Hanuso in Insadong serves up the some of the finest cuts of “Hanwoo” beef. Hanwoo is beef that comes from a breed of small cows from Korea. High quality hanwoo is among the most expensive cuts of beef and prized for it’s marbling and taste. If you are craving high quality hanwoo beef, we recommend…
Shopping Shopping in Myeongdong is the main attraction. Myeong-dong is the most popular shopping district in Seoul to tourists and locals alike. If you’re into fashion, shopping in Myeong-dong is a must do during your visit to Korea. Myeong-dong offers international brands as well as popular domestic brands. Aside from fashion brands, Myeong-dong is famous…
K-Star Road is a 1 kilometer strip of sidewalk that starts just outside the Apgujeongrodeo Station Exit #2 in Gangnam. There, you can teddy bear sculptures representing some of the most legendary K-Pop stars including: BTS, EXO, Super Junior, Girl’s Generation, and much more. Hours Open 24 hours daily. In addition to snapping photos…
Description Hotteok is a stufed Korean pancake and a popular street food item in Korea. There are many variations, but traditionally, hotteok is stuffed with brown sugar, chopped peanuts, and cinnamon. Hotteok can be found in marketplaces and shopping streets all over the city. The average price is about 1,000 Korean Won (about $0.90) To…
Description Yeouido is home to the National Assembly and is Seoul’s financial district. However, Yeouido is much more well known for the annual Yeouido Cherry Blossom Festival. Take a stroll along Yunjung-ro (Yunjung Road), which runs along the bank of the Han River and take in the spectacular beauty of over 1,500 cherry blossom trees.…
Description Gyeongbokgug Palace was built in 1395 and is the largest of the 5 Joseon Dynasty palaces in Seoul. Gyengbokgung was used as the main palace during the Joseon Dynasty. It was destroyed by fire during the Imjin War and subsequently left abandoned for 2 centuries until it was fully restored in the 19th century.…
Description Norebang is literally translated as “Song Room.” Norebangs are ubiquitous to Korean culture and one of the most popular pastimes of Koreans both old and young alike. Whether it’s as part of a late night company outing, a night out on the town with friends, or even a solo trip to get some practice…
Mt. Bukhansan is situated in the northern part of Seoul. Designated as a national park in 1983, the mountain is 78.45km wide and has 6 districts and extends out into Gyeonggi-do Province. The name Bukhansan means “big mountain in the north,” and it is also called Mt. Samgaksan. Mt. Bukhansan has such smooth curves that…
Ever since first hit the stage in July 2003, Jump has been incredibly popular in Korea. It also has had remarkable international success. In 2005 and 2006 it took the Edinburgh Fringe Festival by storm, and then went on to tour around the world, ending up on London’s West End and New York’s off-Broadway, proving…
The Myeongdong Nanta Theatre is located on the 3rd to 5th floors of the Unesco Building, where Funky House used to be. It includes a theater with 386 seats on two tiers. The seats are arranged as close as possible to the stage, and there are specially designed walls so the audience can really experience…
Hangang River Ferry Cruise is one of the best ways to enjoy the scenery around the Hangang River, which flows through the heart of Seoul. On the cruise, you can see Hangang River’s beautiful scenery, various small islands, Jeoldusan Park, 63 Square, N Seoul Tower, Jamsil’s Sports Complex, and other famous tourist spots. The cruise…
Operated by Lotte Group, Lotte World is the perfect spot for entertainment and sightseeing for Koreans and international tourists alike. It is a theme park filled with thrilling rides, an ice rink and different kinds of parades, as well as a folk museum, a lake, accommodations, department stores and more. Lotte World is divided into…
Olympic Park is an impressive leisure facility in which historic remains from the Baekje Era share space with modern, state-of-the-art sports stadiums, an eco-friendly forest, and spacious grassy fields. The legacy of the 1988 Seoul Olympics, the park not only houses the country’s largest sports arena, but has also become a place where Seoul residents…
Seoul is enveloped by mountains, consisting of Bugaksan, Namsan, Naksan, and Inwangsan to name a few major peaks surrounding the city. Bugaksan, the mountain located to the north of Seoul, is the highest among these and is a southern offshoot of Bukhansan Mountain. It is also referred to as Baegaksan. Seoul Fortress Wall runs along…
The National Museum of Korea is located about 1.5 km away from Yongsan Station. It is the largest museum in Korea and houses precious Korean cultural assets that tell the story of Korea’s fascinating history, from ancient times to the modern era. The museum is also close to Yongsan Family Park, a grassy wooded park…
Located in Yongsan-gu, Seoul, the War Memorial of Korea exhibits and preserve materials related to the Korean War and serves as a national moral educational venue. It was established to commemorate the noble sacrifice of patriotic martyrs by the War Memorial Service Korea Society on June 10, 1994. The museum houses approximately 33,000 artifacts with…
