Seoul Namsan Park (남산공원(서울)) – Homepage parks.seoul.go.kr Namsan Mountain rises in the heart of Seoul at an altitude of 265 meters and has been a significant landmark since the Joseon dynasty (1392-1897), leaving behind several ruins. It was heavily damaged in the early 20th century, but was partially restored in 1968 with the creation of…
Hapjeong-dong Café Street (합정동 카페거리) Hapjeong-dong Café Street is a charming street near Hongik University Station lined with lovely cafés and restaurants offering cuisine from various countries. You’ll find an abundance of unique cafés, including dessert cafés, bakeries, and nostalgic toy block cafés that evoke a sense of nostalgia. Some eateries specialize in single dish,…
Yeonnam-dong (연남동) Yeonnam-dong, located near Hongik University Station, has become a hot spot in Seoul as young artists and hipsters gather. It is densely packed with art spaces, and every alley is filled with unique concept cafés and many restaurants. There are also many guesthouses, editorial shops, and fashion stores, along with Yeontral Park, which…
Nungin Sunwon (능인선원) – Homepage https://www.nungin.net/ Nungin Sunwon, nestled at the base of Guryongsan Mountain, is named after another name of Buddha, Sakyamuni, signifying “the one who skillfully educates and benefits others.” This temple complex includes several key structures: the Daeungjeon Hall, the Dharma Hall, the Gwaneumjeon Hall, and the resplendent Great Bhaisajyaguru, known for…
Salgoji Sports Park (살곶이 체육공원) Salgoji Sports Park is located along the Joongnangcheon Riverside near Hanyang University. Its name “Salgoji” holds deep historical significance, meaning “the place where an arrow is shot” in Korean. The park features facilities such as an inline skating rink, soccer field, basketball court, and badminton court. There are dedicated bicycle…
Sealala Water Park (씨랄라 워터파크) – Homepage www.sealala.com – Tel +82-2-1522-9661 Sealala Water Park is a water park at the heart of the city where one can enjoy water activities across the four seasons. Its name is a portmanteau of the sea and lala, symbolizing the fun one can have in the water park. Inspired…
Cheonggyecheon Stream (청계천) – Homepage www.sisul.or.kr – Tel +82-2-2290-7111 Cheonggye Plaza was built on Sejong-ro Street, where Cheonggyecheon Stream begins. It was built between Dong-A Ilbo, the starting point of the Cheonggyecheon Stream restoration, and Sindap Railroad Bridge, with a length of 160 meters, a x_width of 50 meters, and a total area of 6,962…
Insa-dong (인사동) – Homepage www.insainfo.or.kr – Tel +82-2-734-0222 Insa-dong, located in the heart of the city, is an important place where old but precious traditional goods are on display. There is one main road in Insa-dong with alleys on each side. Within these alleys are galleries, traditional restaurants, teahouses, and cafes. The galleries are the…
Myeong-dong (명동) – Homepage tour.junggu.seoul.kr – Tel +82-2-778-0333 Myeong-dong is one of the primary shopping districts in Seoul. The two main streets meet in the center of the block with one beginning from Myeong-dong Subway Station (Seoul Subway Line No. 4) and the other from Lotte Department Store at Euljiro. Many brand name shops and…
Beauty Play Hongdae (뷰티플레이 홍대점) – Homepage beautyplay.kr Beauty Play is a K-beauty experience center operated by the Korea Cosmetics Industry Institute and supported by the Ministry of Health and Welfare. It offers a wide variety of sample Korean beauty products for testing as well as diverse beauty experience programs such as makeup touch-up service…