Tapgol Park (탑골공원) – Tel +82-2-731-0534 Tapgol Park is the first modern park in Seoul. Having been the site of the Buddhist temple of Wongaksa Temple since 1467, the land was turned into a park in 1897. The park has a significant presence in Korean history, being the place where the March 1 Independence Movement…

Dongdaemun Dak Hanmari Alley (서울 동대문 닭한마리 골목) – Homepage tour.jongno.go.kr – Tel +82-2-2236-9135 Located near the Dongdaemun Market, Dongdaemun Dak Hanmari Alley gets its name from the restaurants serving dak hanmari (whole chicken soup) that line the alley. Dak hanmari (whole chicken soup), literally “one whole chicken” in Korean, is a dish where a…

Seoul Hiking Tourism Center – Bugaksan Branch (서울도심등산관광센터(북악산)) – Homepage www.instagram.com/seoulhikingtourism_official The Bugaksan branch of Seoul Hiking Tourism Center is located on Samcheong-dong Culture Street and provides various services to hikers. It provides hiking course guidance and information (available in Korean, English, Chinese, and Japanese) about the mountains of Seoul, including Bukhansan, Bugaksan, and Inwangsan…

SK Telecom T.um (SK텔레콤 미래기술체험관 T.um(티움)) – Homepage tum.sktelecom.com – Tel +82-2-6353-6665 SK Telecom T.um is an ICT museum. T.um stands for ‘Technology, U-topia, Museum’. It boasts a wide array of experience technologies such as 5G autonomous vehicles, drones, flying cars, artificial intelligence, big data, virtual reality, augmented reality, robots, Internet of Things, and 3D…

Achasan Mountain (아차산) – Homepage www.visitseoul.net – Tel +82-2-450-1655 Achasan Mountain is a 295m-high mountain that stretches across Seoul and the city of Guri. Its proximity to the city makes it an accessible destination for hiking in Seoul. The hiking trails are maintained quite well, so even beginners can enjoy hiking in the mountain. From…

Jeoldusan Martyrs’ Shrine (절두산순교성지) – Homepage www.jeoldusan.or.kr (Korean only) – Tel +82-2-3142-4434 Jeoldusan Martyrs’ Shrine is the site where many Catholic believers were executed in 1866 due to persecution. In commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the martyrdom, the Korean Catholic Church opened the Memorial Hall in October 1967, exhibiting materials, relics, and souvenirs related…

Seoul Mongchontoseong Earthen Fortification (서울 몽촌토성) – Homepage korean.visitseoul.net – Tel +82-2-2147-2814 Mongchontoseong Earthen Fortification is an ancient earthen fortress built during the Hanseong period of the ancient Korean kingdom of Baekje (BC 18-AD 660). It is believed to have been constructed in the 3rd to 4th centuries. Utilizing the natural advantages of the Hangang…

Jamsil Hangang Park (잠실한강공원) – Homepage hangang.seoul.go.kr (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese, Spanish, French) – Tel +82-2-3780-0511 Jamsil Hangang Park is a leisure space along the Hangang River, conveniently located near Lotte World. It features facilities such as the Jamsil Hangang Swimming Pool and the Jamsil Natural Learning Center, where visitors can observe various aquatic plants…

KidZania Seoul (키자니아 서울) – Homepage www.kidzania.co.kr (Korean, English) – Tel +82-1544-5110 KidZania is a theme park organized around the idea of vocational experience for children. It is home to a variety of facilities where one can experience different career paths, all located on a scale model of a city. Visitors can learn what it…

Dongdaemun Stationery Store Street (동대문 문구완구거리) – Tel +82-2-1330 Dongdaemun Stationery Store Street houses nearly 120 stores selling stationery products like notebooks, crayons, pencils, backpacks, as well as other products like children’s gifts, decorations, and party products. Products can be found at prices nearly 30 to 40% lower than the consumer products, which can be…