City Hall & Myeongdong
A borough that has it all. Take a stroll down the river stream, try out street food at one of the most famous areas in Seoul, try on a hanbok and relive your Korean drama at the top of Namsan Tower!
Seoul City Hall
Built in 2012, an eco-friendly building decorates the city with its unique architectural design with edgy glass exterior walls. The Green Wall being the top sight, it holds over 70,000 plants of 14 different species. Spanning over an area of 1516m2, its seven floors high, making it gain a place in the Guinness World Records book as the longest vertical garden in the world! Right next to the City Hall, you can also find a Seoul Library (where PSY filmed its ‘Gangnam style’ video, and Seoul Plaza (where many events are held all year-round, including an ice skating rink in winter!).
Deoksugung palace
A sumptuous palace of Daehan Empire (1897-1910) manifests a pleasant combination of traditional and modern Korean architecture. Step into a Jeonggwanheon Pavilion and take in the King’s rest area back in the days, but once you visit the Seokjojeon Hall will take you to a Western-style décor. The palace is great for observing the guard changing ceremony (as it is held 3 times a day), and is the only palace in Seoul, which you can visit in the evenings too!
K-style Hub
A place where you can experience best of the Korean culture. It holds various cooking classes, hanbok (traditional Korean dress) fitting experience, an opportunity to learn more about the Korean cuisine, try Korean crafts and so much more! It is a great place to learn about Korean culture and history, and the admission is free!
Cheonggyecheon Stream
An artificial 10.84km stream runs from artistic Cheonggye Plaza all the way into the Han river. Built during the Joseon Dynasty, it was once buried underground, before it came back to the form it is today. Take a pleasant walk along the stream and enjoy various attractions along the way. Every autumn, there is also lantern Festival of lights world visiting!
Namsangol Hanok Village
Opened in 1998, it has five distinct, traditional Korean houses, ranging from peasant to aristocrat residences. Explore the traditional garden, watch a performance at the arts stage and learn about the buried time capsule (scheduled to be reopened in 2394!). Don’t shy away from participating in various cultural experiences, such as trying on a hanbok, folding hanji (traditional Korean paper), traditional tea ceremony, traditional etiquette school and so much more!
Namsan Seoul Tower
Highest tower in Seoul and one of the highest in towers in Asia, it offers great views of Seoul from its observatory deck as well as the top of the mountain. Bring a padlock to put your wishes on the lovers’ wall, grab a cup of coffee or a snack at a café shop, explore the beautiful souvenir shop and don’t forget to take a moment to enjoy the stunning views of Seoul. Take an easy hike to the top or catch the cable car. Either way, the views will be stunning.
Seoullo 7017
Once a highway, it is now transferred into a beautiful walkway stretching from Seoul station to the Namsan area. The place consists of various gardens, art displays, cafes, and sometimes live performances. It is a great place to take a stroll and admire the views of Seoul (as the view towards Seoul station is truly spectacular).
Myeong-dong
A famous shopping district where one can easily lose track of time. Streets packed with luxury department stores, alleys covered with street vendors, it is a place well loved by the tourists. There is a number of international and tradition restaurants, as well as street food stands. Nearby, you can find 19th century gothic-style Myeong-dong Cathedral as well as Nanta Theatre offering a number of traditional and comical shows.
