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Namsan (South Mountain) and Seoul Tower Seoul
67 Reviews From the Myeong-dong Station, we walked a long way going uphill to be able to get a ride of the cable car. Round trip costs KW7,500 and it only took us about 3minutes to reach the peak of Mt. Namsan;...
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Gyeongbokgung Palace Seoul
96 Reviews Much has been written about this place so I won't say much about it except to confirm that if you only have time to visit one palace then make it this one. Enough said. And in one stop, you get to...
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DMZ - DeMilitarized Zone Seoul
51 Reviews It is only in Korea (whether South or North) where the peninsula's division is highlighted and tourists are allowed in given the fact that a state of war still exists. Not even when Germany was...
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Lotte World Seoul
37 Reviews Learn more about Korea's culture in the Lotte World historical folk museum. Exhibition includes a minature village, traditional wedding, market street. Opening hours: Weekday: 9.30am - 8om (Entrance...
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Insadong Seoul
39 Reviews I really had a hard time to find a nice place to stay online. Lucky me, I was able to find Saerim Hotel which is within the Insadong Street! Hurray!!! Insadong street is the souvenir street where...
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Korean Folk Village Seoul
51 Reviews If one wants to see more than just the Hanok village to know how life was in the past, then visit the Korean Folk Village in Suwon, a 2-hour journey by train and bus from Seoul. On display are old...
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Everland Seoul
20 Reviews I find Everland nice & enjoyable. My favorite is the Safari World where you can see different wild animals up close. I wish I could hug those bears. They're so cute & cuddly. Am afraid of the coasters...
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Namdaemun - Great South Gate Seoul
40 Reviews This open air market of many stalls and shops is a favorite for local and foreign tourists. Famous for bargains from clothes, ceramics, Korean artwork, kitchen utensils, accessories, glasses and...
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Korean War Memorial Seoul
31 Reviews When you first hear the name 'War Memorial', you can't help but think it's all about the Korean War. Actually the place is a museum dedicated to warfare and weaponry. It showcases all the important...
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Changgyeonggung Palace Seoul
39 Reviews Changgyeonggung Palace was the third palace compound built in 1483 by King Seongjong. the size of the palace is compact and simple, and similar to Changdeokgung Palace. Changgyeonggung Palace is one...
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Myeongdong Seoul
25 Reviews Myeong-dong is a must visit tourist spot with Korea's trendiest shopping area consisting of over 300,000 square meters of shops selling clothes, shoes, handbags, accessories, and cosmetics. Many...
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Dongdaemoon - Great East Gate Seoul
37 Reviews While taking a walk along the Dongdaemum district, I saw this structure that looks like a palace... so I took a picture. Eventually, after reviewing the map, I found out that this is the major eastern...
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Itaewon Seoul
20 Reviews Having lived in or around Itaewon off and on since 2004 I have experienced many of the good and the bad that a muticultural area like this has to offer. First and in my opinion the best thing about...
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COEX Mall Seoul
14 Reviews COEX Mall has aquarium for those marine life lovers. This is huge being greatest theme aquarium in Korea. There's a tunnel with automatic walkway to view the diverse marine life including sharks....
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Korea House & Namsan Hanok Folk Village Seoul
13 Reviews the village contains 5 tradtional houses and a variety of cultural performances, seasonal festivities, exhibitions and folk events are held to re-create Korean lifestyles and entertainment here....
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Yook-Sam (63) Building Seoul
12 Reviews This building has despite its name only 60 floors. They just counted the 3 floors in the basement as well. It used to be Korea's tallest building with its 249 metres. It was built 1985. You can go...
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National Folk Museum Seoul
27 Reviews National Folk Museum is situated beside the Gyeongbukgung Palace. The museum is free & has an internet room for use without charge. There's also a cafe inside. Quite interesting piece of architecture....
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Bukhansan Mountain Seoul
7 Reviews Bugaksan, like Ingwangsan, has a great view of the city to the south and of Bukhansan to the north. Unfortunately, there are no photographs allowed on the south overlooks of the mountain because of...
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Yeouido Island Seoul
10 Reviews A nice park for a walk. It's the size of a few city blocks, but it feels a lot larger. Yeouido Park is a haven for families, rollerbladers, cyclists, couples and salarymen who want to take a stroll...
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City Hall Seoul
23 Reviews Hi Seoul festival was held from May.1st to May.9th. This was the 2nd festival and will be held every year in Seoul. There were diverse kinds of events during this period. And the "Light show (PiGi...
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Jogyesa - Buddhist Temple Seoul
8 Reviews This is the odd Buddhist temple. Most temples I have been to are located in these quiet areas surrounded by trees and nature, not so at Jogyesa. This is right in the middle of downtown Seoul, and it...
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Deoksugung Palace Seoul
38 Reviews The Gyeongbokgung Palace is a BIG place to walk around but if you wish to see something small-scale then Deoksugung is an alternative. It's also closer to restaurants and a subway stop if these things...
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'88 Olympic Park Seoul
11 Reviews Created for the 88 Olympics, this park is massive. There are wide spaces; the Olympic cycling bowl, swimming pool, tennis courts (all covered) and other stadiums as well as outdoor tennis and miles of...
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Sinchon Seoul
4 Reviews Sinchon University District is an area of Seoul, Korea, that is famous for its shopping and nightlife. It is jam-packed with restaurants, bars, cafes, and clothing stores. Sinchon is at the heart of...
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Suwon Fortress Seoul
8 Reviews If you've been to the Citadel in Hue, Vietnam then this place seems to be its counterpart. The ancient city was protected by a wall and entrances/exits are through massive and elaborate gates. At the...
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These photos were taken in the month of May; the weather was perfect for hiking at that time of year. The park is located in Gangwon-do, see the website below for the various methods of transportation on how to get to the park.
Dragon Head Rock or Yongdu-am (Yong means dragon in Korean, du is head and am is rock) is located at the western coast of Cheju City in Cheju Island. Dragon Head Rock is a large unusual rock formation shaped like the head of a dragon. The rock is approximately ten metre high and 30 metre long. This basalt lava rock is formed more than two million years ago from volcanic eruption!Dragon Head Rock is a symbol and logo of Cheju Island. Millions of local and foreign tourists flock to Cheju Island yearly to visit this popular tourist attraction. Admission is free.
Folklore and Natural History Museum is located just a few kilometres from downtown Cheju City. The museum was officially opened to the public in 1984. It has three exhibition halls containing exhibits of folklore relics and indigeneous palnts and animals found on Cheju Island. There are a total of more than 27,000 items on display. The three exhibition halls are divided into natural history, folklore and special resources. In addition there is an audio-visual room in the museum for visitors to watch some videos and images on the screen. Large stuffed marine life such as sharks and stingray are located just in front of the entrance to the museum.Opening hours: 8.30 a.m. to 6.30 p.m. daily
Seven Nymphs Bridge (also known as Seonimgyo Bridge in Korean) is located above Cheonjeyeon Valley in Cheju Island. Nymphs literally means young women in Greek. The bridge connects Cheonjeyeon with Jungmun Tourist Complex. It is an arched bridge with carvings of seven nymphs on its side. Legend has it that seven nymphs of Heaven's Emperor descended at night to bathe at Cheonjeyeon Waterfall which is also known as the pond of god. There are in fact three waterfalls in the valley. The view from the bridge over the valley is breath-taking! Don't miss the Seven Nymphs Bridge when you are having a vacation in Cheju Island.
Songup (Seongeup) Folk Village is located approximately 60 kilometres from Cheju City. The village has been maintained by the Korean government as important cultural property. This is a traditional mountain village with approximately 3,000 thatched roof houses complete with stone and clay walls. The folk villagers are still living in these houses today. Seongeup was once the capital of Cheju Island during Koryo period in the 1200s. Tomb stones and an old government building are also located in the village.
Manjang Lava Tube is located at Manjang-gul (Manjang Caves) which has been listed as natural monument by the Korean government. It is the longest and largest lava tube in the world. The lava tube is approximately 8 kilometre long, 5 metre wide and 10 metre high. The temperature inside the lava tube is between 10 degrees and 20 degrees Celcius throughout the year. Manjang Lava Tube contains a number of lava columns in the tube, the most famous is lava turtle in the shape of a turtle. It is approximately 3 metre long and is located just 600 metres from the entrance to the tube. Most local and foreign tourists visit the tube just to see this lava turtle!
Busan (Pusan) is the largest port of South Korea with 3.6 million people. There are many beaches and it is a seaside resort as well as a place to take ferry to Jeju Island.Busan has hosted the 2002 Asian Games, APEC in 2005 as well as one of the stadium venues for 2002 Korea-Japan FIFA World Cup. So you can go stadium hopping.Great place for seafood and a summer place as it is located in the southern end of the Korean Peninsula.
Jonymyo in the heart of Seoul is an Oasis. You hardly know your still in Seoul if not for the tall buildings over the fence in the distance. Constructed in 1395 it is the ancestral shrine of the Royal Family of the Joeseon Dynasty. Admission 1000 wan (about $1 US)
There are Honeymoon Island of Korean Peoples, and also called Island of Stone, Wind, and Women. Jeju island has a mild oceanic climate throughout the year with the smallest annual temperature range in the country. The temperature for the hottest summer months averages no more than 34.3?? and no less than -3.2?? for winter. The island is 73Km wide and 41Km long with a total area of 1,848??. Jeju island, the largest island in southKorea.From/to Jeju-do TransportationAirlinesDomestic Route to Jeju-do ( Seoul, Busan, Daegu, Gwangju, Gunsan, Jinju, Yeosu, Weonju, Cheongju ).International Route to Jeju-do ( Tokyo, Nagoya, Fukuoka,Osaka : Japan/Beijing, Shanghai : China )ShipDomestic Route to Jeju-do ( Busan, Incheon, Mokpo, Wando, Yeosu )International Route to Jeju-do ( Shanghai : China )
Jeonju is a wonderful small city about 3 hours South of Seoul. It is the capital of the province of North Jeolla province (jeollabukdo) Jeonju is famous for it's food and culture. One of Korea's most famous foods originates from Jeonju.... BiBimBap. There are some nice temples and shrines to be explored. Jeonju Hanok Maeul (traditional village) is a great place to explore old alleyways and see tradition alive. Every year Jeonju hosts the Jeonu International Film Festival which brings in movies from all over the world. There is also the Sori (sound) festival which also brings in many musicians from around the world. Jeonju is a great place to escape into the mountains and within minutes from downtown you can be in the country breathing in fresh air. The nightlife in Jeonju can not be compared to Seoul... but it's vibrant and happening. According to the rest Korea the people of this area...
Lotte Hotel Seoul Seoul
7 Reviews and 699 Opinions We stayed here for a week. It is very nice but DO NOT have your laundry done by them, a piece of...
The Westin Chosun Busan Busan
4 Reviews and 150 Opinions My wife and I have stayed twice at the Westin Chosun within the last three months. The rooms are...
Youngpyung Resort Kangwon-do
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Q: Hi all, I am traveling to South Korea from 4/15-4/21 for a friend's wedding on 4/19 in Seoul. The majority of the wedding...
A: Have a nice trip and fun. Be sure to visit the two tourist kiosks to get maps and guides. One is next to the express bus terminal while the other is beside the main train...
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