Jan14
Published by Asya in Asia, Cities, Shopping, South Korea, Urban Tourism, Walking
Internationally renowned architecture studio UNstudio has completed “Galleria Centercity”, a multi-storey department store in Cheonan, South Korea. Recognizing the current behavioral tendencies in Asia where places of retail also serve a exceptionally conversable function, the project focuses on providing a appealing experience for the shoppers by treating the communal area as a point of cultural exchange. It’s a massive department store that also operates as a social a semi-cultural meeting place
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Jan14
Published by Asya in Arts, Asia, Cities, Cultural, Events, Relaxing, South Korea, Urban Tourism
The Austrian-based architecture studio Coop Himmelblau has displayed the plans for their prime project in South Korea, the Busan Cinema Centre. The design by Coop Himmelblau owing to the Busan Cinema Center, and home of the Busan International Film Festival, suggests a new intersection between social space, cultural programs, technology and architecture to make lively and public landmarks within the urban scene in that icons of contemporary culture. Conceptualized to house the Busan International Film Festival (BIFF), the polished multimedia venue offers approximately 60,000 sq m of event, entertainment again performance space, supported by dining further administrative volumes. The complex houses cinemas, restaurants, a 1000 seat multifunctional theater, and numerous public spaces.
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Jan14
Published by Asya in Arts, Asia, Cities, Cultural, Events, Parks, South Korea, Urban Tourism
This futuristic design by Australia-based architects Lacoste+Stevenson was submitted for the Busan Opera House competition. The emulation invited entries from all over the wotld to design a landmark Opera House, which is to be constructed in 2014 with the goal of increasing tourism to the city of Busan, South Korea. Aiming to maximize on the surrounding parkland as well as to make the architecture perceptive for great outdoor events, the project features moveable frontage parts that open and close to meet the needs of a huge range of events.
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Dec11
Published by Asya in Arts, Asia, Chillin, Cities, Shopping, South Korea, Urban Tourism
South Korea is one of the hardest working country in the world and now people there can shop for groceries at virtual stores while they wait for the subway train. The United Kingdom based grocery chain – Tesco has opened virtual stores in Seoul‘s subway station under the name Homeplus, permitting users to shop using their smart phones while waiting for their trains.
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Oct07
Published by Asya in Asia, Cities, Restaurants, Shopping, South Korea, Urban Tourism
The shopping opportunities within Seoul are simply enormous, ranging from street markets and local galleries, to department stores and glitzy malls. But owned by Hanwha Group of South Korea, the Galleria Department Store is known as the most popular luxury brand-fashion mall in Seoul. If you love shopping you should come to this chic and sophisticated department store. Located in Seoul’s fashion district, the Galleria offers a wide variety of high-class brands.
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May28
Published by Asya in Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, Sightseeings, South America, Travel gear, Travel Stories
1. Rungrado May Day Stadium
Situated in Pyongyang, North Korea this monumental stadium contains an incredible 150,000 people. Opened on May 1, 1989 in honor of Labor Day, hence his name – Rungrado May Day. Its shape resembles a blooming flower and has 16 arches arranged in a circle. The stadium can seat 150,000 which is the largest stadium capacity in the world.
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Apr05
Published by iv in Chillin, Design, Fitness&Gym, Hiking, Lodge, New Zealand, Photos, Relaxing, Romantic, Spa, Swimming
Wharekauhau is a 5000 territory rural move on the south east shore of New Zealand‘s North Island. Placed fair a scenic 1.5 period swing from center Wellington, the pleasant Wharekauhau Fix and Land Class is worlds absent from trivial. With private native forest striking beaches, rivers, lakes and wetlands, Wharekauhau is a harbor from the maximal experience.
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Feb14
Published by Asya in Adventure, Asia, Chillin, Cities, Cultural, Relaxing, South Korea, Urban Tourism
The biggest rooms in Seoul available for business and leisure.Grand InterContinental Seoul in South Korea is a perfectly accessible placed in the core of Seoul, providing amazing recreational oportunities.Bongeunsa Temple, Gyeongbokgung Palace and the National Folk Museum of Korea are just minutes away from the hotel.
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Feb14
Published by Asya in Asia, Chillin, Cities, Design, Eating, Fitness&Gym, Hotels, Photos, Relaxing, Restaurants, South Korea, Urban Tourism, Walking
On the quiet slopes of Mt. Acha, W Seoul Walkerhill is only 15 minutes away from Gangnam business area and half an hour from downtown Seoul,South Korea.The Sheraton Grande Walkerhill is a 5 minute walking – where you can find various restaurants and what is great you could sign the bill to your room.
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Nov22
Published by Asya in Arts, Asia, Parks, Photos, South Korea, Walking
Jeju Loveland is an outdoor erotic sculpture park on Jeju Island. Jeju Island was already a popular destination for honeymooners, being the southernmost and therefore the warmest region in South Korea. The park is focused on a theme of sex and featuring 140 sculptures representing humans in various sexual positions.
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