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Namsangol Hanok Village

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Namsangol Hanok Village opened in 1998 on the northern side of Namsan Mountain in the center of the capital. This village has five restored hanok (traditional Korean house) premises, a pavilion, a traditional garden, a performance arts stage, and a time capsule plaza, making it a perfect spot for both locals and tourists to take a leisure walk. Upon entering from the front gate, visitors will get a taste of Korea's traditional life while escaping from the bustling city life. The traditional garden with its pavilion and old houses creates a peaceful ambiance before the forested Namsan Mountain. We can experience a traditional Korean-style tea ceremony here in the house.               a tourist is experiencing a tea ceremony Namsangol Hanok Village

Starfield Library in COEX

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  Located in the center of COEX Mall, Starfield Library is an open public space where anyone can freely come to sit down, take a break, and immerse themselves in books along with other bibliophiles.  A wide selection of books in various genres such as humanities, economics, hobbies, etc. is readily available. Whole sections of the library are dedicated to foreign books and famous authors. iPads can be used to read e-books. Close to 600 magazines, domestic and foreign, are available for browsing. All these qualities set Starfield Library apart from other ordinary libraries.  In addition, a plethora of events takes place here such as meeting with authors, book talks, poetry reading, lectures, book concerts, and more.                           Starfield Library in COEX

The COEX Aquarium

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The COEX Aquarium comprises 183 display tanks and 90 breeding tanks with 3,500 tons of water volume, making it a large-scale aquarium. It houses 40,000 sea creatures of 650 different species, exhibited in 16 themed zones. In particular, the highest number of sharks and the largest variety of species in Korea are living in this aquarium. Over 20 rest areas located throughout the aquarium, as well as an open-top water tank releasing anions, make this tourist site in the heart of Gangnam a perfect healing place for local and international visitors. The COEX Aquarium The COEX Aquarium Tourists from Columbia enjoying The COEX Aquarium Tourists from Columbia enjoying The COEX Aquarium

Banpodaegy Moonlight Rainbow Fountain Bridge

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Banpodaegyo Bridge is a two-tiered bridge over the Han River that features the Moonlight Rainbow Fountain, (the world’s longest bridge fountain recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records) with 380 water jets and a dazzling array of multi-colored lights.  The Moonlight Rainbow Fountain’s water jets are dynamic and can move in time to music creating spectacular ever-changing displays. Add to that the hundreds of rainbow-colored lighting combinations when night falls, and it is easy to see why Banpodaegyo Bridge is a magnet for tourists year-round.             Banpo Rainbow Fountain Bridge                                             

Dongdaemun Market

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  Dongdaemun Market is a large commercial district comprised of traditional markets and shopping centers that covers the entire area around Dongdaemun Gate, a prominent landmark in Korea. It is Korea’s largest wholesale and retail shopping district, featuring 26 shopping malls, 30,000 specialty shops, and 50,000 manufacturers. All kinds of goods can be found here including silks and fabric, clothes, shoes and accessories, electronics, leather goods, sporting goods, office supplies, pet products, and toys. Although Dongdaemun Market is traditionally famous for its night market, this popular shopping district attracts hordes of shoppers and tourists at all times of the day. Virtual Reality experience at DDP Outside of DDP dongdaemoon gate                                                       night scene of DDP

Gwangjang Market

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 G wangjang Market is one of Korea's largest traditional markets and is renowned for its quality silk goods, linen bedding and hand-made goods. These days, the vintage clothing arcade in the market has become a very popular attraction among young people and wholesalers searching for unique vintage fashion. The market h as over 100 years of history with its origin traced back to the establishment of the Gwangjang Corporation in 1905, which was created with the purpose of reclaiming Korean sovereignty during the period of Japanese occupation.  The market continues to thrive today and is especially popular among people for street food its vintage clothing arcade.  G wangjang Market Street food Tourists from Belgium enjoying G wangjang market street food

Kimchi Museum

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  Health magazine in the U.S. listed Kimchi among the five healthiest foods in the world, people around the world became more interested in its taste and nutritional benefits. Major global broadcast networks such as CNN, NHK, and BBC frequently introduced the Kimchi Museum on their programs, enhancing its renown as a prestigious museum promoting Kimchi among people around the world. We can participate in making Kimchi experience and watch many videos on Kimchi and traditional Korean food and life.  Kimchi museum at Insadong  Kimchi museum at Insadong