 )
Gangnam Underground shopping street is a perfect destination in the rainy day. In Korea, jangma and monsoons typically hit the Korean Peninsula. This means three weeks or more of heavy downpours, and even when it’s not raining, it’s still muggy and hot. Also you can enjoy food during shopping, the Read more [...]
Seomyeon ( 서면 )
Seomyeon is a commercial center and transportation hub in Busan of South Korea. The most downtown of any place in Busan. This place has 3 underground shopping malls , 1 department store and many shops, bars and restaurants. Seomyeon this name was that on old administrative district surrounding the area Read more [...]
Hongdae ( 홍대 )
Hongdae is a region in Seoul. The top one area for young people to entertaining. Hongik University located in here, so this place named Hongdae. 5-Day Kinetic Korea Tour Hongdae University Fashion shop & restaurant in Hongdae. Hongdae is home to hundreds of independent coffee shops and Read more [...]