Seoul Further Distractions
A peaceful and beautiful place to have traditional tea along with an introductory Korean-style meditation session.
86 Goanhoon-dong
Tel: (02) 722 6653.
Website: www.arui.org (Korean only)
Tae kwon do
Experience the Korean traditional martial art in a 90-minute or three-hour lesson followed by a mock fight in the imposing surrounds of the war memorial. For longer tae kwon do programmes, contact Aju Incentive Tour (tel: (02) 786 0028; website: www.ajutours.co.kr).
8, 1-ka, Yongsan-dong
Tel: (02) 336 3361.
Website: www.taekwontour.net
Kimchi Field Museum
Kimchi is considered Korea's ‘national food' and a cure-all, along with Korean ginseng, and this curious and unique museum details its history and how it's prepared. Also located in the COEX Mall is the aquarium.
Coex Mall, Samseong-dong, Gangnam-gu
Tel: (02) 6002 6456.
Website: www.kimchimuseum.co.kr
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