Korea Activities

Nestled around the Hangang River is the Korean capital Seoul , a city of old and new. With thousands years of history, it has well preserved royal palaces, historical relics, and cultural treasures, yet state-of-the-art facilities and infrastructures as well. The Seoul City Tour bus runs a course that covers major points of interest in Seoul .
Bus comes approximately every 30 minutes.

• Downtown Tour: Check a route

- Operating hours: 09:00 ~ 21:00
(Last bus departs from Gwanghwamun Gate at 7:00 p.m.)

- Tour durations: about 2 hours

• Palace Course: Check a route

- Operating hours: 09:00 ~ 17:00
(Last bus departs from Gwanghwamun Gate at 4:00 p.m.)

- Tour durations: about 1 hour

• Night Course: Check a route

- Operating hours: 19:50 ~ 21:30 / 20:00 ~ 22:00

- Tour duration: about 2 hours
(The bus leaves at 19:50 and 20:00 from Gwangwhamun bus stop.)

* Detailed Info on Seoul City Bus Tour
- Closings: Every Monday (Except when Monday is a national holiday)
- Fees: 19 and older: 10,000 won
3 ~18 years old and international students with a student ID card: 8,000 won
- Tours conducted in: English, Chinese, Japanese
- Inquiries:

Busan is Korea 's principal port and second largest city. As a port city, it is ranked third in the world in terms of the number of containers handled. It has numerous culturally attractive tourism resources characteristic and distinctive enough not to be found in any other city in the world. Its scenic coastal areas and clean sandy beaches located near downtown areas will add joyous memories to those who visit.

• Camellia Line (Haeundae Course)

- Departure: 09:00, 11:20, 12:50, 15:30 (Busan Station)
- Course

Course	1st	2nd	3rd	4th
Busan Station	09:00	11:20	12:50	15:30
Lotte Hotel	09:15	11:30	13:05	15:45
Bujun Station	-	-	13:20	-
UN Menorial Cemetery	09:50	12:00	13:50	16:20
Busan Museum	10:15	12:30	14:20	16:50
Gwangalli Beach	10:30	12:45	14:35	17:05
Haeundae Beach	10:45	13:00	14:50	17:20
Marriot Hotel	10:52	13:47	14:52	17:22
Paradise Hotel, Busan	10:55	13:50	14:55	17:25
Cruise Whart	11:00	13:55	15:00	17:30
Grand Hotel	11:05	14:00	15:05	17:35
The Westin Hotel	11:10	14:05	15:10	17:40
Haeundae Beach	11:20	14:20	14:25	17:50
UN Memorial Cemetery	11:20	14:25	14:45	18:10
Haeundae Station	11:30	14:25	15:25	17:55
BEXCO / Metropolitan Art Museum	11:35	14:30	15:30	18:00
Gwangan bridge(via)	-	-	-	-
Busan station	12:00	15:00	16:00	18:30

Busan Station	1st	2nd	3rd	4th
Busan Station	09:30	13:00	15:10	16:10
International Ferry Terminal	09:40	-	-	-
Commodore Hotel	09:50	13:10	15:20	16:20
Yongdusan Park	10:10	13:40	15:40	16:40
7.5 Square	10:35	14:00	16:00	16:50
Arrival Taejongdae	11:45	14:10	16:10	17:00
Leave Taejongdae	11:15	14:40	16:40	17:20
Jagalchi Market ( Piff Square , Gukje Market)	11:45	15:10	18:10	19:00
Coastal Ferry Terminal	11:50	15:15	18:20	19:10
Busan Station	12:00	15:20	18:40	19:20

Winter Season (Oct. - Mar.)	Time	Remark
Busan Station	19:00
Democracy Park	19:30
Hwangryeongsan	20:30
Gwangan bridge(via)	-	via
Dalmaji hill	21:20
Haeundae Beach	21:30
Gwangan bridge(via)	-
Busan Station	22:00

Summer Season (Apr. - Sep.)	Time	Remark
Busan Station	19:30
Democracy Park	19:50
Hwangryeongsan	20:40
Gwangan bridge(via)	-	via
Dalmaji hill	21:20
Haeundae Beach	21:30
Gwangan bridge(via)	-
Busan Station	22:00

Famous for its sweet and juicy apples and textile industry, Daegu has been the country's major retail center for medicinal herbs for several centuries. Woobang Tower Land , an amusement theme park, and Mt. Palgongsan , which houses Buddhist temples, attract many tourists.

• Operating Hours

-Daily 10:00 ~ 17:00 (Each course runs once per day.)
• Closings : None

• Departure location

Tourist Information Center (Next to the outdoor musical theater in Duryu Park .)
Dongdaegu Train Station(Near the overhead walkway)
Banwoldang(Near Dong-A a Shopping Center)

• Route

Routes vary by day, call or check online for more information.

• Inquiries

Daegu Tourist Information Center: +82-53-627-8900/8986 (Eng, Kor, Jpn, Chn)

• Tours Conducted in

English, Chinese, Japanese

• Fees

-above 19 years old: 5,000 won
-13~18 years old: 4,000 won
-7~12 years old: 3,000 won

Located in central Korea , Daejeon is a city of science. The Expo Science Park , Daedeok Science Town , and the National Science Museum make Daejeon a future-oriented, high-tech science center. You may wish to try Yuseong Hot Springs which gained nationwide fame for its healing power.

-Package Tour : Route runs once a day and vary depending on day (Tuesday ~ Saturday)

-Design your own tour : When making reservations for groups of 20 people or more, you may choose your desired departure time and location. (Advanced reservations required)

-Reservation : Reservations must be made at least 1 week prior to your visit date by phone.

Many people in Korea leave in search of cool waters and mountains during the hot months of July and August. But, wouldn’t it be nice to enjoy the fun of the ocean and feel the cool mountain breeze without traveling too far from home? Caribbean Bay ’s Water Park and Everland Theme Park are the ideal getaway near the city. Everland is surrounded by beautiful nature, and offers various events, a zoo, and exciting rides all year round. Also, Caribbean Bay is Korea ’s largest water park with a wave pool, slides, and other water facilities, attracting many young people.
We visited Everland and Caribbean Bay with our intern from Hong Kong , Barry Wu, on a one-day course.

Buses for Everland are available at Jamsil, Shinchon, Gangnam, Seoul National University of Education, Sadang, East Seoul Bus Terminal, and more. Non-stop express buses are operated by travel agencies, and one way fares cost 5,000 won, and round-trip fares cost 8,000 won. Regular buses with multiple stops are 1,600 won per one way fare. Reservations are required for round-trip non-stop express buses. Weekends and holidays are often heavily booked, so it is safer to reserve your seats one or two days in advance. Although regular buses are available at many stops in Seoul , to save travel time you should take bus No. 5002 from Gangnam or Yangjae Station, or bus No. 5008 from Gangbyeon or Jamshil Station. These buses will take you to Everland within an hour, whereas other buses will take about double the time because they have to make multiple stops.

The day we visited Caribbean Bay , it was during the most expensive Gold Season (June 15 ~ August 20). Regular day passes are 60,000 won, and half-day passes (14:30PM till closing time) are 51,000 won. If you want to visit both Caribbean Bay and Everland, the two-day combination pass (79,000 won) is the most ideal.

Middle Season (6/1 - 6/30), High Season (7/1 - 7/14, 8/21 - 8/31), Gold Season (7/15 - 8/20)

Two-Day Combination Pass All Day + Half-Day Pass (For two days, you can use Festival World and Caribbean Bay facilities for one day each) Middle Season ￦62,000 ￦46,000

Aiins World, which is located in Bucheon, Gyeonggi-do Province , is a theme park where miniature recreations of world famous buildings are on display. The miniatures at Aiins World were crafted with such painstaking attention to detail that visitors feel like they are looking at the real thing. People also feel as if they have taken a trip around the world all in one day. Let’s take a trip to world famous buildings with our tour guide, Eun-Kyeong Lee!

A total 109 miniature recreations of world famous buildings such as registered cultural properties by UNESCO and the 7 Wonders of the World are on display in Aiins World. England 's Big Ben, the Palais de Versailles in Paris , the Coliseum in Italy , the Pyramid and Sphinx in Africa, the Great Wall of China and Palaces in Korea were all meticulously crafted.

Taking pictures next to some of the most famous structures in the world is fun for all.

Painted footprints in front of world famous buildings lets visitors know where to stand to take the best photos. Remember that the white footprints are for the photographer and blue footprints are for the person who wants their picture taken.

Realistic sound effects such as the ticking of a clock from Big Ben, traditional music from each country and the explosive sounds of war attract many visitors.

Make some fun memories by taking pictures with Guardsman from Buckingham Palace , and many other employees dressed in traditional clothing from around the world.

Fee: Individuals）Age 19 and older: 15,000won / Age 13-18: 12,000won/ Age 12 and younger: 9,500won

Fee:Groups）Age 19 and older: 13,000won / Age 13~18: 10,000won / Age 12 and younger: 8,000won

* English tour guides available. Website： http://www.aiinsworld.com/ （Korean）

Inquiries：For more information, call Travel Phone: +82-2-1330（Kor, Eng, Jpn, Chi）/ +82-32-320-6000（Korean）

Seoul Land is Korea ’s first theme park, with a beautiful scenery surrounded by Mt. Cheonggyesan . Seoul Land has World Square where traditional architecture and folk items from all over the world are displayed. You can view the traditional Korea at Samcheonri Hill, the western frontier at Model Land , and Fantasy Land . There are five theme based areas that make up Seoul Land . Seoul Land has up to 40 rollercoasters such as Space Cruise, Black Hole 2000, Galaxy Train, Rapid Current Ride, Magic Carpet, as well as Adventure Theater, Movie Theater, Story Land, and many more.

The pride of Seoul Land is the variety of seasonal festivalsand the Laser Show during the evening. Seoul Grand Park is situated on a very large field and holds various festivals for each season of the year. Tulip Festival is held from April to May, the Starlight Rose Festival from July to August, the Chrysanthemum Festival from September to October, the Snow Light Festival from December to February.

Seoul Land is a popular destination as it also contains Seoul Grand Park , Forest Bath Resort, National Modern Art Center and other great attractions nearby, it is a popular destination.

This event is held to both celebrate the birthday of Buddha and praise his teachings. Lantern exhibitions, Buddhist Culture Celebrations and a paper lantern parade are among the special attractions open to the public. The paper lantern parade is especially popular giving over 100,000 spectators a magnificent site as paper lanterns light up the evening sky.

The Royal Guard Changing Ceremonies of the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910) are re-enacted for the public at Gyungbokgung, Deoksugung and Changdeokgung palaces. This solemn ceremony, held in the heart of the city, gives people an excellent chance to see the Changing of the Guards Ceremony with the watchmen garbed in traditional military uniforms.

The royal wedding of Gojong (the 26th emperor of the Joseon Dynasty) and his empress, Myeongseong hwanghu is grandly re-enacted for all to enjoy. This ceremony allows it viewers to feel as if they have stepped back in time and experience all of the splendors that the royal family weddings had to offer. This ceremony begins at Unhyeongung Palace , where Gojong lived until his ascend to the throne. This palace also acts as the venue for the wedding ceremony of Gojong and empress Myeongseong hwanghu.

The Namsangol Hanok Village is a quaint restoration village nestled in the center of Seoul . There are 5 traditional Korean style houses that have been refurbished and brought to this location. Located in front of a pond, chanugak, the outdoor theater hosts a wide range of performances. Korean traditional mask dances, folk song concerts, pansori (traditional Korean narrative songs), madang-nori(plays famous for adapting Korean tradition to modernity), and nong-ak(farm music) performances are among the shows held here. Please refer to the following homepage to find out more information about the performances and their schedules.

This event is held to promote the excellence of Korea 's Oriental medical field. The Seoul Oriental Medicine Market was established during the Joseon Dynasty and specialized in the art of herbal medicine. The Seoul Oriental Medicine Market can be found in the densely packed area of Dongdaemun, which houses many herbal medicine shops.

Koreana Hotel offers a business center, a tailor, and barber shop. A Finnish sauna and 24-hour fitness center are available for male guests only.

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Internet access - high speed Cable/satellite TV Premium TV channel(s) Pay movies Air conditioning Fax machine Voice mail Internet access - complimentary Direct-dial phone Bottled water in room (complimentary) Refrigerator Minibar Coffee/tea maker Wake-up calls Housekeeping Turndown service (on request) Separate bathtub and shower Bathrobes Hair dryer Bathroom telephone Makeup mirror Massage - available in room Sewing kit Slippers Extra towels/bedding in room Handheld shower Electronic/magnetic keys Welcome amenities Iron/ironing board (on request) Clock radio Desk Rollaway beds Cribs (infant beds) available Smoking rooms Dining

Recreation A Finnish sauna and 24-hour fitness center are available for male guests only.

What to expect: Built in 1995, this hotel offers Ritz-Carlton's well-known personal service in a contemporary setting. A six-story atrium and a collection of modern art echo the avant-garde design of its stair-stepping exterior. Guest services are delivered in a style that recalls the ancient traditions of Asian hospitality.

Amenity highlights: With a 30,000-square-foot rooftop spa and fitness center and 16,000 square feet of meeting space, the hotel offers stellar facilities for both vacation and business travel. The hotel shines brightest in its nine restaurants and bars, ranging from the classic cuisines of Korea, Japan, and China to Mediterranean specialties from Italy, Spain, and Morocco.

Insider tip: Despite the hotel's urban location, guests can work on their golf games—an enclosed driving range is located on the roof.

Located in the Kangnam district south of the Han River, this 18-story high-rise hotel occupies a prominent spot among the city's office towers, shopping centers, and entertainment venues. Outside, it projects a modernistic presence with two wings separated by a high, glass-enclosed sky bridge. Inside, a six-story atrium with an illuminated waterfall sets the tone for elegant amenities and services delivered in signature Ritz-Carlton style.

Guests in search of a soothing retreat will find it in the full-service spa, which shares the top two floors with the hotel’s fitness center. In addition to hot and cold plunge pools and steam and dry saunas, the facility features a Japanese soaking tub made of 500-year-old hinoki wood, believed to have curative powers. Wellness treatments include stress-reducing massages and relaxing body scrubs.

The hotel also offers Ritz-Carlton's signature menu of in-room bath options. Menu choices provided by the Bath Butler, including lavender-scented bath salts, Ylang Ylang essential oils, and tea light candles, turn any guestroom into a personal, private spa.

Business travelers frequently use the hotel’s 16,000 square feet of meeting space, which includes seven conference rooms, four theaters, and a ballroom. A 24-hour business center, high-speed Internet access, and simultaneous translation services provide state-of-the-art support. For guests with business outside the hotel, a complimentary shuttle provides once-a-day service throughout the Kangnam area.

This hotel features 410 guestrooms with premium bed linens and refined decor characterized by subdued colors and natural wood. Large bathrooms have separate vanity areas, deep-soaking or spa tubs, mini-televisions, bathrobes, hair dryer, and premium toiletries. The hotel has a CD and video library for guest use and rooms provide a CD player and TV. All rooms have dual-line telephones (fax machines are available upon request), minibars, and in-room safes. Twice-daily maid service.

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Internet access - high speed Cable/satellite TV Pay movies CD player Premium bedding Complimentary newspaper Multi-line phone Voice mail Minibar Turndown service Designer toiletries Bathroom TV Bathrobes Hair dryer In-room safe Non-smoking rooms Dining

The Cesar Grill - The hotel's formal restaurant specializes in live seafood, along with beef, lamb, and veal dishes. Wine dinners, paired with premium Chateau Latour vintages, are offered from April to July.

Hanazono - This authentic Japanese restaurant features fresh sashimi, a sushi bar, and a sizzling teppanyaki grill. Five tatami rooms overlooking the gardens offer privacy and enhanced personal service.

Chee Hong - Snapping turtle, shark's fin, and other Cantonese and Shanghainese specialties are served in a warm, contemporary setting. A cocktail bar and a dim sum menu are also available.

Café Fantino - This Mediterranean-themed restaurant uses infused oils, herbs, and spices to highlight the cuisines of Italy, Spain, France, and Morocco. It also offers a Sunday Brunch with 100 menu items; brunch is accompanied by live jazz.

The Buffet Restaurant - A team of talented chefs presents a buffet overflowing with Korean dishes, Japanese sushi and sashimi, and popular Chinese and Western dishes.

Caravali - Located in the atrium, this casual café offers deli sandwiches, fresh baked goods, and other light bites amid wicker chairs, large umbrellas, and flashing video monitors.

Nyx & Nox - This pub and disco features an open pizza kitchen, beer on tap, and five private karaoke rooms. Live entertainment is offered throughout the evening.

The Lounge - A traditional Afternoon Tea is served here every afternoon. In the evening, live music is featured. During the summer and fall, five-course barbeque dinners are served in a garden just outside.

The Bar - This meeting spot features live jazz and vocal entertainment every evening.

Recreation The hotel fitness center occupies the hotel's top two floors and features an indoor Olympic-sized pool, a mirrored aerobics studio, and an array of cardiovascular machines. On the roof, a jogging track and an enclosed driving range are available for those who want to work up a sweat or work on their swing. Spa treatments, massage, saunas, and plunge pools are available. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.
Golf - driving range Swimming Running track/path

Located in downtown Yoido, this 15-story high-rise is within two km (one mile) of Youido Park, Han River, and the National Assembly; Nam Dae Mun Market is seven km (four miles) away. Amenities include fitness equipment, sauna (male guests only), airport transportation (surcharge), and room service during limited hours. Complimentary newspapers and coffee can be found in the lobby, along with a 24-hour front desk.

There are 235 guestrooms and seven suites. Deluxe rooms include river or city views, complimentary high-speed Internet access, premium cable channels, minibars, and refrigerators. Bottled water is provided complimentary.

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Internet access - high speed Cable/satellite TV Premium bedding Air conditioning Internet access - complimentary Bottled water in room (complimentary) Refrigerator Minibar Wake-up calls Housekeeping Bathrobes Complimentary toiletries Hair dryer Makeup mirror Sewing kit Slippers Extra towels/bedding in room Handheld shower Shower/tub combination Electronic/magnetic keys Window opens Iron/ironing board (on request) Clock radio Desk Smoking rooms Rollaway beds Dining

New York New York - Innovative and stylish, this traditional New York-style steakhouse is adorned with artifacts of US presidents. Guests can enjoy an extensive wine list, steaks, and seafood.

China Town - This sophisticated restaurant’s menu features Cantonese cuisine. Private rooms are available for groups of 4-20 guests.

Little Tokyo - Serving Japanese cuisine in a traditional Japanese setting. Tatami rooms are available for private parties or business meetings.

Yanks & Mettz - This sports bar is decked out with Yankee and Mets artifacts and memorabilia.

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Cable/satellite TV Pay movies DVD player CD player Premium bedding Climate control Complimentary newspaper Air conditioning Access via exterior corridors Blackout drapes Internet access - surcharge Direct-dial phone Multi-line phone Internet access - dial-up Voice mail Bathroom TV Bottled water in room (complimentary) Refrigerator Minibar Coffee/tea maker Remote lighting/drapery control Wake-up calls Housekeeping Turndown service Private bathroom Bathrobes Complimentary toiletries Hair dryer Bathroom scale Bathtub only Separate bathtub and shower Bathroom telephone Bidet Makeup mirror Sewing kit Slippers Extra towels/bedding in room Handheld shower Electronic/magnetic keys Welcome amenities Iron/ironing board (on request) Desk In-room safe Sofa bed Rollaway beds Smoking rooms

Amenities include an indoor swimming pool, spa tub, and fitness equipment. Airport transportation (surcharge) is provided by the hotel; secured parking is complimentary

This hotel has 213 suites, all of which offer a kitchen that includes all cookware and utensils.

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Cable/satellite TV VCR DVD player CD player Balcony Separate sitting area Voice mail Multi-line phone Fax machine Internet access - complimentary Kitchen Refrigerator Coffee/tea maker Bottled water in room (complimentary) Microwave Wake-up calls Housekeeping daily Second bathroom Bathrobes Complimentary toiletries Hair dryer Jetted tub Makeup mirror Slippers Separate bathtub and shower Bathroom scale Shower/tub combination Handheld shower Child care (in room, surcharge) Iron/ironing board Clock radio Desk Welcome amenities Sofa bed Cribs (infant beds) available Smoking rooms

Inssarro Restaurant and Bar - Open daily for lunch and dinner serving Asian fusion cuisine.

Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf - A gourmet coffee and tea house serving breakfast sandwiches, muffins, and pastries

Recreation The recreational activities listed are on site; fees may apply.
Golf - driving range Swimming Aerobics

This 14-story hotel is located in the Kangnam business area, one km (a half-mile) from COEX Convention Center and Korea Trade Center. Seolleung Park is 100 meters (109 yards) away.

The hotel has a 24-hour, 1,672-square-meter (18,000-square-foot) men's spa and sauna that offers a variety of saunas, fitness center, spa tubs, massage services, meeting rooms, a barber shop, and a movie theater. The hotel's ballroom can accommodate up to 500 guests, with event catering and audio-visual equipment available. A business center is open 24 hours, high-speed Internet access is available in the health club, and wireless Internet access is available in the hotel lobby (surcharge). Dining options include an Italian restaurant, a coffee shop, and limited room service.

This 14-story hotel has 244 guestrooms, all of which offer high-speed Internet access (surcharge), in-room safes, and complimentary newspapers. Rooms include refrigerators, minibars, and coffee and tea makers. Bathrooms have bathrobes, scales, and telephones.

Internet access - high speed Cable/satellite TV Pay movies Complimentary newspaper Air conditioning Voice mail Internet access - surcharge Remote lighting/drapery control Minibar Coffee/tea maker Wake-up calls Housekeeping Turndown service (on request) Bathroom scale Makeup mirror Extra towels/bedding in room Handheld shower Bathroom telephone Bathrobes Hair dryer In-room safe Iron/ironing board (on request) Rollaway beds Smoking rooms

Café Stasio - Located off the main lobby, Café Stasio serves daily breakfast buffet and Italian specialties for lunch and dinner.

Windows - With views of Seolleung Park, this coffee shop offers a selection of coffees, teas, and fresh fruit juices. Live piano music is featured in the evenings.