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Weekend in Shanghai

By Cathy Rose A. Garcia Staff Reporter This year, the hottest ticket to China may be to Beijing for the Olympics in August, but China's most exciting city is still Shanghai. Shanghai is a mix of fast-paced modernity and youthful energy with hints of old Chinese tradition. When it comes to cuisine, entertainment, culture, shopping and fashion, Shanghai has it all and more. What do you do if you only have a weekend in Shanghai? Here's a quick guide to what to see and do in this exciting city. The Bund There is no place better to admire the city's old grandeur than along the Bund. The Bund, which lies on stretch of Zhongshan Road, features some of Shanghai's most impressive Western classical and modern architecture. The name ``bund'' is derived from an Anglo-Indian word for embankment. Many foreign companies set up shop along the Bund, which then was a muddy embankment in the mid-19th century, and remained there until the Cultural Revolution in 1949. Interest in the Bund was renewed in the late 1990s, sparking the entry of many high-profile tenants. Some of

Apr 24, 2008

Jeonju Welcomes World Cineastes

9th Jeonju International Film Fest Opens May 1-9 By Lee Hyo-won Staff Reporter Before Busan welcomes Asia's largest film event Pusan (Busan) International Film Festival (PIFF) each fall, Jeonju, the traditional arts hub of the nation, becomes a cinephile's paradise in the spring. The 9th Jeonju International Film Festival (JIFF) brings 195 movies from 40 nations beginning May 1 through 9. JIFF, while large in scale like PIFF, offers a more intimate and homey environment. While most international film festivals usually boast the number of world or international premieres, JIFF focuses on sharing high quality films, both old and new, that moviegoers may not be able to see outside of a film festival, festival programmer Jeon Su-wan said in a press conference earlier this month. Film Feast The opening and closing ceremonies will be held at Sori Arts Center. This year's opening film is ``The Kiss'' by Kunitoshi Manda. On May 1, local film buffs will be able to appreciate the international premiere of the latest work by the Japanese director. He became well known in the

Apr 17, 2008

Three Musketeers in the Kitchen

By Kim Tae-jong Staff Reporter At the Ritz Carlton, Seoul, three elementary school friends have been working together as chefs nicknamed the ``Three Musketeers.'' The inseparable musketeers served their king with their swords in the popular novel, while the three chefs use knives to serve the best dishes possible to their customers. The three are Chyn Shiuh-lin, 32, Teng Lin-chih, 31, and Wang Ping-hao, 31 at the hotel's Chinese restaurant, Chee Hong. ``It's a lot of fun and helpful for us to work together as chefs at the same restaurant,'' Chyn said. Their friendship began as classmates at the same elementary and continued as they attended the same middle and high schools. Upon gradation, they separated in search of their individual dreams. ``We didn't know we would meet as chefs at the same restaurant,'' Wang said. ``We all had different dreams and being chefs was not our list of plans back in school.'' Their reunion took place in 2002 as they joined the restaurant separately from other hotel restaurants and they now enjoy a new level of friendship.

Apr 17, 2008

Hotel Lobby

Hilton Namhae Golf&Spa Resort Hilton Namhae Golf&Spa Resort features a special package for the family for the month of May, the ideal time for a family vacation. The package includes various programs including English pottery painting class, treasure hunting, cooking class and flying kite events as well as room-service for pizza and coke. The basic offers are one night's stay at Deluxe Suite with an ocean-view, breakfast and free access to The Spa. Prices start from 319,000 won for two and 399,000 won for four. For more information, call (055) 860-0100. Renaissance Seoul Hotel Club Horizon at the Renaissance Seoul Hotel, features live music by new band Perfect Beat every day. The band is an international trio, which performs all time favorite songs. Club Horizon has a dome glass ceiling, making it a romantic venue with its panoramic views of the Gangnam region. For more information, call (02) 2222-8640. JW Marriott Seoul The JW Marriott Seoul offers its Sweet & Fun package including a one-night stay for two in the Superior Rooms, a compliment

Apr 17, 2008

Andongjang Lives Up to Reputation as Oldest Chinese Restaurant

By Han Sang-hee Staff Reporter There are several tales regarding the origin of ``jajangmyeon'' ― some say it is from China while some argue it was created by a Korean ― but it is clear that the simple recipe is one of the most common Chinese dishes Koreans enjoy. The dish is made of wheat noodles topped with a black bean sauce called ``chunjang,'' or ``jajang'' in Korean, which is mixed with pork and various vegetables. Near Euljiro 3-ga Station, you can find Andongjang, a Chinese restaurant that dates back to 1948, being the oldest of its kind in the nation. As soon as you walk into the restaurant, you can see cards posted on the wall that show the most popular specialties of the place, including their various choices of jjambbong, another noodle dish that usually comes out in a spicy soup, and jajangmyeon. We ordered the basics: jajangmyeon (3,800 won), jjambbong (4,500 won), fried dumplings (5,000 won) and a special oyster jjambbong (6,500 won). Jjambbong, brought out in a spicy red soup, is just as famous as jajangmyeon, always making it difficult to choose.

Apr 17, 2008

Hotel Lobby

JW Marriott Seoul The JW Marriott Seoul offers a traditional Japanese eight-course dinner at its Japanese restaurant Mikado. Guest chef Uemoto from Hanagatami at the Osaka Ritz Carlton will lead a team of chefs preparing the dishes on April 24 and 25. With over 35 years experience in Japanese cuisine, the chef will bring the traditional Japanese course menu, titled ``Kaiseki.'' The eight-course set is priced at 210,000 won. For more information, call (02) 6282-6751. Grand Hyatt Seoul The Grand Hyatt Seoul's Japanese restaurant, Akasaka, features a special set luncheon menu, especially designed for health conscious ladies, from April 15 to 27. Akasaka's chef Fukuda has created the special low calorie and high nutrient menu, in response to the unique dietary needs of its female patrons. The luncheon is made up of seven courses, priced at 70,000 won.For more information, call (02) 799-8164. Grand InterContinental Seoul The Grand InterContinental Seoul's new style bar and lounge, Blush, features a ``Saturday Night Fever'' event every Saturday night from 9 p

Apr 10, 2008

Travel Line

By Kim Rahn Staff Reporter Camping Festival to Open in Gapyeong The international summer camping event is inviting participants. The 2008 Federation International de Camping et de Caravanning (FICC) Gapyeong Rally will kick off for an 11-day run on July 25. The annual rally is a leisure feast where people can enjoy camping and caravanning while experiencing the culture of the host country. It is the second time for Korea to host the rally, following the first in 2002, and around 7,000 campers from 33 countries are expected to take part. Camping and caravanning, the environmentally-friendly traveling style using tents, cabin houses and caravans is popular in Europe and America, and is emerging as a new leisure culture in Korea along with its adoption of a five-day workweek. An area on Jara (turtle) Island in Gapyeong, Gyeonggi Province, will become the camping venue with ample space where 100 caravans, 40 mobile houses and 700 tents can be set up. Participants can rent facilities or bring their own. Those interested can fill out an application form at www.worldcam

Apr 10, 2008

Guest Chefs to Cook Up Exotic Flavors

By Kim Tae-jong Staff Reporter Among the best places to enjoy international cuisine are in-house restaurants of top hotels. The Renaissance Seoul Hotel is holding an Indian cuisine promotion from April 22 to May 2. The hotel will invite guest Indian chef Bhairav Singh Rajput from the Renaissance Mumbai Hotel. With more than 15 years of culinary experience, the chef will conjure up various Indian dishes at the hotel's buffet restaurant, Elysee. Rajput plans to provide his specialties, including chicken tikka masala, fish and coconut curry, tandoori chicken and naan bread. The price is 35,000 won for the weekday lunch, 46,000 won for the weekend lunch and 51,000 won for dinner. For more information, call (02) 2222-8635. At the Millennium Seoul Hilton, guests can sample traditional tropical dishes from Hawaii. The hotel's international buffet restaurant, Orangerie, will hold a Hawaiian food promotion through the end of this month. The restaurant will host the ``Orangerie Aloha Luau,'' highlighting traditional Hawaiian cuisine and showcasing its culture th

Apr 10, 2008

Have a Taste of the Sea at Leedong Aguijjim

By Han Sang-hee Staff Reporter Located near the sea, the Gyeongsang area is famous for its high quality ultra-fresh seafood. Among various seafood delicacies, aguijjim is a specialty visitors should not miss. ``Leedong Aguijjim'' has been in the neighborhood of Jinhae, South Gyeongsang Province, for more than 30 years, and has managed to be one of the locals' favorite aguijjim places in the area. Aguijjim is made of a fish called an anglerfish, or ``agui'' in Korean. The ``jjim'' means a steamed dish in Korean, so the proper name of the dish would be steamed anglerfish. The fish is chopped into bite-size pieces, steamed and then mixed together with a hot spicy red pepper paste sauce, bean sprouts and other seafood. As soon as you walk into the restaurant, there is a wall of photographs that show the owner posing with celebrities who've dined there. The interior is simple and is cozy enough to make you feel like you're visiting an ordinary home. We ordered the medium dish of aguijjim (20,000 won, the larger dish is 25,000 won) and aguitang, or agui stew (7,000

Apr 10, 2008

Cherry Blossomed City of Jinhae

By Han Sang-hee Staff Reporter Many hills and mountains shape the landscape of Korea, making proper roads or tunnels indispensable to travel. These man-made structures may be convenient but are far from beautiful. However, at a small seaside city called Jinhae in South Gyeongsang Province, there is a tree-lined road whose flora forms a natural tunnel ― a tunnel made solely of cherry blossoms. The Anmin Road stretches 5.6 kilometers across the Anmin Hill in Jinhae and connects Jinhae and Changwon. With over 1,000 cherry blossoms, the road from a distance looks like a long trail of pink clouds. Once you reach the beginning of the flowery tunnel, you wont be able to help yourself but to look up and admire the ceiling of blossoms. Jinhae is known to be the only place in the world where visitors can find more than 340,000 cherry blossoms in one city. The neighborhood turns white and pale pink during the annual cherry blossom festival period (April 1-13), with the gentle breeze blowing about the petal-snowflakes. The gateway to Jinhae starts at Jangbok Tunnel. Drive past

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