Popular Places

COEX Mall

The COEX is the main exhibition and convention center in Seoul and also has a mall and Intercontinental Hotel attached.

To readers who do not know what is COEX Mall, I will explain a bit about COEX Mall. COEX Mall is a shopping center basement largest in Asia. COEX Mall is located in the basement of the World Trade Center Korea. It is located in Samseong-dong (삼성동) in Gangnam-gu (강남구), Seoul.

So the shopping center starts from Samseong-dong (삼성동) station (subway line 2), it is located in the south to the north of the temple Bongeunsa (봉은사), and it is considered a shopping and entertainment complex, and as you know this place is the best in the area.

There were tons of different stores (both Korean and American brands), restaurants (both Korean and international), coffee shops, an aquarium, duty-free shopping and even a Casino.

Besides, along the main route, you can find a food court Lake, there are 16 restaurants, 16 restaurants that have Korean, China, Western and Japanese style. As well as event court, where concerts and performances are staged. There are also Bandi & Luni's bookstore. Who loves to read, you must have to come to this bookstore, I bet you will get crazy.

The whole complex itself was HUGE and we were pretty much wandering aimlessly before too long.

In COEX Mall are also has many designer shops, visitors can get an international brand in a section of the mall in COEX, which is operated by Hyundai Department Store.

Not only that, there are many attractions for visitors that visit in COEX Mall.

In the COEX Mall, it has Champ video game arcade (suitable for gamers, yes this is your place), and it has 100 of the latest gaming device, while in Megabox Cineplex, it has 16 theaters showing a variety of options for visitors. Other points of interest include COEX Aquarium, with its water tunnels and Kimchi Museum, where visitors can learn all about food in Korea. 

Kimchi field museum

Lotte World

Lotte World can describe as "Perfect Place for Fun Thrilling Rides and entertainment"

Located in the heart of Seoul, Lotte World is a perfect place for entertainment and tourism. It is because it is a theme park filled with thrilling rides, an ice rink, and a variety of parades and also a folk museum, a lake, and much more. The structure of the natural sunlight, and it is open to visitors all year round, regardless of weather.

Lotte World is divided into two themes,which is ''Adventure" when you are in the building, and outside is the theme of "Island Magic", on the Seokchonhosu Lake. 

Lotte World Adventure has certain districts representing different countries with different types of facilities and souvenir shops. Visitors can enjoy watching parades, numerous films, laser shows, and a variety of international cuisine. 

Island Magic is located outside the building, where a very dazzling Magic Castle is located as well as thrilling high-altitude rides that you cannot experienced elsewhere.

One of the main reasons why tourists are attracted to Lotte World is the amusement rides. The Gyro Drop and Gyro Swing are the top pleasers- steep decline with a height of 70 meters, or taste the thrilling sensation of being inside a tornado. 

The Flume Ride is a long boat with a high-altitude wave, and the Spanish Pirate Ship swings at an electrifying 75 degrees. Apart from the thrill rides, Lotte World also contains a variety of parades and laser shows. 200 performers sing and dance to music in the World Carnival Parade, which adds excitement to the theme park.

Do not miss skating on the ice rink and visiting museums when you visiting Lotte World. Ice rink is located in the building at the B3 level, and it is open all year. The pleasant atmosphere is perfect for families and couples to enjoy. ,

Instead, the Folk Museum is the most popular museum for foreign tourists. Folk cultural items are displayed and the items go back 5,000 years in Korean history as well as small villages, and a playground. The layout of the museum has been set up to attract the attention of visitors and displays easy to understand. In addition, audio-visual equipment and small model will make it more enjoyable.

Paradise in Seoul

There stood the Magic Castle, more or less a replica of Disney's famous Magic Kingdom. It was a sight to witness.

Myeong-dong

Myeong-dong (명동) is a place where tourists should visit when they come to Korea, as Myeong-dong (명동) is one of the main shopping district in Seoul. To visitors who prefer to famous designer goods, Myeong-dong (명동) is very suitable for them, because in Myeong-dong (명동) there are many famous designer shops, there are also department stores that line the streets and alleys.

 Common products are also commonly found in Myeong-dong (명동) street. Unlike in Namdaemun (남대문) or Dongdaemun (동대문) as famous designer brands are sold in Myeong-dong (명동). In addition, several major department stores including Lotte Department Store, Shinsegae Department Store, Myeongdong Migliore, Noon and M Squared Plaza also have in Myeong-dong (명동).

In Myeong-dong (명동) also has many family restaurants, fast food, Korean food, western and Japanese. But for tourists who are Muslims, should make the study of a restaurant in Korea before eating their food, because in Korea, pork quite popular and it might make the muslims tourist fear to eat their food. But not to worry, because in Korea, also there are many kosher restaurants operated by Korean Muslims themselves.

Not only that, why visitors are obliged to Myeong-dong (명동) when to Korea is because in Myeong-dong (명동) is also a place of trade, banking and cultural center with a population of almost 1.5 to 2 million people. In Myeong-dong (명동) is a mixture of stalls and grocery stores that sell everything from clothes, shoes, cosmetics and accessories are also very beautiful with competitive price.

Myeong-dong (명동) is very popular among international visitors and filled with Japanese tourists during the holiday period, known as the Japanese "Golden Week" which runs from late April to early May. Part of Myeong-dong popularity stems from lower prices compared Apgujeong-dong and Cheongdam-dong.

Empty Myeongdong street in the morning

Myeongdong street

Yeouido Park

Yeouido Park is convenient for those who love the park. Arguably Yeouido Park is a large recreational area in Seoul and it is a very pretty place to visit.

To your knowledge, Yeouido Park is located in central Seoul, so it is very easy for you to come to this place, because most of the tourist is coming to Seoul for their vacation, so why do not you stop at Yeouido Park to experience the beauty of the park it there. 

If you love cycling or roller-skating, you do not have to worry, because you can do the activity in Yeouido Park. But most people who come to Yeouido Park is just to relax and enjoy the surrounding, sometimes people play sports there.

 

Beautiful isn't it?

Other information that I want to share is, Yeouido Park has been divided into sections based on their own themes, like the Korean Traditional Forest, Grass Square, Cultural Square and the Natural Forest Ecosystems.

To your knowledge, at traditional forest in Korea, they only planted traditional Korean trees, and it has an octagonal pond and pavilion. If you stop at Yeouido Park do not forget to stop by the Korea

Forest Folk, maybe you could see what is traditional Korean trees look alike. For the Grass Square, it has a low hill, with a wide meadow trail, and it is also evergreen and deciduous trees to reflect the changing seasons.

You also can play water there

For those who like to flora, you are strongly encouraged to come to Grass Square, you definitely will not regret it. In addition, many performances and events held at the Cultural Square, and there are also named Zelkova tree lined neighborhood in the area, it can be said it is a great place to relax. If you are tired of walking all day, you can even take a breather in the Cultural Square.

It must feeling good for you. Besides, there is a certain part of the park is most often enjoyed by tourist and Korean people also, it called Natural Forest Ecosystem, it is where you can see nature. In Natural Forest Ecosystems you can see a variety of forms of life that live in these areas.

You will not regret coming to this place, to those who do not like the flora and fauna, you may also fallen in love with the natural beauty of their environment.

The street at Yeouido Park

Hangang River

Han River view at night

Hangang River is one of the most popular place in Korea, for those who really love the water or who loves to stare at the water, you need to go to Hangang River when you comes to Korea. 

Arguably, it is obligatory for every tourist to visit the Hangang River. And you must  do not want miss a chance to ride Hangang River Ferry Cruise, as it is one of the best ways to enjoy the scenery around Hangang River that flows through Seoul. 

The cool breeze from the river and the surrounding landscape will be beautiful at night, it is a reward for those who take the ferry at night. It will be the best memories for you. So do not miss your chance to visit the Hangang River. I can guarantee that it is really worth it.

If you take the ferry, you should know that there are three stops, the first at the Yeouido, Jamsil second and third Ttukseom. So you should always be awere about your cruise.

Besides, on the cruise, you can see a beautiful view of the Hangang River, surrounding islands, Jeoldusan Park, 63 City Building, N Seoul Tower, Multi Sports Complex, Jamsil, and other places of tourist attraction. 

It can be said that you can see almost every popular places if you ride ferry at Hangang River. This cruise is often used for weddings, birthday parties, music performances and other events. But it is okay if you want to ride it. Because it is such an obligation to travelers or tourists when they go to Hangang River.

Han River waterfall