Seoul, the capital city of the Republic of Korea, has been the center of the country for the long period of its own history from the prehistoric era to the present
day. Seoul has been preserving its unique, beautiful cultural heritage and it is evolving into a highly advanced city through spectacular economic growth.
Banpo Hangang Park was recently renovated under the city's ‘Hangang Renaissance Project’. The Park is also
home to famous attractions like Banpodaegyo Bridge Moonlight Rainbow Fountain. The
Moonlight Rainbow Fountain is recorded as the longest bridge fountain (recognized by
Guinness Book of World Records) with dynamic water jets and lights that move in time
to the music.
A combination of French word ‘Famille’ meaning family and subway ‘Station,’ ‘Famille Station’ means the starting
point of taste and style to depart with precious people like family. Designed with a
traditional history theme such as New York Grand Central Station, Familie Station
consists of 2 floors, including famous delicious restaurants from home and abroad as
well as beauty salons and kids café.
Starfield COEX Mall, located at the center of Seoul, leads in trend and culture. Combining fashion, food, culture
and entertainment, the mall provides everything the visitors need. Especially, the
Starfield Library ‘Byeolmadang Library’ offers a space to rest and entertainment
with books. It is an open cultural space where you can relax, meet, and communicate with books.
Sejong Center has been a gateway to Korean performing arts recognized as a world's famous performing stage as well as
the only passage to international performing arts, and the cradle of Korean pure art
in the 70s and 80s. Sejong Center has maintained its reputation for about 20 years
as a living history of Korean performing arts, a space of memory for art lovers and
a cultural and art institution representing South Korea.
Surrounded by Gyeongbokgung Palace, Changdeokgung Palace and Jongmyo Shrine, Bukchon Hanok Village
is home to hundreds of traditional houses, called hanok, that date back to the
Joseon dynasty. Today, many of these hanoks operate as cultural centers, restaurants
and guesthouses, providing visitors with an opportunity to experience, learn and
immerse themselves in traditional Korean culture.
Gyeongbokgung Palace was the main palace of the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910). It opened in 1395, the fourth
year of the reign of Taejo, the founding monarch of Joseon. It was burnt down in
1592 during the Japanese invasions and remained in ruins. Extensive reconstruction
was undertaken in 1868, and many of the structures were removed during the Japanese
colonial rule (1910-1945).
Hongdae Walking Street is known for its youthful and romantic ambience, underground culture, and freedom of
self-expression. Main spot has an outdoor stage for indie band performance and
dynamic culture of young people. Including unique cafés, accessory stores, fashion
shops, live cafés and clubs, and gourmet eateries, These unique places make Hongdae
an area that is always packed with people and excitement.
Gyeongui Line Book Street is a well-known cultural hub with a book theme at Hongdae Station along the
Gyeongui Line. The street aims to provide a multipurpose cultural space where
visitors can enjoy the worth and knowledge that have come and continue to come from
books and literature. Visitors can enjoy the warm sunshine and take a leisurely
stroll through Gyeongui Line Book Street.
Seodaemun Prison History Hall is an important historic cultural site. Visitors can learn about the
history, struggles, and sacrifices made by Koreans during the colonial era. Visitors
also can see the historic Dongnimmun Gate (Independence Gate), Independence Hall,
and the March 1st Declaration of Independence Monument. There are a number of
memorials and statues of patriots.
Olympic Park is a multi-complex for sports, culture and leisure in the spirit of 1988 Seoul Olympic Games. The park is
situated in a convenient urban center location which is easily accessible by public
transportation. It offers natural water purification and a biotic habitat.
Furthermore, the stream is newly recognized as a rich swamp and a biotope as it
connects the scenic Mongchon Moat and the 88 Lake.
Seokchonhosu Lake is a citizen park in Seoul with a jogging course and walking trails. It has two lakes with Songpa-daero Boulevard
running in between. Lotte World Adventure located next to the lake is the world's
largest indoor amusement park, complete with top-of-the-line rides, fantastic
parades and performances. Visitors can enjoy rides watching the night view of the
Seokshonhosu Lake.
Lotte World Tower was designed with a conceptual design drawing inspiration from Korean ceramics and
Korean writing brushes. With 123 floors total, the tower is the 5th tallest building
in the world, standing at 555m (1,824ft). It is one of the best spots to appreciate
the breathtaking view of Seoul's vibrant city lights, attracting 1,300 million
visitors a year in 2019.
The Namdaemun Market is a place full of life for 24 hours for 365 days, attracting an average of 0.4 million
visitors a day. In the Namdaemun Market, visitors can find more than 1,700 items for
your day-to-day life encompassing clothes for men, women, and children, accessories,
kitchenware, folkcrafts, food, miscellaneous goods, and agricultural and fishery
products. It is highly recommended to try unique local food.
Deoksugung Palace is one of five royal palaces remained in Seoul. Mainly built at the term of the 20th century,
it is the smallest of Seoul’s palaces. The name Deoksugung means ‘palace of virtue
and longevity’ in the spirit of praying for long life for Emperor Gojong. Located at
the corner of Seoul’s busiest downtown intersection, Deoksugung Palace is famous for
its elegant stone-wall road.
Namsan Seoul Tower was the first tower-type tourism spot in Korea. The top of the tower is at almost 480 meters
above sea level, including Namsan Mountain (243 meters) and the tower’s own height
(236.7 meters), making it one of the tallest towers in Asia. It features a gentle
slope with an open view of the city center. Namsan Park is ideal for those who want
to enjoy a leisurely walk on the mountain.
Seonyudo Park is the first ecological water park in Korea, repurposing a former water purification plant. A
pedestrian bridge connecting Seonyudo Island to the Yanghwa area is an ideal place
to enjoy the beautiful views of the Hangang River, including the World Cup Fountain
and World Cup Park. With colorful lights, the area is gaining popularity as a
tourist spot to enjoy the nightscape near the Hangang River.
The Hyundai Seoul is the largest shopping mall in Seoul, covering an area the size of 13 football fields. The mall opened in 2021 and
offers visitors the chance to enjoy a relaxed shopping experience, which is why the
mall has dedicated 49% of its entire property to recreational areas. In addition to
world-famous brands, it amazes its guests with a 12-meter waterfall and a huge
garden with living plants.
63 Square skyscraper is a Yeouido landmark commanding spectacular views of the city, standing 249 meters (817 ft) high and comprising of
60 floors. The glass elevators which serve the viewing observatory ascend at a speed
of 460 meters per minute, taking just 25 seconds to reach the top, giving visitors
the sensation of a rocket-powered take-off as they enjoy breathtaking views.
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