Guidebook for 용산구
Sightseeing
View the city during the day or night, very romantic.You can hike all the way to the tower on top. But the easy way up is to take the gondola. Bus #143 north. Off at 1st stop after exit of Nam tunnel.
686 abantu bendawo batusa
N Seoul Tower
View the city during the day or night, very romantic.You can hike all the way to the tower on top. But the easy way up is to take the gondola. Bus #143 north. Off at 1st stop after exit of Nam tunnel.
9pm every night one of the largest water fountain show in the world.. I think!! its very impressive
29 abantu bendawo batusa
Isibhuloho seBanpo
9pm every night one of the largest water fountain show in the world.. I think!! its very impressive
Korea war and military history.
Best accessed from Sam-Gak-ji Station line 6 & 4 (Brown & Light blue) exit 12. Walk straight 100m and it’s on your left.
134 abantu bendawo batusa
I-War Memorial of Korea
29 Itaewon-roKorea war and military history.
Best accessed from Sam-Gak-ji Station line 6 & 4 (Brown & Light blue) exit 12. Walk straight 100m and it’s on your left.
Seoul city gate. Modern and traditional contrast. A must see!
74 abantu bendawo batusa
Sungnyemun Gate
40 Sejong-daeroSeoul city gate. Modern and traditional contrast. A must see!
Koreas most famous building with aquarium on top. Check out the Han river park across the road. Well worth it!
91 abantu bendawo batusa
I-63 Building
50 63-roKoreas most famous building with aquarium on top. Check out the Han river park across the road. Well worth it!
cruise the han river.. well worth it day or night. The port is near this station. The regular trip is about 30 min (and 15000won), the buffet tour is longer and the food is good (60,000won)
23 abantu bendawo batusa
Yeouinaru Station
cruise the han river.. well worth it day or night. The port is near this station. The regular trip is about 30 min (and 15000won), the buffet tour is longer and the food is good (60,000won)
best viewed from the far west end of the Island in the Han River park. Or on the ring road around it that is lined with Sakura trees and well worth a visit in the spring when the trees are blossoming.
28 abantu bendawo batusa
National Assembly Building
1 Uisadang-daerobest viewed from the far west end of the Island in the Han River park. Or on the ring road around it that is lined with Sakura trees and well worth a visit in the spring when the trees are blossoming.
Shopping
Shop until you drop!! On other side of the Namsan mountain. Lots of shops and choices and brands and people.
Take the #143 bus through the tunnel and get off at the second stop after the (3) tunnel
624 abantu bendawo batusa
Myeong-dong
Myeong-dongShop until you drop!! On other side of the Namsan mountain. Lots of shops and choices and brands and people.
Take the #143 bus through the tunnel and get off at the second stop after the (3) tunnel
Koreas largest traditional market. Also the location of Sinsegae high-end department store. It is located near one of Seoul impressive city wall gates. Hoehyun station line 4 (light Blue) Exit 7.
278 abantu bendawo batusa
Namdaemun Market
21 Namdaemunsijang-gilKoreas largest traditional market. Also the location of Sinsegae high-end department store. It is located near one of Seoul impressive city wall gates. Hoehyun station line 4 (light Blue) Exit 7.
Koreas most modern Mall. Over looking the Yeouido park and lit with a hash pattern of LEDs at night. It has all you high street shops and chain eateries and well as a very posh Cinema.
IFC몰박가부대
Koreas most modern Mall. Over looking the Yeouido park and lit with a hash pattern of LEDs at night. It has all you high street shops and chain eateries and well as a very posh Cinema.
Food Scene
Sinsa-dong Garosu-gil
549-9 Sinsa-dongcoffee shops, restaurants, hang out and be posh!!
love this place! Its a BBQ pork place at the base of Islam hill opposite the school. Its the only bbq place on the street with outdoor seating. Good eats!
Usadan-ro
love this place! Its a BBQ pork place at the base of Islam hill opposite the school. Its the only bbq place on the street with outdoor seating. Good eats!
Starbucks
22 Dohwa-dongStarbucks..
Hannam Ogeori station
High end eateries and many embassies, rub shoulders with the rich!
Drinks & Nightlife
Hoenamu-ro
Kyungridan . A hot expat and Hip Korean evening hang out.
Expat businesses and hang out
HBC (& adjacent KRD) are where many English speaking expats chose to reside. It has a large concentration of foreigner owned bars and restaurants. It is a very friendly.
14 abantu bendawo batusa
Haebangchon station
Expat businesses and hang out
HBC (& adjacent KRD) are where many English speaking expats chose to reside. It has a large concentration of foreigner owned bars and restaurants. It is a very friendly.
Gangnam station
.. style! Shopping, clubbing, crowds.
Itaewon Station
Clubs, bars, shops, high end dining, Foreign food.
Arts & Culture
Blue square large performing arts centre for Opera, Theatre and fashion shows. It is directly outside Han-gan-jin station line 6 (Brown) exit 2.
45 abantu bendawo batusa
Blue Square
294 Itaewon-roBlue square large performing arts centre for Opera, Theatre and fashion shows. It is directly outside Han-gan-jin station line 6 (Brown) exit 2.
The LEEUM is a Modern art Museum but it has a large collection of traditional ceramics and artifacts. Best accessed from Han-gan-jin station line 6 (Brown) exit 1. straight ahead and follow signs .
91 abantu bendawo batusa
Leeum Samsung Museum of Art
60-16 Itaewon-ro 55-gilThe LEEUM is a Modern art Museum but it has a large collection of traditional ceramics and artifacts. Best accessed from Han-gan-jin station line 6 (Brown) exit 1. straight ahead and follow signs .
한남볼링센타
13 Hannam-daero10 pin Bowling
Iziko leNkqubo yaseKorea
137 Seobinggo-roHistory and Art.
Quite the party and performance spot after hours. Full of delightful and friendly surprises. B-Boy battles, Random raves and drum circles.. you name it!
Hongik station line 2 (green) exit 9
33 abantu bendawo batusa
Hongik Park
Seogyo-dongQuite the party and performance spot after hours. Full of delightful and friendly surprises. B-Boy battles, Random raves and drum circles.. you name it!
Hongik station line 2 (green) exit 9
Everything Else
Yongsandong 4(sa)-ga
US Army Garrison.
Train station gateway to Korea. Home to a large KTX train station (Korea’s Bullet train) and shopping complex. It has an IMAX Cinema and one of the largest supermarkets in Korea (Emart)
44 abantu bendawo batusa
Yongsan Station
Hangang-daero 23-gilTrain station gateway to Korea. Home to a large KTX train station (Korea’s Bullet train) and shopping complex. It has an IMAX Cinema and one of the largest supermarkets in Korea (Emart)
Seoul Station
405 Hangang-daeroCentral train station
Hongdae! a crazy young student hang out.. must hang in the park here for something new.
Hongik station line 2 (green) exit 9
33 abantu bendawo batusa
Hongik University Station Exit 9
Hongdae! a crazy young student hang out.. must hang in the park here for something new.
Hongik station line 2 (green) exit 9
Bogwangsa
419 Bogwang-dongA small and friendly temple open to guests.
Capital Hotel Itaewon
Flower shop.
This is a French village in Seoul. It has a large French international school.
Express bus terminal station line 7 or 3 (Exit 5) walk straight about 100m and make a left when you see the stores.
Seorae-ro
This is a French village in Seoul. It has a large French international school.
Express bus terminal station line 7 or 3 (Exit 5) walk straight about 100m and make a left when you see the stores.
Entertainment & Activities
Lotte World
Olympic-rotheme park, skate rink, shopping
Starfield COEX Mall
aquarium, cinema, shopping
Dragon Hill Spa is a nearby Korean Spa known as a Jim-Jill-Bang. You can wash, or be washed. Dip in hot and cold pools then chill in the communal room or get a bite to eat at the restaurant.
48 abantu bendawo batusa
Dragon Hill Spa
40 Hangang-daero 21na-gilDragon Hill Spa is a nearby Korean Spa known as a Jim-Jill-Bang. You can wash, or be washed. Dip in hot and cold pools then chill in the communal room or get a bite to eat at the restaurant.