InterContinental Grand Seoul Parnas Destination

The COEX Mall is an area for rest and culture with various recreational ,shopping,and food facilities.The main facilities include the COEX Aquarium,Megabox(theater),Food court,Bandi and Luni's (book store)

Apgujeong-ro Rodaeo Street is the most up-to-date fashion.This place is seen the trend of a new fashion that changes as a daily fast different.This fashion town is the Apgujeong-dong.There are fashion shops which deals the high-level clothes counter,the famous income brand,and accessories,etc.and there are cafes.so this street is called the Rodaeo.

Bongeunsa Temple is a representative temple of Gangnam.It is a temple located in the city and has a long history of quiet Zen-Buddhist meditation.Bongeunsa Seonbuldang was built in 1941 and has a unique structure that cannot be seen in other temples.

There are about 600 species and 40,000 oceanic fish altogether. The first exhibit is the 'The Inca Empire'. This exhibit displays the origins and relics from the Incan Empire. At the end of the Incan Empire, the 'Amazonian World' awaits. In this exhibit tropical fish and cute otters can be seen. In the seashore section of the 'Amazonian World’, sharks and stingrays can be viewed. The end of the 'Amazonian World’ leads to 'Seven Seas'.

Seonjeongneung Royal Tombs- Visit the SunLung Tomb built for King Seongjong and his second wife,and the Jeongneung Tomb built for King Jungjong.Visitors can relax undisturbed within the graceful atmosphere of the royal tombs and the small wooded area.

The Kimchi Museum explores the culture of kimchi (spicy fermented cabbage),one of the best-known Korean foods. Traditionally used as a substitute for fresh vegetables during winter,it can be stored for a long time. You can buy many different kinds of Kimchi here.

Open in 1976,the Korean Embroidery Museum collects,researches,and exhibits textile fabrics such as traditional embroidery ,wrapping cloths and garments.

Scattered around the Olympic Park are Olympic commemorative monuments and outdoor sculpture where the spirit of the 1988 Seoul Olympics continue breathing, and situated around the ancient Baekje relic, the Mongchon Fortress, are wide grass areas and the Mongchon Haeja (Man-made Lake), as well as small & large outdoor squares including the Peace Square which is well-arranged amidst a pleasant natural environment.

A boat cruise along the Han River is one of the best ways to view Seoul’s river front areas.Several boats play the waters of the Han, making one way and round trip tours.in addition to the regularly scheduled tours,the boats can be chartered for special occasions and parties.

Kukkiwon created in 1972, the Taekwondo academy has committed itself to revitalize and globalize Taekwondo as a leading martial art form. The festival is contributing to the global phenomenon known as the Korean wave, bringing Taekwando people form all over the world to visit Korea, the Suzerain of Taekwondo and Kukkiwon, the home of Taekwondo.

Nonhyeon-dong furniture street, where famouse furniture such as mother of pearl, craft furniture, kitchen furniture and office furniture, is well known as a hub of furniture design, construction and sales both today and well in the future.

This is Korea’s most famouse traditional herbal medicine market with over 1,000 shops and stalls.Here you can find herbal clinics,pharmacies and health shops.Medicinal herbs are 25 to 40percent cheaper than elsewhere. This is the place to stock up on ginseng products at near-wholesale prices.

Yangjae Citizen's Forest is located near Yangjae Tollgate on the Gyeongbu Highway, the entrance to Seoul City. Built for the 1986 Asian Games and 1988 Seoul Olympics, the land was prepared on July 1983 as part of Gaepo-gu Land Arrangement Plan. The total area is 358,992 sq. meters. The park's major facilities include landscaped facilities, such as Grass Field, Octagonal Pavilion, and Pagora (wisteria trellis). The Forest also has sports facilities, such as tennis and basketball courts.

There are two branches of this shop,in Bundang and Dapshimni,selling antique Korean and quality reproduction furniture,ceramics and art .Pick up and ornate wooden chest:the perfect memento of your trip. Generations of Koreans have been running thes stores,so their expertise is invaluable.

Itaewon is one of the most popular shopping districts in Seoul,particularly among foreigners.The densely packed shops in the area sell leather clothes,T-shirts,suits,watches,bags,shoes and accessories.

Seoul Forest is a massive park dotted with over 400,000 trees and 100 different animals. The public establishment is divided into five areas: Cultural Art Park, Ecological Forest, Nature Learning Field, Wetlands Ecological Field, and Han River Waterside Park. A range of environmental and ecological programs for kids, teens and adults will entice visitors of all agaes Rent a bicycle or rollerblades from the rental stall located by Gate 1. It is open year-round, and admission is free.

Gangbuk has a wealth of historically significant palaces, gardens, and gates. The best known palace is the imposing Gyeongbokgung Palace. But the smaller Changdeokgung Palace, with its beautiful garden noted for its elegant and quintessentially "Eastern" topography. To the rear of the palace within walking distance is Bukchon Hanok Village, a hilly neighborhood of traditional Korean-style residences with distinctive scalloped roofs and wooden beams.

A Confucian shrine dedicated to the spirits of Joseon kings and queens, Jongmyo Shrine's beautiful architecture and historical significance earned it a spot on the UNESCO World Heritage list in 2001. Adding to the earnest historical importance of the occasion is the royal ancestral ritual music. It has been recognized and selected by UNESCO as a Masterpiece of Oral and Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

Located in Suwon, Gyeonggi-do Province, Hwaseong Fortress was built by the 22nd king of Joseon, King Jeongjo, to honor his deceased father, Sado Seja, who died before he could take the throne. In order to make the Hwaseong Fortress experience an even more pleasant, King Jeongjo's annual visit to his father's tomb and the changing of the guards ceremony are re-enacted every Sunday at 14:00 from March to November.

As the capital of Silla (57 B.C. - 935 A.D.), the entire city of Gyeongju is a living history museum containing the remnants of the Silla Kingdom as well as relics pertaining to Buddhism, the national religion at the time. Gyeongju is divided into five separate districts: the Mt. Namsan District (a repository of Buddhist art), the Wolseong District (the palace site of Silla), the Hwangnyongsa Temple District, the Sanseong District and the Tumuli Park District.

Changdeokgung Palace was built in 1405 during the early Joseon Dynasty as the main residence for members of the royal family. Changdeokgung has been designated by UNESCO as World Heritages.

Hahoe and Yangdong are the oldest and most representative historic clan villages in Korea. Hahoe Village is a one-clan community of the Pungsan Ryu family who settled in the region in the 16th century in the mid-Joseon Dynasty(1392-1910). Visitors can see Confucian residences and unique folk arts such as the Hahoe mask dance, which has been designated as an important intangible cultural heritage.

Seorak was designated as a park preservation area, and as a Biosphere Preservation District by UNESCO in December 1973. Once you arrive at Daecheong Peak you can view the magnificent mountain range. The sunrise viewed from here is spectacular and should not be missed.

Strolling around the bustling streets of Seoul, you may quickly forget that Korea is still a divided country. But the DMZ which was established as the ceasefire line in 1953 still exists as a reminder. Although the DMZ is the most heavily armed border in the world, it is very rare that any violence occurs. Lately, the DMZ has become a sort of a tourist destination.

Ginkgo trees are spread out along Garosu-gil(Street), a European road filled with small cafes and shopping venues. It is even more popular with all the fashion people frequenting this street.

The grandiose Cheongdamdong Street of Luxury Goods will remind you of the Big Apple. From the Galleria Department Store, you will be able to see countless international luxury brand stores on both sides of the wide road all the way up to the Cheongdam intersection. It is also fun to look at the entertainment company buildings scattered around this neighborhood.

Situated 63km from Seoul in the middle of the Han River, Nami Island looks like a leaf floating gracefully on top of Cheongpyeong Lake. Nami Island was named after General Nami, a notable figure in Korean history who courageously fought in battles but died at the age of 26. Today Nami Island is a place for rest and relaxation. Human beings, animals and trees share peace, love and harmony far away from crowds and civilization.

The Korean Folk Village is home to numerous collections of Korean cultural artifacts, providing an opportunity for Korean children to experience and learn the culture of their ancestors firsthand. The site provides a venue to promote traditional Korean culture to both domestic and international visitors, and provides an open-air learning place for succeeding generations. The village has been developed to convey the wisdom and the spirits of our ancestors to tourists.

The Korea Furniture Museum tells the story of traditional Korean furniture design and production from the Joseon Dynasty and displays some 500 pieces of furniture including chests, cabinets, wardrobes, tables, beds, and kitchen storage. This unique museum of furniture gives insights into five centuries of interior decoration displayed in room settings that