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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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Geoje Island in the south of the country the second largest island of the Republic of Korea. there are many beaches and Exotic islands, and unique rock and Botanic Island. Also, around the island, the shores of beautiful scenery and fun roads to drive. There is rich in seafoods, historic sites and the Korean War was a prisoner of war camp here on Geoje Island. Geoje Island is the destination of hanryeo Marine National Park.
Pomun Lake Resort is located several kilometres east of Kyongju below the old fortress of Myonhwal-san. Pomun Lake is an artificial man-made lake developed by Korean National Tourism Organisation. It attracts millions of local and foreign tourists annually.Pomun Lake Resort is a self-contained resort consisting of five luxurious hotels and a wide range of recreational and entertainment facilities such as a convention hall, casinos, swimming pools, restaurants, nightclubs, shopping centres and amusement park. Other facilities include ferry boat terminal for pleasure boats, museum, drive-in cinema, tradional water mill, 100 metre fountain, hiking trails, jogging tracks surrounding the lake and an artifical waterfall which is the largest in South Korea. If you visit Pomun Lake Resort in spring, you will be able to witness beautiful cherry blossoms blooming around the resort.
Bulguksa Temple is located at the slopes of Mount Tohamsan in Jinheon-dong in Kyongju. This Buddhist temple is a popular landmark of South Korea and attracts millions of tourists every year. In fact the temple is regarded as historic and scenic no: 1 by the South Korean government. The temple has also been listed as World Heritage Site by UNESCO together with Sokguram Grotto Shrine nearby.Bulguksa Temple is home to seven national treasures of South Korea including the two bronze statues of Buddha, Blue Cloud Bridge (Cheongungyo), 10 metre high Dabotap stone pagoda and 3 storey 8 metre high Seokgatap stone pagoda. The temple was believed to be constructed in 751 AD by King Gyeongdeok. The 33 steps high stairway leading to the entrance of the temple signifies 33 steps to enlightenment.Along the slopes of the temple are beautiful cherry blossom trees with cherry blossoms blooming if you...
Sokguram Grotto Shrine is located at Mount Tohamsan approximately 750 metres above Bulguksa Temple in Kyongju. This is an 8th Century cave temple with a large statue of Buddha overlooking the sea. Sokguram Grotto Shrine is one of the best known tourist attractions in Kyongju and attracts many foreign tourists from around the world. The shrine has been listed as World Heritage Site by UNESCO. The climb up the hill can be very tiring but it is worth the climb! Don't miss Sokguram Grotto shrine when you visit Bulguksa Temple. The view from the shrine over the surrounding area is breath-taking and amazing!
Kyongju was the ancient capital of Shilla Dynasty. The whole city of Kyongju is rich in history. There are approximately twenty royal tombs, both large and small at Tumuli Park in Kyongju. They belong to the Kings and the royal families. The smallest tomb is less than one metre and the largest one approximately 24 metres. Most of them are earthen and mound shaped. One of the tombs belongs to the popular King Michu, the 13th King of the Shilla Dynasty. Don't miss the royal tombs at Tumuli Park when you are having a vacation in Kyongju!
Busan Tower is located at Yongdusan Park at Nampodong in Busan. It was constructed in 1972 and is one of the most popular landmarks in the city of Busan today. The tower is approximately 120 metre high from the ground floor and is the tallest structure in Busan. It is a very popular tourist attraction and attracts millions of local and foreign tourists annually. The view from the top of the tower over the city and the surrounding area is breath-taking and spectacular especially at night.
The Flower Clock is located at Dragon Head Park (Yongdusan Park) at Mount Yongdusan in Busan. This large clock is planted with many beautiful flowers of many different species. It is undoubtedly one of the popular tourist attractions at Dragon Head Park. It is a superb location for beautiful souvenir snapshot!
The Statue of Admiral Yi Sun-sin is located at Yongdusan Park in Busan. Admiral Yi Sun-sin (1545 - 1598) is regarded as a hero in Korea today. He was a great naval commander in Joseon Dynasty made popular by his victory against the Japanese navy during the Japanese invasion of Korea between 1592 and 1598. Unfortunately he was killed by a single bullet in the Battle of Noryang Point in 1598.
4.19 Revolution Monument is located at Yongdusan Park in Busan. It was erected to dedicate to the dozens Korean University students who lost their lives in the anti-government protest and demonstration on 19th April, 1960. The demonstration and unrest brought down the government of President Syngman Rhee, the founder of ROK.
Yongdusan Park (also known as Dragon Head Park) is located at Mount Yongdusan in Jung-gu, Busan. The park is relatively small and occupies an area of slightly less than 70,000 square metres. Nevertheless, the park has several tourist attractions including the statue of Admiral Yi Sun-sin, Flower Clock, 4.19 Revolution Monument and the popular Busan Tower. It is also home to approximately 70 different species of trees and flowers. The park is named Yongdusan simply because the shape of the mountain looks like the head of a dragon. The top of the hill is approximately 70 metres above sea level. The view from the park over the city of Busan is breath-taking and spectacular especially at night! This is a favourite meeting place for the locals as well as foreign tourists. Admission to the park is free.
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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