When you want to escape the hassle free and just enjoy the outdoor places. Here some places and spots that you can enjoy in Seoul, Korea.
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| By the way, that girl in the picture was me. |
1. Gyeongbok-gung (경복궁,景福宮)
Gyeongbok-gung Palace
is located at Yulgukno where you can ride subway Gyeongbok-gung or Gwanghwamun.
It is a historical place where the Seoul's grandest Joseon Dynasty-era place
and the sear of power for centuries before it was razed in 1592 by a Japanese
invasion. The admission fee is very affordable and you can say it that it is
very worth it. Because you can really feel that you've been taken back from the
past. It's open 9AM-6PM (till open 7PM during holidays) daily except Tuesdays. The admission fee cost ₩3,000.
2. Lotte World
Lotte
World is located in Seoul by the Jamsil Station when you ride a subway metro
line 2. Lotte World is one of the world's largest indoor amusement parks. Lotte
World is connected inside a mall. This park has 2 sides, the outdoor and indoor.
The indoor, you will see an ice rink, a stage where it held some performance,
and a touch of kiddy rides. On the other hand, most of the rides in the outdoor
were extreme rides. Lot's of rides, and it was reopened in the summer of 2007
after a massive reconstruction.
3. The National Museum of Korea
The
National Museum of Korea was located at Seoul, Inchon Station Metro Line 4 and
Jungang Line. Its houses is the best of the best collection of artifacts and
relics from across Korea throughout different periods and dynasty. Also has some
West Asian pieces from Japanese Governer-General of Korea. Open 9AM-6PM. Closed
every Monday. English tours offered Tuesday-Sunday from 10:30AM-11:30AM and
2:30PM-3:30PM. For free!
4. COEX
Coex
is a very large mall that is located in Samsung-dong, Gangnam-gu. This is a
state-of-the-art complex that was designed for international conferences, and
holds 150 specialized exhibitions and 15,000 conventions/events a year. Its
role is in promoting international trade by connecting international buyers
with local business. A variety of stores and attractions can be founded in the
COEX including: COEX Aquarium; a large Western-style "luxury" cinema;
a traditional video game arcade; etc. You can see everywhere here in COEX Mall.
And you can find korean celebrities here also if you're a fan of them just look for them here.
5. Dongdaemun, (동대문,東大門)
Dongdaemun
is located in Seoul, Metro Line 1 Dongdaemun Station. Dongdaemun is more
formally known as Heunginjimun, the old eastern gate of city still stands.
Though not as impressive architecturally as Namdaemun, the Dongdaemun market is
infinitely more interesting than its counterpart. Dongdaemun is popular when it
comes to street market. You can find here alot of branded clothes, shoes,
make-ups, etc. So, if you're a shoppaholic, it suits you here!
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