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 Jogyesa TempleJogyesa is the chief temple of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism, becoming so in 1936. It thus plays a leading role in the current state of Seon Buddhism in South Korea. The temple was first establis ...  Namiseom IslandNamiseom Island was formed as a result of the construction of the Cheongpyeong Dam. It is a half moon shaped (462,809㎡) isle, and on it is the grave of General Nami, who led a great victory again ...  Changdeokgung Palace And HuwonChangdeokgung Palace was the second royal villa built following the construction of Gyeongbukgung Palace in 1405. It was the principal palace for many kings of the Joseon Dynasty, and is the most well ...  Cheongwadae (Blue House) Cheongwadae is the presidential residence of the Republic of Korea and is regarded as the heart of the nation. It is comprised of the main presidential office, reception rooms, conference rooms and l ...  Royal Tombs Of The Joseon Dynasty (Donggureung)The Royal Tombs of the Joseon Dynasty refers to the 40 tombs of members of the Korean Joseon Dynasty (1392–1910). These tombs are scattered in over 18 locations across South Korea. They were built t ...  National Folk Museum Of KoreaNational Folk Museum of Korea is a national museum of South Korea, located within the grounds of the Gyeongbokgung Palace in Jongno-gu, Seoul, and uses replicas of historical objects to illustrate the ...  63 Wax MuseumThe 63 Wax Museum opened in 2008 and is a favorite amongst visitors to 63 City. Guests can tour the Museum and take photos with wax figures of historical personages including world-renowned musicians ...  Seoul Folk Flea MarketSeoul Folk Flea Market is the largest flea market in Korea. The market sells typical Korean items, everyday goods, souvenirs, traditional goods and traditional food, allowing visitors to enjoy shoppin ...  Namsan ParkNamsan Park is a historical site. You will find Bonghwadae (beacon mound) at the top as it was once the center of capital defense. During the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910) the capital was changed to Hany ...  Itaewon Special Tourist ZoneItaewon is a unique place in Seoul where one can meet people of diverse nationalities and cultures. Located smack-dab in the center of Seoul, Itaewon is home for the majority of expats that reside in ...  Namdaemun MarketNamdaemun Market is located in the east of Namdaemun and in the area between Seoul Station and Myeongdong. As the largest traditional market in Korea, Namdaemun Market used to sell mainly crops, fruit ...  Namdaemun GateNamdaemun, officially known as the Sungnyemun, is one of the Eight Gates in the Fortress Wall of Seoul, South Korea, which surrounded the city in the Joseon dynasty. Sungnyemun Gate is the largest cas ...  Tapgol ParkSeoul Tapgol Park is mostly a place for relaxation for Seoul’s elderly residents. Outside the park’s western wall are fortune tellers waiting under colorful tents. Inside the park, older g ...  Yeouido Hangang ParkHangang Park is a representative people’s park located by Hangang River. It was created through the “Hangang River Comprehensive Development Project” in the 1980s, covering a hu ...  Insadong Art StreetInsa-dong Street is one of the most memorable attractions in Seoul and represents the focal point of Korean traditional culture and crafts. Stores in Insa-dong specialize in a wide variety of goods th ...  Hongdae Street"Hongdae Street," the first things that come to mind are cafes, clubs, wall murals, fashion, underground music and art festivals. It was the non-mainstream artists who gathered in the area a ...  Dongdaemun MarketEver since its opening in 1905, Dongdaemun Market has been one of the major markets in Korea. Specializing in wholesale clothing, the market has grown large, having more than 20 shopping malls. A full ...  Dongdaemun GateHeunginjimun, literally "Gate of Rising Benevolence" or more commonly known as Dongdaemun Gate, is one of The Eight Gates of Seoul in the Fortress Wall of Seoul, a prominent landmark in cent ...  Deoksugung PalaceLocated at the corner of Seoul's busiest downtown intersection, Deoksugung Palace is famous for its elegant stone-wall road. It is also the only palace that sits alongside a series of western styl ...  MyeongdongMyeong-dong is one of the most alluring and popular shopping districts in the city of Seoul, South Korea. It is approximately a half-mile stretch of primarily retail outlets. Two anchor department sto ... |
