Dobongsan Mountain (도봉산) – Homepage bukhan.knps.or.kr tour.dobong.go.kr – Tel +82-2-954-2566 Dobongsan Mountain, located in the northeastern section of Bukhansan National Park, is known for the magnificent rock formations of the main peak, Jaunbong Peak (740.2 m), as well as Manjangbong, Seoninbong, Jubong, Obong Peaks and Uiam Rock. Seoninbong Peak in particular has 37 hiking courses,…

KT Square (KT스퀘어) – Homepage corp.kt.com – Tel +82-1577-5599 KT Square is a multi-complex that offers various cultural performances as well as hands-on experiences of the latest in IT technology. Gallery 130 showcases the history of KT Corp. – Address : 178, Sejong-daero, Jongno-gu, Seoul ※ Presentation Information – Capacity 20 people – Age Range…

Marronnier Park (마로니에공원) – Homepage parks.seoul.go.kr – Tel +82-2-2148-4158 Marronnier Park was given its name due to the marronnier trees, or horse chestnut trees, growing within the area. The location where Seoul National University’s College of Liberal Arts & Science and School of Law once stood, it is now a park dedicated to culture and…

Gwanaksan Mountain Nakseongdae Park (관악산 낙성대공원) – Homepage www.gwanak.go.kr (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) – Tel +82-2-879-6525 Nakseongdae Park was built as a tribute to General Kang Gam-chan (948-1031) of the Goryeo dynasty. In 1973, the city of Seoul reorganized the birthplace of General Kang, resulting in changes to the park. Located inside the park are…

Heolleung and Illeung Royal Tombs [UNESCO World Heritage] (서울 헌릉(태종,원경왕후)과 인릉(순조,순원왕후) [유네스코 세계문화유산]) – Homepage royaltombs.cha.go.kr – Tel +82-2-445-0347 Heolleung and Illeung Royal Tombs house the mounds for two kings of the Joseon dynasty (1392-1910) and their wives: King Taejong (1401-1418) and Queen Wongyeong, along with King Sunjo (1800-1834) and Queen Sunwon. Together, the tombs…

Archaeological Site in Amsa-dong, Seoul (서울 암사동 유적) – Homepage www.sunsa.gangdong.go.kr – Tel +82-2-3425-6520 The Archaeological Site in Amsa-dong reproduces the lifestyle of the Neolithic Era. Even the entrance gate is shaped like a huge dolmen and the trash cans are ancient diagonal-line patterned earthenware. Archaeological Site in Amsa-dong was excavated in 1925 when a…

Cheongdam Park (청담공원) – Homepage www.gangnam.go.kr – Tel +82-2-3423-6248 Up until the early 1960’s, people would cross the Hangang River from Ttukseom Ferry Dock and arrive in Cheongdam-dong. Although highly developed, Cheongdam Park remains as a soothing natural oasis that is relatively untouched by city pollution. Following the trail, there is a small exercise area…

Seoul Folk Flea Market – Traditional Arts & Crafts Studio (서울풍물시장 전통문화체험관) – Homepage blog.naver.com/pmmoffice – Tel +82-2-2232-3368 The Traditional Arts & Crafts Studio in Seoul Folk Flea Market was created to give both locals and international visitors a chance to experience the traditional arts of Korea first-hand. For international visitors, programs serve as a…

Samseongsan Holy Ground (삼성산성지) – Tel +82-2-875-2271 During the Gihae Persecution of 1839, three French Catholic priests were sentenced to death for spreading Catholicism in Korea. Saint Laurent Joseph Marius Imbert (Bishop), Saint Pierre Philibert Maubant (Priest), and Saint Jacques Honore Chastan (Priest) were beheaded on September 21, 1839 at Saenamteo, currently known as the…

Seoul Geumseonsa Temple (금선사(서울)) – Homepage www.geumsunsa.or www.templestay.com – Tel +82-2-395-9911 Geumseonsa Temple is located within Bukhansan National Park, just behind Cheong Wa Da (The Blue House) and Gyeongbokgung Palace. The entrance to the temple is just off the hiking path to Bibong Peak. After passing Banyajeon Hall, where Buddhist services are held, visitors will…