On the first floor of the Nara Park Bus Terminal West Building, easily found just east of the Nara Prefectural Office, you’ll discover a sizable souvenir shop. With its well-maintained premises, this shop offers a fitting place to explore and purchase mementos after touring Nara Park. After ascending the Nara Prefectural Office Observatory for a high-altitude view of Nara Park, ...
Hanyang University, situated in Wangsimni, Seoul, is one of the prestigious universities in South Korea. Generally, in the field of humanities, it is considered a prestigious institution, following the order of Seoul National University, Yonsei University, Korea University, Sungkyunkwan University, Sogang University, and Hanyang University. Notably, Hanyang University is the only campus with a subway station within its premises. This ...
Myeongdong Cathedral is the principal church of the Archdiocese of Seoul in the Catholic Church, an architectural masterpiece constructed in the Neo-Gothic style. The hill in Myeongdong where the cathedral stands was once known as ‘Myeongrye-bang,’ the site of the residence of Thomas Kim Beom-woo, the first pilgrim of the Catholic faith in Korea. This area witnessed the first Catholic ...
At the Studio City resort in Macao Cotai, which draws inspiration from Gotham City, a city featured in Batman, you can find the “Golden Reel,” an eight-shaped Ferris wheel, and a 4D multi-flight activity called “Batman Dark Flight.” Given that the resort is themed around Batman, it’s safe to say that Batman is a major attraction. While I didn’t get ...
Acorn Forest is the official souvenir shop of “Studio Ghibli,” well-known for animations like “My Neighbor Totoro” and “Spirited Away.” Since Studio Ghibli is based in Japan, it’s relatively challenging to find these Ghibli souvenir shops in South Korea, even though they can be easily found throughout Japan. While there are a few locations in Seoul, they are not particularly ...
Andong is well known as the birthplace of the ‘Hahoe Mask.’ The Hahoe Mask is considered one of the representative specialties of Andong. While masks are typically known for being worn on the face, there are also shops that turn them into snacks. “A Snack Shaped Like the Hahoe Mask, Hahoe Mask Bread” This snack, named ‘Hahoe Mask Bread,’ features ...
Whenever I visit Jeju Island, there’s one place I never miss out on: Seogwipo’s daily Olle Market. While exploring the area, I naturally find myself drawn to the market. Seogwipo’s Olle Market always exudes a lively atmosphere, making it a must-visit spot. People have various reasons for visiting the market – sometimes it’s to buy some quick snacks, and other ...
The time had come to leave Jeju after wrapping up our trip. Returning the rental car and arriving at the airport, I couldn’t help but feel like I had arrived too early. With a bit of time to spare and not enough to explore elsewhere, I decided to wander around Jeju Airport. “Jeju Airport 3rd Floor Souvenir Shops” I hadn’t ...
Jeju Sawol is a souvenir shop located not far from Jeju International Airport. It’s about a 5-minute drive from the airport and is situated on the 1st floor of the Jeju Mary Convention Center. “Jeju Souvenir Shop, Jeju Sawol” Jeju Sawol offers a variety of souvenirs that you can find on Jeju Island, making it a great place to shop ...
Imjingak is one of the most prominent tourist destinations in South Korea, located closest to North Korea. Here, you can explore various travel packages and places, including security tourism, as well as attractions like the cable car and Peace Nuri Park. Due to its considerable size, it can take quite a while to visit and enjoy all the contents. Even ...
Next to Gangneung Jungang Market, you’ll find Wolhwa Street. This is a downtown park created along a disused railway line, with the poignant love story of Muwolryang and Yeonhwabuin, which is the motif for Chunhyangjeon, as its main theme. In the past, it used to be a railway where trains ran, but now you can find a neatly arranged street ...
Adjacent to Gangneung Jungang Market, which is located at the heart of Gangneung, there is a themed street called “Wolhwa Street.” Wolhwa Street is a downtown park created along a former railway track, themed around the poignant love story of “Muwolryang and Yeonhwabuin,” which is a unique tale in Gangneung and the inspiration for Chunhyangjeon. To the west of Wolhwa ...