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It’s cold, the roads are congested, and going out feels hesitant this weekend.
But for those who feel it’s a shame to just stay home, we’ve prepared something special.
This weekend, enjoy everything from historical tours to art experiences, exhibitions, and tea time in Seoul.
Since you’re braving the cold weather to go out anyway, why not learn some previously unknown history, let your heart be moved by a new color, or wrap up the week with a warm cup of tea?
This weekend, we introduce experiences that will create special memories.
<If you want to hear untold stories>
1. Deoksugung Palace Unique Tour
Living in Seoul, we often pass by our cultural heritage sites without a second thought. Every street in our capital city holds centuries of untold stories. This weekend, the Deoksugung Unique Tour begins. Why not join this expert-led tour and listen more closely to the past of our capital?
You’ve likely heard the superstition that couples who walk along Deoksugung’s stone wall path will break up, but how many know that Deoksugung is the only surviving palace in Korea that blends traditional Korean architecture with Western-style buildings? Behind this exotic and beautiful architectural style lies the pain of the Japanese colonial period, preserved intact.
This weekend, let’s delve into the stories held within Deoksugung Palace.
📍Exit 3, City Hall Station (Naver Map)
🚶 Tour Route: Junghwajeon Hall – Seokjojeon Hall – Seok’eodang Hall – Hamnyeongjeon Hall – Jeonggwanheon Hall
🎟️Individual Tour Ticket: 50,684 KRW
📆 January 23, 2026 – April 3, 2026
⏰9:30 AM / 6:30 PM
👉Book your tour now
2. Seoul Gyeongbokgung Palace History Walk
Gyeongbokgung Palace, a living witness to 600 years of history, having seen both the beginning and end of the Joseon Dynasty. This weekend marks the start of the Gyeongbokgung Historical Walk. Beginning at Gwanghwamun Gate and continuing through Geunjeongjeon Hall, Sajongjeon Hall, Gangnyeongjeon Hall, Gyotaejeon Hall, and ending at Gyeonghoeru Pavilion—this tour offers an in-depth exploration of Gyeongbokgung, providing even lifelong Seoulites with a fresh perspective.
The tour is conducted in both Korean and English, making it perfect for bringing along foreign friends. Learn how Gyeongbokgung Palace was restored after the damage suffered during the Japanese colonial period, and discover where and how the kings of Joseon lived. Let’s walk back through history.
📍 National Palace Museum of Korea, 12 Hyoja-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul (Naver Map)
🚶 Tour Route: Gwanghwamun – Geunjeongjeon Hall – Sajongjeon Hall – Gangnyeongjeon Hall – Gyotaejeon Hall – Gyeonghoeru Pavilion
📆 January 25, 2026 – April 2, 2026
🎟️ Single Tour Ticket: 51,007 KRW
⏰ 10:00 AM
👉Book your tour now
<If you want to awaken the artist within you>
3. Seongsu Paint Rabbit
Action painting where you throw paint freely inside the studio. Just hearing about it makes you feel like your stress will melt away. If this week felt like nothing went your way—neither work nor the weather—and the bus strike made your commute exhausting, then at least in this space, let go of everything and play freely.
No rules! Just freely roam the space and throw paint while exciting music plays. Protective gowns, goggles, and shoe covers are all provided, so no need to worry about your clothes. This special experience starts this weekend.
📍 Paint Rabbit Seongsu Branch, 2F, 39 Seongsu-iro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul (Naver Map)
📆2026.1.23-2026.5.31
🎟️Single Experience Ticket: 36,000 KRW
👉Book your experience now
4. Fluid Art Class
There’s also a slightly more elegant art class. Fluid Art is an artistic activity where acrylic paint is poured onto a canvas to create a marbling effect. It’s beautiful art relying on gravity and chance.
Spend creative time with family, partners, or friends, and take home a one-of-a-kind piece.
📍Drawing Club Studio, Room 503, Seocho Jwell Tower, 356 Seocho-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul (Naver Map)
📆2026.1.25-2026.9.30
🎟️S Size 42,000 KRW, M Size 55,000 KRW, L Size 75,000 KRW, XL Size 92,000 KRW
👉Book a Class Now
<If you want to warm up your frozen body with a hot cup of tea>
5. Way Tea House & Restaurant
This week was bone-chillingly cold. Treat yourself to a warm cup of tea to thaw out your frozen soul.
WUI offers healthy Chinese cuisine and traditional Chinese teas.
If you visit on a weekday instead of the weekend, you can enjoy a Hong Kong-style tea time right in the heart of Seoul for under 50,000 won for two people with their lunch special.
📍 WUI Tea House & Restaurant, 40-427 Hangang-ro 3-ga, Yongsan-gu, Seoul (Naver Map)
⏰Weekday Lunch Hours: 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM
📆Starting January 26, 2026
🎟️2-person set: 48,800 won, 4-person set: 108,000 won
👉Click here to book lunch
6. MacPai Tiger Seongsu Tea Room: The Most Everyday Tea Time
Sunlight floods through the large windows at MacPai Tiger Seongsu Tea Room, offering warm tea and a cozy atmosphere. It’s a comfortable space where you can sip tea with friends in hushed tones, sharing heartfelt conversations; bring a book to bask in the sunlight by the window; or simply sit in comfortable silence with someone you care about, just drinking tea.
As a place showcasing diverse teas from East Asia, it’s an excellent choice for restoring warmth to your entire body on days like this.
📍MacPie & Tiger Seongsu Tea Room, 5F, 97 Seongsu-iro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul (Naver Map)
🎟️Single Set ₩13,300, 2-Person Tea Variation Set ₩20,100, 2-Person Tea Cocktail Set ₩23,300
📆Starting January 24, 2026
👉Book Now
<If you want to discover new artists>
7. Shin Kwang Ho Solo Exhibition <Fragmented Contemplation>
Personally, I enjoy appreciating the work of local artists who are not yet widely known. While art is often defined by expert interpretations and market evaluations, the experience of encountering a piece free from all that noise and building my own pure appreciation is also a great appeal.
That’s why I’d like to recommend artist Shin Kwang Ho. Currently active in Seoul, his paintings are not difficult to understand. He reconstructs portraits of celebrities using highly saturated colors. At first glance, it seems like paint is applied carelessly, but the figure emerges from it – that’s his signature.
This exhibition marks his 20th show, showcasing his unique style. Since he primarily exhibits overseas, this domestic exhibition is particularly noteworthy. The artist will be present on opening day, offering a chance to engage in conversation.
📍Gallery Elle, B1, Hyejeon Building, 224 Bongeunsa-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul (Naver Map)
📆Jan. 24, 2026 (Sat) – Feb. 11, 2026 (Wed)
⏰Mon-Fri (10:00 AM ~ 6:00 PM), Sat (10:00 AM ~ 4:00 PM), Closed on Sun/Holidays
📅2026.01.24 (Sat) -2026.02.11. (Wed)
8. ‘Kuroda’ 《Beyond》 Exhibition
Located in Jung-gu, Seoul, Pico ‘PCO’ is a non-profit exhibition space created by six artists. This experimental space, operated from an artist’s perspective, hosts exhibitions in a more liberated manner.
This exhibition showcases works by ‘Kuroda’, a comic circle formed by three individuals active as artists, writers, and cartoonists (Rimpa @rim___pa, Yuna@fayexna, Yoonan@yoonanplz). Presenting their comic 《Kuroe》 not as a book but as an exhibition promises a creative and unique experience.
📍PICO PCO, 3F, 15-6 Seoaero, Jung-gu, Seoul (Naver Map)
📆Jan. 24, 2026 (Sat) – Feb. 6, 2026 (Fri)
⏰12:00 PM – 7:00 PM (Closed Mondays)