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Namdaemum Market (南大门市场):
One of Korea's oldest continually running markets and largest retail market, and it offers shoppers a wide variety of goods at low prices.
Hoehyeon Underground Shopping Centre (会见地下商场): 
Myeongdong (明洞):
In Chuncheon (Gangwon-do province) - the best city to live in, in Korea
Korea's Trendiest Shopping Area: A first-class shopping and entertainment area, Myeongdong , is noted for its food and entertainment. Located in downtown Seoul, there are four major department stores like Lotte Department Store, Shinsegae Department Store. Many of the fashion designers and city's top brand stores line the narrow alleys of Myeongdong.
A 24 hours shopping paradise, one of Korea's largest wholesale and retail shopping district which consists of almost 26 shopping malls. Shopping experience for all shoppers, from traditional souvenirs, arts, luxury brands and fashion trends.
3 Must-Buys in Korea:
* Seaweed
* Cosmetics
* Ginseng http://www.chkoreags.com/
Other shopping areas:
- Shinchon Ladies Street 新川女人街: "street of fashion"
- Yeoju Premium Outlet 骊州工厂直销中心
- Insadong Ssamziegil 仁寺洞
- Cheonggyecheon Stream 青溪川
(a 6.8km rivulet that cuts through the heart of seoul city, with a 400ha park created alongside it.)
- Apgujeong in Gangnam district
(a high-end shopping district with many celebrities shopping or hanging out)
Eat At Korea:
Bibimbap (stone pot rice) (石头饭):
Korean Barbeque(韩式烧烤):
Hotplate Chicken (铁板炒鸡):
Hotplate Pork (Samgyeopsal)(猪肉烧烤):
Jeju Black Pork Barbeque (Gui Heukdoeji) (济州黑猪肉烧烤):
(to be wrapped in lettuce leave with other side dishes)
Cuttlefish Barbeque (尤鱼烧烤):
Seafood Steamboat(海鲜火锅):
Mushroom Steamboat (香菇火锅):
Mushroom Steamboat (香菇火锅):
Korean Dumpling Hotpot (韩式水饺火锅):
Gamjatang (Korean Bak Kut Te - Pork Rib Soup) (韩式肉骨茶):
Hanjeongsik (Korea Traditional Set)(韩定食):
Ginseng Chicken Soup (Samgyetang)(人参炖鸡汤):
- the chicken is stuffed with glutinous rice and boiled with ginseng
Jeju Abalone Bits Congee (济州鲍鱼粥):
Fish Soup (黄太鱼汤):
Spicy Traditional Rice Cake (Tteokbokki) (辣炒年糕):
Kimchi (韩式泡菜):
Green Tea cake, ice cream, cookies:
(绿茶蛋糕,雪糕,饼)
Some delicious road side snacks eg salted fish cake (路边小吃 - 鲜鱼饼):
Succulent Tangerine - a specialty in Jeju (济州橘子):
3 Must-Eats in Korea:
* Seaweed
*辣炒年糕 (Spicy Traditional Rice Cake)(Tteokbokki)
* Korean rice
Other famous dishes:
- Dakgalbi (Stir-fried marinated diced chicken)
Memorable Sights in Korea:
Jeju Island: A UNESCO World Heritage Site (济州岛)
(Jeju Island is also known as "Hawaii of the East" 东方的夏威夷)
Yongduam (Dragon Head Rock)(龙头岩):
- long regarded as a tourism symbol for the island
(A lava formation of a dragon head jutting out from the sea, famous landmark in Jeju-do)
Jeju Island: A UNESCO World Heritage Site:(济州岛)
Seongsan Ilchubong (Seongsan Sunrise Peaks)(城山日出峰): At 1850 m
(An extinct volcanic crater on the eastern tip of Jeju Island)
Jeju Volcanic Island and Lava Tubes - a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2007
Jeju Island - The Honeymoon Island
Also the filming site of the Korean TV drama blockbuster "All In"
on the way up to the peak, total of 600 steps:
View from the peak; the crater is on the left:
The crater consists of 99 rock peaks along its rim that look as if they are escorting the crater and forming a castle. The view here is truly remarkable and the surrounding picturesque.
Nami Island (南怡岛):
(Situated 63km from Seoul, in Gangwon-do province, in the middle of the Han River, on Cheongpyeong Lake)
(Be mesmerised by the scenic view of wide grassland, rows of chestnut trees, authentic cottages and beautiful lake. Stroll along "Lover's Path" where the lead actors of "Winter Sonata" strolled.)
It is a famous filming location of Korean hit drama - Winter Sonata:
电视剧 "冬季恋歌"拍摄之地:
Yongpyong Resort (龙平度假村):
(also called Yongpyong Dragon Valley Ski Resort)
Filming location of Korean Hit Drama - Winter Sonata.
电视剧 "冬季恋歌"拍摄之地:
"Autumn Sonata":
"秋季恋歌":
Yongpyong Resort (龙平度假村):
Yongpyong Resort Dragon Peak at 1450 m:
Other Ski Resorts in Korea:
-Oak Valley Ski Resort
- Vivaldi Park Resort
- Phoenix Park Ski World
Mount Seorak National Park (雪狱山国家公园):
One of the most beautiful national park in Korea with its granite peaks, lush green valleys and dense forests. The park is divided into inner and outer Seorak.
It was named Seorak (Snowy Crags Mountain) as the snow would not melt for a long time keeping the rocks in a permanent state of white.
In November 1965, the Seorak Mountain district was designated as a National Monument preservation area.
A cable car ride will stop at Gwongeumseong (权金城堡垒) - an old mountain top fortress of the Silla (新罗) kingdom.
Its Daechongbong Peak (大青峰) towers at 1708 m
Teddy Bear Museum (小熊博物馆): (Jeju)(济州)
The one and only one of its kind in the world and you see different types of teddy bears in collection.
Filming site of famous Korean drama "Princess Hour"
Song-up Folk Village (民俗村) (Jeju)(济州):
(Where many of the traditional thatched houses are under a protection order, where people continue to live and work as they have done for centuries.)
A traditional latrine:
It is a filming site of the famous Korean Drama - DaeJangGeum: 大长今:
电视剧"大长今"拍摄之地:
O'Sulloc Green Tea Museum (奥!雪绿茶博物馆):
Experience Korean tea culture and see displays related to tea and tea related tools. Indulge yourself to all kinds of green tea associated goodies like cakes, ice cream and biscuits.
Dobeki Road:
(Mysterious Road)
an optical illusion on a gravity hill where a downward slope appears uphill. Due to the lack of a true horizon in the area, our minds had been subconsciuosly misled to thing that a slope was present.
Kimchi Making (学习制作韩式泡菜):
Fun in Korea:
Lotte World (乐天世界):
(The world's largest indoor theme park that set a Guinness World Record open all year around.
Opened on July 12, 1989, Lotte World receives over 8 million visitors each year and is considered along with Tokyo Disney Resort as one of the world-class theme parks in Asia.)The filming site of Korean TV Drama "Stairways to Heaven" 天国阶梯
Everland (爱宝乐园):
(Everland Resort is a theme park in Yongin, a city in Gyeonggi-do province, South Korea. Everland is South Korea's largest theme park and the world's seventh-largest outdoor amusement park)
The main filming location of Korean TV Drama "A Red Bean Lady"
a "liger" (the offspring of a lion and tiger, only found in Korea Everland):
Hanwha Waterpia 100% Hotspring (韩华 100% 温泉水上乐园):
One of Korea's largest theme parks offering a wide variety of outdoor leisure activities and hot spring facilities.
East Sea Train Ride (东海景列车):
Romantic ride along the beautiful seashore with all seats facing towards the window enjoying the beauty of the East Seas. Jeongdongjin Train Station is recorded in the Guinness Book of World Record as the world's closest station to the sea.
Ice Gallery (冰雕艺术体验馆):
Display of large ice carvings, and experience hands on DIY ice carving taught by the specialist
Jump (Jump 搞笑功夫 show):
A Martial Arts Performance Show: combining physical comedy and Taekwondo. It is a high-octane martial arts extravaganza.
Dressing up in traditional Hanboks (传统韩服):
Other great Sights in Korea:
Seoul World Cup Stadium (首尔世界杯体育馆):
Han River and one of its bridges (韩江):
"All In" Holland Village (风车屋) (Jeju)(济州):
(A place so natural and beautiful in Jeju that couldn't be missed. Visit places like the Windmill Lounge or go for a romantic walk along the beautiful beach)
Jungman Beach:
offers a view of the Pacific Ocean
(中大海水浴场)
Other sites in Korea:
Suwon Hwaseong Fortress: UNESCO's list of World Cultural Heritage in 1997 and the filming site for the famous drama "DaeJanggeum". It's a well preserved architecture of the JoseonChosun Dynasty from 1794.
Bulguksa Temple: The representative relic of Gyeongju that was designated as a world cultural asset by UNESCO in 1995. The beauty of the temple and the artistic touches of the stone relics are well known throughout the world.
Cheonjeyeon Waterfall (Jeju): A cascade that falls majestically from the cliff heights and then runs through a narrow gorge to the sea.
Straits Times travel article on 7/4/2014:
