Tourist Information Center in Hongdae

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Stop by the tourist information center in Hongdae to obtain necessary information or to inquire something for your Korea trip.

1. AREX Travel Center in Hongik University Station

AREX Travel Center in Hongik University Station

After you have taken AREX all stop train and get off at Hongik University Station, take the escalator up to B2 floor. You will be able to find AREX Travel Center.

What are some of the services provided at Airport Railroad Travel Center?
- Travel/Transportation information
- Baggage Storage and Delivery Services
- Coat storage services
- Sales of AREX Express Train ticket
- Baggage wrapping services
and many more.

• Click here to read more about Airport Railroad Travel Center

- Location : Hongik Univ. Station (B2)
- Hours of operation : 08:00-21:00
- Inquiries : 02-334-0211



2. Hongdae Tourist Information Center

Hongdae Tourist Information Center

Hongdae Tourist Information Center

Hongdae Tourist Information Center is located strategically near the Hongdae main shopping street, and near the Hongdae art/performance street. To get here, get off at Hongik University Station Exit 9, walk straight till you come to a T-junction with traffic light. Turn left at the corner, and walk straight till you see Hongdae Tourist Information Center on your left.

You can get many types of brochures for tourist attractions in Seoul and tours to other cities. Besides that, you can also grab a copy of AREX magazine for FREE!

FREE AREX magazine in Hongdae Tourist Information Center

Get some brochures and travel information in Hongdae Tourist Information Center

Trick Eye Museum Brochure with discount

If you are interested to visit Trick Eye Museum (in Hongdae), you can grab a copy of Trick Eye Museum brochure with 20% discount voucher from Hongdae Tourist Information Center.

• Read AREX post about Trick Eye Museum

- Location : near Hongdae shopping street / Hongik University Station Exit 9.
- Hours of operation : 10:00-22:00

Have a fun trip in Seoul! :)

Marc Chagall Special Exhibition "Chagall's Garden" in Seoul

Marc Chagall Special Exhibition which is currently held in M Contemporary Art Center until 18th August 2018 (extended to 2nd September), is the largest Chagall's exhibition in Korea.

The special exhibition that presents about 260 pieces of Chagall's works from various times in his life consists of four sections : “Dreams, Fables and Religion,” “War and Exodus,” “The Path of Poetry” and “Love”.

When you enter M Contemporary Art Center, you will see the ticket booth and audio guide rental. If you want to understand more about Marc Chagall's life and stories, it is recommended that you take the audio guide as well to create a better experience at this exhibition.

Marc Chagall is known for his colourful and dreamlike paintings. In this special exhibition, visitors can enjoy different subjects of artworks that were created with a variety of mediums by Chagall.

THEME:

Section 1: Dreams, Fables and Religion

Source: www.m-contemporary.com

Section 2: War and Exodus

Source: www.m-contemporary.com

Section 3: The Path of Poetry

Source: www.m-contemporary.com

Section 4: Love

Source: www.m-contemporary.com

Photo zone_Chagall's Special Exhibition

If you are an art lover or like visiting exhibition, don't miss out Chagall's special exhibition in Gangnam this Summer!

< Information about Chagall's Special Exhibition in Seoul >

Address: Bongeunsa-ro 120, 1F, Yeoksam 1(il)-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
Directions: Take AREX All Stop train to Gimpo Airport Station > Transfer to Seoul Subway Line 9 > Get off at Sinnyonhyeon Station Exit 4. Walk approx. 3 mins.
Ticket price: KRW13,000 (Adult)
Opening hours: 11:30 ~ 20:00 (Last admission 19:00)
*Exhibition is closed on 28 May, 25 June, 23 July
Website: http://www.m-contemporary.com/#/exhibition/exhibition/index?at=read

Incheon Grand Park - Rose Garden

Every June, roses can be seen everywhere in Korea. As the weather gets warmer, roses are bloomed at the same time. Many people will take this opportunity to visit beautiful rose garden in Korea. You may find rose garden in many parks in Seoul, such as Seoul Grand Park, Olympic Park, etc. Besides that, there is also a beautiful rose garden in Incheon Grand Park.

Each time when the rose season has arrived, Incheon Grand Park is filled with people as this park is free entrance and you can also find free parking space. Incheon Grand Park is a popular park among residents in Incheon, as well as Seoul.

Incheon Grand Park

Many types of roses can be found in Incheon Grand Park Rose Garden. There are approximately 60 kinds of roses planted at this garden. If you like roses, how about visiting this rose garden and find the type of rose that you like and take some pictures with them?

Although the roses can be seen until early August, it is recommended that you visit Incheon Grand Park Rose Garden in June as it is the peak season for roses.

Various types of roses in Incheon Grand Park

Incheon Grand Park - Rose Garden

Incheon Grand Park - Rose Garden

Other than rose garden, you can also visit children's zoo, observatory, botanical garden, etc in Incheon Grand Park. How about having a short escape from the big city to visit this large park in Incheon?

Incheon Grand Park - Rose Garden

<Information about Incheon Grand Park - Rose Garden>


Address: 236, Munemi-ro, Namdong-gu, Incheon
Directions: Take AREX All Stop train to Geomam Station > Transfer to Incheon Line 2 > Get off at Incheon Grand Park, Exit 3. Walk approx. 10 mins.
Entrance fee: Free
Website: http://grandpark.incheon.go.kr/index.do






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[Sinchon / Hongdae] Yookssam Naengmyeon

Naengmyeon (Cold Buckwheat Noodles) is a popular dish in Korea during Summer. When the weather gets too hot in Summer, many people eats Naengmyeon because this bowl of cold noodles gives you a refreshing feeling as you eat it. Let us introduce Yookssam Naengmyeon (육쌈냉면), one of the popular chain restaurants in Korea that serves delicious Naengmyeon.

Yookssam Naengmyeon (육쌈냉면) is famous for its naengmyeon that comes with charcoal grilled bulgogi meat (숯불고기) as a set. This marinated thin-sliced bulgogi meat goes very well with the cold noodles. If you are not used to eating cold and icy noodles, we recommend you to try the spicy bibim naengmyeon, which is dry cold noodles.

Yookssam Naengmyeon (육쌈냉면)

There are 3 sets that you can find in Yookssam Naengmyeon:

1. Naengmyeon (Cold Noodles) + Charcoal Grilled Bulgogi Meat
2. Bibim Naengmyeon (Spicy Noodles) + Charcoal Grilled Bulgogi Meat
3. Bibimbap (Mixed riced) + Charcoal Grilled Bulgogi Meat

Cold noodles and charcoal grilled meat

Charcoal grilled bulgogi meat_Yookssam Naengmyeon

Yookssam Naengmyeon_Sinchon

Where can you find Yookssam Naengmyeon? There are many branches in Seoul. You can visit Yookssam Naengmyeon - Hongdae branch, which is accessible by AREX all stop train (nearest AREX station: Hongik University Station), or Yookssam Naengmyeon - Sinchon branch, which is located near Yonsei University and just one station away from Hongik University Station.


Please visit their official website ( http://www.yookssam.com/ ) to check the location of other branches.

<Information about Yookssam Naengmyeon (육쌈냉면), Sinchon Branch>


Address: 19 Yonsei-ro, Changcheon-dong, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul
Directions: Take AREX All Stop train to Hongik University Station > Transfer to Seoul Subway Line 2 > Get off at Sinchon Staion Exit 2. 
Website: http://www.yookssam.com/







<Information about Yookssam Naengmyeon (육쌈냉면), Hongdae Branch>


Address: 76 Eoulmadang-ro, Seogyo-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul
Directions: Take AREX All Stop train to Hongik University Station, Get off at Exit 9.
Opening hours: 11:30 ~ 22:30
Website: http://www.yookssam.com/

Cheongnaho Lake Park in Incheon

The season for outing or outdoor activities is here! If you are looking for a place out of Seoul to relax your body, mind and soul, it is recommended that you visit Cheongnaho Lake Park in Incheon. Cheongnaho Lake Park is accessible via Airport Railroad AREX train and the nearest AREX train station is Cheongna International City Station.

Cheongnaho Lake Park became more popular among international tourists after the Korean drama 'Goblin' was filmed here. Cheongnaho Lake Park is a large and spacious park located in Cheongna International City and it can be considered as one of the park that represents Incheon, just like Songdo Central Park.

Cheongnaho Lake Park

Cheongnaho Lake Park

Cheongnaho Lake Park

Cheongnaho Lake Park

Cheongnaho Lake Park is formed by 3 small islands. However, there are bridges that connect the islands to make it easier and more convenient for visitors to walk around in the park. You can enjoy various kinds of water sports in Cheongnaho Lake Park or enjoy a relaxing walk in this park. As you can find a small pavilion named "Cheongnaru Pavilion" in Cheongnaho Lake Park, for people who needs a break from city to relax their soul and mind, Cheongnaho Lake Park is definitely a recommended place to visit.

Cheongnaho Lake Park 

Cheongnaho Lake Park 

"Cheongnaru Pavilion" in Cheongnaho Lake Park

Every Spring, visitors can also enjoy flowers bloomed in Cheongnaho Lake Park.

Flowers bloomed in Cheongnaho Lake Park

Normally from April - November, water sports activities are available in Cheongnaho Lake Park. You can enjoy various water sports such as Kayaking, Canoeing, Water Taxi, etc.
(You can check out the information about Water Sports in Cheongnaho Lake Park from their website - http://www.komarine.kr )

- Read our previous post about Things to do in Cheongnaho Lake Park.

Water Sports at Cheongnaho Lake Park

For family traveling with children, you can also visit Cheongnaho Lake Park as there is a playground located in the northern side of Cheongnaho Lake Park. As you can see from the photo below, children can definitely have fun at this huge Pinocchio playground.

Playground_Cheongnaho Lake Park 

Playground_Cheongnaho Lake Park 

There are also some photo zones for people who likes taking pictures. Of course, if you are a fan of Korean drama "goblin", do not forget to take a photo at the big "golbin" poster in this park!

Photozone_Cheongnaho Lake Park 

Goblin Poster @ Cheongnaho Lake Park 

Last but not least, you should also watch the music fountain show at Cheongnaho Lake Park. From Spring to Autumn, you can enjoy the awesome music fountain show with the wonderful night view of Cheongnaho Lake Park. It is also recommended for couples to visit Cheongnaho Lake Park in the evening as you can enjoy this romantic music fountain show here.

Operating Hours:
- July~August : 20:30
- April~June, September~October: 20:00

(*Note: NOT operating on Mondays)

Water Fountain Show @ Cheongnaho Lake Park

Water Fountain Show @ Cheongnaho Lake Park

Water Fountain@ Cheongnaho Lake Park

<Information about Cheongnaho Lake Park>

Address: 621-1 Cheongra-dong, Seo-gu, Incheon
Directions: Take Airport Railroad AREX Line to Cheongna International City Station > Take Bus #701, #42-2 or #2-1
Admission Fee: FREE