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If you care to stay in Seoul an extra day before or after the conference, you may want to take the Metro subway to visit some attractions.
Itaewon
Itaewon is the most exotic place in Seoul, with its fusion of cultures, giving it a distinctive atmosphere. Many people say, You may not know Seoul, but you should know Itaewon, showing how renowned of a shopping district Itaewon is. The Itaewon shopping area covers a 1.4 km long street, stretching from Itaewon 1-dong eastwards to Hannam 2-dong. The area has a vibrant ambience with shops, restaurants, bars and street vendors. Most signboards are written in English, and people are often heard speaking English on the street.
More information:
http://english.tour2korea.com/06shopping/
ShoppingInSeoul/itae03.asp?
kosm=m6_2&konum =subm5_3
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Insa-dong
Insa-dong and the surrounding area were the neighborhoods of choice for Chosun Dynasty (1392-1910) officials, extended royal families, and the yangban aristocratic class.
The shops that once carried everyday items for the privileged class still line the streets, though their once common goods have now become antiques and art in the face of modernity.
Insa-dong is now home to dozens of art galleries and antique shops that are stretched throughout the area's narrow alleys, which branch out in all directions from one main street.
To explore the interesting places on these side alleys, it would be helpful to get a map of Insa-dong at one of the three Tourism Information Centers, located at the center and at each end of the main street.
More information:
http://english.tour2korea.com/06shopping/ShoppingInSeoul/insadong01.asp?
kosm=m6
_2&konum=subm1_1
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Historic site: Gyeongbokgung Palace
Gyeongbokgung, 09:00 - 18:00
Closed: every Tuesday
Ticket cost: 3,000 won
GyeongBokGung Palace was built in 1395, the fourth year of the reign of King Taejo. The palace, named 'GyeongBok' or 'shining happiness,' was built as a tribute to the permanent happiness and prosperity of Korea's kings, their children and the people of the nation. It was burnt down during the Japanese invasion of 1592 and was left in ruins until its reconstruction in 1865, during the 2nd year of the reign of Prince Regent Daewongun.
Many of the buildings at the palace were demolished during the Japanese colonial period. However, in the 1990s, the Korean government launched a restoration of the palace, and it has now been restored to its original state. On the site stand GeunJeongJeon, GyeongHoeRu, HyangWonJeong, and Amisan Chimney, all in their original states.
The palace will allow visitors to get a better understanding of the culture and heritage of Korea. |
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More information:
http://www.visitseoul.net/jsp/english_new/see/ts01_01
_01.jsp? template_id=103&info_id= 1010000005&onloadset2_num=1 |
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Museum: National Folk Museum of Korea
The National Folk Museum of Korea, 09:00 - 18:00
Closed: every Tuesday
Ticket cost: 3,000 won
The National Folk Museum of Korea recreates the lifestyle of ancient Koreans. There are 20,000 pieces in the collection, with a total of 4000 folk relics. In the Center Hall there are traditional culture or folk-related exhibits. The Hall of Korean Lifestyles shows the lifestyles of Koreans from pre-historic times through the Chosun Period (1392~1910). You can compare the cultural characteristics and vestiges by period and also see the development of pottery, agricultural implements and prints. The 2nd Exhibition, called Hall of Koreans at Work, displays tools for farming, hunting, and fishing, along with clothes and houses. It includes handicrafts, accessories, dishes, kimchi and jangdokdae. The 3rd Exhibition is called the Hall of a Korean Life Cycle and presents the life of an ancient Korean from birth to marriage to death. The outside of the museum is more interesting than the inside. The Jejudo Island sculptures, such as DolHaruBang are displayed outside, along with windmills, treadmills and sheds. The National Folk Museum holds a korean Folk Concert every Saturday at the auditorium. The National Folk Museum designates the first Sunday of every month as visit the Museum Day and the admission fee is waived. |
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More information:
http://english.tour2korea.com/
03Sightseeing/DestinationsByThemes/
Depth04.asp?sight=Culture&
sightseeing_id=97&ADDRESS_1=
6142&ADDRESS_2=5540&ThemeCode
=Culture_2&kosm=m3_2
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Leisure: Han River Ferries
Jamsil, 12:00 - 09:00
Ticket cost: 9,000 won
Museum: National Museum of Korea
National Museum of Korea, 09:00 - 18:00
Ticket cost: 2,000 won
This international museum maintains 18 permanent exhibitions displaying its collection of almost 5,000 artifacts and is also equipped with video-viewing rooms and audio and video guide systems. The museum was recently relocated to its new premises in YongSan Family Park, offering expanded capacity to accommodate larger exhibitions in the future. Moreover, the new facility will be a versatile and multipurpose cultural space equipped to take on research and public education in traditional culture and to serve as a platform for international exchange.
More information:
http://www.museum.go.kr
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