Seolleung and Jeongneung Royal Tombs [UNESCO World Heritage] (서울 선릉과정릉) [유네스코 세계유산] – Homepage royaltombs.cha.go.kr – Tel +82-2-568-1291 Seolleung and Jeongneung Royal Tombs are located near COEX in Gangnam. It comprises two tombs: Seolleung Royal Tomb, which houses the remains of King Seongjong (1457-1495, r. 1470-1495) and his wife Queen Jeonghyeon (1462-1530) of the Joseon…

Jongmyo Shrine [UNESCO World Heritage] (종묘 [유네스코 세계유산]) – Homepage tour.jongno.go.kr – Tel +82-2-765-0195 Jongmyo Shrine was the primary place of worship for kings and their queens throughout the Joseon dynasty. The shrine was built at the same time as Gyeongbokgung Palace, under the orders of King Taejo, the first king of the Joseon dynasty….

Seoul Hyochang Park (서울 효창공원) – Homepage parks.seoul.go.kr – Tel +82-2-2199-7608 Hyochang Park covers 122,245 square meters spanning across Hyochang-dong and Cheongpa 2-dong. It is a historic landmark that once contained several royal tombs, and was known at that time as Hyochangwon. The cemeteries that were originally located in Hyochangwon belonged to Crown Prince Munhyo,…

Gyeonghuigung Palace (경희궁) – Homepage www.heritage.go.kr – Tel +82-2-724-0274 Gyeonghuigung Palace, a designated Historic Site, was originally called the large palace by Saemun Gate, or the Western Palace, for its location within the city. It was not until the eighth year of Gwanghaegun (1616) that the palace was used as a royal residence for the…

Ttukseom Hangang Park (뚝섬한강공원) – Homepage hangang.seoul.go.kr – Tel +82-2-3780-0521 Ttukseom Hangang Park was a famous resort site even before its rebirth as part of the greater Hangang Park. The park consists of various amenities: music fountains, a riverside square, a rose garden, playground, and a nature learning center. The park boasts an exquisite cultural…

Jamwon Hangang Park (잠원한강공원) – Homepage hangang.seoul.go.kr (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese, Spanish, French) – Tel +82-2-3780-0531 Jamwon Hangang Park is a public recreation area on the Hangang River. Nearby attractions include athletic facilities (running tracks, soccer fields, basketball courts, etc.), various water sports facilities, and an 8.2-kilometer inline skating path. A bicycle path along the…

World Cup Park (월드컵공원) – Homepage parks.seoul.go.kr (Korean only) Opened on May 1st, 2002, the Wolrd Cup Park was once a 15-year-old landfill that held over 92 million tons of garbage. The park is located near Seoul World Cup Stadium, and is made up of five smaller parks – Pyeonghwa (Peace) Park, Haneul (Sky) Park,…

Dongdaemun Design Plaza (동대문디자인플라자 (DDP)) – Homepage www.ddp.or.kr – Tel +82-2-2153-0000 Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) has a meaning of Dream, Design, and Play. It holds various exhibitions, fashion shows, forums, conferences, and other domestic and international events. The building complex is divided into sections, which are named Allimteo, Beaumteo, Sallimteo, DDP Design Museum, Design Market…

Seoul Bongeunsa Temple (봉은사 (서울)) – Homepage www.bongeunsa.org www.templestay.com – Tel +82-2-3218-4800 Once known as Gyeonseongsa Temple, Bongeunsa Temple is located north of COEX, and was constructed in the 10th year of Silla King Weongseong’s reign (794). In 1498, Queen Jeonghyeon refurbished Gyeonseongsa Temple and renamed it Bongeunsa Temple. Originally located near the Royal Tomb…

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