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63
Building
Address :
63 Building,
Yeouido-dong, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul
Description :
63 Building,
the tallest building around the Han river, is a mutl-tourist
complex, with its observation tower and a variety of facilities to
enjoy. It is right by Han river and its golden reflective glass
walls cause the surrounding area to glow in its golden light. For
this reason, it is often called “Golden Tower”. 63 building has the
tallest observation tower in Korea, and it also has an IMAX theater,
restaurants, a shopping center, and an aquarium. The best attraction
to 63 building is probably its observation tower. When you go up in
a glass elevator to the observation tower, you can see all of the
surrounding city, and on a clear day, you can even see the Incheon
sea. In the evenings, the Han river, its brightly lit bridges and
traffic all blend to create an awesome night view of the area. The
aquarium has about 400 kinds of sea life, about 20,000 of them in
total, displayed in its indoor facilities. From rivers and seas,
tropical to jungle areas, or polar regions, all kinds of fishes and
other sea creatures are gathered here. The IMAX theater is about the
height of a 6-story building, and has ultra large speakers and
surround sound system. It has simultaneous interpretation program
for four foreign languages for foreigners. There are also
restaurants, a bar, health club, sauna, bowling center, shopping
center, various specialty restaurants and other conveniences as well
to put tourists more at ease.
Directions :
Subway +
shuttle bus - from Yeouinaru station (subway line 5), exit no.4, and
take the 63 building shuttle bus.
Information :
- Inquiries
02-789-5663/5 (Kor)
- Homepage https://www.63city.co.kr/New63/index.html (Kor/Eng/Jap)
- Parking : ground floor, basement together can hold 1,500 cars at
once
- Facilities
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Classification |
Hours |
Closed |
Fees (won) |
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IMAX theater |
10:00-21:00 |
Open all year |
Age 20 and older - 7000, 14-19 - 6500, 4-13 - 6000, 3 or younger
- Free |
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63
aquarium |
10:00 - 21:00 |
Open all year |
Age 20 and older - 9500, 14-19 - 9000, 4-13 - 8500, 3 or younger
- Free |
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observation tower |
10:00-21:00 |
Open all year |
Age 20 and older - 6000, 14-19 - 5500, 4-13 - 5000, 3 or younger
- Free |
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Achasanseong Fortress
Address :
16-12
Gwangjang-dong Gwangjin-gu, Seoul
Description :
Achasanseong
seong fortress is the place to see the Hangang River and its
vicinity. On top of a 200m-high mountain you can get a nice view
because the fortress wall was built southeastward, towards the
Hangang River. It is also called Janghan-seong or Gwangjang-seong. A
fierce battle was once fought here among Gogury, Baekjae and Silla
because of its strategic location during the period of the Three
Kingdoms. King Gae-Ro of Baekje (reign 455-475) died in the war by
the Goguryeo forces sent by King Jang-Su (reign 413 - 491) and
General Ondal of Goguryeo was also killed in a battle with the Silla
army in 590. Mt. Achasan is popular as a citizens’ resting place
with a historical trail and a natural park including various
facilities such as walkway, mountain walkway, a badminton court, a
wrestling range, an archery range, various amusement facilities for
children, benches, and pavillion.
Directions :
At Achasan
Station (Seoul Subway Line No.5) Exit No.2, 10-minute walk.
Information :
- Contact:
02-450-1410 (Kor)
- Homepage : http://gwangjin.com/submenu/acha_history_5.htm#1 (Kor)
- Open all year
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Amsa-dong Prehistoric Settlement Site
Address :
139-2 Amsa
2(i)-dong, Gangdong-gu, Seoul
Description :
Amsa-dong
Prehistoric Settlement Site reproduces the lifestyle of the
Neolithic Era (7000 B.C. - 1000 B.C.) Even the entrance gate shaped
like a huge dolmen and the trashcans are ancient diagonal-lined
patterned earthenware. Amsa-dong Prehistoric Settlement Site was
excavated in 1925 when a flood washed away the soil on the banks of
the Han River and exposed a large number of diagonal-line patterned
earthenware underneath the earth. After several excavations, the
Amsa-dong Prehistoric Settlement Site was established. The site was
a massive colony of primitives, thus many ancient buildings, stone
axes, stone arrows have been uncovered as well as countless
diagonal-line patterned earthenware. The housing site is round with
a spot in the center for fire. The site is colossal and possesses
nine mud huts, two exhibition halls displaying ancient artifacts and
an open mud hut where you can experience life in the Neolithic Era.
The site offers many attractions such as mud huts and promenades.
Amsa-dong Prehistoric Settlement Site is also very educational for
children and families who want to learn and experience the Neolithic
Age.
Directions :
Subway +
Local Bus: At Amsa station (Seoul Subway Line No.8) exit 1, take
local bus#2 or #2-1 to the Amsa-dong Prehistoric Settlement Site.
Information :
Inquiries:
02-3426-3876 (kor)
- Hours: (March-October) 09:30-18:00 /(November-February)
9:30-17:00,
- Admission Fee:
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Over 20 |
Under 20 |
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Individual |
500won |
300won |
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Gropes (30 persons or more) |
400won |
200won |
- Closed: Every
Monday.
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Apgujeong Rodeo Street
Address :
Apgujeong-dong
, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
Description :
Apgujeong
Rodeo Street is called the leading fashion mecca according to
formation of a cultural zone with a high propensity of consumption.
It creaties leading fashion trends with a unique atmosphere,
customer friendly shops, foreign brand name shops with high priced
goods, low-priced hip hop fashion shops, accessories shop. There are
especially many cafes with beautiful interiors, and many Korean,
Thai and Japanese restaurants. Beauty shops are clustered on the
streets and due to this atmosphere, Rodeo Street attracts mainly
teenagers. Recently, many movie companies have moved from Chungmuro
to the vicinity of ‘Rodeo Street’, which is creating a new theater
space as well. Along with the opening of Multi-Plex Cine-City, more
theaters such as Cinehouse, Cineplus. and Nanta Theater
(non-speaking performances) have moved into the area, and it is now
a full-blown cultural zone for youngsters. If you are lucky, you may
meet famous entertainers because those stars frequently visit here.
Directions :
At Apgujeong
Station (Seoul Subway Line No. 3) 5-minute walk
Information :
- Contact :
02-549-7322 (Kor)
- Homepage : http://www.abgujeong.com (Kor)
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Bosingak Belfry
Address :
45-5
Gwancheol-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul
Description :
The second
official treasure of Seoul is located in Jongno. The Bosingak Belfry
was used during the Joseon Dynasty to keep the time. There were four
gates in Seoul that allowed people in and out. At 4 a.m. the bell
would ring 33 times and the gates were opened. At 7 p.m. the bell
would ring 28 times and the gates would close. The bell served as a
siren. The original bell melted in that spot due to a fire. 13 years
later in 1468 the bell was remade and still exists today. However,
for preservation purposes that bell now sits in the national museum.
The bell that replaced it in Jongno was made in 1985 with
contributions from the public. The Bosingak Belfry was built by the
Seoul municipal government in 1979 and is restricted on normal days.
The bell is now rung 33 times on New Year’s Eve, and thousands of
people flock to this event in Jongno.
Directions :
At Jonggak
Station (Seoul Subway Line 1) exit No.5
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Central City
Address :
Seoul >
Seocho-gu > Banpo-dong > Central City
Description :
Central City
is a national transportation metropolis because it covers two subway
lines (No.3 and No.7) and there are many bus routes that go
throughout the country from here. There are over 60 local bus
service routes, airport limousine buses to Incheon International
Airport and express buses connecting to almost 60 cities around
Korea. Also within Central City is Shinsegye Department store,
Marriott Hotel and Central Park where you can relax. There are
various facilities such as ceremony halls, Millennium Hall for
large-scale events and other convenient facilities such as banks,
clinics, stock exchange, post office and a large-scale parking lot.
Central City is known as a complex building, which improved the
status of Korean architectural culture, according to its complex
cultural facilities. The young generation come here because Central
City is a high-quality shopping mall with ‘Marques Plaza’, ‘Shinnara
Records’ ‘Yeongpung Bookstore’, ‘Central 6 Cinema’ ‘Theme Park'.
Moreover, you can try various foods at the World Food Court, café
and special restaurants at Central City.
Directions :
At Express
Bus Terminal (Seoul Subway Line No.3) Exit No.2 → Walk towards
Honamseon → Entrance of Central City → Young Plaza (B1 floor)
Express Bus Terminal (Seoul Subway Line No.3) Exit No.2 → Walk
towards Shinsegye Department Store, Honamseon → Central City (1st
floor)
Information :
- Contact:
02) 6282-0114 (Kor/Eng)
- Homepage: http://www.centralcityseoul.co.kr/ (Kor)
- Parking lot: 1,300 spaces available (parking fee required)
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Changdeokgung Palace and Huwon
Address :
2-71 Waryong-dong
Jongno-gu, Seoul
Description :
Changdeokgung
Palace is composed of the public official space, the king’s
residence and the rear garden. Changdeokgung Palace is the only
palace that preserves the architectural style of the Joseon Dynasty.
The rear garden used to be the king’s resting place where
300-year-old trees, pond and pavilion are harmoniously organized
with nature itself. Past Donhwa Gate and into the palace, Geumcheon
Bridge appears from the right. Constructed during the 11th year of
King Tae-Jong’s (1411) reign, this stone bridge is the oldest of
it’s kind that remains in Seoul. The entrance of Injeongjeon (the
royal audience chamber) is at the end of the bridge and the ridge of
this chamber’s roof is unusually decorated with flower patterns.
These patterns were attached by the Japanese to disgrace the royal
family and cannot be found at any other ridge. There are nine
statues each on the eves of Injeongjeon. These statues prevent evil
spirits from entering, and the number of statues differ-five statues
for each eve at Jinseonmun, and seven for Donhwamun. Behind the
right door of Injeongjeon, there is the king’s official chamber
called Seonjeongjeon. Blue tiles were used only for the palace,
which gives an explanation for the blue tiles of the Presidential
Residence of Korea. The cement road between the walls of
Changdeokgung Palace and Changgyeonggung Palace lead to Huwon
garden. Buyongjeong and Johapru here frequently appear in photos
introducing Korea. The garden is formed in the shape of the Korean
alphabet ‘ㄷ’ with a pond in the center. Also, one must pass Bulo
gate made of a big stone into the ‘ㄷ’ shape to step out of the
palace and reach Yeongeongdang, the 99-room house of the highest
ranking nobleman.
Directions :
At Anguk
Station (Seoul Subway Line No. 3) walk towards Biwon for 15 minutes.
Pass by Nagwon Arcade At Jongno 3(sam)-ga Station (Seoul Subway line
No. 5)
Information :
- Tel:
02-762-8262 (Eng/Jap/Chi)
- Homepage: http://www.ocp.go.kr/ (Kor, Eng)
- Hours : Mar.-Oct. 09:15-17:15 (at 30 minute intervals) / Nov.-Feb.
09:00-16:00 (at hourly intervals)
It is recommended that visitors tour along with guides, as separate
tours are not allowed (one hour and 20 minutes required for tour)
- Guide
* Korean
(Mar.-Oct.) -:15, :45 minutes of the hour (16:45-17:15 last guide)
(Nov.- Feb.)-:45 minutes of the hour
* Japanese
(Mar.-Oct.)-10:30, 12:30, 14:30, 16:30
(Nov.- Feb.)-10:30, 12:30, 14:30
* English
(Mar.-Oct.)-11:30, 13:30, 15:30
(Nov.- Feb.)-11:30, 13:30, 15:30
* Chinese
(Mar.-Oct.)-09:30, 14:00
(Nov.- Feb.)-09:30, 14:00
- Closed : Every Monday
- Admission Fee : Age 25 and over 2,500 won, Age 7-24 and Youth
1,300won
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Changgyeonggung Palace
Address :
2-1 Waryong-dong
Jongno-gu, Seoul
Description :
Changgyeonggung Palace in Seoul, is one of the special palaces of
the Joseon Dynasty. After King Sejong (1397-1450) was inaugurated in
1418, Suganggung Palace was built to for the former king, King
Taejong (1367-1422). Changgyeonggung was belittled during the
Japanese occupation period, into a resort with a zoo and botanic
gardens. Later the zoo was moved in 1987, the palace was completely
restored and was called Chaggyeonggung once again. Past the entrance
of Changgyeonggung Palace, the Honghwa Gate, you will find Okcheon
Bridge. All palaces of the Joseon Dynasty have ponds with an arch
bridge over them, just like Okcheon Bridge. Cross Okcheongyo, pass
Myeongjeong Gate, and you will find Myeonjeongjeon. This is the
office of the King, and Myeongjeongjeon is the oldest of the Joseon
Dynasty palaces. The houses face southwards, but Myeongjeongjeon
faces the east. Because the ancestral shrine of the royal family are
located in the South,the gate couldn't face the south as the
Confucian custom. There are stones with the status of the officials
carved on the yard. Behind Myeongjeongjeon on the upper left side
there is Sungmundang. This building utilizes the slope of the
mountain. If you look at Myeongjeongjeon and Munjeongjeon, the
combination of the high and low roofs offers a beautiful view.
Tongmyeongjeon was built for the queen. It is the biggest building
in Changgyeonggung Palace, and you can recognize the delicate
details of its structure in various parts of the building. Walk up
the stones past Tongmyeongjeon and there you will find Jagyeongjeon.
On the southeast direction of the Jagyeongjeon is the Punggidae.
This Punggidae is a measuring instrument. It is a long pole with a
cloth hung at the end, used to check the speed and direction of the
wind. If you head north there is a large pond called Chundangji.
Half of the pond was originally a rice field that the King took care
of. But during the Japanese Occupation the rice field was changed to
a pond with little ships floating on it. And the botanic garden
built above the pond still remain today.
Directions :
At Haehwa
Station (Seoul Subway Line No.4) Wxit No.4, walk through Seoul
University Hospital. 10-minute walk.
Information :
- Contact:
02-762-4868/9 (Kor)
- Hours: Mar.-Oct. 09:00 - 18:00 (Till 19:00 on weekends) /
Nov.-Feb. 09:00 - 17:30
- Closed: Every Tuesday
- Admission Fee
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Division |
Age 25-64 |
Age 19-24 |
Age 18 and under |
Age 65 and over |
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Individual |
1000 won |
500 won |
free |
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Group |
800 won |
400 won |
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COEX MALL
Address :
159 Samseong-dong,
Gangnam-gu, Seoul
Description :
COEX Mall is
a novel entertainment facility in the heart of the city. With over
250 large commercial stores and over 100,000 visitors on weekdays,
it is generally considered to be the best entertainment complex
around. There are over 800 restaurants to dine in, and various
places to shop, eat and play, such as night clubs, theaters, book
stores, record stores, and a grand aquarium. There are also banks,
post offices and other facilities for daily living. First time
visitors can get lost and confused because of the mall’s huge size.
The best places to visit in COEX Mall are the Megabox Cineplex,
Kimchi Museum, Food Court, and Bandi & Lunis Bookstore. The unique,
fancy and beautifully lit interior of Megabox Cineplex resembles a
space-station, and is a favorite with teenagers. With a total of 17
screens, you can pick from a wide selection of movies. The aquarium
has a water-tunnel where you can see sharks and tropical fishes swim
over your head, and is a place sought out by many couples. There are
about 40,000 aquatic creatures, which you can view just as if you
were actually in the ocean. The Kimchi Museum is a popular place for
foreigners; it exhibits about 70 different types of Kimchi,
pictures, Kimchi jars from different districts, and other historical
exhibits about kimchi. The Food Court has a cozy atmosphere, with
natural sunlight filtering through the pyramid-shaped glass roof.
With its cross-marked glass floor, the water flowing underneath it,
great prices and great atmosphere, it is simply one of the finest
places to eat. There is also the huge Bandi & Lunis Bookstore, Game
Park, Young Fashion Plaza and many other great places to visit.
Directions :
Get off at
Samseong Station (Seoul Subway Line No.2)
Information :
- Contact :
Customer Service, Tel: 02-6002-5312-3 (Korean)
- Homepage : www.coexmall.com (Korean/English/Japanese/Chinese)
- Parking Lot : 2,900 parking spaces available
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Daehakno (University Street)
Address :
Hyehwa-dong,
Jongno-gu, Seoul
Description :
Daehakno,
known as the street for young people, is the former location of
Seoul National University. Since the 1980s, many play theaters
started moving to Daehakno, and it started developing into a
cultural center. Soon live-cafes, movie theaters, regular cafes and
pubs came as well, and it grew into an entertainment district. Its
popularity is still maintained by famous small theaters such as
Parangsae (Blue Bird) Theater and Hakjeong Theater, and some 30
additional theaters concentrated here contribute to Daehakno
remaining as the root-center of performance art in Korea. The center
of Daehakno, Marronnier Park, has frequent live performances or
dance performances by young people. This is the reason Daehakno is
called the “Play Mecca” or “Young Street” as well. Another reason
Daehakno became so popular with young people are the various
interesting sights and foods to be found here. Many restaurants,
fast food joints, cafes, and bars are concentrated here, making it
convenient for people to find something to do after plays and
live-performances. Its unique atmosphere and space continues to be
beloved by many young people.
Directions :
Get off at
Hyehwa Station (Seoul Subway Line 4)
Information :
Homepage:
http://www.jongno.go.kr/ (Kor, Eng)
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Information provided by Korea National Tourism Organization.
