Author: EnjoyKoreaTrip

The street in front of Cheongwadae (the Blue House) leads to Cheongwadae Sarangchae,a fountain, Mugunghwa (Rose of Sharon) Hill, Yeonmugwan Hall, Daegogak Pavilion andYeongbingwan Hall. Thick trees on both sides surround the road, so one can take a walkhere while appreciating the beautiful flower beds under the shade of the trees. SeochonVillage refers to a…

This urban hanok village was created in 1920s and 1930s as a common peopleresidential complex. Unlike the hanok villages of Bukchon or Seochon, the houseshere tend to be smaller and humbler. Today’s Ikseon-dong is a quirky collectionof cafes, restaurants, and shops, mostly with retro aesthetics, and its popularityspread like a wildfire following the newtro revival…

COEX is a cultural center housing shops, film theaters, an aquarium, alarge bookstore, and a library. Starfield Library in particular is a belovedlocation for photo ops for its two-story, 13-meter-high bookstores. It isdesigned as an open space of communication through books, and it hostsmany literature-themed cultural events.513 Yeongdong-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul +82-2-6000-0114

This broadcast and observation tower was opened to the public as Seoul Tower in 1980.Standing at 236.7 meters upon the 243-meter-high Namsan Mountain makes this tower 479.7meters above sea level in total. The observation deck at the top offers a 360-degree view ofSeoul and dining services. Seoul Tower Plaza refers to B1 to P4, while…

Perched from the 117th to the 123rd floors of Lotte World Tower, the tallest building inKorea and the fifth tallest globally, Seoul Sky offers a 360-degree panoramic view ofSeoul from 500 meters above ground. The Sky Deck, a 478-meter-high observatory,is registered in the Guinness World Records as the world’s highest glass-flooredobservatory. Lotte World is a…

This cultural space and design platform is a hub of exhibitions, fashion shows, conferences, and events both domestic and international. Its distinct curves and mega-sized roof are a triumph of 3D asymmetrical architecture. This design, which symbolizes Dongdaemun area in the state of flux, was designed by the British Iraqi architect Zaha Hadid. The area…

This interactive park is the first of its kind and has become a representative forest- structured park made in collaboration with its citizens. In spring, the cherry blossoms and tulips bloom and in summer, the ground fountain and water playground opens for everyone to enjoy. Visitors can also participate in various eco experiences at the…

Hongdae, a street where youth and art live and breathe One of the trendiest and most vibrant streets in Seoul, Hongdae. This is more than just a shopping destination; it is a neighborhood full of art and youth energy. Centered around Hongik University Station, this place is a mix of cultures and sensibilities, and a…

The five palaces of Seoul are royal palaces of the Joseon Dynasty and symbols of Korea’s culture and history. Each palace has its unique charms: Gyeongbokgung Palace, the royal residence; Changdeokgung Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site inscribed in 1997 with remarkable beauty; Deoksugung Palace, a combination of Korean aesthetics and Western architecture; Changgyeonggung Palace,…