Korea Travel

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Hyangnamu Tree in Changdeokgung Palace (창덕궁 향나무)’. 💡 Overview Hyangnamu or ‘Aromatic Tree’ in Changdeokgung Palace is estimated to be about 700 years old, meaning it had likely been planted before the palace was built. It stands 12m in x_height, measures 5.9m in girth around the roots, and…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Memorial to the Loyal Dead (호국충혼위령비)’. 💡 Overview When the fate of the nation was hanging by a thread as the North Korean Army launched an invasion of the South on June 25, 1950, about 1,100 officers and men from the South Korean First Division’s 11th, 12th, and…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Hyosajeong Pavilion (효사정)’. 💡 Overview Hyosajeong Pavilion is where Nohan, the second vice premier of the Joseon dynasty during King Sejong and King Sejo’s reign, stayed. After he lost his mother, he built the pavilion to mourn at her grave while still being able to see his father’s…

📍 Nearby Attractions Pyunkang Yul Flagship & Tea house (편강 율 플래그십&티하우스)Distance: 1.8km | 35-4 Bukchon-ro 5ga-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul Gwanghwamun Market (광화문 마켓)Distance: 730m | B172 Sejong-daero, Jongno-gu, Seoul Modern Shabu House Gwanghwamun D Tower Branch (모던샤브하우스 광화문D타워점)Distance: 691m | 17 Jong-ro 3-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul Beauty Play (뷰티플레이)Distance: 870m | 73 Myeongdong-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul NKDB…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Changdeokgung Injeongmun Gate (창덕궁 인정문)’. 💡 Overview Serving as the main gate of Injeongjeon Hall, Injeongmun Gate was established in 1405 (5th year of King Taejo’s reign during the Joseon dynasty). Later on, the gate was destroyed by multiple fires during the Imjin War (Japanese invasion of Korea…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Waterworks Museum (수도박물관)’. 💡 Overview The Ttukseom Water Purification Plant (Waterworks Museum and Slow Sand Filtration Basin) was completed in August 1908 as the first water purification plant ever built in Korea. In 2008, it celebrated 100 years of history with the opening of the Waterworks Museum, which…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Ogeum Park (오금공원)’. 💡 Overview Ogeum Park is a park created by cultivating a mountain with an altitude of 200 meters, providing a panoramic view of Seoul’s Songpa district. The park features walking trail, various exercise equipment, and facilities such as badminton and tennis courts. The lawn bowling…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Songnidan-gil Street (송리단길)’. 💡 Overview Located south of the eastern side of Seokchon Lake, this street is home to numerous restaurants and cafes. Its name comes from the combination of Songpa-dong and Gyeongnidan-gil Street in Itaewon, Seoul, meaning the “Gyeongnidan-gil Street of Songpa-dong.” This street began as an…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Jennyhouse (제니하우스)’. 💡 Overview Step into Jennyhouse, Korea’s top luxury beauty salon, for an unforgettable hair and makeup transformation. Renowned for its exceptional service and artistry, Jennyhouse is where celebrities like Son Ye-jin, Han Ji-min, and Suzy achieve their iconic looks. Upon booking a reservation, clients can choose…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Seongsu-dong Handmade Shoes Street (성수동 수제화거리)’. 💡 Overview Handmade shoe manufacturers began to gather in the 1970s to form a street and make history. Today, there are some 350 handmade shoe manufacturers, 100 intermediate processing and raw materials companies, and new cafes with unique vibes opening up one…