Guidebook for Mapo-gu
Shopping
Modern underground shopping center including a big aquarium near Samsung station with lots of famous brand just next SM entertainment town
and also you could have a big libarairy as well
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Starfield COEX Mall
Modern underground shopping center including a big aquarium near Samsung station with lots of famous brand just next SM entertainment town
and also you could have a big libarairy as well
one of the biggest shopping area for tourists with lots of brands and food as well near N(NAMSAN) tower
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Myeong-dong
Myeong-dongone of the biggest shopping area for tourists with lots of brands and food as well near N(NAMSAN) tower
Specially one of the famous shopping place for whole sales cloths and also some from young designers
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Dongdaemun Design Plaza
Specially one of the famous shopping place for whole sales cloths and also some from young designers
Big premium outlet for all brands (well known brand, High ended brands for outer and shoes
30 min by bus from Hongik univerity station
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LOTTE Premium Outlet Paju
390 Hoedong-gilBig premium outlet for all brands (well known brand, High ended brands for outer and shoes
30 min by bus from Hongik univerity station
Sightseeing
The area is the part of the famous song "Gangnam style" from the korean singer "Sai"
full of shops, restaurents , cafes and young people
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Gangnam station
The area is the part of the famous song "Gangnam style" from the korean singer "Sai"
full of shops, restaurents , cafes and young people
The highest tower in Korea and could have a great view of Seoul from the top of building
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Lotte World
Olympic-roThe highest tower in Korea and could have a great view of Seoul from the top of building
One of the best place for tourist get you the beautiful whole view of Seoul (Top of the mountain)
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N Seoul Tower
One of the best place for tourist get you the beautiful whole view of Seoul (Top of the mountain)
Famous Korean traditional market where you could enjoy thousand Korean casual food and find all fresh products including Traditional cloth Hanbok
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Gwangjang Traditional Market station
Famous Korean traditional market where you could enjoy thousand Korean casual food and find all fresh products including Traditional cloth Hanbok
You could find all goods from famous K pop singers from SM entertainment located next to COEX Mall (Samsung station)
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SM타운 코엑스아티움
513 Yeongdong-daeroYou could find all goods from famous K pop singers from SM entertainment located next to COEX Mall (Samsung station)
Myeong-dong Cathedral is the Church for Archdiocese of Seoul and was also the birthplace for the Roman Catholic Church community in Korea
Myeong-dong Cathedral is located in downtown Seoul and tourists frequently come and visit the place. Near the cathedral are other tourism spots such as Namsangol Hanok Village preserving Korean traditional houses, N Seoul Tower overlooking Seoul and Namdaemun Market, a traditional market with a wide variety of food and goods
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Myeong-dong Cathedral
74 Myeongdong-gilMyeong-dong Cathedral is the Church for Archdiocese of Seoul and was also the birthplace for the Roman Catholic Church community in Korea
Myeong-dong Cathedral is located in downtown Seoul and tourists frequently come and visit the place. Near the cathedral are other tourism spots such as Namsangol Hanok Village preserving Korean traditional houses, N Seoul Tower overlooking Seoul and Namdaemun Market, a traditional market with a wide variety of food and goods
Since 1953, Korea has been divided into two separate countries, now known as South and North Korea. North Korea has become a more of closed off country with widespread poverty and ever- lasting dictatorship while South Korea has been continuously developing as one of the leading countries economically, sharing its culture with the rest of the world. The DMZ area is the only place that you can see the reality of the most divided nations in the world
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DMZ The 3rd Infiltration Tunnel
산172 점원리Since 1953, Korea has been divided into two separate countries, now known as South and North Korea. North Korea has become a more of closed off country with widespread poverty and ever- lasting dictatorship while South Korea has been continuously developing as one of the leading countries economically, sharing its culture with the rest of the world. The DMZ area is the only place that you can see the reality of the most divided nations in the world
Some of the South Korea's most esteemed artists, musicians and architects are pooled together in Heyri Art Village, brimming with Bauhaus-inspired galleries, museums and cafés. Less than an hour outside Seoul’s city limits in Paju, and stretching over acres of unspoiled land, many of its buildings are no higher than three stories and all bear the names of the architects who designed them
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Heyri Art Village
Some of the South Korea's most esteemed artists, musicians and architects are pooled together in Heyri Art Village, brimming with Bauhaus-inspired galleries, museums and cafés. Less than an hour outside Seoul’s city limits in Paju, and stretching over acres of unspoiled land, many of its buildings are no higher than three stories and all bear the names of the architects who designed them
Arts & Culture
One of the old & famous temple(Bongeunsa station) next to Samsing COEX mall
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Bongeunsa
531 Bongeunsa-roOne of the old & famous temple(Bongeunsa station) next to Samsing COEX mall
One of the big palais from CHOSUN Dynasty , Full of historical construction and mood
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Gyeongbokgung Palace
161 Sajik-roOne of the big palais from CHOSUN Dynasty , Full of historical construction and mood
Located near Kyugnbok palais to that You could plan with the palais
bunch of small shops with full of traditional product with lots of traditional cafes and restaurants
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Insa-dong
Insa-dongLocated near Kyugnbok palais to that You could plan with the palais
bunch of small shops with full of traditional product with lots of traditional cafes and restaurants
Surrounded by Gyeongbokgung Palace, Changdeokgung Palace and Jongmyo Shrine, Bukchon Hanok Village is home to hundreds of traditional houses, called hanok, that date back to the Joseon Dynasty. The name Bukchon, which literally translates to "northern village," came about as the neighborhood lies north of two significant Seoul landmarks, Cheonggyecheon Stream and Jongno
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Bukchon Hanok Village
66 Bukchon-roSurrounded by Gyeongbokgung Palace, Changdeokgung Palace and Jongmyo Shrine, Bukchon Hanok Village is home to hundreds of traditional houses, called hanok, that date back to the Joseon Dynasty. The name Bukchon, which literally translates to "northern village," came about as the neighborhood lies north of two significant Seoul landmarks, Cheonggyecheon Stream and Jongno
One day visiting places including Insadong and Kyungbok palais
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Jogyesa Temple
One day visiting places including Insadong and Kyungbok palais
Cafe and traditional restaurant inside of traditional house where there are often family ceremonies
nice view on the top of the mountain and small promenade is possible with fresh air
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Samcheonggak
330-115 Seongbuk-dongCafe and traditional restaurant inside of traditional house where there are often family ceremonies
nice view on the top of the mountain and small promenade is possible with fresh air
Namsangol Hanok Village opened in 1998 on the north side of Namsan Mountain in the center of the capital. This village has five restored traditional Korean houses, a pavilion, traditional garden, performance arts stage and a time capsule plaza, making it a perfect spot for both locals and tourists to take a leisure walk
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Namsan Hanok Village
28 Toegye-ro 34-gilNamsangol Hanok Village opened in 1998 on the north side of Namsan Mountain in the center of the capital. This village has five restored traditional Korean houses, a pavilion, traditional garden, performance arts stage and a time capsule plaza, making it a perfect spot for both locals and tourists to take a leisure walk
Deoksugung Palace is special among Korean palaces. It has a modern and a western style garden and fountain. The Changing of the Royal Guard, in front of Daehanmun (Gate), is a very popular event for many visitors. The royal guard was responsible for opening and closing the palace gate during the Joseon Dynasty. Outside of the palace is a picturesque road with a stone wall
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Deoksugung
99 Sejong-daeroDeoksugung Palace is special among Korean palaces. It has a modern and a western style garden and fountain. The Changing of the Royal Guard, in front of Daehanmun (Gate), is a very popular event for many visitors. The royal guard was responsible for opening and closing the palace gate during the Joseon Dynasty. Outside of the palace is a picturesque road with a stone wall
Drinks & Nightlife
One of the hotest place for young people regardless nationality
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Yeonnam-dong
One of the hotest place for young people regardless nationality
Hongik Univ. Station
Hotest place
Entertainment & Activities
located in Seoul (Jamsil subway station) you could easily reach through subway near Gangnam
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Lotte World
Olympic-rolocated in Seoul (Jamsil subway station) you could easily reach through subway near Gangnam
Amusement park located out of Seoul however You could easily reach by free shuttle bus
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Everland
Everland-roAmusement park located out of Seoul however You could easily reach by free shuttle bus
As there is free shuttle bus at Hongik station, You could use it to get there for skiing in the winter
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As there is free shuttle bus at Hongik station, You could use it to get there for skiing in the winter
As there is free shuttle bus at Hongik subway station every morning during ski season, You could use it for round trip to get there for skiing otherwise for taking photo with snow background in winter
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Daemyung Vivaldi Park Ski Resort
Hanchigol-gilAs there is free shuttle bus at Hongik subway station every morning during ski season, You could use it for round trip to get there for skiing otherwise for taking photo with snow background in winter
Essentials
Lotte discount store which is big like wall mart where You could buy Korean small snack for your gifts to your friends for souvenirs
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Lotte Mart
405 Hangang-daeroLotte discount store which is big like wall mart where You could buy Korean small snack for your gifts to your friends for souvenirs
Getting Around
There are 3 main lines
1)Kyungeui joongang line
2)2nd line(Green line)
3)Airport metro(AREX)
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Hongik Univ. Station
There are 3 main lines
1)Kyungeui joongang line
2)2nd line(Green line)
3)Airport metro(AREX)