Attraction in seoul

Jungmyeongjeon Hall

Jungmyeong-jeon is an important historical site of the Korean Empire. After the great fire at Gyeongwun Palace (now Deoksu Palace) in 1904, it served as the private chamber of Emperor Gojong, who relocated his residence there. The Eulsa Treaty was illegally concluded here in November 1905, and it was from Jungmyeong-jeon that special envoys including Lee Jun were dispatched to The Hague on April 20, 1907 to inform the international community of the injustice of the Eulsa Treaty. Meanwhile, Jungmyeong-jeon was mostly destroyed by fire in 1925, leaving only the outer walls, and was subsequently rebuilt. It was then…

Mangwon Hangang Park

Mangwon Hangang Park, a rest area for Seoul citizens among the Hangang Citizen Parks, is located on the north bank of the river between Wonhyo Bridge and Seongsan Bridge, adjacent to Mapo-gu. The floodplain is well-equipped with rest spaces such as lawns and walking paths, and various sports facilities and bicycle paths are provided. You can visit with friends or lovers to enjoy leisure time. Water leisure activities such as windsurfing, water skiing, and motorboats take place on the water, and in the surrounding area there are cultural heritage sites such as Mangwonjeong and Jeoldusa…

Gwanaksan Mountain

Gwanaksan (632.2m), which rises south of the Han River in Seoul, got its name from the rocky peak at the summit resembling a person wearing a traditional Korean hat (gat). When Gwanak-gu was separated from Yeongdeungpo-gu in 1973, the mountain's name became the name of the district. Designated as an urban natural park in 1968, it has become a well-known Seoul landmark and a favorite resting place for many Seoul citizens. The exposed rocky peaks scattered throughout Gwanaksan blend with deep valleys to form a rugged mountain landscape...

Buramsan

Bulam Mountain (508m) is located on the border between Nowon-gu, Seoul and Byeolnae-myeon, Namyangju-si, Gyeonggi-do, and neighbors Surak Mountain with Deoknneung Pass in between. Among the five mountains located on the Seoul boundary, it is the lowest, but the summit is entirely composed of rocky terrain, offering magnificent scenery. The mountain's name comes from its resemblance to a Buddha wearing a tall hat (songnak), and it is also called Cheonbo Mountain or Pilam Mountain. Bulam Mountain is a sandstone mountain, so the vegetation is not particularly dense, but...

Marronnier Park

Lotte World

Theme park rides, water flumes & marine life exhibits in a family centred 3-in-1 adventure park.

Gwanghwamun Gate

Deoksugung Palace's Daehanmun Gate

Deoksugung is the imperial palace of the Korean Empire, proclaimed in 1897, and was formerly known as Gyeongungung. Deoksugung was originally the private residence of Wolsan Daekun, the older brother of the 9th king of Joseon, Seongjong, and later served as the residence of Wolsan Daekun's descendants. When all the palaces in the capital were destroyed during the Imjin War in 1592 (the 25th year of King Seonjo's reign), it began to be used as a temporary palace from 1593 (the 26th year of King Seonjo's reign) and was called Jeongneungdong Haenggung (貞陵洞 行宮). Subsequently, in 1611 (the 3rd year of King Gwanghaegun's reign), it was officially named Gyeongungung (慶運宮) and became a formal palace, but later became a secondary palace when Changdeokgung was reconstructed.

Gwanghwamun Gate

Heunginjimun Gate - Dongdaemun Gate

Bosingak Belfry

Jeoldusan Martyrs' Shrine

Jeoldusan was originally called Jamduobong, said to resemble the head of a silkworm. In February 1866, a French military vessel sailed up the Han River to Yanghwajin and Seokgang, raising issues about the persecution of Catholics. Angered by this, the Daewongun had numerous Catholics beheaded at Jamduobong. Subsequently, the place became known as Jeoldusan (切頭山), meaning 'the mountain where heads were cut.' The Korean Catholic Church opened a Martyrs' Memorial Hall in October 1967 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Byeonginhohae persecution (1866)…

Bukchon Hanok Village

Myeongdong Cathedral

Brick-built, 19th-century, Gothic-style Catholic cathedral with a 45m-high bell tower.

Apgujeong Rodeo Street

Apgujeong Rodeo Street is represented by the phrase Korea's 'fashion epicenter.' Established as the center of fashion in the early 1990s, it was born as a haven for young people and a cultural street seeking to break away from existing order and values. In the past, Apgujeong Rodeo Street was modeled after Beverly Hills' Rodeo Drive and was famous as a place where wealthy young people walked around in foreign cars and high-end branded clothing, but it has now developed into a place representing diverse youth culture. Ro…

Yanghwajin Foreign Missionary Cemetery

Yanghwajin Foreign Missionary Cemetery is where missionaries who devoted themselves to this land as seeds of the Gospel are buried. It houses 417 missionaries from 15 countries including South Africa, New Zealand, Denmark, Germany, and the United States. These missionaries dedicated their lives for the Korean people during the dark period of Japanese colonial rule, coming to share the light of the Gospel in countries that were less known to the world at that time. As contributors to missionary activities and Korean social work, they had profound impacts on the Korean people not only through social institutions such as the establishment of hospitals and schools, but also in intangible spiritual realms such as the abolition of the class system and the patriarchal custom of male superiority.

Bugak Skyway Palgakjeong Pavilion

Seoul Anglican Cathedral of St. Mary the Virgin and St. Nicholas

The Seoul Anglican Cathedral of the Korean Anglican Church is a disciple community that proclaims the faith of communion. As the cathedral of the Seoul Diocese of the Korean Anglican Church, it was begun by Bishop Mark Trollope, the third bishop of the Joseon Anglican Church, according to designs by Englishman Arthur Dixon, and was consecrated. Subsequently, the original design drawings were discovered in an English library in 1993, and the cathedral was completed in its original form in 1996. This cathedral building harmonizes Romanesque style with Korean traditional architectural techniques to create a beautiful structure.

Mangwonjeong Pavilion

A pavilion located in Hapjeong-dong that is designated as a Seoul Historical Monument and has been restored and maintained since October 1989. In the 6th year of King Sejong's reign (1424), Prince Hyoryeong built a villa, and the following year when King Sejong visited the pavilion while inspecting agricultural affairs in Seogyo, rain fell and it was named 'Heuiujung.' In the 15th year of King Seongjong's reign (1484), Prince Wolsan greatly renovated the pavilion and renamed it Mangwonjung. In the 12th year of King Yeonsan's reign in July, it was expanded to accommodate about 1,000 people and changed to…

Jogyesa Temple

Myeong-dong, Namdaemun, Bukchang-dong, Da-dong and Mugyo-dong Special Tourist Zone

Sungnyemun is the south gate of the Joseon fortress city located at Namdaemun-ro 4-ga, Jung-gu, Seoul. Also called Namdaemun, it is positioned at the south among the Four Great Gates and is a symbol of Seoul and the oldest existing wooden structure in Seoul. It was designated as a National Treasure on December 20, 1962. It is characterized by being the largest in scale among Seoul's Four Great Gates and having its plaque inscribed vertically. It was first constructed in the 5th year of King Taejo (1396) and rebuilt in February 1398.

Geoan

Heroes of Independence Look at the Stars

Seodaemun Independence Park is located on the site of the former Seoul Detention Center, where numerous patriots were imprisoned until Korea's liberation on August 15, 1945, and where many political prisoners were held during the political upheavals of the 1960s. Following the Seoul Detention Center's relocation to Uiwang, Gyeonggi Province in November 1987, seven prison buildings, an execution ground, and an underground women's prison were restored, and the March First Independence Movement Memorial Tower was relocated from Tapgol Park. The park was established on August 15, 1992, in connection with the Yeongeukmun stone foundation.

Namsan Cable Car

This aerial tram takes passengers on a 3-minute trip in a glass cable car with panoramic city views.

Deoksugung Stone Wall Path

An existing road has been redeveloped into a pedestrian-focused roadway, combining sidewalks, shared pedestrian-vehicle roads, and a green corridor concept—a first-of-its-kind case in Korea with a length of 900m. Eco-friendly clay blocks and paving stones have been applied to ensure safe pedestrian passage, and 130 trees of three species including nettle trees have been planted along with 20 benches for citizen rest areas, creating a historic streetscape connected to the surrounding Deoksugung Palace and improving the street environment.

Cheonggyecheon Stream

Cheonggyecheon Square, created on Sejong-ro where Cheonggyecheon begins, extends 160m in length and 50m in width (total area of 2,106 pyeong) from in front of the Dong-a Ilbo building, the starting point of Cheonggyecheon restoration, to Sindam Steel Bridge. It is decorated with fountains and waterfalls of various shapes, a miniature of Cheonggyecheon, walking paths and exploration trails, creating beautiful scenery. It was created as a space that embodies the significance of Cheonggyecheon restoration along with hopes for meeting, harmony, peace and reunification. Tricolor lighting...

COEX Aquarium

COEX Aquarium is a large-scale aquarium with 183 display tanks, 90 breeding tanks, and a total water capacity of 3,500 tons. Under the theme of 'A Fantastic Journey Through Water,' visitors can encounter approximately 40,000 aquatic creatures representing about 650 species across 16 themed zones. It is particularly home to the largest variety and number of sharks in the country. COEX Aquarium, a healing space with 20 rest areas and upper-open tanks, is a major tourist attraction in Seoul's Gangnam district that draws over 1 million domestic and international visitors annually...

Bukchon Cultural Center

Gwangnaru Safety Experience Center

Located next to the main entrance of Seoul Children's Grand Park, Gwangnaroo Safety Experience Center is Korea's first disaster experience facility where general citizens can receive safety education by directly experiencing simulated disaster situations such as fires, earthquakes, and typhoons. The establishment of Gwangnaroo Safety Experience Center came about as the need for virtual disaster experience facilities became apparent to develop the ability to cope with disasters and cultivate safety awareness among the general public against various disasters and calamities.

Cheongdam Fashion Street

Along the main avenue from Cheongdam Station intersection to Galleria Department Store, luxury brand shops are densely concentrated. This is the main shopping destination for fashionistas, known as Cheongdam-dong luxury street. As Korea's only fashion special district, it has recently acquired the official name Cheongdam Fashion Street. Boosted by the Korean Wave trend, it is also gaining attention as a tourist course for Japanese visitors. Famous restaurants are also clustered in the alleys inside the main avenue. In recent times, edit shops and galleries have moved in en masse...

King Sejong Statue

Buam-dong

Namsan Palgakjeong (Octagonal Pavilion)

Namsan Palak Pavilion is counted as a representative attraction of Namsan along with Namsan Tower. Located at the summit of Namsan, it offers a panoramic view of Seoul's cityscape and beautiful night scenery, attracting many citizens and tourists. Visitors can reach it by walking, taking a shuttle bus (Namsan circular bus), or riding the Namsan cable car.

Mugunghwa Dongsan

Gwanghwamun Gate

Changdeokgung Injeongmun Gate

Changgyeonggung Palace Honghwamun Gate

Deoksugung Palace's Daehanmun Gate

Daehanmun (大漢門) is the main gate of Deoksugung. The name 'Daehan' means 'Hanyang becomes prosperous.' Originally, the main gate of Gyeongungung was Inhwamun (仁化門) located to the south, but as the area around Daeanmun (大安門), the eastern gate, took on the role of a new urban center including Hwanggudan, it began to serve as the main gate. The current name was given in 1906 (Gwangmu 10) when the gate was repaired. Originally, Daehanmun stood approximately 33 meters ahead, but during the expansion of Taepyeongno in the 1970s...

Haepungbuwongun Yun Taekyeong's Jaesil

This house was built by Yun Taek-yeong, Lord of Haepung and father-in-law of King Sunjong, when his daughter, Queen Sunjong, was appointed as Crown Princess in 1906 and entered Changdeokgung Palace. The building materials were timber from the dismantling of Gyeongungung Palace, made of Korean pine. It was originally located at 224 Jegi-dong, Dongdaemun-gu and was relocated and restored to its current site. The house plan has a rare primary circular (元) shape in Korea. The ㅡ-shaped ancestral shrine is positioned at the head of the circle on the highest terrace…

Dongdaemun History & Culture Park

Dongdaemun History and Culture Park is a park created on the site of the former Dongdaemun Stadium in Jung-gu, Seoul. It is a themed park showcasing Seoul's ancient history and culture, as well as an exhibition hall and event venue where visitors can experience modern design and culture, and a recreational space for citizens. During the process of demolishing Dongdaemun Stadium in 2008 and converting it into a park, 44 building site remains including Igansumun and a bastion from the Joseon dynasty's Seoul fortress, as well as Hadogam and Huryeondogam sites, were discovered, along with approximately 1,000 major artifacts including Joseon white porcelain and buncheong ceramics…

Myeong-dong, Namdaemun, Bukchang-dong, Da-dong and Mugyo-dong Special Tourist Zone

The Myeongdong, Namdaemun, Bukchangdong, Dadong, and Mugyo-dong Tourism Special Zone refers to shopping and food destinations in the central Seoul area that attract many foreign visitors. It is a representative commercial and financial center of the Republic of Korea and the premier destination for shopping, culture, art, and fashion, housing department stores such as Lotte Department Store, Shinsegae Department Store, Myeongdong Millioré, and Samik Fashion Town. Here you can enjoy a variety of shopping ranging from luxury brands to wholesale clothing...

Artee Riders Club

Alive Museum (Insa-dong Branch) [박물관은 살아있다(인사동점)]

Gourmet Eat Gangnam

The Gangnam Samseong-dong area, which established itself early as a trade center and has been recognized as a hub of international exchange, has served as a gateway to introduce Korea to cutting-edge businesspeople from around the world. As Gangnam's distinctive youth culture flowed in from the 1990s onward, the trade center area developed with a complex character as both a business venue and a landmark of youth culture. In 2014, following the craze of PSY's 'Gangnam Style,' this area was designated as the Gangnam MICE Tourism Special Zone to strengthen the symbiosis of international business exchange and Korean Wave culture...

Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP), which stands for Dream, Design, and Play, is a complex cultural space located in Dongdaemun, Seoul. Since its opening on March 21, 2014, it has hosted major exhibitions, fashion shows, new product launches, forums, and conferences. It is divided into the Notification Hall, Learning Hall, Living Hall, DDP Design Museum, Design Market and Harmony Plaza, and Dongdaemun History and Culture Park.

Baek In-je House

G-line Book Street

Gyeongui Line Book Street is a book-themed street created on the abandoned Gyeongui Line railway site at Hongdae Complex Station to revive the book culture of the Jeongjo era in the late 18th century, when governance through books was pursued, and to provide citizens with a complex cultural space centered on books. It serves as a starting point where visitors to Gyeongui Line Book Street can share wisdom for healthy living through the great value of books, realize their dreams, and enhance the added value of Mapo's publishing industry.

Namsan Beacon Station

A bongsudae is an ancient communication method that conveyed urgent news using fire and smoke. By lighting fires on high mountains, signals were sent during the day through smoke and at night through firelight. The Namsan bongsudae was established after the capital was moved to Hanyang in the 3rd year of Joseon's founding king (1394) and was used for approximately 500 years until the year following the Gabo Reform. It is sometimes called 'Mokmyeongsan bongsudae' after the old name of Namsan, and is also referred to as 'Gyeongbongsudae' because it is located in Seoul.

Culture Station Seoul 284

Culture Station Seoul 284 is a complex cultural space created by restoring the original form of the old Seoul Station, which was a major stage in Korean modern and contemporary history and a gateway for transportation and exchange. As a platform for cultural and artistic creation and exchange, it hosts diverse programs including exhibitions, performances, and workshops. Beginning with Namdaemun Station in 1900, it became Gyeongseong Station and then Seoul Station before the old station building closed in 2004 and transformed into a new space. The building's exterior was restored to recreate the 1925 Gyeongseong Station...

Choong Ang High School

L CREER

Elkre is South Korea's first beauty platform offering a unique beauty experience. Makeup artists from famous actresses are always available to provide K-beauty mentoring. Additionally, a simple beverage cafe zone, photo zone appealing to women, and Korean cosmetics experience programs are prepared. After making a reservation, visitors fill out surveys and consent forms while waiting. After investigating the desired mood, consultation begins based on facial features...

Myeong-dong

Myeongdong is a space reminiscent of a massive shopping city. Generally, Myeongdong Street refers to a distance of approximately 1 km extending from Myeongdong Station on Subway Line 4 to Eulji-ro and Lotte Department Store. Various brand shops, department stores, and wholesale clothing stores are concentrated in this area. It is aptly described as a mecca of trends, where a wide variety of products such as clothing, shoes, and accessories can be purchased. Nearby department stores include Lotte Department Store and Shinsegae Department Store, and Myeongdong Street has…

Insa-dong

Gangnam

The area around Gangnam Station is a transportation hub in the Gangnam region. Centered on Gangnam-daero, Teheran-ro extends eastward connecting to the Jamsil direction, while westward it connects toward Sadang. At the Kyobo Tower intersection, the left side connects to the Express Bus Terminal linking to Noryangjin and western Seoul, and continuing northward passes through Hannam Bridge to connect to Gangbuk. Southward, it connects through Yangjae to new towns such as Bundang and to the Seoul metropolitan area including Seongnam City. Many…

Amore Seongsu

Located in Seongsu-dong, Seoul, Amorepacific Seongsu is a beauty flagship space where customers can experience Amorepacific's distinctive approach to 'beauty.' The renovated building, originally an old auto repair shop, preserves the local atmosphere of Seongsu-dong. Amorepacific Seongsu offers customized services including 'CUSTOM MATCH' foundation matching based on skin tone and 'LIP PICKER' custom lip tint service, along with makeup classes and beauty services...

Eunpyeong Hanok Village

Eunpyeong Hanok Village is a modern traditional Korean house village located in Jingwan-dong, Eunpyeong-gu. It was newly created following Bukchon and Seochon. It is a historic and cultural village that harmonizes with Bukhansan National Park and Jingwan Temple. Eunpyeong Hanok Village divides land exclusively for building hanok to individual owners, so each hanok differs in shape and wood color according to the owner's preference, offering visual enjoyment. Additionally, it is equipped with convenient facilities such as walking paths and cafes, making it suitable for outings.

Seongsu Federation

Located in Seongdong-gu, Seoul, Seongssu Yeonfang is a lifestyle culture society platform where members with distinctive personalities, abilities, and stories in their respective fields gather. It is a complex cultural space featuring various shops, restaurants, and cafés that showcase individuality and sensibility, making it a hot spot in Seongsu-dong. The space is a remodeled factory from the 1970s with a building structure in the shape of a 'ㄷ' centered around a courtyard. Various shops including Maple Top, Cheonsang Gakoke, and Photo Labs are housed within...

Maroo Park

Maru Park in Ilwon-dong, Gangnam-gu is a park with parking available and a great place for walking with pets. On nice weather days, you can see many visitors setting up tents and chairs under the shade structures installed in the park to rest. The park has 2 playground areas—one is a general playground with slides and swings, and the other features various types of road traffic signs for traffic safety education as well as spaces where you can ride on trains, cars, and more.

Gourmet Eat Gangnam

A long plaza along the sidewalk stretching from Samsung Station Trade Tower (Trade Center) through the Coex Convention Center to Asem Tower. The East Plaza, also known as Coex Urban Park, hosts various events throughout the year including K-pop concerts and outdoor film festivals. The Coex area served as the filming location for K-pop 'Gangnam Style,' which brought global attention to Gangnam through the worldwide horse dance phenomenon.

Cheonggye Plaza

Huge square at the start of Cheonggyecheon Stream with a twisting, red-&-blue sculpture & waterfall.

Bukchon Hanok Village Gamgodang Street

Hyanggieok

A craft workshop where you can create personalized, one-of-a-kind perfumes. In addition to perfumes, you can also make diffusers and candles. Hyanggi-eok workshop offers not only one-day classes but also hobby classes and startup classes. One-day classes are conducted on a small scale with only one group per hour, allowing you to focus on fragrances in a comfortable atmosphere. With over 300 types of fragrances in the store, you can discover your own scent preferences and have an interesting and engaging time by blending your desired fragrances yourself.

Ikseon-dong Hanok Street

Alleys of Changsin-dong

Euljiro Nogari Alley

The alley connected to Exit 4 of Eulji-ro 3-ga Station bustles every night with people drinking beer with nogari at simple tables. Under brilliant street lights, plastic tables are spread out and filled with hundreds of customers. Eulji-ro Nogari Alley began in November 1980 with Eulji OB Beer, the first nogari hophouse. Eulji-ro is the nation's largest printing district, where all books and promotional materials distributed throughout the country were distributed from Eulji-ro. That…

Chamin Plastic Surgery

Chamin Plastic Surgery specializes in a wide range of cosmetic and skin procedures including revision rhinoplasty, nose shaping, facelift, mini-lift, forehead contouring, double chin reduction, and eye surgery, as well as fillers, Botox, and skin booster treatments. All processes involve 1:1 direct consultation and treatment by specialized medical staff in each field, with a systematic treatment environment consisting of a procedure center on the 4th floor, surgical center on the 5th floor, and consultation center on the 6th floor. At Chamin Medical Center, gastroenterology specialists also provide internal medicine services including endoscopy, ultrasound, health screenings,…

Dongdaemun Dak Hanmari Alley

Namdaemun Market Galchi-jorim (Simmered Largehead Hairtail) Alley

Namdaemun Galchi Jorim Alley formed around 1988. At that time, affordable galchi (cutlassfish) was stewed spicy and pungently to suit merchants' tastes, and through media coverage and word-of-mouth, it became famous as a must-try food. Originally, this area was a restaurant district rather than an alley specialized in galchi jorim. Heullak Restaurant and Wangseong Restaurant were the first to specialize in galchi jorim on their menu, and as galchi jorim gained fame, surrounding shops one by one changed their signboards to galchi jorim.

Gwanghwamun Square

Huge public square opened in 2009 as part of an environmentally friendly redevelopment of Seoul.

Bugaksan Mountain

Hangang River

The Han River is a river that cuts through the middle of the Korean Peninsula, flowing through Gangwon-do, Chungcheongbuk-do, Gyeonggi-do, and Seoul, and empties into the West Sea. It is the foundation of our lives that has shared joy and sorrow with our people throughout half a millennium of long history, and is the most representative recreation park for Seoul citizens. The main stream of the Han River, the Namhan River, originates from Geomyongso in Changjeok-dong, Taebaek-si, Gangwon-do, and flows northward under the name of Goljicheon near Hajang-myeon, Samcheok-si, passing through Gwangdong Dam and merging with Imgyecheon originating from Seokbyeongsan at…

Kangbuk Samsung Hospital