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Bosu-dong Book Street Cultural Center(보수동 책방골목 문화관)

2023-01-09

8, Chaekbanggolmok-gil, Jung-gu, Busan
+82-51-743-7650

[The used bookstore that sells memories]
Bosu-dong Book Street has a unique background. It was formed after the independence of Korea (August 15) as a residential area in the empty place where the previous Gukje Market was demolished. Book stores began opening one-by-one and soon the street became known as Bosu-dong Book Street. The street is popular amongst booklovers for their used books as well as new books, and amongst travelers for the street’s unique atmosphere. Many young adults also frequent the street because there are many specialty shops for comic books. Every year, the Bosu-dong Culture Festival takes place and visitors can participate in events such as, make-your-own book cover, make-your-own book, and so on. The festival not only gives an opportunity to learn about the history of Bosu-dong Book Street, but have a good time as well.

Cheongju Seongan-gil Fashion Street (청주 성안길)

2025-03-15

59 Sangdang-ro 59beon-gil, Sangdang-gu, Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do

Located in the heart of Cheongju, Seongan-gil Fashion Street is known for its bustling fashion street, culture street, and car-free zone, where various shops, including clothing stores and restaurants, are gathered in one area. In addition, there are movie theaters, cafés, accessory shops, and a plaza, along with the Jungang Park and the Sangdang Park. The area is always lively, with street festivals and performances. It hosts various events, including flea markets and the Cheongju Cultural Heritage Night Tour.

Woosooyoung Tourist Attractions (우수영관광지)

2023-04-28

12, Gwangwang leisure-ro, Haenam-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-530-5541

Woosooyoung Tourist Attractions area became a national tourist site in 1986, and Memorial Park of Admiral Yi was added in 1991, serving as an educational site. The area overlooks Uldolmok, and features a shrine from the past that commemorates the great victory that was achieved by Admiral Yi Sun-Sin in the Battle of Myeongnyang (1597) and a large geobukbae (turtle ship). The area hosts a history festival every October and covers many history-related experience programs throughout the year.

Zakyntos Global Spa Club - Cheongdam Main Branch (자킨토스 청담본점)

2025-01-14

537, Dosan-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-512-8967

Zakyntos is a world-wide spa franchise, having 13 different branches in Korea and 15 branches overseas, including in Bangkok, Pattaya and more. All stores are directly managed and supervised by the company headquarters, offering the best qualiity service to their international clientele and keeping the brand's high standard in spa and other therapeutic experience programs.

Workers from nearby offices often frequent Zakyntos, as well as families and couples looking to relax. The clean and contemporary environment with professional therapists available 24/7, giving excellent stress-relief, are what make Zakyntos highly recommedable.

Haeundae Special Tourist Zone (해운대 관광특구)

2021-03-05

Haeundae-gu, Busan
+82-51-749-5700

Haeundae Beach in Busan is famous both in Korea and abroad. Not only is it popular as the largest summer vacation spot, but it also attracts people even in spring, autumn and winter for its variety of festivals and events, such as the Busan International Film Festival, the International Yacht Race and the Haeundae Sunrise Festival. These festivals help keep Haeundae busy as a popular tourist site all year round.

With Haeundae Beach at its center, Haeundae Special Tourist Zone offers diverse marine leisure activities and fresh seafood. The zone has transformed itself from a typical vacation spot into a destination where one can stay long-term while enjoying leisure activities and cultural events. Today, the zone attracts an increasing number of tourists from around the globe.

The zone not only has natural resources, such as Haeundae Beach, Dongbaekseom Island, Dalmaji Hill and sea water hot springs, but also a convention center and IT complex. Well-equipped with cultural facilities, including movie sets, art galleries and aquariums, it is a qualified destination for MICE (Meeting, Incentive tour, Convention and Exhibition) tourists.

The coastal drive course is another way to enjoy Haeundae Beach. Moontan Road, offering a grand night view and various walking trails, including Galmaet-gil lying along the coastline, should not be missed as well.

The skyline at Haeundae underwent a dramatic change with the advent of Centum City. At night, the city skyline that is brilliantly illuminated by the high-end residential/commercial buildings captivates travelers. Inside Centum City are luxury apartments and a grand shopping complex, including a department store and a retail outlet.

* Current State of Haeundae Special Tourist Zone
1) Districts Covered: Areas around Jung, Songjeong, Jaesong and U-dong (Centum City), Haeundae-gu, Busan
2) Area: 6,225,000 ㎡

* Tourist Attractions
Haeundae and Songjeong Beach, Dongbaek Island, Oryukdo Island, Centum City, Aquarium, Haeundae Hot Springs, etc.

Igidae Cliff [National Geopark] (이기대 (부산 국가지질공원))

2024-04-29

Yongho-dong, Nam-gu, Busan
+82-51-607-6398

Igidae Cliff is a geological park located along the southern coast of Busan. Formed by volcanic activity dating back 80 million years to the Cretaceous period, the accumulated lava, volcanic ash, and other rocks have been eroded by waves, creating cliffs, caves, and other formations. Along the coastal trail leading to Oryukdo, visitors can appreciate various geological and topographical landscapes, including copper mines and pothole.

Oryukdo Skywalk (오륙도 스카이워크)

2025-04-15

137 Oryukdo-ro, Nam-gu, Busan

Oryukdo Skywalk is located at what was called Seungdumal, meaning a saddle, due to the shape of the point. It was also called Jallokgae by residents and female divers in the area.

The construction of Oryukdo Skywalk began on September 12, 2012, at the Seungdumal area, which is regarded as the dividing point between the East Sea and the South Sea, and the skywalk opened on October 18, 2013, with the theme of "walking over the sky.”

Iron columns were set up over a 35-meter-high coastal cliff, and a 15-meter glass bridge comprised of 24 glass plates and shaped like a horse’s hoof connect the iron columns. The glass flooring was made by four layers of 12-millimeter glass panels coated with a bulletproof film for a total thickness of 55.49 millimeters, making the structure quite safe. Visitors will be thrilled with the view of the waves while looking down through the transparent floor. The sea stretches out ahead of the skywalk, perfect for a photo op.

Japanese-style House in Sinheung-dong (Hirotsu House) (군산 신흥동 일본식가옥(히로쓰 가옥))

2024-04-07

17, Guyeong 1-gil, Gunsan-si, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-454-3315

Japanese-style House in Sinheung-dong was designated as Registered Cultural Heritage in 2005. The area of Sinheung-dong, where the Hirotsu House is located, was a residential area for the wealthy class during the Japanese occupation period. The house is named after Hirotsu, the man who built the house.

Several Korean movies and dramas such as "The General’s Son (1990)," Fighter in the Wind (2004)," and "Tazza: The High Rollers (2006)" were filmed in this house. The house is a typical Japanese two-story timber house, keeping the original forms of its roof, outer walls, inside area and the Japanese-style garden which has significant meaning in regards to the architecture history.

Jinjamhyanggyo Confucian School (진잠향교)

2022-12-26

67, Gyochon-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon
+82-42-543-1811

Jinjamhyanggyo Confucian School was established to enshrine and orient the ancestral tablet of excellent classical scholars in 1405 (the 5th year of King Taejong's reign) and to educate people. More detailed information is not available in the record. The remaining building is called Daeseongjeon, and the ancestral tablets are 5 Seong, Songju 6 hyeon, and Korean 18 hyeon. One instructor, who received a plot of land and slaves from the nation, taught 30 students during the Joseon period, but after the Gapo Reform, the educational function disappeared and Seokjeon, a religious ceremony, was served in summer and fall with offerings of incense on the first day of each month and at the half-moon instead. Daeseongjeon (Cheongju Daeseong High School (Former Main Building of Cheongju Commercial High School) is designated as a Registered Cultural Heritage.

ARA Therapy (아라테라피)

2017-07-22

11-1, Baekbeom-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-711-1176

Ara Therapy offers excellent health care services and a cozy ambience at a reasonable price to all kinds of customers such as couples, family, and friends, regardless of age and gender. Services include foot-bathing and a free cup of healthy tea. Visitors can relieve their fatigue, listening to classical music at this comfortable resting area.

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