Bukjeong Village (북정마을) Bukjeong Village, situated along the slopes of Seongbuk-dong, offers a glimpse into Korea’s old alleyways. The village expanded as refugees from the Korean War (1950–1953) and people from various regions settled, building houses under the collapsed walls of Hanyang doseong (Seoul City Wall). Presently, the village is home to young artists, and…
Jingwansaggyegok Valley (진관사 계곡) – Homepage www.bukhan.knps.or.kr Jingwansaggyegok Valley is a 1km-long stream located within the Bukhansan National Park, with clear water always flowing. Surrounded by deep forests, it offers refreshing shade and clean air. The valley features various shaped rocks and waterfalls, creating a beautiful scenery. In particular, it’s a great spot for water…
Yongma Falls Park (용마폭포공원) – Homepage www.jungnang.seoul.kr Yongma Falls Park is situated on the mid-slope of Yongmasan Mountain, established following the closure of an aggregate collection plant. The park showcases three artificial waterfalls: Cheongnyongpokpo Falls, Baengmapokpo Falls, and Yongmapokpo Falls. Each waterfall comprises two tiers, with x_heights ranging from 21m to 51.4m. The park is…
Seoul Hiking Tourism Center – Bukhansan Branch (서울도심등산관광센터(북한산)) – Homepage seoulhiking.or.kr – Tel +82-1533-2608 The Seoul Hiking Tourism Center is located 5 minutes on foot from Exit 2 of Bukhansan Ui Station and provides various services to hikers. It provides hiking course guidance and information (available in Korean, English, Chinese, and Japanese) about the mountains…
KstarROAD 한류스타거리 (KstarROAD Hallyu Star Road) – Homepage https://korean.visitseoul.net/hallyu/K-star-ROAD-%EA%B0%95%EB%82%A8-%ED%95%9C%EB%A5%98%EC%8A%A4%ED%83%80%EA%B1%B0%EB%A6%AC_/15768 The K-Star ROAD is a place to meet the stories of celebrities who were at the forefront of the K-Wave phenomenon. The road features art toy statues inspired by K-Pop bands, such as SNSD, EXO, and TVXQ, while terminals next to shops help you find the…
Seoul National Cemetery (국립서울현충원) – Homepage www.snmb.mil.kr – Tel +82-2-813-9625 Seoul National Cemetery is a national cemetery for individuals who worked or fought for Korea and sacrificed their lives. It encompasses those who fought for Korea’s independence from the late 19th century to the early 20th century, those who perished in the Korean War (1950-1953),…
Samcheong Park (삼청공원) – Homepage parks.seoul.go.kr – Tel +82-2-2148-4150 Samcheong Park is a park that blooms in cherry blossoms in spring and fall colors in fall near Gyeongbokgung Palace. The park is home to a forest library and a café, and visitors can follow the trails to find acupressure trails, exercise equipment, badminton court, tennis…
Eight Scenic Views of Bukchon (북촌 8경) – Homepage tour.jongno.go.kr – Tel +82-2-2148-4161 The Eight Scenic Views of Bukchon can be found at the Bukchon Hanok Village between Gyeongbokgung Palace and Changdeokgung Palace. Bukchon was historically a district where the aristocracy of Joseon had resided in, so it is still home to a large number…
Riverside Spa Land (강변스파랜드) – Homepage ispaland.co.kr/ – Tel +82-2-455-3737 Riverside Spa Land opened in 1988. It contains a Korean-style sauna (jjimjilbang), restaurant, and a large game center. The spa facilities utilize underground mineral water rich in sulfur, which is said to be effective toward atopy and other skin disorders. Because it is located at…
G-line Book Street (경의선책거리) – Homepage www.mapo.go.kr (Korean only) – Tel +82-2-3153-8353 G-line Book Street spans approximately 250 meters from Exit 6 of Hongik University Station to Wau Bridge, where the old train tracks remain intact. It serves as a prominent cultural hotspot in Hongik University, housing various bookstores and cultural spaces selling books on…