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Seoul Plaza Seoul Plaza is a central plaza located in front of Seoul City Hall at Taepyeongno, Jung-gu in Seoul, South Korea is a historic site where the March 1, 1919 (Samil) Independence Movement and the p ... Jogyesa Temple Jogyesa is the chief temple of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism, becoming so in 1936. It thus plays a leading role in the current state of Seon Buddhism in South Korea. The temple was first establis ... Cheonggyecheon Stream Cheonggyecheon is an 11 km long modern stream that runs through downtown Seoul. Created as part of an urban renewal project, Cheonggyecheon is a restoration of the stream that was once there before du ... Myeongdong Myeong-dong is one of the most alluring and popular shopping districts in the city of Seoul, South Korea. It is approximately a half-mile stretch of primarily retail outlets. Two anchor department sto ... Seoul Central Masjid Seoul Central Masjid (서울 중앙성ì›) was the first Islamic mosque in Korea. Construction of the mosque began in October 1974 on a piece of land (5,000 square meters) ... Cheongwadae (Blue House) Cheongwadae is the presidential residence of the Republic of Korea and is regarded as the heart of the nation. It is comprised of the main presidential office, reception rooms, conference rooms and l ... Namsan Seoul Tower Namsan Seoul Tower was the first tower-type tourism spot in Korea. The top of the tower is at almost 480m above sea level, including Namsan Mountain (243m) and the tower’s own height (236.7m), m ... Seoul Metropolitan Library Seoul Metropolitan Library (서울ë„서관) provides access to a wide range of documents and materials about Seou. Visitors will find diverse resources related to the city inc ... Dongdaemun Design Plaza Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) is the newest and most iconic landmark of the Korean design industry. Located at the center of the Dongdaemun area, the DDP will serve as a key venue for design-related s ... Tapgol Park Seoul Tapgol Park is mostly a place for relaxation for Seoul’s elderly residents. Outside the park’s western wall are fortune tellers waiting under colorful tents. Inside the park, older g ... Seoul 53 Hotel Seoul53hotel is a budget hotel located only a walking distance to the Insadong main street of attractions. Location Wise: Good; Shopping, sightseeing, restaurants & bars are nearby Money ... Deoksugung Palace Located at the corner of Seoul's busiest downtown intersection, Deoksugung Palace is famous for its elegant stone-wall road. It is also the only palace that sits alongside a series of western styl ... Hotel Sleepypanda Stream Walk This 2 star downtown hotel, Hotel Sleepypanda Stream Walk offers you a walking distance to Cheonggyecheon Stream, Myeondong street and sightseeing district of Seoul. Good for solo and&n ... 63 Wax Museum The 63 Wax Museum opened in 2008 and is a favorite amongst visitors to 63 City. Guests can tour the Museum and take photos with wax figures of historical personages including world-renowned musicians ... Lotte World Located in the heart of the city, Lotte World is the perfect spot for entertainment and sightseeing. It is a theme park filled with thrilling rides, an ice rink, different kinds of parades as well as ... Statue Of Admiral Yi Sun-Shin The Statue of Admiral Yi Sun-Shin was erected at the front of Gwanghwamun Square on April 27, 1968, in honor of the brave spirit and leadership of the Admiral. At 17 meters tall, the bronze statue sta ... Hangang River Cruise If you’re looking for something different, a Hangang river cruise through Seoul is a unique way to view the city. Surely anyone who has visited Seoul knows of the wide and mighty Hangang (í• ... Dongdaemun Market Ever since its opening in 1905, Dongdaemun Market has been one of the major markets in Korea. Specializing in wholesale clothing, the market has grown large, having more than 20 shopping malls. A full ... Namdaemun Market Namdaemun Market is located in the east of Namdaemun and in the area between Seoul Station and Myeongdong. As the largest traditional market in Korea, Namdaemun Market used to sell mainly crops, fruit ... An Jung-geun Memorial Hall Jung-gun is one of Korea's great heroes, assassinating Ito Hirobumi during the nation's loses of sovereignty under the Japanese Imperial Rule. To commemorate his passionate patriotism, the An ... Seoul City Wall Museum Seoul City Wall Museum (한양ë„성박물관) was built in 1396. Some parts of the museum were demolished through modernization, but authority has kept its original form w ... Seoul Folk Flea Market Seoul Folk Flea Market is the largest flea market in Korea. The market sells typical Korean items, everyday goods, souvenirs, traditional goods and traditional food, allowing visitors to enjoy shoppin ... Changdeokgung Palace And Huwon Changdeokgung Palace was the second royal villa built following the construction of Gyeongbukgung Palace in 1405. It was the principal palace for many kings of the Joseon Dynasty, and is the most well ... National Folk Museum Of Korea National Folk Museum of Korea is a national museum of South Korea, located within the grounds of the Gyeongbokgung Palace in Jongno-gu, Seoul, and uses replicas of historical objects to illustrate the ... Gyeongbokgung Palace Gyeongbokgung Palace is also commonly referred to as the Northern Palace because its location is furthest north when compared to the neighboring palaces of Changdeokgung (Eastern Palace) and Gyeonghui ... Dongdaemun Gate Heunginjimun, literally "Gate of Rising Benevolence" or more commonly known as Dongdaemun Gate, is one of The Eight Gates of Seoul in the Fortress Wall of Seoul, a prominent landmark in cent ... Unhyeongung Royal Residence Unhyeongung Royal Residence was the home of young Gojong, who later became Emperor during the Joseon Dynasty. It was formerly the residence of the Heungseon Daewongun a prince regent of Korea du ... Itaewon Special Tourist Zone Itaewon is a unique place in Seoul where one can meet people of diverse nationalities and cultures. Located smack-dab in the center of Seoul, Itaewon is home for the majority of expats that reside in ... Bukchon Hanok Village Surrounded by Gyeongbokgung Palace, Changdeokgung Palace and Jongmyo Shrine, Bukchon Hanok Village is home to hundreds of traditional houses called 'hanok' that date back to the Joseon Dynasty ... Yeouido Hangang Park Hangang Park is a representative people’s park located by Hangang River. It was created through the “Hangang River Comprehensive Development Project” in the 1980s, covering a hu ... Namsan Park Namsan Park is a historical site. You will find Bonghwadae (beacon mound) at the top as it was once the center of capital defense. During the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910) the capital was changed to Hany ... Namsangol Hanok Village If you get off at Chungmuro Subway Station, you are right in front of Namsangol Hanok Village (traditional Korean village). This village has five restored traditional Korean houses and a pavilion ... Must Stay Hotel A good place for a short stay in the heart of Seoul. The hotel offers basic amenities such as towels, shampoo and soap. Location Wise: Good, walking distant to Namdaemun, Myeondong, Seoul Station and ... Namiseom Island Namiseom Island was formed as a result of the construction of the Cheongpyeong Dam. It is a half moon shaped (462,809㎡) isle, and on it is the grave of General Nami, who led a great victory again ... Royal Tombs Of The Joseon Dynasty (Donggureung) The Royal Tombs of the Joseon Dynasty refers to the 40 tombs of members of the Korean Joseon Dynasty (1392–1910). These tombs are scattered in over 18 locations across South Korea. They were built t ... Hongdae Street "Hongdae Street," the first things that come to mind are cafes, clubs, wall murals, fashion, underground music and art festivals. It was the non-mainstream artists who gathered in the area a ... Seoullo 7017 Seoullo 7017 (서울로 7017) also known as the Seoul Skygarden or Skypark, is an elevated, linear park in Seoul, built atop a former highway overpass that used to connect the eastern a ... Ddeokbokki Tteokbokki (떡볶ì´; also known as teokbokki, ddeokbokki, topokki, and dukboki) is a popular Korean snack food made from soft rice cake, fish cake and sweet red chili sauce.It is commonly ... Samgyeopsal Samgyeopsal is a popular Korean pork dish. Pork is usually inexpensive in Korea, compared to the more pricey beef, which allows this dish to be a common meal for both eating out and eating at home. Th ... Seoul Station Seoul Station is a major railway station in Seoul, the capital of South Korea. It is the main terminal for Gyeongbu line (Seoul-Busan) KTX (Korea Train Express), Metro line 1 and 4 as well as Saemaul, ... Nowon Culture Street Nowon Culture Street is a government created entertainment and shopping district known for its nightlife, entertainment and shopping in northeast Seoul. The district might not be t ... Everland Korea Everland is South Korea's largest theme park. With 6.6 million visitors, Everland ranked thirteenth in the world for amusement park attendance in 2011. Along with its main attractions, Everland al ... Namdaemun Gate Namdaemun, officially known as the Sungnyemun, is one of the Eight Gates in the Fortress Wall of Seoul, South Korea, which surrounded the city in the Joseon dynasty. Sungnyemun Gate is the largest cas ... Insadong Art Street Insa-dong Street is one of the most memorable attractions in Seoul and represents the focal point of Korean traditional culture and crafts. Stores in Insa-dong specialize in a wide variety of goods th ... Gangnam Station Underground Shopping Center Gangnam Station Underground Shopping Center (ê°•ë‚¨ì— ì§€í•˜ë„ìƒê°€) is a mall located in Gangnam Station of Seoul Subway Line 2 consisting of all the lates ... Noblesse Tourist Hotel Nowon A 3 star hotel, Noblesse Tourist Hotel Nowon is a hotel uptown Seoul. Walking distance to Nowon Station that serves Line 4 and 7, offers you almost everything you need as a traveler while in Seoul. E ... Naengmyeon Naengmyeon (Korean: ëžë©´ (North Korea), 냉면 (South Korea), also known as raengmyeon (in North Korea), naeng-myeon, naengmyun, or naeng-myun, meaning "cold noodles") is a Ko ... |