Gyeongbokgung Palace

Gyeongbokgung was the main palace during the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910) and it has a 600 year history. It was built by the founding King of Joseon dynasty, Lee Seong-Gye, in 1395 as he moved the capital city from Gyeseong to Seoul.

How to Get Here

- From Exit No. 5 of Gyeongbokgung Subway Station (Seoul Subway Line No.3), walk 5 minutes.
- From Exit No. 2 of Ganghwamun Subway Station (Seoul Subway Line No.5), walk 5 minutes.

Inquiries : Administration Office +82-2-732-1931 (Korean), +82-2-734-2457 (Korean)
Homepage : http://www.royalpalace.go.kr/html/eng/main/main.jsp (Korean)

Hours :

Mar-Apr Sep-Oct		May-Aug				Nov-Feb
		weekday		weekend / holiday
ticketing	viewing	ticketing	viewing	ticketing	viewing	ticketing	viewing
9:00-17:00	9:00-18:00	9:00-17:00	9:00-18:00	9:00-18:00	9:00-19:00	9:00-16:00	9:00-17:00

* closed every Tuesday

Admission :

Classification	Age 19+	7-18	Under 7
Individual	3,000 won	1,500 won	free
Group	2,400 won	1,200 won	free

* Groups are more than 30 persons (age 19+) / more than 10 persons (7-18).
   Free Tour Guide: located in front of the information center, Hongryemun Gate (main gate)
* English: 9:30, 12:00, 14:00, 15:00
* Japanese: 9:30, 10:30, 15:00
* Chinese: 10:00, 12:30, 14:30

Changdeokgung Palace and Huwon

Changdeokgung Palace is composed of public official buildings, the King's residence and a backyard garden. Changdeokgung Palace is the only palace in Korea that preserves the architectural style of the Joseon Dynasty. The garden used to be the king's resting area where 300-year-old trees, a scenic pond and pavilion are harmoniously situated. In addition, in front of Donhwamun Gate, the Royal Guard Changing Ceremonies are reenacted 3 times throughout the day between 10am and 4pm, except on Tuesdays.

How to Get Here

- From Exit No. 3 of Anguk Subway Station (Seoul Subway Line No. 3), walk toward Biwon for 2 minutes.
- From Exit No. 6 of Jongno 3(sam)-ga Subway Station (Seoul Subway Line No. 1 & 5), walk 10 minutes passing by Nakwon Store.

Inquiries : +82-2-762-8262 (Korean)
Homepage : http://english.cha.go.kr/ (English, Korean)

Tours :

1. Touring with a guide (takes 1 hour and 20 minutes)
2. A non-guided tour is also available every Thursday beginning June 15, 2006 (cost: 15,000 won).

	Tour Schedule
Korean	Mar	9:45 a.m.-4:45 p.m. / every15 minutes before the hour / 8 times a day
	Apr-Oct	9:15 a.m.-5:15 p.m. / every 15 minutes before and after the hour / 17 times a day
	Nov	9:15 a.m.-3:45 p.m. / every 15 minutes before and after the hour / 14 times a day
	Dec-Feb	9:45 a.m.- 3:45 p.m. / every15 minutes before the hour / 7 times a day
	Last admission may change depending on sunset.
Japanese	Mar-Oct	9:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 12:30 a.m., 2:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m.
	Nov-Feb	9:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m.
English	Jan-Dec	11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m.
Chinese	Jan-Dec	11 a.m., 3 p.m.

* closed every Monday

Admission : Age 19 and over: 3,000 won / Ages 7 to 18: 1,500 won / Age 7 or under: free

Insa-dong

Insa-dong is one of the most popular tourist sites, an area where many shops' precious antiques are on display. It is also usually selected as one of the top five sites to see in Seoul. Within alleys lining Insa-dong, there are galleries, traditional restaurants, traditional teahouses, and cafes. The shops in Insa-dong are very popular among all age groups because each store is unique, but the core of Insa-dong remains the galleries. There are about 100 in the area where you can find many examples of Korean traditional fine arts, from paintings to sculptures. The teahouses and restaurants are the perfect complements to the galleries.

How to Get Here

- From Exit No. 3 of Jonggak Subway Station (Seoul Subway Line 1), walk 3 minutes.
- From Exit No. 6 of Anguk Subway Station (Seoul Subway Line 3), walk 1 minute.

Inquiries : Travel Phone +82-2-1330 (English, Korean)
Homepage : http://www.in4dong.com (Kor)

Gallery Shuttle Bus:

- Insa Art Center (1p.m., 2p.m., 3p.m.), Anguk Rotary Information Center (4p.m., 5p.m., 6p.m.)
  ¡æ Pyeongchang-dong Gana Art Center
- Pyeongchang-dong Gana Art Center (12:35p.m.-5:35p.m. / every 35 min)
  ¡æ Insa Art Center, Anguk Rotary Information Center

Closed : Monday, New Year's day, Korean Thanksgiving (Chuseok)

Jongmyo Royal Shrine

Jongmyo Royal Shrine is the worship place for the kings of the Joseon Dynasty. It was built when the first King of the Joseon Dynasty, Lee Sung-Gye (1335-1408) founded the Joseon Dynasty. Jongmyo Royal Shrine is registered as part of World Cultural Heritage because its memorial services and traditional music are so well preserved.

How to Get Here

- From Exit No. 11 of Jongno 3(sam)-ga Subway Station
  (Seoul Subway Line 1), walk 10 minutes.
- From Exit No. 8 of Jongno 3(sam)-ga Subway Station
  (Seoul Subway Line 3 and 5), walk 10 minutes.

Inquiries : +82-2-765-0195 (English, Korean)
Homepage : http://jikimi.cha.go.kr/english/world_heritage/Jongmyo.jsp (Eng)
Hours : 9 a.m.-6 p.m. (Mar-Oct, until 7p.m. on weekends and holidays)
              9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. (Nov-Feb, until 6p.m. on weekends and holidays)

              * closed every Tuesday

Admission:

	Age 19 and Over	Ages 7 to 18	Age 6 and Under
Individual	1,000 won	500 won	free
Group	800 won	400 won	free

* Groups must have at least 30 persons. Tickets are sold 1 hour prior to the closing time.

Jogyesa Temple

The Jogyesa Temple is the center of Zen Buddhism in Korea, and is famous for its location within such a bustling city. It is also famous for the gorgeous trees and the timeless, majestic temple buildings. The Jogyesa Temple operates a temple life program for its foreign visitors. It is an opportunity to observe traditional Korean Buddhist temple life. You can learn about various Buddhist cultures such as Chamseon (Zen meditation), Dado (tea cult).

How to Get Here

- From Exit No. 2 of Jonggak Subway Station (Seoul Subway Line 1), walk for about 70m and cross the road. Pass by KFC, walk 100m further and take the path to the temple on the left (10 min walk).
- From Exit No. 6 of Anguk Subway Station (Seoul Subway Line 3), walk 50m and cross the road in front of Dongduk Gallery. Walk 50m further and there is take the path to the temple on the right (10 min walk).

Inquiries : Jogyesa Temple +82-2-732-2183~4 (Korean)
Homepage : http://international.jogyesa.or.kr/english/index.asp (English, Korean)

Hours : 24 hrs, every day / Daeungjeon and Geungnakjeon 4 a.m.- 9 p.m.

National Folk Museum of Korea

The National Folk Museum explores the lifestyle of ancient Koreans. There are 20,000 vestiges and a total of 4,000 folk relics. Outside the museum is just as interesting as the inside. The Jejudo Island sculptures such as Dolharubang, windmills, treadmills, and sheds are displayed outdoors. The National Folk Museum holds a Korean Folk Concert every Saturday at the auditorium and designates the first Sunday every month open to visitors and the admission fee is waived.

How to Get Here

-Gyeongbokgung Station (Seoul Subway Line 3) Exit No.5, walk 10 minutes.
-Gwanghwamun Station (Seoul Subway Line 5) Exit No.2, cross the street through a underpass.
Then walk 5 min.

Inquiries : +82-2-1330 (English, Korean, Japanese, Chinese)
Homepage : http://www.nfm.go.kr (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese, French, German, Spanish)

Hours : Mar-Oct: 9am-6pm (until 7pm on Saturdays, Holidays) / Nov-Feb: 9am-5pm
              * closed: every Tuesday and January 1st

Admission : age 19-64: 3,000 won / 7-18: 2,400 won / over 65, under 6: free

Nearby Restaurants

Kabin Dong-gul (Korean Pork Barbeque)

Location : Jongno 2 ga 39 New Pagoda Building 1st floor, Chongno Gu, Seoul
Telephone : 02-743-7586
Hours : 12:00pm - 12:00am, open every day
Main dishes and Prices : Pork Barbeque: 7000won
Bacon-type Pork : 7000won
Neng-myun, Seolongtang and Yookyejang: 4500won

Transportation : Take metro and get off Jongno 3 ga St. or Jong-gak St. Next to the post office near
Tap-gol Park.

Mat-Da (Duck and Soo-jebi)

Location : Jae-Dong 84-31 Chongno-gu Seoul
Telephone : 02-743-5292
Hours : 10:00am - 10:00pm (Closed on Sunday, Lunar New Years, and Thanksgiving (chusok))

Main Dishes and Prices : Duck Barbeque half 18,000won/whole 32,000won
Smoked Duck, Medium: 25,000won / large: 35,000won
Soo-jebi 5,000-6,000won
Duck Yookyejang 6,000won

Transportation : Take metro and get off Ahnguk St.(line 3) exit 2. Walk straight down about 100m

Jang-Ddo Gari (Fusion Korean)

Location : Chungjin Dong 231 Sejong Building 1st floor Chongno-gu, Seoul.
Telephone : 02-730-3389
Hours : 11:30am - 10:00pm (Time off: 3pm-5pm, closed Sunday, Lunar New Year's day,
               Thanksgiving (Chuseok)

Main Dishes and Prices : Kimchi Chikye (Stew): 6,000won
Baco-type barbeque: 8,000won
Grilled Shrimp: 10,000won
Soon tofu: 6,000won
Egg Roll with Kimchi and Cheese: 5,000won

Transportation : Take metro and get off Gwanghwa Moon St.(line 5) exit 2. Near U.S. Embassy

Tosok Chon (Korean)

Location : Chebu Dong 85-1 Chongno-gu, Seoul
Telephone : 02-737-7444
Hours : 10:00am - 10:00pm, every day

Main Dishes and Prices: Samkyetang: 12,000won
Smoked Chicken: 11,000won
Korean Pizza: 15,000won
Agu Jjim: Large 35,000won/medium 25,000won
Dockdoritang (Chicken Stew): 30,000won

Transportation: Take metro and get off Kyungbok Palace St. (line 3) exit 2.
                              Go straight toward HyoJadong about 120m

Sun-Chun (Home Style Korean)

Location : Kwanhoon Dong 100-4 Chongno gu, Seoul
Telephone : 02-734-1970
Hours : 11:30am - 3:00pm / 5:00pm - 10:00pm (closed Sunday)

Main Dishes and Prices : Lunch Courses: ~10,000won
Dinner Courses: ~45,000won

Transportation : Take metro and get off Anhguk St.(line 3) exit 6. Continue straight about 2 minutes.

Seum Hyoet-gyp (Seafood)

Location: Tong-ei Dong 71-1 Chongno gu, Seoul
Telephone : 02-736-7444
Hours : 11:00am - 11:00pm (closed Thanksgiving (chusok) and Lunar New Year's day)

Main Dishes and Price : Sekoshi: 80,000won, for two people
Dodari: 90,000won
Daegutang: 15,000won
Hwe-dup bab: 12,000won
Sushi: 15,000won

Transportation : Take metro and get off Kyungbok Palace St.(line 3)
and go straight towards Hyoja Dong about 150m

2. Jung-Gu

Namsangol Hanok Village

You may find Namsangol Hanok village interesting immediately, as it is an old-style historic area that stands between tall modern buildings. This village has restored five traditional Korean houses, including a pavilion and a pond, making it a perfect spot for a scenic walk. On the grounds there are traditional games you may want to try, such as 'neolttwigi' (sea-saw jumping), 'tuho' (arrow throwing) and 'yunnori' (traditional game of throwing wooden yut sticks). In addition, you may not want to miss the re-enactment of a traditional marriage ceremony.

How to Get Here

- subway : at Chungmuro Subway Station (Seoul Subway Line No.3 or No.4) Exit No.3 or No. 4,
  walk for 5 minutes.(Behind Chungang Univ. Affiliated Hospital)
- bus : take Bus No. 0013, 0211, 104, 105, 263, 371, 400, 604, or 7011.
  Get off in front of Geukdong Building at Twegye 3(sam)-ga.

Inquiries : Namsangol Hanok Folk Village +82-2-2264-4412
Hours : Mar: 9am-6pm / Apr, May, Sept, Oct: 9am-7pm / Jun-Aug: 9am-8pm / Nov-Feb: 9am-5pm
Closed : Tuesdays (f Tuesday is a bank holiday, the next day is closed)
Homepage : http://www.hanokmaeul.org/ (English, Korean, Japanese, Chinese)

Deoksugung Palace

Deoksugung Palace is famous for its elegant cobble stone road. It is the only one that has western buildings beside it, and it adds to the uniqueness of the scenery. The east wing of Seokjogwan building now serves as a Palace Treasure exhibition, and the west wing is used as part of the National Modern Arts Center.

How to Get Here

- by subway : get off at City Hall Subway Station,
  at either Exit 2 (Subway Line No. 1) or
  Exit 12 (Subway Line No. 12) and walk for about 5 minutes.

Inquiries : Deoksugung Palace Tourism Office +82-756-0045 (Eng, Kor, Jpn)
Homepage : http://tour.junggu.seoul.kr/english (Kor, Eng, Chn, Jpn, Rus)
Hours : Mar-Oct: 9:00am-6:00pm (Saturday and National Holidays: 9:00am-7:00pm),
Nov-Feb: 9:00am-5:30pm,
Open Thursday and Friday until 9pm, closed Monday.

Admission:

Classification	Age 19+	Age 7-18	Age 6 and under
Individual	1,000 won	500 won	free
Adult group (minimum 30), childrens group (minimum 10)	800 won	400 won	free

* Entrance to the Palace is permitted up to one hour before closing time.
** With an admission ticket, admission to Deoksugung Art Museum is also available. However, previous payment should be made when viewing special exhibitions.

Myeongdong Cathedral

Myeong-dong Cathedral is the main Catholic church in Korea and is also considered the symbol of Myeong-dong. Because of the grand, magnificent building and its municipal location, many tourists are drawn here. The beautiful interior of this Gothic church in particular attracts many visitors.

How to Get Here

- From Exit 5 of Euljiro Ipgu Subway Station
  (Seoul Subway Line No. 2), walk 10 minutes.
- From Exit 8 of Myeong-dong Subway Station
  (Seoul Subway Line 4), walk 10 minutes.

Inquiries : Myeong-dong Cathedral +82-2-774-3890 (Korean)
Homepage : http://www.mdsd.or.kr (English, Korean)
Hours : 9am-9pm (except the Cathedral)

Service Schedule :

¨ç Weekday : 6:30am, 10:00am (mass), 6pm, 7pm (no masses on Mondays 7pm)
¨è Weekend : 7am, 9am, 10am, 11am, 12pm, 4pm, 5pm, 6pm, 7pm (youth mass),
9pm (for young children), 10:30am (Elementary students),
12pm (Middle/High School students)
¨é Special Service (Saturdays) : 6pm, 7pm

* The parish office is closed on Monday.

Korea House

The Korea House was opened in 1981. It is a traditional Korean building that introduces the culture and lifestyle of Koreans where you can experience the traditional architecture and the classical atmosphere. It features pottery, ceramics, gold crafts, knots, embroidery, and more. There are approximately 500 pieces of artwork made by craftsmen from 20 different fields.

How to Get Here

- At Chungmuro station (Seoul subway line No.3 or 4) exit 3.
  Walk towards the road of Pildong Hospital and then walk 2 min.

Inquiries : +82-2-2266-9101~3 (Korean, English, Japanese)
Homepage : http://www.koreahouse.or.kr (Korean, English, Chinese, Japanese)
Folk Performance Hours : Part 1 - 7:00-8:00pm / Part 2 - 8:50-9:50pm
(On Sundays, part one is performed from 8:00-9:00pm)
Folk performance fee : 29,000 won
Open all year

Namsan Park

Mt. Namsan, at 265m above sea level, is a symbolic mountain located at the center of Seoul. Although not very high, Mt. Namsan is very popular as a resting site. At the top of Mt. Namsan, there are various facilities such as Palgakjeong (octagonal hall), Seoul Tower, Maritime Aquarium, fountains, botanical gardens, and Namsan Library. You may take a cable car to the top or walk up the stairway path. Other than the main path, there are many other walkways to Namdaemun, Hoehyun-dong, Taegyero 3(sam)-ga, Jangchung Park, Itaewon, Huam-dong and much more. The driving courses here are also popular for couples.

How to Get Here

- Hoehyeon Area: Go out exit 4 at Hoehyeon Station
  on Seoul Subway Line 4, then walk for 20 minutes.
- Hannam Area: Go out exit 2 at Hangangjin Station
  on Seoul Subway Line 6, then take bus No. 0014 and get off at Hyatt Hotel
  (Botanical Garden)(Bus comes every 10 minutes / takes about 10 minutes)
- Palgakjeong(Seoul Tower) Area: Go out exit 2 or 3 at Myeong-dong Station on Seoul Subway Line 4.
  Walk towards Lila Elementary School for approximately 10 minutes,
  and you will see Palgakjeong (Seoul Tower) near where you can take a cable car.

Inquiries : Administrative Office +82-2-753-2563 (Korean)
Homepage : http://parks.seoul.go.kr/main/english/namsan/main.htm (English, Korean, Japanese, Chinese)
Hours :

- Cable Car : 10:00am-11:00pm
- Namsan Park : 24 hours, every day (Inquiries about Seoul Tower +82-2-7721-660
  (English, Korean, Japanese, Chinese)
- Observation Platform: 9:00am-1:00am
- Fairy Land & Globe Folk Museum & CG 3-D Animation : 9:00am-10:00pm

Admission :

Classification			Age 19 and older	Age 13-18	Age 4-12
Seoul Tower	Big-Three Pass	Individual	9,000won	7,000won	5,000won
		Group	8,000won	6,000won	4,500won
	observation Platform	Individual	7,000won	5,000won	3,000won
		Group	6,300won	4,500won	2,700won
	Globe Folk	Individual	3,000won	2,500won	2,000won
	Museum CG 3-D animation	Group	2,500won	2,000won	1,500won
Classification			13 and older		Age 7-12
Cable car	one-way	Individual	5,500won		3,000won
		Group	4,500won		2,500won
	round trip	Individual	7,000won		4,500won
		Group	5,500won		3,500won

* 30 or more people are considered as a group.
* Namsan Park: Free

Open year round

Nearby Restaurants

Gomsotjip (Korean)

Location: 199-13 Euljiro 2(i)-ga, Jung-gu, Seoul
Telephone : 02-756-4094
Hours : 11:30am-10:00pm(weekdays) / 11:30am-9:30(weekends)

Main Dishes and Prices : Kalbi: 38,000won
Dolsotbab(Nutritious rice comes with hot pot): 9,500

Transportation : Subway At Euljiro 1(il)-ga Station (Seoul Subway Line No.2) exit 5, and go left to Ileun Securities, then take the center street about 10 meters. The restaurant is on the 2nd floor of the building with OK Corral Restaurant.

Nolbu Mandu (Dumpling and Pork hock)

Location: 102 Seosomun Dong Jung-gu Seoul
Telephone : 02-753-4755
Hours : 11:30am-11:00pm, closed on Holidays and Saturday at lunch

Main Dishes and Prices : Pork hock (Large): 20,000won
Ohyang Jangyook: 15,000won
Dumpling Soup: 5,000won

Transportation : Take the metro and get off City Hall station (line 1 and 2), take exit 8.
Walk straight down about 100m.

Myungdong Kyoja (Dumplings and all kinds of noodles)

Location: 25-2 Myungdong 2ga Jung-gu, Seoul
Telephone : 02-776-5348
Hours : 10:30am-9:30pm, every day

Main Dishes and Prices : Kal-guksoo (Hot noodle soup): 5,500won
Steamed/Fried Dumplings: 5,500won
Bibim-guksoo(seasoned noodle): 5,500won
Kong-guksoo(noodle with bean juice): 5,500won

Transportation : Take metro and get off Myungdong station (line 4), exit 8.

Junjujip (Korean-Bibimbap)

Location: 12-2 Bookchang Dong (the food district) Jung-gu Seoul
Telephone : 02-752-9282
Hours : 7:00am-10:00pm (Closed on Holidays)

Main Dishes and Prices : HaeJangguk: 5,000won
Bibimbap: 6,000won

Transportation : Take the metro and get off City Hall station (line 1 and 2), exit 7.
Walk towards Shinhan Bank.
Follow the alley next to the bank about 150m.

Myungdong Budae Jjikye (Korean)

Location: 54-7 Myungdong 1ga Jung-gu Seoul
Telephone : 02-752-6800
Hours : 10:30am-10:30pm (Closed on Korean Thanksgiving (chusok) and Lunar New Year's Day)

Main Dishes and Prices : Budae Jjikye(Stew): 5,000won
Jaeyook Ssambob(Seasoned Pork with Rice): 5,000won
Bibimbap: 5,000won

Transportation : Take metro and get off Myungdong station (line 4), exit 7 and walk down about 5 min.

3. Gangnam-Gu

Apgujeong Rodeo Street

Apgujeong Rodeo Street is the heart of Korea's fashion district, formed as a cultural zone with a high propensity for consumption. It features leading fashion trends, customer friendly shops that carry foreign brand names, high quality goods, reasonably priced hip-hop fashion shops, and accessory stores. There are many cafes with unique and fancy interior designs, as well as many Korean, Thai, and Japanese restaurants. Beauty clinics are clustered along Rodeo Street, attracting many youngsters due to this atmosphere. In addition, if you are lucky, you may meet a famous Korean celebrity, as they shop here quite frequently.

How to Get Here

From exit 1 of Apgujeong Subway Station (Seoul Subway Line 3), walk 10 minutes (Hanyang Apt. & Galleria Department Store area).

Inquiries : +82-2-549-7322 (Korean)
Homepage : http://www.abgujeong.com (English, Korean)

Kimchi Field Museum

The Kimchi Museum, founded in 1986 and conveniently located in COEX Mall, displays historical relics related to kimchi, a variety of kimchi, an extensive exhibit on the kimchi-making processes, and information about the efficacy derived from the fermentation process. The Kimchi Museum also holds reference rooms, kimchi-tasting rooms (two different kinds of kimchi are featured each month). It is also possible to purchase good kimchi here, too.

How to Get Here

Seoul Subway Line 2, Samseong Station, Exit 6, connected to COEX Mall. Walk through the mall towards COEX Aquarium and MegaBox movie theater. Then take the escalator next to the ASEM Pharmacy down to the second basement.

Inquiries : +82-2-1330 ("Korea Travel Phone" Korean, Japanese, English, Chinese)
Homepage : http://www.Kimchimuseum.co.kr (English)
Hours : Tue- Sat: 10:00am-5:00pm / Sun: 1:00pm-5:00pm
Closed : Mondays, the Lunar New Year Day, Korean Thanksgiving Day (chusok), and Christmas
Admission : Age 20+: 3,000won, 8-919: 2,000won, 7 and under: 1,000won

Dosan Park

Dosan Park was built in 1973, dedicated to Dosan An Changho's patriotism. Dosan An Changho's tomb was moved here from Manguri Public Cemetery as well as his wife, Lee hyeryen, whose tomb was moved from Los Angeles. It incudes Dosan An Changho Memorial Hall, Dosan An Changho and his wife's tomb, and their statues. Historical information about Dosan An Changho is available at the Memorial Hall featuring 70 photos, 20 letters, 50 documents and Dosan's diary. Dosan Park is a very beautiful place and has several walking trails, a flower garden, sports facilities, and benches are located around the walking trails.

How to Get Here

- Go out exit 2 at Apgujeong Station on Seoul Subway line 3. Then take a bus No. 3422 and get off at Dosan Park (Bus comes every 5 minutes). It is approximately a 15-20 minute walk from Apgujeong Station.
- Go out exit 3 or 4 at Gangnam-gu Office Station(Seoul Subway Line 7), take bus No. 301,361 and get off at Designer's Club or walk 15 min

Inquiries : +82-2-1330(Korean English, Japanese, Chinese)
Hours : 24 hours and closed every Sunday
Admission : Free

Museum of Korean Embroidery

The Korean Embroidery Museum was founded in 1976, and is a place where you can view the artistry of women from the Joseon Period. Embroidery is a picture sewn onto leather or cloth using needle and threads. About 1000 works of embroidery by women from the Joseon Period (1392-1910) are displayed. You can see various kinds of embroideries, such as Buddhist embroideries, cloth wrappers, various cloths, and pleated sheets featuring traditional Korean patterns and colors. It is highly recommended for all who want to experience the beauty of traditional Korean embroidery.

How to Get Here

At Hakdong Station (Subway Line No. 7), take Exit 10. Go straight about 70m on your left side,turn right.
Then walk more 100m.

Inquiries : +82-2-515-5114(Korean, English)
Homepage : http://www.bojagii.com (Korean)
Hours : 10:00am-5:00pm, closed Saturday, Sunday, Holidays
Admission : Free

Kukkiwon (World Taekwondo Headquarters)

World Taekwondo Headquarters, or Kukkiwon, was established on November 30, 1972 and is located in the Yeoksam Park. It held the first World Taekwondo Championship in May 1973 including the founding of the World Taekwondo Federation. The building accommodates Taekwondo Academy and World Taekwondo Federation office as well as museum and memorial hall.

How to Get Here

From exit 8 of Gangnam Subway Station (Seoul Subway Line no. 2), walk about 100m toward Yeoksam Subway Station. Turn left at the first crossroad and walk past the Korean Science and Technology Center. It is located within Yeoksam Park. (10 minute walk)

Inquiries : Korea Travel Phone +82-2-1330 (Eng, Kor, Jpn, Chn)
Homepage : http://www.kukkiwon.or.kr (Eng, Kor)
Hours : Weekdays: 9:00am-6:00pm (Mon-Fri), 9:00am-12:00pm (Saturday)
Admission : Free

Nearby Restaurants

Our Story (fusion Korean)

Location : 1316-30 Seo-Cho dong Seo cho gu Seoul
Telephone : 02-594-7676
Hours : 10am-10pm
Main dishes and Prices : Korean Chicken Salas: 8,000won
Nerviani: 14,000won

Transportation : Seoul metro line 2 Gangnam Station. Exit 5 and it will be on your right.

Kwangyang Bulgoggi

Location : 823-12 Yeoksam 1 dong Gamgnam-gu Seoul
Telephone : 02-555-5035
Web page : http://www.bestbulgogi.com (Korean)
Hours : 9:00am-10:30pm and open year round

Main dishes and Prices : Kwangyang Bulgoggi: 35,000won
Yooksoo Bulgoggi: 20,000won
Mulnangmyun(Cold Noodle): 5,000won
Tookbaeki Bulgiggi: 8,000won

Transportation : Seoul metro line 2 Gangnam station, exit 1 and walk towards Yeoksam station about 100m and turn right at the first traffic light and walk 50m. It will be on your left-hand side.

DaHwa Jookjip (Korean Soup)

Location : 703-8 Yeoksam dong Choyang Building 1st Fl. Gangnam-gu Seoul
Telephone : 02-508-3785
Hours : 7:00am-10:00pm, closed every Sunday

Main dishes and Prices : Abalone soup: 10,000won
Shrimp Soup: 8,000won
Ginseng Soup: 9,000won
Veggi Soup: 7,000won

Transportation : Seoul metro line 2 Seonneung station exit 5. Walk towards Sangrok Center about 5 min. It will be at the corner of LG 25.

Doti Mong

Location : 565-7 Shinsa dong Meet Building1st Fl. Gangnam-gu Seoul
Telephone : 02-514-2464
Hours : 11:00am-11:00pm, closed Sunday

Main dishes and Prices : Green tea-ed Bacon-type Pork with kimchi: 8,000won
Wonja Ssam(pork wrap): 8,000won
Kimchi Jun (Kimchi Pizza): 8,000won

Transportation : Seoul metro line 3 Apgujeong station, exit 4. Walk down for 5 min.

4. Yongsan-Gu

Hangang Citizen's Park

This park was created through the "Hangang River Comprehensive Development Project" in the 1980s, covering a huge area that provides for citizens' sports and relaxation. The Citizen's Park is composed of 12 total districts. Each park has own unique characteristics that fit the district. Yeouido, Jamsil, and Ttukseom districts in particular are very popular because of the ferry cruise services on Hangang River. In addition, The Yeouido area is where all the major TV studios are located, so countless dramas use this park for their shoots. Here you can also observe the birds of Bam Isle, a designated ecological preservation area. Ttukseom district is called by many the "mecca" of windsurfing and water-skiing. Hangang River Citizen's Park is also famous for its nightscape.

How to Get Here

- Ttukseom district: Exit 2 or 3 of Ttukseom Resort station (Seoul Subway Line 7).
- Gwangnaru district: From exit 1 of Cheonho station (Seoul Subway Line 5 & 8), walk 20 min.
- Yeouido District: Exit 2 or 3 of Yeouinaru station (Seoul Subway Line 5).
- Yanghwa district: From exit 4 of Dangsan station (Seoul Subway Line 2), walk 10 min.

Inquiries : Hangang River Administration Office +82-2-3780-0701 (Korean)
Homepage : http://hangang.seoul.go.kr/eng/index.html (Koreean, English)

Hours : 24 hrs, all year round.
Facilities : Soccer Field, Volleyball Court, Basketball Court, Tennis Court, Gateball Court, Aquatic Sports (Suft Board, Wakter Ski, Yacht, Water Motorcycle, Water Sleigh), Swimming Pools (July-August), Inline Skating Rinks, Ecological Park, Bicycle Roads.

National Museum of Korea

The National Museum of Korea holds permanent collections of ancient artifacts, historical artifacts, works of art, and Asia-related cultural items totaling approximately 150,000. The museum also offers cultural exhibition space and a hall dedicated to children's learning through exploration activities. The garden outside the museum is also one of the most popular exhibitions in the museum.

How to Get Here

- Seoul Metro Line 4, get off at Ichon Station, Exit 2. Walk straight down 100m in the direction of Yongsan Family Park.

Inquiries : +82-2-2077-9000
Web Page : http://www.museum.go.kr (English)

Seasonal Admission : Oct. 28 - Dec. 31, 2005 : Free
- From Jan. 1 - Oct. 27:
Adults (19 - 67 Years) : Individual - 2,000 won / Group - 1,500 won
Children (7 - 18 Years) : Individual - 1,000 won / Group - 500 won

* every 4th Saturday of every month: Free

Group Admissions : Internet reservations required 1 week prior to visit (minimum 20 persons)
Hours: Tue - Fri : 09:00am-6:00pm, Sat, Sun, Holidays: 09:00am-7:00pm

* Ticket Booth : Open until 1 hour prior to museum closing hour
* Closed : Mondays and Jan, 1

Korean War Memorial

This memorial is the largest of its kind, dealing with the subject of war in the world. Korea War Memorial holds 8 exhibits: the Hogukchumo, War History, June 25 War, Overseas Dispatched Troops, Military Development, Large Equipments, Outdoor, etc. Besides these, you can also visit the Miniature Exhibit or the Peace Hall. There is a lecture hall at the memorial, and many lectures dealing with war issues are held here as well.

How to Get Here

Get off at Samgakji Station (Seoul Subway Lines 4 and 6), Exit No.12,and walk 5 minutes.

Inquiries : +82-2-709-3139 (English, Japanese, Chinese),
+82-2-1330(English, Korean, Japanese, Chinese)

Web Page : http://www.warmemo.or.kr/ (Korean, English)
Hours : 9:30am-6:0pm (admission until 5:00pm, closed Monday)
Admission : Age 19 and over: 3,000 won, 8-18: 2,000 won, 7 and under: 1,000 won , Age 65 and over
disabled : free

N. Seoul Tower

Seoul Tower has been designated a major tourist attraction, offering beautiful panoramic view of Seoul. The 236.7 meter high Seoul Tower built on the 243m Mt. Namsan has been known as one of the best towers in Asia. After 30 years of devoted support from tourists, it was remodeled on December 9, 2005 with a magnificent new look. The lobby features with Media Zone, Pavilion Experience Hall, exhibitions, performances, and access to the N Grill western-style restaurant that revolves 360 degrees every 48 minutes.

How to Get Here

- Belt-line Bus (Yellow Bus No. 2): Get on the bus at the front of Daehan Cinema at Exit 1 of Chungmuro Subway Station (Line No. 3 and 4), or Exit 6 of Dongdae Ipgu Subway Station (Line No. 3) Hours: 8am-midnight (5-8 minute interval). Fee 550won.

- Cable Car: At Exit 3 of Myeong-dong Subway Station, Line No. 4, walk toward Pacific Hotel and then walk 10 minutes to the Namsan Cable Car.

- Hours : 10am-10:30pm
Adult Return Ticket 7,000 won/ One-way 5,500 won
Child Return Ticket 4,500 won/One-way 3,000 won

- Walk 30 minutes from Exit 3 of Myeong-dong Subway Station, Line No. 4, or walk 40 minutes from Namdaemun Market Subway Station, Line No. 4.

Inquiries : Travel Phone +82-2-1330 (English, Korean, Japanese, Chinese),
Seoul Tower +82-2-772-1621/+82-2-772-1660 (same)

Hours : 9am-10pm Open throughout the year
Homepage : http://www.nseoultower.com (English, Koreean)
Elevator Admission fee : Ages 4-12: 3,000 won, 13-18 and Over 65: 5,000 won, others: 7,000 won.

* Half-refund for those visiting the restaurant

Nearby Restaurants

Hankook (Formal Korean)

Location : Yongsan Dong 2ga San 1-3 N Seoul Tower 1st Fl. Yongsan-gu Seoul
Telephone : 02-3455-9292 / 9291
Web Page : http://www.nseoultower.com
Hours : 11:00am ~ 10:00pm, every day
Main dishes and Prices : Hankook Tower Formal Dish: 32,000won
Lunch Formal: 22,000won (Weekday 11-4pm)

Yoojin Mac-guksu (Noodles and Korean Pizza)

Location : 7-19 Dong-bingo dong Yongsan-gu Seoul
Telephone : 02-797-2307
Hours : 09:00am-10:00p, closed Lunar New Year's Day and Korean Thanksgiving Day
Main dishes and Prices : Korean Pizza: 12,000won/10,000won
Mac-guksu(noodle): 6000won
Transportation : Seoul metro line 6 exit 3. Walk down for 5 min.

Yetjip (Eel cuisine)

Location : 65-427 Hangangro 3ga Yongsan-gu Seoul
Telephone : 02-793-5955
Hours : 12:00pm - 10:00pm, Open 365 days
Main dishes and Prices : Jang-eo Gui (Grilled eel) 15,000won
Jang-eo Tang (Eel Stew) 5,000won
Transportation : Seoul metro line 4, Ichon exit. Walk toward Yongsan station and walk down about 200m.

Pulhyanggi (Organic Korean)

Location : Seoul Tower Basement, San 1-3 Yongsan 2(i) ga-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
Telephone : 02-777-9393
Hours : 11:00am-10:00pm, closed Lunar New Year's Day and Korean Thanks Giving Day
Main dishes and Prices : Pulhyanggi Jeongsik (Table d'hote): 20,000 - 55,000 won
Transportation : Subway + Taxi: At Dongguk University Station (Seoul Subway Line No.3) exit 2, and take a taxi to Seoul Tower. It will take about 10 minutes.

5. Others

63 CITY - Yeongdeungpo Gu

The 63 City has established itself as a major tour site in Seoul, located by the banks of the Hangang River, it is one of the most popular places to enjoy a magnificent view of Seoul City. As its name implies, 63 City is made up of 63 floors, with its observatory located on the 60th floor where on clear days visitors can see all the way out to the Incheon coast. The 63 City is also a entertainment complex, equipped with an IMAX theater, an aquarium, a shopping mall, and restaurants.

How to Get Here

- By Subway + Shuttle Bus:

1. Go to Daebang station, subway line no. 1 and take the Free Shuttle 40m away from exit no. 6 towards Yeoido
2. From subway line no. 5 Yeoinaru Station, take the Free Shuttle across from Sambu APT, 80m away from exit no. 1
3. From subway line no. 5 Yeoido station, take the Free Shuttle in front of St. Mary's Hospital Platform from exit no. 5

- By Airport Bus:

1. Incheon International Airport ¡ê 63 Building
2. Gimpo Airport, Incheon International Airport ¡ê 63 Building ¡ê Jeongju Iksan
* Service Hours : 05:20am - 11:10pm (at 20-minute intervals)

- Metro: Daebang Subway Station (Line No. 1), Yeouido Subway Station (Line No. 5), Yeouinaru Subway Station (Line No. 5)

Inquiries : +82-2-789-5663/5 (Korean)
Homepage : http://www.63city.co.kr (English, Korean, Japanese)

Admissions :
   - 63 Sea World: Ages 18-65: 15,000 won / Ages 13-17, Above 65: 13,000 won / Ages 4-12: 11,000 won
   - 63 IMAX Theater: Ages 18-65: 8,000 won / Ages 13-17, Above 65: 7,500 won / Ages 4-12: 6,500 won
   - Package (63 Sea World + IMAX Theater + Sky Deck): Ages 18-65: 26,000 won / Ages 13-17, Above 65:      23,000 won/Ages 4-12: 20,000 won

Hours :
   - 63 Sea World: 10:00AM - 22:00PM / Enter at least 1 hour prior to closing time to fully enjoy the facility
   - 63 IMAX Theater: 10:00AM - 22:00PM / Show Time: 45 minutes / The Last Show is at 20:10
     (Saturday & Holidays start at 21:10).

Hangang River Ferry Cruise -Yeongdeungpo-Gu

Hangang River Ferry Cruise is one of the best ways to enjoy the scenery around Hangang River that flows through Seoul. Cool wind from the river and the surrounding scenery that gets more beautiful in the evenings are the rewards the ferry cruise can offer you. There are 4 places to get on or get off the ferries: the Yeouido, Jamsil, Nanji, and Yanghwa docks, and there are two kinds of cruise schedules.

How to Get Here

- Yeouido dock: Take Subway Line 5 and get off at Yeouinaru Station. Go to Exit No. 3 and walk 5 minutes.
- Jamsil dockTake Subway Line 2 and get off at Sincheon Station. Go to exit No. 7 and walk 15~20 minutes.
- Yangwha dock>> Subway - Take Subway Line 2 and get off at Dangsan station. Go to Exit 5 and walk 20 minutes.(taxi takes just 5 min.)

Inquiries : Han River Land Tel : +82-2-3271-6900 (Korean)

Open throughout the year

*Service is suspended during inclement weather, live course is not available every Monday.

< Ferry Cruise Fee >

Course 1 : Return Ferry

Course	Travel hour	Fee
Yeouido-Yangwha-Yeouido	1 hour	11,000 won
Yangwha-Han river bridge-Yangwha	1 hour	11,000 won
Nanji-Yeouido-Nanji	1 hour	11,000 won
Jamsil-Hannam bridge-Jamsil	1 hour	11,000 won
Yeouido-Yeouido (Live course)	1 hour and 30 min	16,000 won
*50% discount of adults fee for Age 13 and under

Course 2 : Depart from a dock and get off at a different dock.

Course	Travel hour	Fee
Yeouido-Jamsil	1 hour	11,000 won
Jamsil-Yeouido	1 hour	11,000 won
*50% discount of adults fee for Age 13 and under

* The advance schedule is available on internet or by calling at 5:00 pm the previous day.

Bukhansan National Park-Gangbuk-Gu

Mt. Bukhansan is located in the northern part of Seoul and designated as a national park in 1983. The mountain is 78.45km wide, has 6 districts and extends out into Gyeonggi-do. Mt. Bukhansan has smooth curves of large granite rocks which sometimes look as if they could slide down the mountain. The main peak is called Baekunbong, and it has many different kinds of rock formations. From the peak, you can see Hangang River and the citycape all at once.

How to Get Here

- Dobong Area: At Exit 2 of Dobong Subway Station (Line No. 1) walk 10 minutes or take bus No.141. (5 minute intervals/ 10 minute ride)
- Bukhansan Fortress: At Exit 1 of Gupabal Subway Station (Seoul Subway Line No. 3) take Bus No.704. and get off at the entrance of Bukhansan Fortress. (10 minute intervals, 20 minute ride)
- Ui Area : At Exit 3 of Suyu Subway Station.(Subway Line No. 4) take City Bus No.130, 1217, 170. Get off at the Doseonsa Temple at Ui-dong. (10 minute intervals)

Inquiries : Bukhansan Mountain National Park Administration Office +82-2-909-0497~8 (English, Korean)
Hours : Sunrise to Sunset
Web page : http://bukhan.knps.or.kr/eng/ (English, Korean)

Admission : Free

Nearby Restaurants

Nakji Silbijip (Octopus cuisine)

Location : 72-3 Dangsan dong 3-ga Yeongdeungpo gu Seoul
Telephone : 02-2631-6808
Hours : 09:00am-9:00pm, Closed every 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month
Main dishes and Prices : Nakji bakban(Octopus with rice): 8000won
Nakji bokeum (Seasomed octopus): 14000won

Transportation : Seoul Metro line 2 and 5 Yeongdeungpo Guchung Station exit 5.
At the corner of Woori Bank.