What's Hot in May!

The Discover Seoul Calendar for May 2012 offers lots to do as days grow warmer and longer.  May is when Seoul begins to truly blossom again after the long unusually cold winter.  The Dragon Hill 22nd Anniversary, Mother’s Day events, Caribbean Bay Water Park, and the Musiq Soulchild concert  are just a few of the fun things to do in Seoul this May.   More top Seoul events in May include the Lotus Lantern Festival, The Musical “Wicked“, Spring Baseball, Cruising along the Han River , Memorial Day events, and plenty of concerts, performances, and shows!  …

June Top 20 in Seoul!

There are few places in the world that can match the endless adventure and entertainment that the city of Seoul squeezes into a summer.  As such, the Discover Seoul Event Calendar for June 2012 kicks off summer in the city with plenty of fun activities, big events, concerts, shows, and and local favorites that visitors don’t always hear about – but you’ll find them listed here!  You can enjoy free weekend culture performances at the Namsan Hanok Village, …

Korean Food 101

Food. Food. FOOD!!!! It’s an integral part of the travel experience. Whether you go for the street food stalls or a fine dining experience, you will leave a country with perhaps lasting impressions…. remembering what you ate….and you may associate your overall experience with the host nation by its cuisine.  Often times when we talk about our travels with friends and family everyone wants to know what the food was like.   There are a lot of ways to experience the country through its food…. and every month, starting with …

Han River Cruise Romantic Package

 Celebrate an anniversary or surprise your partner with a romantic evening or a weekend!!  Discover Seoul on a romantic getaway packages that say “I love you” all over again.  The Dragon Hill offers an all-inclusive package that will let you live the moment, and remember forever….Take charge of your love life and call us today to help you get started in planning for a night of blissful mirth!  Your romantic retreat will include all the pleasures of …

September Retiree Package

Dragon Hill Lodge offers military retirees and their spouses the vacation of a lifetime in one of the most fastest growing dynamic capital cities in Asia. Our full-service Seoul Escapes package includes a personal meet and greet at Incheon International Airport, private bus transportation to all destinations with a professional guide and a ten night stay at the Dragon Hill Lodge. …

Lotus Lantern Festival

May is the month where we push slightly outside of our cultural and comfort zone.  One of the best parts about of Seoul’s festival experience is observing the meshing of different cultures and being around a new group of people.  As more and more festivals incorporate different themes/genres/interests, an  increasingly diverse cross-section of expats take part in the annual celebrations.  Take the opportunity to interact with other festival-goers and make life-long friendships with our Korean hosts. …

Caribbean Bay Water Park

World’s Largest indoor/outdoor water park and designed to replicate the Caribbean Sea.  You tell us if they got it right!  The park includes a wave pool the world’s longest river ride, a sandy pool, a wading pool for young children, various water slides, a salt sauna, a pool for babies/infants, and much, much more.  A USFK Family favorite destination…and just in time to start the Summer on a high note! …

Lotte World Amusement Park

  Soldiers / Civilians / Families in Seoul may wonder how to spend their free-time. One of the most recommended spots is Lotte World, which is open day and night all year round.  An indoor theme park connected with Lotte Hotel and Lotte Department Store, Lotte World is the Korean recreation center most  frequently visited by USFK members. …

TDY Leave/Pass Special!!

We welcome TDY Travelers to Korea!  Come EARLY or EXTEND your TDY travel at a SPECIAL  Leave Pass and Discover Seoul room rate ($75 Single Occupancy).  Seoul, a teeming metropolis with over 24.5 million inhabitants offers a beautiful Asian cultural experience among the natural mountains and modern, high tech skyscrapers!  …

Baseball Season Returns!

ABC NEWS Video –> Baseball Craze hits Seoul! After taking second place in the 2009 World Baseball Classic and winning the Gold in the 2008 Beijing Olympics, baseball is becoming a favorite past-time for sports fans in Korea.  With Spring/Summer and beautiful weather fast approaching, experience baseball in Korea with its touch of local charm and antics.  Same rules, Same food, Host Nation Beer, and Same Ole Fun watching …

Tickets only at the Dragon Hill Lodge

Why wait in line for tickets?  The Dragon Hill Lodge is the only place where you buy tickets (some discounted almost 30%) for direct entrance into places like Lotte World, Seoul Tower, Seaworld, Seoul Land, Nanta, Wax Museum, 63 building,  T-money for subway/taxi’s,  and much much more …

63 Building

COEX Mall

As the largest underground shopping mall in Asia, Coex Mall has a lot to offer. Here you can find not only shopping, entertainment and fine dining but also a variety of cultural activities. There are about 200 stores with US and international brands such as ZARA, Apple and NIKE. Visit the 16-screen multiplex cinema …

Yongsan Electronics Market

If it runs on electricity or batteries chances are you’ll find what you’re looking for at the Yongsan Electronics Market and the surrounding retail areas.  5000 stores engulf 20 major buildings and the dense network of alleys connect them to offer a …

Han River Cruise

Across the street from the 63 building and a 10 minute scenic walk along the banks of the Han River, for the price of a T-shirt ($12), experience the Han River Cruise which operates daily. In one of the best ways to enjoy the panoramic views of Seoul, …

Nanta Show

Nanta is the longest-running show in Korean History.   Since 1997, this non-verbal performance has been staged in 18 countries around the world and on NYC’s Broadway’s musical circuit. The musical has a simple back story of three cooks attempting to finish preparing a wedding banquet within a strict time limit while …

National Museum of Korea

Korean War Memorial

 Sitting in your room with the following thoughts?  

1) Figuring out what to do?

2) Why Seoul is worth defending?  

3) a couple hours to burn?

4) Want to do something, but tired to move long distances? …

Seoul Tower

Nothing says New York City like the Empire State Building or Paris like the Eiffel Tower. …

South Gate Flea Market (Namdaemun)

If you love to bargain and haggle, the South Gate (Nam-dae-mun) Flea Market may be your preferred venue for inexpensive shopping.  Dating back to 1414, the marketplace has evolved from an agricultural trading post to a flourishing retail hub for Seoulites and foreigners.   …

Yeoido Island

If you are longing for Manhattan in Seoul, look no further than Yeoido Island.  Yeouido is a large island next to the Han River with striking landscape similarities to the Big Apple.  Home to Korea’s Wall Street and Seoul’s largest recreational park, Yeoido has all the elements for a fun-filled day — Singles, Couples, and Families alike. …

Seoul City Bus

Would you like to see all of Seoul’s major tourist and shopping sites, but don`t have the time or money?  In that case, Seoul City Bus Tour might just be your thing. 

The Seoul City Bus Tour traverses most of the city’s major sightseeing and shopping areas, including the Palaces, the South and East Gate flea markets and Seoul Tower to name just a few. …

Itaewon

Itaewon, (pronounced, EE-TAHY-WOHN)

Itaewon is Seoul’s international district, hosting a variety of Western-styled venues to eat, drink and to shop. Being a place where many foreigners congregate, English, rather than Korean is the predominant tongue spoken. …

DMZ / JSA Tour

Korea is the only divided country in the world. After the Korean War (June 25 1950 – July 27 1953), South Korea and North Korea established a border that cut the Korean peninsula roughly in half. Stretching for 2km on either side of this border is the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ).  As one of the last relics of the Cold War, the DMZ attracts a great deal of public interest, and is a popular destination for travelers visiting Korea. …