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| Seoul Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see The South Gate (Nam-Dae-Mun) The South Gate (Nam-Dae-Mun) The capital of South Korea is a modern city with a long history. This ancient city has been the capital of Korea since the 14th century. Some of the old city gates can still be seen - most notably the South Gate (or Nam-Dae-Mun), which used to be the main entrance to the city. There is no better picture of Seoul than The South Gate, which stands as an architectural feat and a reminder of Korea's heritage and history. Unfortunately in Feb. 11th 2008 a fire destroyed all the wooden part of the gate. Much like Paris' Champs-Elysees, it is situated right in the middle of a modern and bustling city, serving as a constant symbol of Korea's proud past intersecting with its bright future. While there are many modern sites to visit, perhaps the typical tourist would like to visit the old city first. In the old city there are many sights to see. Toksu Palace is set in a park and is a nice place. The Kyongbok Palace (built in 1395) houses the folklore museum and has beautiful pavilions. Other sights include the Tonggunung tombs Chonsugongbang , Changkyong Palace, Pomun-sa Temple and the Toksugung Palace. For a quiet afternoon head to one of the numerous gardens and parks. The Secret Garden in the Changdok Palace complex is probably the nicest of them all, unfortunately it's imposible to visit out of a group. In the evening, pay a visit to Deoksugung palace, open until 21h. Apart from exploring Korea's past, the contemporary visitor might also appreciate Seoul's modern attractions. Korea's economic boom has resulted in the development of a beautiful and extensive skyline. Office towers, apartment buildings, art galleries, shopping centers, and museums contribute to Korea being the most modern nation in Asia. Come to Korea and be at the center of global business, art, fashion, education, and politics. One sign of Korea's growing prosperity was its selection as the host of the 1988 Summer Olympic Games. Seoul's transit system is widespread and efficient - it even has recorded English voices and LCD displays for visitors, all thanks to the Games - and Olympic Stadium is easy to spot on the map. You could also take taxis around the city, but the drivers are notorious for taking roundabout routes in order to earn more money. While taxis are expensive, pretty much every driver can speak a little bit of English - foreigners might want to hail the deep Gold-colored taxis, even though they are the most expensive (again, thanks to the Olympics, these special taxis were dispatched to handle the influx of tourists from all over the world, therefore, expect them to be pricey, but friendly and English-speaking). The Olympic Stadium (or Chamshil Stadium) would be a nice place to start your exploration of the city. There you'll find Lotte World, a shopping mall that contains an Olympic-sized skating rink and even a full amusement park on the upper floors. In addition, Chamshil Stadium is conveniently located to many of Seoul's major shopping centers - one of them being the famous Lotte Department Store, for those of discerning taste who are looking for the most expensive items Seoul has to offer. While Lotte is the most famous, it isn't the cheapest and there are plenty of other areas where one can go shopping - anywhere there are people flocking to doors greeted by uniformed female !???? _________Sights Edit This The View From The Top The View From The Top James Saunders Shrines, temples, palaces, museums... Seoul has a rich cultural heritage that can be seen in its original setting or on exhibition in one of the many museums. An absoulte must are the historical sites of the Mongchon Toseong and the Achasanseong Fortress. Besides the impresiive construction, one can visit the neighbouring places and the well-preserved gardens, constructed a long time ago. Display all or display just: Churches Fortresses Hotspots Memorial Sites Memorials Museums Palaces Parks Public Buildings Shrines & Tombs Show best rated on top | Show in alphabetical order [Add Sight] National Folklore Museum Edit This The National Folk Museum of Korea is located in Gyeongbokgung Palace. Its 25,088 articles well represent the folklore and the traditional lifestyle of Korea. The museum features not only articles of the common folk but also those of the upper class, especially in the Joseon Dynasty (1392 ~ 1910). To get there take the subway to exit 5 at Gyeongbokgung Sta. of Line 3, exit 1 at Anguk Sta. of Line 3 or exit 2 at Gwanghwamun Sta. of Line 5. Alternatively take the intra-city bus and get off at Sejong-ro St. It is 15-minute walk to the museum. type: Museums World66 rating: [rate it] address: On the grounds of the Kyongbok Palace, 1 Sejongno, Chongno-gu, Seoul tel: (02)734-1346 (Korean) Uireung Edit This This historic site houses the burial place of King Gyeongjong. type: Shrines & Tombs World66 rating: [rate it] address: Imunsamgeori Changdok Palace Edit This Still the residence of the former Royal family. Be sure not to miss the secret garden (Piwon). You can only visit palace and garden when you are in a group. Tours take about 1.5 hours. type: Palaces World66 rating: [rate it] Toksu Palace Edit This Toksu Palace is opposite the Seoul Plazea Hotel. In the building you will find the Museum of Modern Art. type: Palaces World66 rating: [rate it] Seoul Zoo Edit This The zoo, which opened on May 1, 1984, has 3,008 animals from 365 different species including birds, mammals, and reptiles on a lot of about 195 thousand square meters. type: Parks World66 rating: [rate it] Seodaemun Prison History Hall Edit This A harrowing and grisly reminder of Korea under Japanese occupation can be found at Seodeamun Prison. Watchtowers, cells and execution rooms are all preserved complete with graphic dioramas depicting the torture of prisoners. It is not for the weak-hearted. But what a visit does do is help convey the extent of Japanese brutality while they were masters of the peninsular from 1910 – 1945. The brutality may not match that of which Nazi Germany metered out in her occupied territories but there was brutality none-the-less. Some 40,000 people passed through the more.. type: Memorials World66 rating: [rate it] tel: 02 363 9750 1 openingHours: 09:30 - 17:00 (18:00 Summer) url: www.sscmc.or.kr Korea War Memorial Edit This Korea War Memorial Korea War Memorial photo by: K. M. Lawson The War Memorial includes an extensive outside memorial dedicated to the sacrifices of those who fought in the Korean War from 1950-1953, the anniversary of which is celebrated each year on June 25 (Free admission on that day). Inside, six exhibition rooms display 13,000 items under different themes and cover all periods of Korean history, with a special emphasis on Korea's military history. Visitors will experience the spirit of national defense of Koreans in the Combat Experience Room, which was designed with advice from war experts. Admission is 2000 more.. type: Memorials World66 rating: [rate it] address: #8 Yangsandong 1-ga, Yongsan-gu, Seoul tel: (02)709-3114 (Korean) accessibility: 5 minutes walk from subway line no. 4 Samgakji station or 10 minutes walk from Naryangjin station on line no. 1 openingHours: Mar. 1 ~ Oct. 30: 09:30 - 18:00 Nov. 1 ~ Feb. 28: 09:30 - 17:00 url: english.seoul.go.kr Samsung Children's Museum Edit This Very good place for your children's education. type: Hotspots World66 rating: [rate it] address: 7-26 Shinchon-dong, Songpa-gu, Seoul tel: (02)2203-1871 (Korean) National Museum of Korea Edit This National Museum of Korea National Museum of Korea photo by: K. M. Lawson The museum exhibits 145 videotapes and 26,000 volumes on pottery, relics discovered in ancient ruins, traditional arts and crafts, and other topics on the indigenous cultural legacy of Korea. The first floor focuses on the history of Korea with sections dedicated to each period. It also has separate halls dedicated to the Hangul alphabet, and Korean maps throughout the ages. The second and third floors contain artwork from each period of Korean history, a large area dedicated to Buddhist artwork, donation exhibitions, and a limited selection of art from other more.. type: Hotspots World66 rating: [rate it] address: 168-6 Yongsan-dong 6 ga, Yongsan-gu, Seoul url: www.museum.go.kr tel: 82-2-2077-9000 openingHours: M-F 9:00-18:00 Sat, Sun 9:00-19:00 Achasanseong Fortress Edit This The Achansanseong Fortress is a historic site were one cannot only see the impressive fort, built in the Baekje period, but also take a hike in the natural park. type: Fortresses World66 rating: [rate it] address: Gwanggyo tel: 82 2 450 1395 63 Building Edit This The Han River The Han River photo by: James Saunders The 63 Building (known also as the Daehan Life Insurance) sits on Yeouinaru Island in the south central area of Seoul. Open since 1985 it was once the tallest building in Asia. And once Korea’s tallest building, it offers the visitor many things including first class panoramic views of the city from its ultra stylish skydeck, located (of course) on the 63rd floor. Its ground floor has recently been remodelled to include a number of trendy eateries along with an IMAX Theatre, Convention Centre, Banquet Hall and Aquarium with some twenty thousand fish on more.. type: Public Buildings World66 rating: [rate it] tel: 02 789 5663 5 url: www.63city.co.kr address: Yeouinaru Kimchi Field Museum Edit This Entrance to the Kim Chi Museum Entrance to the Kim Chi Museum photo by: K. M. Lawson A museum dedicated to promoting and educating about Kimchi in Korea. It was originally built in 1986. This relatively small museum is conveniently located inside the COEX shopping mall. The first room of the museum discusses the history of Kimchi in Korea through the ages, including the important introduction of red peppers. Exhibits discuss several of the common ingredients and the process of creating kimchi, as well as role of kimchi in Korean culture. A long hallway offers a detailed list of the benefits of Kimchi to one's health more.. type: Hotspots World66 rating: [rate it] address: #159-1 Samsong-dong, Kangnam-gu, Seoul tel: 02-6002-6456 accessibility: Subway line 2, Samseong Station, second basement level openingHours: T-S 10:00-17:00, S 13:00-17:00 (Closed Mondays) url: www.kimchimuseum.co.kr Kyongbok Palace Edit This Palace Building Palace Building photo by: K. M. Lawson Built in 1392 by King Taejo, but in its long history damaged and rebuilt quite often. The present structure dates back to the end of the 19-th century. The walled grounds contains some very beautiful pagodas that were brought from all over the country (mostly during the Japanese occupation). type: Palaces World66 rating: [rate it] National Cemetry Edit This National Cemetry, Seoul National Cemetry, Seoul photo by: Danika May type: Memorial Sites World66 rating: [rate it] address: Dongjak Station tel: 82 02 826 6237 Seoul Grand Park Edit This Seoul Grand Park lies south of the Seoul city limits, at the foot of Mt. Ch'onggye in Kwach'on city. It is the nation's largest park complex consisting of the nation's largest zoo and a botanical garden in one compound, and Seoul Land Amusement Park, a hiking trail, a campground and National Museum of Contemporary Art in separate compounds. On a hillside, overlooking the zoo's central pens, is the botanical garden, which houses 169,327 plants from 1,196 different species including tropical plants, subtropical plants, cactus, fleshy plants, oriental orchids, and ferns. type: Parks World66 rating: [rate it] Korean Museum of Contemporary Clothing Edit This type: Museums World66 rating: [rate it] address: 13-21 Namsan-dong 3-ga, Chung-gu, Seoul tel: (02)319-5497 (Korean) The 4.19 Cemetery Edit This Cemetry where the youths, that died during the April Revolution in1960, are buried. type: Memorial Sites World66 rating: [rate it] address: foot of the Mt. Samgaksan. tel: 82 2 996 0419 Hyomin-gong monument Edit This This monument was built to commemorate Hyomin-gong. type: Memorial Sites World66 rating: [rate it] address: Sadang Great King Sejong Memorial Hall Edit This type: Museums World66 rating: [rate it] address: San 1-157, Chongyangri-dong, Tongdaemun-gu, Seoul tel: (02)966-2571 (Korean) Postal Museum Edit This type: Museums World66 rating: [rate it] address: 21 Chungmuro 1-ga, Chung-gu, Seoul tel: (02)756-2858 (Korean) Nakseongdae Memorial Edit This Memorial near Nakseongdae station. type: Memorials World66 rating: [rate it] address: Nearby Nakseongdae Station tel: 82 2 877 6896, 880-3656 Dongguk Univ. Museum Edit This type: Museums World66 rating: [rate it] address: 26 Pil-dong 3-ga, Chung-gu, Seoul tel: (02)2260-3114 (Korean) Horim Museum Edit This type: Museums World66 rating: [rate it] address: Shillim-dong, Seoul tel: (02)858-8309 (Korean) Korea Univ. Museum Edit This type: Museums World66 rating: [rate it] address: 1-2 Anam-dong 5-ga, Sungbuk-gu, Seoul tel: (02)926-4381 (Korean) Korean Magazine Museum Edit This type: Museums World66 rating: [rate it] address: 174-1 Chongjin-dong, Chongno-gu, Seoul tel: (02)735-9464 (Korean) Seoul Municipal Museum of Art Edit This type: Museums World66 rating: [rate it] address: 2-1 Shinmunno 2-ga, Chongno-gu, Seoul tel: (02)736-2024 (Korean) Straw and Grass handicrafts Museum Edit This type: Museums World66 rating: [rate it] address: 97-9 Chongdam-dong, Kangnam-gu, Seoul tel: (02)516-5585 (Korean) War Memorial Edit This type: Museums World66 rating: [rate it] address: 8 Yongsan-dong 1-ga, Yongsan-gu, Seoul tel: (02)709-3061 (Korean) Yonsei University Museum Edit This type: Museums World66 rating: [rate it] address: 134 Shinchon-dong, Sodaemun-gu, Seoul tel: (02)361-2114 (Korean) Museum of Modern Art Edit This Good collection of modern art. type: Museums World66 rating: [rate it] address: Within the Toksu Palace grounds. Agricultural Musuem Edit This type: Museums World66 rating: [rate it] address: 75 Chungjongno 1-ga, Chung-gu, Seoul tel: (02)397-5676 (Korean) Kyunghee University Museum Edit This type: Museums World66 rating: [rate it] address: 1 Hoegi-dong, Tongdaemun-gu, Seoul tel: (02)961-0114 (Korean) Museum of Korean Embroidery Edit This type: Museums World66 rating: [rate it] address: 89-4 Nonhyun-dong, Kangnam-gu, Seoul tel: (02)515-5114 (Korean) National Museum of Contemporary Art Edit This Located inside Seoul Grand Park in Gwacheon, a suburb of Seoul reached in an hour, the museum displays modern masterpieces in a total floor space of 120,000m2. There is an outdoor sculpture park, and an amphitheater in the beautifully landscaped museum compound offers diverse cultural events type: Museums World66 rating: [rate it] address: Seoul Grand Park openinghours: daily, except Mon & special holidays, 10 am - 5 pm or later Chonmyo Edit This In this forested park you will find the royal shrines of the Yi Dynasty. Most of the shrines are not open to the public except on special holidays. SHould you happen to be here on one of those holidays you should absolutely go to the park. type: Shrines & Tombs World66 rating: [rate it] Seonjeongneung Edit This Historic site that comprises the Seolleung Tomb and Jeongneung Tomb. type: Shrines & Tombs World66 rating: [rate it] address: Sjong, nearby New World Hotel tel: 82 2 568 1291 Taereung Tomb Edit This Taereung Tomb is the tomb of King Jungjong’s wife. type: Shrines & Tombs World66 rating: [rate it] address: Seokgye tel: 82 2 972 0370 Yeonghwiwon Edit This The Yeonghwiwan compound does not only comprise the yeonghwiwon tomb but also the tomb of Sunsheon-gwibi ( a concubine of King Gojong) type: Shrines & Tombs World66 rating: [rate it] address: Jogno tel: 82 2 962 0556 Foreigners’s Tomb Edit This type: Shrines & Tombs World66 rating: [rate it] address: Hapjeong tel: 82 2 335 0211 Dongmyo Shrine Edit This Nearby tourist spots : Dongdaemun Gate type: Shrines & Tombs World66 rating: [rate it] address: Dongmyo Park tel: 82 02 731 0535 Jongneung Tomb Edit This type: Shrines & Tombs World66 rating: [rate it] address: Jongno 1-ga tel: 82 02 914 5133 Heoninneung Edit This Heoninneung consists of two tombs: Heonneung Tomb where King Taejong and his wife, Queen Won-gyeong, are buried and Inneung Tomb where King Sunjo and his wife, Queen Sunwon, are buried in one mound. type: Shrines & Tombs World66 rating: [rate it] address: Yangyea Seokcheon-Dong Edit This Several tombs dating back from the Baekje period. type: Shrines & Tombs World66 rating: [rate it] address: Seokchon Station Saenamteo Catholic Church Edit This The church was built in 1987 to commemorate the Catholic martyrs that died during the 19th century. type: Churches World66 rating: [rate it] address: Gwanggyo Saenamteo tel: 82 2 716 1791 Mongchon Toseong Fortress Edit This type: Fortresses World66 rating: [rate it] address: Nearby Olympic Park The botanical garden Edit This the botanical garden, which houses 169,327 plants from 1,196 different species including tropical plants, subtropical plants, cactus, fleshy plants, oriental orchids, and ferns. type: Parks World66 rating: [rate it] World Cup Stadium Edit This World Cup Stadium. Impressive even when empty. World Cup Stadium. Impressive even when empty. photo by: James Saunders A large, impressive and stylish construction, Seoul’s World Cup Stadium makes for a worthwhile stop on the itinerary. Located on line 6, with its very own subway station it is easily reachable from central areas of the city. Built as the centrepiece of the 2002 World Cup in Korea, Asia’s largest soccer-only field is impressive with seating for up to 64,777 people. But upon climbing out of the subway you’ll be faced with some choices. Perhaps the FIFA 2002 World Cup Museum (1,000won) followed by a self guided tour of the stadium (1,000won) and finally a visit to a more.. type: Public Buildings World66 rating: [rate it] ________Nightlife and Entertainment Edit This Hard Rock Cafe, Seoul Hard Rock Cafe, Seoul Bryan Hughes Well, it is said that Seoul has quite a nightlife. Unfortunately, not all addresses are well-known abroad. Therefore, the best thing to do is to check in Seoul itself (whether in the paper or by asking a local) what's going on and where. Normally, the big hotels have bars as well where you can entertain the night away (including some karaoke?). There used to be a high concentration of bars nearby the American base-camp but new places pop up all over the place. However, it won't be a problem to find a tea-house where you can enjoy a cup of tea in the traditional way. Display all or display just: Bars Casinos Clubs and dancing Dancing Show best rated on top | Show in alphabetical order [Add Entertainment place] The Old Tea Shop - Tea house Edit This "The Old Tea Shop" in Insa Dong, Seoul "The Old Tea Shop" in Insa Dong, Seoul photo by: Yuri van der Leest type: Bars World66 rating: [rate it] address: 30 Kwanhuk-dong, Chongno-gu Murphy’s Bar Edit This type: Bars World66 rating: [rate it] address: Haeundae beach, the basement of the Marriott hotel. O'Kim's Irish Bar Edit This type: Bars World66 rating: [rate it] address: Westin Chosun Hotel tel: 82-2-317-0388 LRD Club Edit This i LRD Band Rocks Korea. Tours for the USO, Air Force, Navy, Army, and special functions. The most versatile Foreign Entertainers in Seoul. Songs from classics to current. Rock, Funk, Blues, Rand B. The longest running act in Seoul. LRD Band. New album out soon!!! Along with performing popular songs. LRD is also a recording act. www.LRDband.com type: Clubs and dancing World66 rating: [rate it] url: www.LRDband.com Oak Room Edit This type: Bars World66 rating: [rate it] address: 395, 5-ga, Namdaemun-ro, Chung-gu tel: +82-2 317-3114 Salon de Flora Edit This type: Dancing World66 rating: [rate it] address: Base1 Doff Bldg. tel: +82-2 3443-9719 Hard Rock Café Edit This The Hard Rock moved to Itaewon. Under construction. Coming soon. type: Casinos World66 rating: [rate it] address: Itaewon. Part of the Hamilton Hotel now. Puree Edit This type: Dancing World66 rating: [rate it] address: Across the street from the backgate of Ewha Women's University tel: +82-2 365-0833 Cockstails Edit This type: Bars World66 rating: [rate it] address: Caddy corner from the Tombstone in Somyon Sal Edit This type: Dancing World66 rating: [rate it] address: Taehangno tel: 82-3-672-2962 Maestro Edit This type: Bars World66 rating: [rate it] address: 248-7, Nonhyun-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul tel: +82-23440-8000 Tajuhon Edit This type: Bars World66 rating: [rate it] address: Yoksam-dong, next to the Cha hospital tel: 82-2-556-0399 Ghost Castle Edit This type: Bars World66 rating: [rate it] address: 1308 Socho Joi 4-dong, Socho-gu Cowboy Edit This type: Dancing World66 rating: [rate it] address: Somyon |