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Hotel Sunshine Seoul (서울 선샤인호텔)

Hotel Sunshine Seoul (서울 선샤인호텔)

2021-05-25

205, Dosan-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-548-8222

Hotel Sunshine Seoul is situated in the heart of Gangnam, located only 10 minutes away from the bustling business district of Taeheran-ro, the trendy area of Apgujeong, Central City, and the Korea City Air Terminal, conveniently meeting all of its guests' business accommodation needs and cultural interests as well. The hotel is also a mere 15-minute car ride away from the shopping districts of Namdaemun, Dongdaemun, and the fashionable streets of Myeong-dong. Also nearby is the COEX Mall, housing a spectacular international exhibition hall, trade center, movie theater, and a wide variety of internationally renowned restaurants throughout the impressive building. Lotte World, one of Korea's best amusement parks, is a short distance away from COEX. Popular among foreign tourists for its great variety of amusement rides, the theme park is a great getaway for children.

Abai Village (아바이 마을)

Abai Village (아바이 마을)

2025-01-21

122-1 Cheongho-ro, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do

Located in Cheongho-dong, Abai Village bears a history of displaced people’s distress. The village was formed by refugees of the Korean War from North Korea, mainly from Hamgyeong-do Province. The word “abai” is a dialect of Hamgyeong-do that means a friendly old man like a grandfather. Visitors to Abai Village can get a sense of displaced people’s life and story, which fade away into a chapter of history. Although it has lost its original appearance now, old shacks without a gate still remain here and there. Mural paintings on the wall show the sentiment of nostalgia about their hometown and express sorrow and hard life of displaced people, who lived from hand to mouth by fishing and doing physical labor. The original houses built by refugees in the village were restored into the Refugee Village at the Sokcho Museum. Abai Village is also known as a filming location for the Korean TV drama Autumn in My Heart, attracting a lot of visitors and becoming a major attraction in Sokcho. The restaurant alley is packed with cafes and North Korean food restaurants serving local dishes such as Hamheung-style cold buckwheat noodles, stuffed squid, and North Korean-style sausage soup.