Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Seoul Eungbongsan Mountain (응봉산(서울))’. 💡 Overview From Eungbongsan Mountain, one can easily see the Hangang River, Seoul Forest, Jamsil Sports Complex and more in the eastern part of Seoul. With such a great view of the Hangang River, the mountain is often packed with visitors including many photographers….
Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Seolleung and Jeongneung Royal Tombs [UNESCO World Heritage] (서울 선릉과정릉) [유네스코 세계유산]’. 💡 Overview Seolleung and Jeongneung Royal Tombs are located near COEX in Gangnam. It comprises two tombs: Seolleung Royal Tomb, which houses the remains of King Seongjong (1457-1495, r. 1470-1495) and his wife Queen Jeonghyeon (1462-1530)…
Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Seoul Hyochang Park (서울 효창공원)’. 💡 Overview Hyochang Park covers 122,245 square meters spanning across Hyochang-dong and Cheongpa 2-dong. It is a historic landmark that once contained several royal tombs, and was known at that time as Hyochangwon. The cemeteries that were originally located in Hyochangwon belonged to…
Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Gyeonghuigung Palace (경희궁)’. 💡 Overview Gyeonghuigung Palace, a designated Historic Site, was originally called the large palace by Saemun Gate, or the Western Palace, for its location within the city. It was not until the eighth year of Gwanghaegun (1616) that the palace was used as a royal…
Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Ttukseom Hangang Park (뚝섬한강공원)’. 💡 Overview Ttukseom Hangang Park was a famous resort site even before its rebirth as part of the greater Hangang Park. The park consists of various amenities: music fountains, a riverside square, a rose garden, playground, and a nature learning center. The park boasts…
Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Jamwon Hangang Park (잠원한강공원)’. 💡 Overview Jamwon Hangang Park is a public recreation area on the Hangang River. Nearby attractions include athletic facilities (running tracks, soccer fields, basketball courts, etc.), various water sports facilities, and an 8.2-kilometer inline skating path. A bicycle path along the Hanfgang River, an…
Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘World Cup Park (월드컵공원)’. 💡 Overview Opened on May 1st, 2002, the Wolrd Cup Park was once a 15-year-old landfill that held over 92 million tons of garbage. The park is located near Seoul World Cup Stadium, and is made up of five smaller parks – Pyeonghwa (Peace)…
Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Dongdaemun Design Plaza (동대문디자인플라자 (DDP))’. 💡 Overview Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) has a meaning of Dream, Design, and Play. It holds various exhibitions, fashion shows, forums, conferences, and other domestic and international events. The building complex is divided into sections, which are named Allimteo, Beaumteo, Sallimteo, DDP Design…
Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Seoul Bongeunsa Temple (봉은사 (서울))’. 💡 Overview Once known as Gyeonseongsa Temple, Bongeunsa Temple is located north of COEX, and was constructed in the 10th year of Silla King Weongseong’s reign (794). In 1498, Queen Jeonghyeon refurbished Gyeonseongsa Temple and renamed it Bongeunsa Temple. Originally located near the…
Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Jogyesa Temple (조계사(서울))’. 💡 Overview As the main temple as well as the district head temple of the Jogye order in Seoul, Jogyesa Temple is the center of Korean Buddhism. The temple was built in the late 14th century during the Goryeo period but was completely destroyed in…