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Hyundai Motors Ulsan Plant (현대자동차 울산공장)

77720     2024-06-21

700, Yangjeong-dong, Buk-gu, Ulsan-si
+82-52-215-2114

Hyundai Motors Ulsan Plant is the world's largest single plant. It is made up of five independent factories, with approximately 32,000 personnel producing an average of 5,800 vehicles per day. Another surprising feature of this complex is the 600,000 trees planted within the area, making it a factory surrounded by a forest. Visitors to the plant can tour the vehicle manufacturing plant and the port that houses 76,000-ton ships; a reservation in advance is required for the tour.

Seoul Plaza (서울광장)

144790     2024-06-19

110 Sejong-daero, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2133-5640

Seoul Plaza in front of Seoul City Hall is a historic site where the March 1, 1919 (Samil) Independence Movement and the pro-democracy movement in June 1987 were held. It is also a well-known place where tens of thousands of Korean soccer fans gathered together to watch the 2002 World Cup Games. Being located within the center of the city and surrounded by many historic attractions, including Deoksugung Palace, Seoul Plaza has become a representative attraction of Seoul.

Deoksugung Palace (덕수궁)

Deoksugung Palace (덕수궁)

417758     2024-06-19

99 Sejong-daero, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-771-9951

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 family after their home was burned down during the Imjin War. King Seonjo also stayed at Deoksugung Palace after returning to the city. It became a proper palace when Gwanghaegun (1575-1641) ascended to the throne and gave this royal residence the name Gyeongungung Palace in 1611. Over the following decades, the palace alternated between being an official palace and a temporary residence. The name did not change officially to Deoksugung Palace, meaning the “palace of virtuous longevity,” until 1907. While the palace once encompassed a vast area with many buildings, the current palace grounds are just a small shadow of the prior splendor, with very few structures remaining.

Gyeongbokgung Palace (경복궁)

Gyeongbokgung Palace (경복궁)

1752365     2024-06-19

161, Sajik-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3700-3900

Gyeongbokgung Palace was built as the official palace of the Joseon dynasty by Yi Seong-gye, who becomes King Taejo and the founder of the new regime. Gyeongbokgung Palace is commonly referred to as the Northern Palace because its location in the north of Changdeokgung Palace in the east and Gyeonghuigung Palace in the west. Gyeongbokgung Palace is arguably the most beautiful and is the largest of all five palaces. Many Joseon kings were crowned here, including the 2nd King Jeongjong, 4th King Sejong, 6th King Danjong, 7th King Sejo, 9th King Seongjong, 11th King Jungjong, and the 13th King Myeongjong. The premises were once destroyed by fire during the Imjin War (1592-1598). However, all of the palace buildings were later restored under the leadership of Heungseondaewongun during the reign of King Gojong. The assassination of Empress Myeongseong, however, resulted in Gyeongbokgung Palace losing its function as a royal palace, eventually witnessing the downfall of the Joseon dynasty. 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. The west side of the area outside Heungnyemun Gate is occupied by the National Palace Museum of Korea, while the eastern side of Hyangwonjeong Pavilion within the Gyeongbokgung Palace is occupied by the National Folk Museum of Korea.
* Major cultural heritages
1) [Historic Site] Gyeongbokgung Palace
2) [National Treasure] Geunjeongjeon Hall of Gyeongbokgung Palace
3) [National Treasure] Gyeonghoeru Pavilion of Gyeongbokgung Palace
4) [Treasure] Jagyeongjeon Hall of Gyeongbokgung Palace
5) [Treasure] Chimney with Ten Symbols of Longevity in Relief at Jagyeongjeon Hall of Gyeongbokgung Palace
6) [Treasure] Chimneys in Amisan Garden of Gyeongbokgung Palace
7) [Treasure] Geunjeongmun Gate and Corridor of Gyeongbokgung Palace
8) [Treasure] Wind Streamer Pedestal of Gyeongbokgung Palace

Blackstone Belle Foret Resort (증평 에듀팜(블랙스톤 벨포레 리조트))

Blackstone Belle Foret Resort (증평 에듀팜(블랙스톤 벨포레 리조트))

0     2024-06-18

346 Belleforet-gil, Doan-myeon, Jeungpyeong-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do

Belle Foret, French for "beautiful forest," is located in a pristine natural environment in the center of the nation, making it easily accessible from all locations. The resort offers a variety of leisure activities, including golfing, a luge track, marina club, and farm where children can enjoy animals up close.

Beauty Play Hongdae (뷰티플레이 홍대점)

Beauty Play Hongdae (뷰티플레이 홍대점)

0     2024-06-18

16 Jandari-ro, Mapo-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: Myeong-dong and Hongdae. Beauty Play Hongdae is located in Hongdae Street, where visitors can find recent trends, clubs, cafes and delicious foods.

Beauty Play Myeongdong (뷰티플레이 명동)

Beauty Play Myeongdong (뷰티플레이 명동)

0     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. 

Sono Belle Cheonan Ocean Adventure (소노벨 천안 오션어드벤처)

32827     2024-06-05

200 Jonghaphyuyangji-ro, Seongnam-myeon, Dongnam-gu, Cheonan-si, Chungcheongnam-do

Sono Belle Cheonan Ocean Adventure is an expansive water park attached to the Sono Belle Cheonan resort. Inspired by renowned historical sites found in Rome, Venice, and Spain, the park delivers a unique thematic experience. The facility is divided into three main areas: the indoor zone, the outdoor zone, and the hot springs section, providing entertainment and relaxation for all seasons. Guests can enjoy a variety of thrilling rides, including the Tornado Pool, Speed Racing, Body Bowl Slide, Wild Extreme River, and the Viking Tower.

Asan Spavis (아산스파비스)

Asan Spavis (아산스파비스)

51940     2024-06-05

67 Asanoncheon-ro 157beon-gil, Eumbong-myeon, Asan-si, Chungcheongnam-do

Asan Spavis, a comprehensive hot springs resort established in July 2008, offers a diverse range of relaxation and entertainment options. Guests can enjoy both indoor and outdoor pools, various sauna facilities, and a unique event pool that features twenty-three distinct themes throughout the year, including tangerine, herbs, and rose. Additionally, the resort boasts a theme park equipped with a 75-meter-long wave pool and multiple slides, providing fun and excitement for all ages.

Splas Resom (스플라스 리솜)

56518     2024-06-05

45-7, Oncheondanji 3-ro, Yesan-gun, Chungcheongnam-do

Splas Resom, previously called Resom Spa Castle, is Korea’s first membership spa resort. Spa Castle is located in Yesan, Chungcheongnam-do, which is only an hour and a half drive away from Seoul. It is within 30 minutes drive from beautiful mountains, the western seas, and close to plenty of cultural tourist attractions.

Splas Resom uses waters from the Deoksan hot springs, whose waters have been enjoyed by Koreans for six hundred years. The resort is equipped with a large banquet hall, seminar room, and a relaxation complex that includes everything from a cultural arts plaza, to a garden, and walking trails.

The hot spring waters are known to be effective against skin troubles, gastroenteric disorders, neuralgia, and muscular pains, and are also great for skin rejuvenation.