South Korea Teheranno and Daechi-dong

Teheranno or Teheran-ro from the translation “Tehran Street” is a street in the Gangnam district of Seoul, South Korea.Several popular shopping and entertainment areas are located in this Gangnam-gu, including
Apgujeong, the COEX Mall and Daechi-dong (a spot which famous as fashion capital, through its Seoul Fashion Week held at Seoul Trade Exhibition Center that put Seoul as fashion spotlight after London, NewYork, Milan, Paris..hmn..If you are truly a fashionista, make sure you visit here and enjoy the Seoul Fashion trendspotting).

Teheranno runs from Gangnam Station through Yeoksam-dong and into Samseong-dong. It is colloquially known as “Teheran Valley” (after Silicon Valley) due the number of internet-related companies operating there, including Yahoo!, and Korean rivals Daum and Naver. Semiconductor powerhouses (and rivals) Samsung and Hynix both operate offices here as well.

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South Korea Yongpyeong Ski Resort

Another ski travel place in South Korea for you to explore..Opened as Korea's first ski resort in 1975, Yongpyeong Ski Resort is nestled at the foot of the Daekwan mountain pass, which rises 750m above sea level and boasts an annual average of 1m of snow during the winter. With various festivals and shows taking place during the skiing season, Yonpyeong Resort is a popular spot for shooting TV programs and films. It is especially popular among the young generation. The ice carving contest, held every January, is one of many events that make this resort a unique place. As well as world class skiing facilities, the resort offers golf in the summer months. The ski season runs from November - early April. Yongpyong was a candidate resort for the 2010 Winter Olympics, ultimately missing out to Vancouver. Other sports and leisure facilities, such as a fitness center, a shopping mall, and the Dragon Plaza attract a great number of people all year round. The price of a lift ticket (valid for 1 day) is W35,000 for adults and W25,000 for children.
For a half-day ticket prices are W27,000 for adults and W19,000 for children.
Night Skiing is also available at W22,000 for adults and W15,000 for children.
Season tickets are W460,000, a discounted price. As for those who cannot ski, there is a sled and toboggan slope. It is most economical to purchase a half-day ticket for this area, which is W8,000 for adults and W6,000 for kids. If you want a ride on the sledding course just once, it costs W5,000 for adults and W4,000 for kids. I gotta say, this ski resort is wonderful and complete..

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South Korea Phoenix Park Ski Resort

Traveling to South Korea would never make us bored as there are so many great travel destination that we can chill out, just like have a ski tour to this Phoenix Park, one of the most famous ski resort in South Korea. Established in 1995 as Asia’s largest ski resort, Phoenix Park is located in scenic Kangwon province, approximately 87 miles from the city of Seoul. As additional information for you, Phoenix Park was the main location of TV drama 'Endless Love', a very popular Korean drama if you ever watch it. Many ladies cried because of this movie so make sure you prepare a box of tissue when you sit in front of your TV. Phoenix Park is one of Korea’s most outstanding ski resorts, with 13 slopes recognized by the International Ski Federation and Phoenix Park also offers a mediocre snowboard park equipped with a half pipe, tabletop, round quarter and rails, golf club cafes, ice cream parlor, shopping mall, photo shop, local specialty shops, banks, bowling alley, discotheque, singing rooms, condo, and hotel. Kangwon province is home to many tourist attractions including the Sangwonsa Temple, Herbnara Farm and Odaesan National Park. Yongpyong resort is also located nearby, offering alternative ski trails and accommodation options. The ski season at Phoenix Park runs from December to March and the resort is accessible by bus or shuttle bus from Seoul. An alternative and more convenient way of reaching the resort is by hiring a car and driving from Seoul. There is no reason for you to miss this romantic place and revive the remembrance of 'Endless Love' together with exotic romance with your dearest one then enjoy the spectacular views.

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South Korea Mt. Sorak

I was quite struck when the first time I saw the view. Mt. Sorak is one of the most beautiful mountains in South Korea. It is a treasure of high craggy peaks, pine forests, tremendous waterfalls and raging rivers with crystal-clear water, tremendous waterfalls and old temples that will catch your sight. Mount Sorak is situated on the east coast of the Korean Peninsula in the Taebaek Mountain range, with rocky hills and ridges. Mount Sorak is the third highest mountain in the country. You can find some agriculture and herb collecting for traditional here.

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South Korea Nami Island

Nami Island located in Bangha-ri, Namsan-myeon, Chuncheon-si was not an island originally. It is an island of the Bukhangang River, which was made as a result of the construction of Cheongpyeong Dam. Gracefully floating like a leaf on top of Cheongpyung Lake, 63 kilometers north of the Han River, is the tiny Korean Island of Nami. One of the best things about Nami, and something that is immediately enchanting, that is there are no cars; and so the air is so purely clear and fresh. With only a circumference of 6 kilometers, the half-moon shaped island can be walked across in a matter of minutes. There is simply no need for the use of cars. This place is fit for a walkway. Nami Island is a place where all about romances and bring you different beauty of each season. You are best recommended to go there to make a great romantic moment. Have your trip along with your lovers and feel the affection. Admission is quite expensive Adults: 5,000 won, Youths: 3,500 won, Children: 2,500 won. If you ever watch the famous Korea TV drama, 'Winter love song' or “Winter Sonata”, then you will see the scene of this place.

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South Korea Everland

If you still confuse where you should spend your hiloday trip for your whole family, then you are recommended to South Korea "Everland" which enters the list of the 10 most popular theme parks around the world. This world famous theme park is located in Yongin city of Gyeonggi Province South Korea. Yongin is in the middle of Gyeonggi Province and approximately 40 km south of Seoul. Along with its main attractions, Everland also includes a zoo and a water park known as Caribbean Bay (opens from 9 to 19:00). Everland is often compared to Disneyland by those who have visited both parks, as some consider the architecture, scale, themes and general atmosphere to be very similar. Well, you can compare it by yourselves..^0^

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South Korea Seoul Incheon Bridge

The Incheon Bridge, which will link the recently completed Incheon International Airport (based on Yongjing island) and the international business district of New Songdo City (second bridge crossing), started construction in June 2005. When the bridge is completed in 2009 (52 months) it will be longer than the current Seohae Bridge (the first bridge crossing) and will be among the five longest bridges of its kind in the world.

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South Korea Incheon International Airport

I like how this airport was designed because i think it looks very cool and unique.International travellers have voted South Korea's Incheon the world's best airport.Three other Asian hubs - Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur and Singapore - came second, third and fourth, according to the Geneva-based ACI.Located 30 minutes away from Seoul, the capital and largest city of South Korea, Incheon International Airport is the main hub for Korean Air, Asiana Airlines and Polar Air Cargo. Additionally, the start up Korean subsidiary of Tiger Airways is seeking to base itself at Incheon International Airport.Incheon International Airport is also currently Asia's sixth busiest airport in terms of passengers, the world's fourth busiest airport in terms of cargo and freight, and the world's eleventh busiest airport in terms of international passengers.

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South Korea Incheon

Incheon is a metropolitan city and a major seaport on the west coast of South Korea, near Seoul.Incheon is regarded as part of the greater Seoul metropolitan area due to its close proximity to the capital, and the fact that the Seoul Metropolitan Subway and the Incheon Subway systems are linked. Incheon is, however, a major city in its own right and is a separate jurisdiction from Seoul.

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South Korea Changwon

Changwon is a city in and the capital of South Gyeongsang Province in South Korea.
Unlike most other Korean cities that are just urban sprawl, Changwon has many parks and gardens throughout the city which give it a much different feel.
The city has two large department stores, Lotte and Daedong, and also an E-mart and Home plus. There are also 20 cinema screens in the city spread between three recently built western-style cinemas: Lotte, CGV and MegaLine.Perhaps the most well-known tourist site is the Junam Reservoir which is an important bird migration site and the largest in Korea. Changwon is a hub of factories for many major companies, including Samsung, GM-Daewoo and LG Electronics.It is also home to three soccer clubs - K-League side Gyeongnam FC, National League side Changwon City FC and K3 League team Changwon United.

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South Korea Seoul Art Gallery

Offering a spacious exhibition area of over 15,000 square meters, the Hall is divided into five galleries on four different levels, plus an outdoor sculpture plaza. The Art Gallery features a wide variety of exhibitions through out the year, reflecting current trends in the arts. It is a busy area in the daytime as it functions as an outreach center, extending its artistic and educational functions throughout the communities.

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South Korea Seoul Calligraphy Hall

Located closest to the Korean Garden and Woomyon-san, the Calligraphy Hall offers an Oriental attraction where people can go to contemplate art as well as themselves. Though it offers a quiet place from the hustling city life, the management is never quiet in promoting and exchanging international calligraphy exhibitions, competitions, and education programs. A visit to Calligraphy Hall gives one an insight into how Oriental literature transforms into visual art.

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South Korea Seoul Lotte World

Lotte World is the world’s largest indoor theme park. More than just an amusement park, Lotte World is a recreation complex based in Seoul comprised of a large indoor theme park, an outdoor amusement park on an island linked by monorail, shopping malls, a hotel, a Korean folk museum, sports facilities and movie theaters. After Lotte World Theme Park, we will visit Lotte Folk Museum, which provides a vivid experience of Korean history and culture with the help of a variety of interesting and different attractions. Lotte World is the perfect spot for entertainment and sightseeing in the heart of the city. It is a theme park filled with the most thrilling rides, an ice rink, and different kinds of parades as well as a folk museum, a lake, and much more. About 6,000,000 visitors are welcomed every year, and about 10% of the visitors are foreigners. The structure inside makes use of the natural sunlight, and it is open for visitors all throughout the year, regardless of the weather.Lotte World is divided into 'Adventure’ inside the building, and ‘Magic Island’ outdoors, beside Seokchonhosu Lake. Lotte World Adventure has certain districts representing different countries, with various kinds of facilities and souvenir shops. You can enjoy watching parades, numerous films, laser shows, and international cuisine even during the holidays. Magic Island is situated outdoors, where the dazzling Magic Castle is located as well as thrilling high-altitude rides that you can't experience elsewhere, and there is also a peaceful trail around the lake. One of the major reasons tourists are attracted to Lotte World is the amusement rides. The Gyro Drop and Gyro Swing are the top pleasers– fall an altitude of 70 meters, or taste the thrilling sensation of being inside a tornado. You may need to take your shoes off before you get on as they may come off during the ride. The Flume Ride is a long boat with a high-altitude wave, and the Spanish Pirate Ship swings at an electrifying 75 degrees. Besides the excitement of these rides, Lotte World also contains a variety of parades and laser shows. The 200 performers bring World Carnival Parade (music, singing, and dancing) which adds excitement to the theme park. The parade takes place at 2p.m. and 7:30p.m, and the laser show is held in the late evening at 9:30p.m.

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South Korea Seoul COEX Mall

COEX Mall is an integrated shopping, culture, education, and leisure complex in the heart of Seoul. Connecting the Convention and Exhibition Center (COEX) and World Trade Tower with the Samseong subway station (line 2), the area contains over 85,000 square meters of underground dining, shopping, and family entertainment facilities, The COEX Mall offers everything from international foods to the latest books and CDs in a traffic-free and all-weather environment. The Mall also spills outside into one open-air section.From its 16-screen cinema complex to the relaxing aquarium, from the game room to the disco, the COEX Mall provides leisure activities for all ages. Enter a world where dining knows no borders- the two international food courts offer every kind of dining option, from snack bars to gourmet restaurants, serving up to 1,000 patrons at a time. It also has retail outlets and personal service stores, from name-brand fashion houses to hair salons. Weary shoppers can take a break in one of several cafes and bars. The COEX Mall also includes a large, international bookstore stocked with books and periodicals in many languages, as well as classic and popular tapes and CDs.For the tourists who are shopping hunters, don't miss this place! If you ever watch Korean movie with the title "Some" then you will see a few minute scene of COEX Mall in this movie.

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South Korea Gwangan Bridge

The Gwangan Bridge is a suspension bridge located in Busan, South Korea. It connects Haeundae-gu to Suyeong-gu. The road surface is about 6,500 meters long, with the bridge as a whole spanning 7,420 meters. It is the longest bridge in the country. If you take a look of this bridge from far away, you will agree with me that the view is amazing.Gwangan Bridge links the 49 plaza, which is located at Namcheon-dong, Suyeong-gu, with Centum City around Haeundae. rom the bridge, tourists can see an outstanding view of the ocean, Oryuk Islets, Mt. Hwangryeong around the bridge, a white sandy beach, Dongbaek island, and Dalmaji hill.

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South Korea Gwangalli Beach

Gwangalli Beach is famous for its fine sand. The seabed slopes away at a gradient of 15 degrees, the average water depth is 1.5 meters, and the average water temperature is 21 degrees Celsius. A variety of convenience facilities are available and nearby tourist spots are easily accessible.Gwangalli Beach is sometimes called Cafe Town. During summer, cafes with unique interior and exterior styles and colorful lights entice many visitors. Even in the winter, people can enjoy a different type of fun, sitting down by the big picture windows or enjoying romance. That is why Gwangalli Beach attracts many people even in winter.Other attractions of Gwangalli Beach include numerous beach sports. Sports enthusiasts can water ski, Jet Ski, wind surf, and others. The area also has several cultural institutions, play theaters, movie theaters, galleries, and broadcasting (KBS and MBC). A Mecca for shopping maniacs, it is also famous as a leading fashion and trend setting area with streets full of well-known fashion designer boutiques and first class, imported name brand shops, as well as shops that offer economical shopping.

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South Korea Busan

I gotta admit that the view of this town is so beautiful at night and I like it very very much. We can also called Busan as Pusan. Busan is a Metropolitan City in South Korea. Busan is also famous for the Pusan International Film Festival, or PIFF, a large and well-known international film festival in Asia that attracts film-loving tourists from all over East Asia and the world. It is also the home of the Busan Biennale, a well renowned international contemporary art biennale which takes place every two years.Commercial areas are dispersed throughout the city near busy intersections and adjacent to university campuses, but the two largest central business districts in Busan are Seomyeon and Gwangbok-dong/Nampo-dong.The city is famous for its seafood and beaches, as well as the Hallyosudo Waterway with its picturesque islands. The Busan fish market has a huge selection of fresh seafood in the early morning. Although primarily known as a port, the city has many steep hills, creating a very unusual mix of mountains and ocean.

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South Korea Jeju Island

Jeju Island or we can say it Cheju Island is an island in South Korea. Jeju Island is a volcanic island.It has a subtropical climate, warmer than the rest of Korea, with four distinct seasons. Half of the summer is rainy, and the winter is fairly dry.Tourism commands a large fraction of Jeju's economy. Jeju's temperate climate, natural scenery, and beaches make it a popular tourist destination for both South Koreans and many visitors from Japan, China, northern and southern Asia. Especially, Cheonjeyeon and Cheonjiyeon waterfalls, Mountain Halla, Hyeobje cave, Hyeongje island are popular places for tourists. Also, tourists enjoy lots of leisure sports in Jeju island including golf, horse riding, hunting, fishing, mountain climbing, etc. Depending on seasons, tourists can enjoy many festivals: penguin swimming contest in winter, cherry blossom festival in spring, midsummer night beach festival in summer, horse festival in autumn and many more. Usually, tourists enter and exit Jeju through Jeju International Airport and rent cars in the island. Lastly, tourists can buy numerous products in the island. Tourists can buy not only Jeju's special products including tile fish and mandarin oranges, but also souvenirs or duty-free products.

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South Korea Seoul’s Myeong-dong

Seoul’s Myeong-dong district is the ninth most exclusive shopping district in the world, according to an annual study of shopping streets published by the real estate analysis company Cushman & Wakefield. Retail space in the bustling shopping area in central Seoul costs about US $376 per square foot, or €3,169 per square metre. The study finds that Myeong-dong is the fourth most expensive shopping district in Asia, after Hong Kong’s Causeway Bay, Ginza in Tokyo, and Sydney’s Pitt Street Mall.
Myeong-dong is one of the most famous shopping areas in downtown Seoul. Major department stores along with all kinds of shops are found in every corner of Myeong-dong. Taking full advantage of the area’s image as the nation’s biggest shopping district, Myeong-dong has been holding a festival since 1985 in aims to strengthen Myeong-dong’s image of tourist attraction as a world-class shopping place.
To most Koreans, Myeong-doing means more than just a shopping paradise because it is a street of trends and freedom.

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South Korea Dongdaemun Market

Dongdaemun Market is one of the oldest and famous markets in Korea. The market established in 1905 consists of 30 shopping centers and about 30,000 smaller stores, more than 50,000 manufacturing companies to sell textiles, clothes, shoes, sports goods, stationery, toys, household goods and accessories.
It is an extraordinary large shopping town in the world. The origin of 'Dongdaemun Market' comes from the gate named 'Dongdaemun', which is the National Treasure No.1 set up 600 years ago during the Joseon Dynasty and one of the four gates entering Seoul.
The wholesale stores open from 20:00 to 09:00 and the retails open from 10:00 to 18:00, which makes the 24-hour opening market a quite attractive place for business people and tourist.
This is because the traders often visit Europe, Japan, etc. to collect samples and obtain latest designs, fashion trends, etc. Clothes of famous entertainers are available at Dongdaemun Market in a second. Most of the stores own a manufacturing factory or subcontract and therefore the price is 30~70% cheaper than that of the department stores.
Traffic of this area is not good as Dongdaemun Market is the busiest area in Seoul. The most fast & convenience way to reach will be riding subway electric train, Station Dongdaemun stadium is the stop of this market and subway line no.2, line no.4and line no.5 stops at the station. If you ever watch an action Korea movie titled "Open City" by beautiful actress Son Ye Jin and actor Kim Myung Min, you will see that some shooting scene were taken in Dongdaemun Market.

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