Gamegol Son Wangmandu (42 Namdaemunsijang 4-gil, Hoehyeon-dong, Jung-gu, Seoul 04528) – this restaurant, located in the popular Namdaemun Market, draws a local crowd for its freshly-made dumplings. Diners can order large kimchi and meat-flavored dumplings, or smaller hand-rolled dimplings in short rib and shrimp flavors. Its website
Ddobagi Chicken (27 Dongmak-ro 14-gil, Sangsu-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul 121-160) – veteran travelers may have heard of Korean Fried Chicken, but they can’t say they tried the real thing until they dined here. Extra juicy crispy chicken pieces are served here with a generous portion of shredded lettuce salad and picked white radish. It’s recommended to […]
Subway — Seoul has an extensive network of public transportation and taxis. Consistently voted as one of the best in the world for its ease of use, cleanliness, and frequency of service, the Seoul subway system is one of the most efficient ways to travel around the city. Trains run non-stop from approximately 5:30 am […]
BUS — Seoul’s public bus system is a well-developed, cheap, and convenient form of transportation. All buses are color coded: blue buses connect different districts of the city along main route, green buses connect subway stations and main blue bus routes with residential areas, smaller green maeul (local) buses travel shorter routes within a single […]
TAXI — Taxis in Seoul are an inexpensive and useful means of transportation. Abundant and inexpensive, it’s easy to flag one down on the streets, or find one of the many taxi stands located around major tourist destinations. All taxis in Seoul are metered. The base fare is 3,800 Won (100 Won for every 132 […]
War Memorial of Korea (29 Itaewon-ro, Namyeong-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul) — the War Memorial of Korea, located in Yongsan-gu (Seoul), exhibits and preserve materials related to the Korean War and serves as a national moral educational venue. It was established to commemorate the noble sacrifice of patriotic martyrs by the War Memorial Service Korea Society on […]
Seokguram (Jinhyeon-dong, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do) — Seokguram, located on Tohamsan Mountain, is the representative stone temple of Korea. The official name of Seokguram, National Treasure No. 24, is Seokguram Seokgul. Designated as a World Cultural Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1995, it is an artificial stone temple made of granite. The construction was started by Kim […]
National Museum of Korea (137 Seobinggo-ro, Seobinggo-dong, Yongsan-gu) — this is the largest museum in Korea and houses precious Korean cultural assets that tell the story of Korea’s fascinating history, from ancient times to the modern era. In addition to galleries with a wide array of national and international pieces, the National Museum of Korea […]
National Folk Museum of Korea (37 Samcheong-ro, Sejongno, Jongno-gu, Seoul) — this 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 history of traditional life of the Korean people. Through the displays, visitors can learn about the […]
Jongmyo Shrine (157 Jong-ro, Hunjeong-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul) — Jongmyo is a Confucian shrine dedicated to the perpetuation of memorial services for the deceased kings and queens of the Korean Joseon Dynasty. According to UNESCO, the shrine is the oldest royal Confucian shrine preserved and the ritual ceremonies continue a tradition established in the 14th century. […]