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Fun Activities In The Maze!! Dynamic Maze!!
I’ve been looking for fun activities so I can introduce more and one of my colleagues told me about this place. It looks very fun and seems like everyone can enjoy this place. It is called Dynamic Maze and it is like an indoor sport getting through their own set-up maze with some obstacles. And it must be also very challenging, ha. You need to make sure that you put your belongings in the locker before entering.
They have a few centers in Korea but not many. They have one in Seoul, Sokcho in Ganwon and the last one in Jeju. They also have a package with an illusion art museum called Alive Museum and if you buy tickets for both then you’ll get some discounts. And here are some rules that you should be aware. Booking is not allowed so you should queue in line before entering. You should wear socks since you take off your shoes. You should be careful in room structure so no accidents happen. Pants are recommended for activities. And minimum 2 persons.
There is a gate with the sign. They’re showing 2 of them both, Dynamic Museum and Alive Museum on the sign.
This is probably for ticketing and waiting. There should be many people waiting but it was good timing.
I see a big face of an animal and I thought it was the dragon’s face but they call it ‘Haetae’. Haetae is an imaginary beast that looks like a lion with a small horn.
You’re going to have to pass through this to get out. She looks desperate over there, ha.
This one looks very unstable. So you have to get through this swing bridge too. Awesome!
Do you see that sign? It says ‘The Last Gateway’. So you must get through this final bloody fight with the evil spirit here!
Here’s some more information about this place.
Address : B1, Daeil Bld., 12, Insadong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
Location : Near exit 5 of Jongno Sam-ga Station, line 5
Phone Number : 02-2034-0600
Admission : 12,000 KRW
Operating Hours : 09:00 ~ 20:00
Homepage (English) : http://en.dynamicmaze.com/main/main.php#&slider1=2
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Anyone Who Needs a Workout? Bouldering Gym!!
One of my colleagues recommended me to try indoor rock climbing, called ‘bouldering’ for exercising. He used to love it but he’s probably getting too heavy and old to do it. Rock climbing has become a popular sport since Kim Ja-in has earned her fame for her great performance in the world. And I’ve been told that indoor rock climbing could be such a good workout since you use your whole body.
I remember that I saw a place of indoor rock climbing before but I never cared. I tried to look it up again and found out there is a good bouldering gym near my house. I also found out its definition. ‘Bouldering is a form of rock climbing that is performed on small rock formations or artificial rock walls without the use of ropes.’ I feel like I’m getting older since I’m aging. I better start something, anything to stay healthy and indoor rock climbing could be such a solution.
This is what it looks like when you get to the bouldering gym. It looks very… tough.
I wonder why all the sides of walls are tilted. Isn’t it too hard to hang on the walls like that?
This is what I was talking about. Is he really hanging on there with only his arms? How’s that possible?
Oh, students and kids can do it? That is embarrassing.
Looks like they have normal gym facilities for leisure time.
Here’s some more information about this place.
Address : B1, Yes Bld., 435, Baekjegobun-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul
Location : Near exit 1 of Songpa Naru Station, line 9
Phone Number : 02-418-8848
Fee : KRW 30,000 (One day experience)
Operating Hours : 11:00 am ~ 11:00 pm / 11:00 am ~ 06:00 pm (Weekend)
Homepage : http://www.rockstarclimbing.co.kr/
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Fancy Automobile Exhibition, KIA!!
This could be my personal matter but I recently had a chance to visit a KIA center in Gangnam because I’m planning to purchase a KIA car for my own. They also provide you a test driving service as long as you make a reservation. And of course you must own your driver’s license. That’s why I ended up there.
But it doesn’t always have to be for test driving. You can just get there to watch the cars displayed in their showrooms if you’re interested in fancy and new cars. They have various models displayed but I took some pictures of only 2 models that I’m considering to buy. I know that most likely the guys would be interested but if you want a chance to kill your time then go for it. And of course there are many other automobile brands that you can go visit.
This model is the facelift (minor update) version of K7 and they named it K7 Premier. K7 series must be quite a high-end model and very suitable for a family sedan. Look at this huge and aggressive front grill.
The rear design is very unique with its long dotted line tail lamp. You may or may not like it but it’s definitely my type.
This is the 3rd generation full change of K5 and it’s the newest and hottest model now in Korea. It looks very sporty and it has probably the most advanced technology.
The rear design is very similar to K7. It has a sportback design so that is popular especially for 20~30s young people.
It has such a beautiful and fancy sideline and I was more into K5 but considering my age, K7 could be better. I don’t know. I’m going to make my decision eventually.
Here’s some more information about this place.
Address : 417, Apgujeong-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
Location : Near exit 2 of Apgujeong Rodeo Station, Bundang line
Phone Number : 02-544-5421
Homepage : https://www.kia.com/kr/experience-center/test-service/default.html
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I Believe I Can Fly!! Paragliding in Danyang!!
My colleague recommended me to try paragliding this time. Gees, I’m scared of heights. He showed me some pictures of what he experienced and it looked ok in the pictures. To be honest it looks very fun. I’m not sure if I would be excited when I’m just about to fly but I guess it’s worth trying. I believe that once I'm used to it then I might love it because I used to love thrill rides in amusement parks.
This place is in Danyang, Chungbuk Province and I can see that it’s also a very popular and famous region for paragliding because they have mountains everywhere. I might be hesitating right now with a thought that goes like “This is super crazy!” He said that he was repeatedly reminded to wave and smile to the camera. I doubt that I could if it was me, ha.
Look at this spectacular view of Mother Nature. It is awesome.
People started gathering for this. Are they really sure about this??
They’re really flying! They’re like birds in the sky. Still I can’t decide. I don’t know if I really want this or not!!
They also have a coffee shop and bakery on the top of the hill. That is very tempting.
For the adventurous people, this might be your favorite leisure sport. I’ve never experienced paragliding before but one day I will. Why don’t you try that now?
Here’s some more information about this place.
Address : 246-6, Sapyeong-li, Gagok-myeon, Danyang-gun, Chungbuk Province
Phone Number : 1800-3326
Length Of Time : Standard Course 60 Minutes (Moving + Prep + Flight)
Flight Fee : Standard Course KRW 110,000 (For Each)
* Each course has different time and fee. You should check on the homepage.
Homepage : http://www.dypara.com/
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Another Theme Park in Daegu, E-World
One of my colleagues from Daegu introduced me a theme park. I always thought that most of theme parks only in Seoul or nearby were the popular ones. But I realized that I was wrong. You might want to go to this theme park which is called E-World if you have a chance to visit Daegu. Only the problem is that Daegu is too far away for me to visit.
This theme park features a waterfall, fountains, lighting displays, and flowers as well as rides and restaurants. It has several plazas characterized by different themes such as Entry Plaza, Central Plaza, Children’s Plaza and Young Town Plaza. It’s open all year round so you can go there any time you want. They also provide a huge parking place. There are 2,500 parking spaces available.
This is the main sign of E-World. It also shows that it’s in Daegu.
This is called Air Race. I looked up some videos for this ride and it was so crazy. I’m not going to ride it. I feel dizzy already, ha.
He said he didn’t even know what it was but he just took a picture of it because it seemed to be very fun while they’re marching on the moving castle.
You can see a tower over there and they call it Daegu Tower. Doesn’t it look exactly the same as N-Tower in Seoul?
This is the view from the cable car. It is beautiful and colorful at night.
Here’s some more information about this place.
Address : 200, Durygongwon-ro, Dalseo-gu, Daegu City
Phone Number : 053-620-0001
Operating Hours : 10:30-19:00 (Weekdays) / 10:30-21:30 (Weekends)
Admission Fees
Admission Ticket – Adults 23,000 KRW / Teenagers 13,000 KRW / Children 12,000 KRW
Free Pass – Adults 42,000 KRW / Teenagers 37,000 KRW / Children 32,000 KRW
Night Pass – Adults 28,000 KRW / Teenagers & Children 26,000 KRW
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What a Peaceful life there! Happy Grassland!!
Have you dreamed about living in the country with vast grasslands and mountains? Because I have. It would be so peaceful, beautiful and quiet with clean air, your pets bouncing and so on and so on. I know it can be also boring since you’re already used to the modern life with full of technologies. But if you have a chance to experience this beautiful nature, would you still ignore it? Because I wouldn’t.
I got these pictures from my colleague and he strongly recommended me to visit this place. It’s located in Chuncheon city which is not very far from Seoul by car and it’s also very cheap. Once I saw these pictures, I made up my mind to visit this place one day soon.
Looks like it’s clearing your mind and soul already. It’s so green and beautiful.
This place is an experience center so you can experience some activities including feeding animals.
I must have loved the view to the houses from the top of the mountain. It must be so peaceful.
Surprise! This is a Korean cow. They’re very huge but cute(?).
I’m being jealous of their lives. They look so peaceful down there. You can feed and pet them.
Here’s some more information about this place if you’re interested.
Address : 330-48, Chunhwa-ro, Sabuk-myeon, Chuncheon City, Gangwon-do
Operating Hours : 10:00 ~ 19:00 (Summer) / 10:00 ~ 17:00 (Winter)
Admission : KRW 5,000 / KRW 2,000 (Senior) / KRW 3,000 (Physically Impaired)
Credit Source and link : http://www.happyhilok.co.kr/
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G-Star, The Global Game Exhibition!!
Most people love games. I mean, who doesn’t? You might not be interested because you’re too busy but I would say everyone loves games. Video games, PC games, mobile games, the game industry has been rising and developing all the time. And there is a very big annual game festival in Korea which is called G-Star.
Unfortunately, this Game Exhibition finished in November of this year. But they hold it every year around this time so you can try to visit there next year if you want. G-Star provides the attendees with the opportunity to explore the PC or Online Game Zone, Mobile Game Zone, Arcade Game Zone, Console Game Zone, Event Stage, etc.
Look at those people. Every year, hundreds of thousands of people visit this event!
You can see professional models with many different game costumes. No wonder they got so many guys there.
Many of the hardware companies displayed their high quality products. This laptop could run most of the newest games because of its high specifications.
These are the graphics cards which can make your PC run high-end games. This is the most important part for your PC to run your PC games.
Someone was playing one of the high-end online games in the booth and he had no problems to play it with Geforce GTX 10 Series graphics card equipped.
This event was originally held in Seoul Kintex but it was relocated to Busan since 2009. If it was in Seoul then I would have visited because I love games very much. I assume that many of you live in Busan so if you’re interested, go visit for yourself. It must be really fun out there.
Here’s some more information about this event. But just remember that it’s finished this year.
Event Period : 14 -17 November, 2019 (N/A)
Location : Busan Exhibition and Convention Center, Busan
Operating Hours : 09:00 ~ 18:00
Admission : KRW 10,000 (Adult) / KRW 5,000 (Youth)
Credit Source : https://www.gstar.or.kr/
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Your Eyes Can Be Tricked By Art!!
There’s an art which is called Trick Art or Trick Eye in Korea and it’s usually about paintings with skills of deceiving your eyes. It’s not very easy to describe it until you see them with your own eyes so you might want to see the examples below right at once.
This kind of art actually contains AR(Augmented Reality) effect or 3D illusions. There are several galleries or museums in South Korea for this art and one of them is located in Seoul which has been awarded with the 1st place among Seoul Tourist Attraction by an American Travel website in 2014.
I like it already, haha. Spooky!
You can imagine what picture you would take from this. You’re going to be an angel!
This can be such a good decoration for facilities. I like it.
It looks like he’s communicating with the turtle through the glass.
This one looks so real. Is it really a painting on the street? It’s like they’re floating in the air.
How much could this be different when you see it with your own eyes? I know it’s an illusion but it still looks like a real earthquake. Try not to fall down.
Visiting one of these places will give you very impressive and unique experience. This can be quite a good date if you have someone to bring. Simply saying, this technique turns two-dimensional paintings into three-dimensional images through the use of optical illusions. According to them, paintings on museum walls, floors and ceilings come alive. Sounds like it’s really fun there. You want to try?
Here’s some more information about one of these museums in Seoul.
Address : #B2 Seogyo Plaza 20 Hongikro-3gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul
Located : Near exit 9 of Hongik University Station, line 2
Operating Hours : 09:00 ~ 21:00
Inquiries 02-3144-6300
Credit Source and link :
https://trickeye.com/seoul/en
http://www.morphinart.com/
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A K-Pop Concert To Refresh Your Energy!!
Are you into K-Pop already? K-Pop is now globally popular and some are crazy for certain bands or singers. And if you’re in Korea already, you should definitely go to a concert. If you’re considering rather to have more fun in the concert then I have one singer in my mind and I’m not going to tell you until you see the bottom, ha.
Modern K-Pop is now like a culture. It grew into a subculture that amassed huge fandoms of teenagers and young adults in 1990s. With the advent of online social networking services and Korean TV shows, the current spread of K-Pop and Korean entertainment, known as the Korean Wave is seen everywhere in the world, gaining a widespread global audience.
This concert was held in one of the biggest places for a concert, the Olympic Park Stadium. You can see people gathering in a huge place for one singer’s performance.
It became dark and it’s a sign of the beginning of the concert. Look at the wave of flashlights from their phones. It is beautiful.
They also provided a laser beam show so the performance was so fantastic.
Yes, this concert was for the Korean professional singer, known as Psy. He’s been popular globally since his song ‘Gangnam Style’ became a megahit.
You can see the prices based on the seat’s positions. It’s not very cheap, ha.
This is his concert’s poster for this year. You can go visit the link below to buy a ticket if you’re interested.
Everyone says that Psy’s concert is full of performances for fun so everyone loved there. He has a sense of humor and he must be very talented for performing in front of people. He’s always been quite a joyful guy so he’s been loved by so many people for many years. And now he’s one of the most popular singers in the world.
Here’s some more information about his concert.
Address : KSPO Dome, 424, Olympic-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul
Located : Near Olympic Park Station exit 3, line 5 and 9
Dates : December 20th, 21st, 22nd, 24th, 2019 / At 11:42 pm
Inquiries : 070-4264-1555
Credit Source and link :
http://ticket.interpark.com/Ticket/Goods/GoodsInfo.asp?GoodsCode=19016749
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