Changgyeonggung Palace (창경궁) – Homepage royal.khs.go.kr/cgg – Tel +82-2-762-4868 Located in the heart of Seoul, Changgyeonggung Palace was originally built as Suganggung Palace by the 4th ruler of the Joseon dynasty, King Sejong (r.1418-1450), for his retiring father, King Taejong. It often served as residential quarters for queens and concubines. During the reign of King…
E-Land Cruise (Hangang River Ferry Cruise) (이랜드크루즈 (한강유람선)) – Homepage www.elandcruise.com (Korean only) – Tel +82-2-6291-6900 The E-Land Cruise cuts across the Hangang River along the east-west axis. It connects two terminals, one in Yeouido and the other in Jamsil. The company offers a number of different programs, such as the Han River Tour Cruise,…
Oil Tank Culture Park (문화비축기지) – Homepage parks.seoul.go.kr – Tel +82-2-376-8410 After being used as an oil tank for 41 years, the tanks were reborn into a culture space. The five tanks were transformed into performance halls, exhibition halls, and a multi-purpose pavilion, while one new tank was built to be used as an information…
Hongjecheon Artificial Waterfall (홍제폭포) – Homepage visitseoul.net Hongjecheon Artificial Waterfall is located along Hongjecheon Stream in Seodaemun-gu, Seoul. The waterfall was built in 2011 and is 25 meters tall and 60 meters wide. Despite being a man-made waterfall, the design and construction were so well-done that many find it hard to believe it wasn’t a…
Samsung Gangnam (삼성 강남) – Homepage www.samsung.com Samsung Gangnam is a flagship store designed as a playground for Samsung Electronics. Within the building are a photo spot, Galaxy flagship, auditorium, bespoke studio, and coffee shop, attracting numerous visitors. They are invited to appreciate media art through art objects and admire stunning views of skyscrapers on…
Sungnyemun Gate (숭례문) – Homepage www.heritage.go.kr Sungnyemun Gate is Korea’s National Treasure No. 1, and its unofficial name is Namdaemun Gate. Sungnyemun Gate is the largest castle gate stone structure with an arched entrance in the middle. There’s a column on top of a platform, raising the roof, distinguishing the upper stories and lower stories…
Bukhansan National Park (Seoul District) (북한산국립공원(서울)) – Homepage www.knps.or.kr – Tel +82-2-909-0497 Bukhansan Mountain was officially designated as a national park in 1983. Bukhansan National Park covers both Bukhansan and Dobongsan Mountains, and spans a total area of 80.699 ㎢. At the top of Bukhansan Mountain are Baegundae Terrace (835.6 m), Insubong Peak (810.5 m)…
Dongdaemun History & Culture Park (동대문역사문화공원) – Homepage www.ddp.or.kr Dongdaemun History & Culture Park is a park established on the former site of the Dongdaemun Stadium. It serves as a thematic park showcasing the history and culture of Seoul, while also providing a space to experience modern design and culture. During the park’s development in…
Haneul Park (하늘공원) – Homepage parks.seoul.go.kr Haneul Park is one of five parks that make up World Cup Park, together with Peace Park, Nanjicheon Park, Nanji Hangang Park, and Noeul Park. It was established for the purpose of restoring the ecological environment so operates its facilities by using natural energy. It features a silver grass…
Seoul Children’s Grand Park (서울어린이대공원) – Homepage www.sisul.or.kr Opened in May 1973, Seoul Children’s Grand Park is a theme park situated among green forests and fields with a total area of 56,552㎡. It contains a zoo, arboretum, amusement park, and performance venues. Seoul Children’s Grand Park has been a beloved part of Seoul, a paradise…