A new landmark has been built in the bookstore alley in the Bosu-dong area, Busan.
The unique exterior features five 16-meter-high books stuck between the neighboring buildings.
It had been the talk of the town before its opening, and was named “Café Athens Institute.”
There are three secondhand bookstores on the first floor and the café is located from the 2nd to the 4th floors. 
HD Hyundai Group will hold the “K-POP Dream Concert” to help support the bidding of the 2030 Busan World Expo. HD Hyudai announced on April 9th that the 29th Dream Concert, the largest K-pop event in Korea, will be held at Asiad Stadium in the Yeonje-gu District, Busan, on May 27th.
The Dream Concert began in 1995 under the sponsorship of HD Hyundai Oil-Bank which marks the 29th anniversary. It is the largest K-POP event in Korea with a cumulative audience of 1.55 million. Until last year, Dream Concert was held only in Seoul.
My blog mainly focuses on traveling Busan, but this time when I visited Seoul, I stayed in the Josun Palace Hotel. I loved my stay so much that I’ve decided to share it with you in my blog.
What is the Josun Palace Seoul Like?
The Josun Palace Hotel is a luxurious 5-star hotel located in the central Gangnam area in Seoul. If you are not new to Korea, you know what the Shinsegae Group means here. It is South Korea’s retail hub, operating department stores across the nation. The Shinsegae Group also owns its own hotels. Josun Palace, Grand Josun, Grand Josun Jeju are some of the the high-end hotels that the Shinsegae Group manages. That means if you have a Shinsegae gift voucher, you can use it to pay for your room.
The Josun Palace Hotel is still brand new, since it opened in 2021. The check-in time was at 3 pm and check-out was at 12 pm.
What are the Rooms Like?
I stayed in the Masters Room. It featured two double sized beds and a bathroom.
The size of the room and beds were large enough to accommodate two adults and two kids comfortably. The bathroom was spacious, too.
The lobby of the hotel is located on the 25th floor. The actual rooms are located between the 27th and 35th floor. Once we arrived on the ground floor, the employees there escorted us to the lobby. The room I was given was on the 29th floor. The room itself was clean and well decorated with white and gold décor. It also had a view of Seoul. During the day, the Namsan Tower could be seen from the room.
What About the Facilities?
Let me begin with the indoor swimming pool. Swimming caps are required, and extras are provided by the employees. The swimming pool is decorated with white and gold décor, making for many instagrammable spots.
The changing room was a little small, with only two shower rooms available.
There was also a fitness center. Guests can use the swimming pool and the fitness center from 7 am to 10 pm.
A complimentary breakfast was offered on the 24th floor from 6 am to 10 am.
Next to the hotel, there is a building called Centerfield that has many cafes and restaurants inside.
How do I Get to the Josun Palace Seoul?
I took a taxi from the Suseo Train Station to the Josun Palace Hotel. It cost about 14,000 won.
You can also get to the Josun Palace Hotel by subway. The tricky part is that the hotel is located in the middle of Seolleung Station and Yeoksam Station, line number 2 (Green Line). From either station, it takes about 5 to 10 minutes to walk to the hotel.
Conclusion
I had a pleasant time at the Josun Palace Seoul and I would recommend it to anyone who may be looking for a hotel in the downtown Seoul. I paid $850 for the room per night, but the prices fluctuate depending on when you plan your trip. 
Every Saturday, drones fill the night sky in the Gwangalli Beach area, attracting thousands of locals and tourists. It is a free attraction that anyone would love. Check out the show schedule for April.
April 8th: Drones will decorate the sky with a fruit theme.
April 15th: Things relating to space exploration will be displayed in the sky.
April 22nd: To celebrate Earth Day (April 22nd), the show’s theme will be “Earth.”
April 29th: Cute designs featuring dinosaurs will pop up in the night sky.
When: Twice every Saturday
Drone show starting time: 8:00 pm & 10:00 pm (March – September)
7:00 pm & 9:00 pm (October – February)
Location: Gwangalli Beach
How to get there: Gwangan Station (Busan Subway Line 2), Exit 3 or Exit 5
Tips: Parking is extremely difficult in the Gwangalli area, especially on the weekend. I highly recommend you use public transportation.
Shake Shack has opened its second location in Busan. The popular burger chain opened on the ground floor of the Shinsegae Centum City Mall.
“During the first three days of its opening, the first 50 guests will receive a limited edition Shake Shack gift,” the company said.
The other location in Busan is in the Seomyeon area (Samjeong Building).
Gordon Ramsay Burger will also be opening, the Shinsegae Group reported recently. The restaurant will be located on Level B1 in the Shinsegae Department Store Centum City. 
Haeundae Blueline Park is a park that stretches all the way to Songjeong from the Dalmaji area. There is a track that you can walk along, and also a mini train you can hop in. So, if you are interested in this mini train (aka the sky capsule train), keep scrolling!
General Information
Hours: Open from 9:30 am to 7:30 pm (May, June, and September)
Open from 9:30 am to 6:30 pm (March, April, and October)
Open from 9:30 am to 9:00 pm (July and August)
Location: Mipo Station, Dalmaji-gil 62, Haeundae
How to Get There
The Blueline Park is located at the end of Haeundae Beach where the 101-story Haeundae LCT is located. If you don’t mind walking, I would recommend traveling from the Haeundae subway station.
Parking
If you drive there, I recommend you park at Moontan Road public parking lot. The parking lot is only a five minute walk from the Haeundae Blueline Park. Parking costs 300 won for every 10 minutes.
Price
If you visit bluelinepark.com, you can find detailed information about pricing and how to make a reservation. If you travel a route from Mipo to Cheongsapo, the one-way ticket for two people costs 35,000 won, three people costs 45,000 won and 50,000 won for four people.
The maximum number for each car is four people.
What to Expect
When the train got to the Haeundae Beach, many people were wowed by the scene.
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