Archive for June 2023
Hongdae Walking Street
Hongdae Walking Street is known for its youthful and romantic ambience, underground culture, and freedom of self-expression. Main spot has an outdoor stage for indie band performance and dynamic culture of young people. Including unique cafés, accessory stores, fashion shops, live cafés and clubs, and gourmet eateries, These unique places make Hongdae an area that…
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Gyeongui Line Book Street is a well-known cultural hub with a book theme at Hongdae Station along the Gyeongui Line. The street aims to provide a multipurpose cultural space where visitors can enjoy the worth and knowledge that have come and continue to come from books and literature. Visitors can enjoy the warm sunshine and…
Read MoreSeodaemun Prison History Hall
Seodaemun Prison History Hall is an important historic cultural site. Visitors can learn about the history, struggles, and sacrifices made by Koreans during the colonial era. Visitors also can see the historic Dongnimmun Gate (Independence Gate), Independence Hall, and the March 1st Declaration of Independence Monument. There are a number of memorials and statues of…
Read MoreSejong Center
Sejong Center has been a gateway to Korean performing arts recognized as a world’s famous performing stage as well as the only passage to international performing arts, and the cradle of Korean pure art in the 70s and 80s. Sejong Center has maintained its reputation for about 20 years as a living history of Korean…
Read MoreBukchon 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. Today, many of these hanoks operate as cultural centers, restaurants and guesthouses, providing visitors with an opportunity to experience, learn and immerse themselves in traditional Korean culture.
Read MoreGyeongbokgung Palace
Gyeongbokgung Palace was the main palace of the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910). It opened in 1395, the fourth year of the reign of Taejo, the founding monarch of Joseon. It was burnt down in 1592 during the Japanese invasions and remained in ruins. Extensive reconstruction was undertaken in 1868, and many of the structures were removed…
Read MoreNamdaemun Market
The Namdaemun Market is a place full of life for 24 hours for 365 days, attracting an average of 0.4 million visitors a day. In the Namdaemun Market, visitors can find more than 1,700 items for your day-to-day life encompassing clothes for men, women, and children, accessories, kitchenware, folkcrafts, food, miscellaneous goods, and agricultural and…
Read MoreDeoksugung Palace
Deoksugung Palace is one of five royal palaces remained in Seoul. Mainly built at the term of the 20th century, it is the smallest of Seoul’s palaces. The name Deoksugung means ‘palace of virtue and longevity’ in the spirit of praying for long life for Emperor Gojong. Located at the corner of Seoul’s busiest downtown…
Read MoreNamsan Seoul Tower
Namsan Seoul Tower was the first tower-type tourism spot in Korea. The top of the tower is at almost 480 meters above sea level, including Namsan Mountain (243 meters) and the tower’s own height (236.7 meters), making it one of the tallest towers in Asia. It features a gentle slope with an open view of…
Read MoreSeonyudo Park
Seonyudo Park is the first ecological water park in Korea, repurposing a former water purification plant. A pedestrian bridge connecting Seonyudo Island to the Yanghwa area is an ideal place to enjoy the beautiful views of the Hangang River, including the World Cup Fountain and World Cup Park. With colorful lights, the area is gaining…
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