Yeouido Saetgang Ecological Park (여의도샛강생태공원) – Homepage hangang.seoul.go.kr – Tel +82-2-3780-0570 Yeouido Saetgang Ecological Park in central Seoul was the first ecological park in Korea, opened on September 25, 1997. It houses a wide variety of flora and fauna, including kestrels (Natural Monument No. 323), herons, and minnows. There is a 6 kilometer-long promenade that…

Yongmasan Mountain (용마산) – Homepage www.jungnang.go.kr – Tel +82-2-2094-2344 With an altitude of 348 meters, Yongmasan Mountain is the highest peak of Achasan Mountain. The mountain stretches through the ridges of Manguri Park and Junggok-dong, with trails connecting to Achasan Mountain Fortress and the back gate of Children’s Grand Park. Nearby parks include Yongmapokpo Park…

Namsan Octagonal Pavilion (남산 팔각정) – Homepage parks.seoul.go.kr (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese, French, Spanish) – Tel +82-2-3783-5900 Originally known as Unamjeong Pavilion, the pavilion was built in 1959 to commemorate Rhee Syngman. It was demolished by the 4.19 movement in 1960 and was rebuilt on November 11, 1968. This pavilion now sits atop Namsan Mountain,…

Gangseo Marsh Ecological Park (강서습지생태공원) – Homepage hangang.seoul.go.kr – Tel +82-2-3780-0621 The Gangseo Marsh Ecological Park is an eco-park located on the Hangang River between the southern side of Banghwadaegyo Bridge and southern side of Haengjudaegyo Bridge. Established in July 2007, the park is partly comprised of low wetlands, freshwater lakes, and various aquatic plants….

Seoul Color Park (서울색공원) – Homepage hangang.seoul.go.kr – Tel +82-2-3780-0561 The Seoul Color Park spans over 9,000 ㎡ of land next to the Hangang River under Mapodaegyo Bridge. It features a large wave-shaped sculpture, as well as bar code graphics and benches painted with 10 different colors that have been designed as the Colors of…

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…