Gwanghuimun Gate (광희문) – Homepage www.junggu.seoul.kr – Tel +82-2-3700-3900 Gwanghuimun Gate is said to have been originally constructed in 1396, the 5th year of King Taejo, at the southeast of the capital city. It was often referred to as Sugumun Gate (water channel gate) and was actually used as a Sigumun, literally meaning “corpse gate,”…
Seoul Seokchon-dong Ancient Tombs (서울 석촌동 고분군) – Homepage www.cha.go.kr – Tel +82-2-421-0970 The Ancient Tombs in Seokchon-dong were found and investigated as part of the city development project in Jamsil district. It was impossible to determine the full scale of the ancient tombs in this area due to the severity of destruction. The largest…
Yeonghwiwon and Sunginwon Royal Tombs (서울 영휘원(순헌황귀비)과 숭인원(이진)) – Homepage royaltombs.cha.go.kr – Tel +82-2-962-0556 Yeonghwiwon & Sunginwon Royal Tombs house the tombs of Queen Consort Sunheon and the first son of Imperial Prince Yeong, Yi Jin. Queen Consort Sunheon was a concubine of Emperor Gojong and the mother of Imperial Prince Yeong. The tomb site…
Namsan Seoul Tower Hanbok Culture Experience Center (남산서울타워 한복문화체험관) – Homepage namsanhanbok.modoo.at Namsan Seoul Tower Hanbok Culture Experience Center is located in the lobby level (B1) of Seoul’s landmark Namsan Seoul Tower. The center is designed around the theme of the Joseon dynasty, and features both large photo zones and hanbok of various styles, ranging…
Boramae Park (보라매공원) – Homepage parks.seoul.go.kr – Tel +82-2-120 Boramae Park is a former Air Force Academy site that has been transformed into a recreational park on May 1986. At approximately 397,000 ㎡, the park holds various sports facilities including a tennis court and sports center as well as convenient facilities such as a small…
A Moment in Time – Live Caricature & Gallery (시간을 담다) – Tel +82-10-8895-3368 A Moment in Time adds in aspects of Korean traditions, customs, and landmarks like hanbok, Gwanghwamun Gate, and Korean mystical animals into caricature artworks, serving as an excellent souvenir for both locals and travelers. The gallery also offers hands-on programs like…
Daehangno (University Street) (대학로) – Homepage tour.jongno.go.kr – Tel +82-2-2148-1114 Daehangno is an artistic neighborhood that stretches 1.1 kilometers from Jongno 5-ga Intersection to Hyehwa-dong Rotary. The area is filled with culture and performing arts facilities, with the center of all this being Marronnier Park. Visitors can find performances taking play every day at the…
Mapodaegyo Bridge (마포대교 야경) – Homepage www.mapo.go.kr – Tel +82-2-3153-8365 Mapodaegyo Bridge connects Yonggang-dong, Mapo-gu and Yeouido-dong, Yeongdeungpo-gu. The bridge is 1,400 meters long and 25 meters wide (6-lane road), and was the fourth bridge to be built over the Hangang River, following the construction of Hannam Bridge. The construction of the bridge first started…
Iljasan Mountain Natural Park (일자산자연공원) – Homepage parks.seoul.go.kr Iljasan Mountain is the tallest peak in Gangdong-gu, Seoul, providing the western boundary between Gangdong-gu and Hanam-si, Gyeonggi-do. Iljasan Mountain is one of the best spots in Seoul to watch the sunrise. Located on the mountain is the house of Master Lee Jip (pen-name Dunchon), providing a…
Buramsan Mountain (불암산) – Homepage www.nowon.kr – Tel +82-2-2116-3943 Buramsan Mountain is an 508-meter high rock mountain, drawing the border between Junggye-dong and Sanggye-dong in Nowon-gu and Byeolnae-myeon in Namyangju. The total area is approximately 5,355,396 square meters and was designated as a city nature park in 1977. The mountain is named after its appearance…