Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Seoul National Cemetery (국립서울현충원)’. 💡 Overview Seoul National Cemetery is a national cemetery for individuals who worked or fought for Korea and sacrificed their lives. It encompasses those who fought for Korea’s independence from the late 19th century to the early 20th century, those who perished in the…
Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Samcheong Park (삼청공원)’. 💡 Overview Samcheong Park is a park that blooms in cherry blossoms in spring and fall colors in fall near Gyeongbokgung Palace. The park is home to a forest library and a café, and visitors can follow the trails to find acupressure trails, exercise equipment,…
Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Eight Scenic Views of Bukchon (북촌 8경)’. 💡 Overview The Eight Scenic Views of Bukchon can be found at the Bukchon Hanok Village between Gyeongbokgung Palace and Changdeokgung Palace. Bukchon was historically a district where the aristocracy of Joseon had resided in, so it is still home to…
Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Riverside Spa Land (강변스파랜드)’. 💡 Overview Riverside Spa Land opened in 1988. It contains a Korean-style sauna (jjimjilbang), restaurant, and a large game center. The spa facilities utilize underground mineral water rich in sulfur, which is said to be effective toward atopy and other skin disorders. Because it…
Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘G-line Book Street (경의선책거리)’. 💡 Overview G-line Book Street spans approximately 250 meters from Exit 6 of Hongik University Station to Wau Bridge, where the old train tracks remain intact. It serves as a prominent cultural hotspot in Hongik University, housing various bookstores and cultural spaces selling books…
Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Cheonggyesan Mountain (청계산)’. 💡 Overview Standing at 618 meters above sea level, Cheonggyesan Mountain boarders the area of Yangjae-dong, Seoul and Gwacheon-si, Seongnam-si, and Uiwang-si, Gyeonggi-do. From the top, visitors can enjoy panoramic views of Seoul’s city center and Gyeonggi-do. The mountain is well-maintained with various hiking trails,…
Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Montmartre Park (몽마르뜨공원)’. 💡 Overview Montmartre Park, situated above Seorae Village, earns its name due to the significant number of French residents in the vicinity. This small park exudes an atmosphere of art and romance, fitting its namesake. Adorned with poems and sculptures contributed by French poets and…
Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Samgaksan Mountain (삼각산)’. 💡 Overview Samgaksan Mountain is a mountain situated on the northern outskirts of Seoul, resembling a folding screen. Its name, meaning triangular mountain, is derived from the presence of three high peaks: Baegundae Peak, Insubong Peak, and Mangyeongdae Overlook. The highest peak, Baegundae Peak, offers…
Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Yeouido Park (여의도공원)’. 💡 Overview Yeouido Park is a large recreational area located on Yeouido Island in the central part of Seoul. It was once originally covered with black asphalt, and people frequented the place for bicycling and roller-skating. The construction began in 1997 and opened officially in…
Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Seoul Plaza (서울광장)’. 💡 Overview Seoul Plaza in front of Seoul City Hall is a historic site where the March 1, 1919 (Samil) Independence Movement and the pro-democracy movement in June 1987 were held. It is also a well-known place where tens of thousands of Korean soccer fans…