Korea Travel

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Gildong Ecological Park (길동생태공원)’. 💡 Overview Gildong Ecological Park was founded by the Seoul government by restoring the wetland on the side of Cheonho-daero. The park maintains and preserves a wide range of flora and fauna in their natural habitats, allowing park visitors to observe plants, animals and…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Seoul Hwagyesa Temple (화계사(서울))’. 💡 Overview Hwagyesa Temple was built in 1522 (the seventeenth year of the reign of King Jungjong of the Joseon dynasty) by monk Shinwol, but was destroyed in a fire in 1618. It was rebuilt the following year, and expanded In 1866 through the…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Seoul Sajik Park (사직공원(서울))’. 💡 Overview Sajik Park is one of the three most popular parks in Jongno-gu along with Tapgol Park and Samcheong Park. Located west of the Government Complex-Seoul on the southeastern foothills of Inwangsan Mountain, the park measures an impressive 188,710 m². The name of…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Heoninneung Royal Tombs Ecological Preservation Area (Alder Tree Forests) (헌인릉 생태경관보전지역(오리나무림))’. 💡 Overview Heonninneung Royal Tombs Ecological Preservation Area is home to alder tree forests. It was officially designated as an ecological preservation area by the Seoul Metropolitan Government in 2005. 📋 Detailed Information 📍 Address 34, Heonilleung-gil,…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Choi Sunu House (최순우 옛집)’. 💡 Overview The Choi Sunu House is the old residence of Hyegok Choi Sunu (1916-1984), who lived in this house from 1976 until the day he passed away. The house is designated as Korea’s Registered Cultural Property. Choi Sunu was a leading art…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Seoul Daehan Hospital (서울 대한의원)’. 💡 Overview Daehanuiwon (Daehan Medical Center) is an antique two-story brick building within the grounds of Seoul National University Hospital. It was established under the direct administration of the Uijeongbu (State Council), combining the Gwangjewon (under the Home Ministry), Gyeongseong Medical School and…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Gwangnaru Hangang Park (광나루한강공원)’. 💡 Overview Hangang Citizen’s Park, composed of 12 areas including Jamsil, Ttukseom and Jamwon, is an eco-friendly park providing areas for sports and leisure. The park is equipped with various cultural and recreational facilities and also has an ecological park. Gwangnaru Hangang Park formed…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Jongno Cheonggye Special Tourist Zone (종로 청계 관광특구)’. 💡 Overview Jongno Cheonggye Special Tourist Zone stretches from Seorin-dong to Changsin-dong between Cheonggyecheon Stream and Jong-ro. It includes Youth Street, Gwangjang Market, Sewoon Electronics Department Store, lighting stores, pharmacy & medical device stores, badge stores, Stamp Street, Stationery ·…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Myeong-dong, Namdaemun, Bukchang-dong, Da-dong and Mugyo-dong Special Tourist Zone (명동 남대문 북창동 다동무교동 관광특구)’. 💡 Overview Myeong-dong, Namdaemun, Bukchang-dong and Da-dong are widely known among international visitors as hot spots for shopping and food. Myeong-dong is a popular destination for shopping, culture, arts and fashion. Major shopping malls…