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♬01. Visit Seoul

Seoul have to many landmarks, night tour spots and historical places!

If you short plan visit South Korea, you must visit Seoul.

Seoul is Korea's Capital and No.1 City.

 Seoul is beautiful city consists of a wonderful modern 

and ancient architecture which make this city a worth a visit.

A total of 27 bridges cross the Han River in Seoul National Capital Area

almost Han River's bridges are best spots night view point. 

The Seoul metropolitan area contains four UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Changdeok Palace, Hwaseong Fortress, Jongmyo Shrine and the Royal Tombs of the Joseon Dynasty. 

Modern landmarks include the iconic N Seoul Tower, the gold-clad 63 Building, the neofuturistic Dongdaemun Design Plaza, Lotte World, the world's second largest indoor theme park, Moonlight Rainbow Fountain, the world's longest bridge fountain and the Sevit Floating Islands.

♬02. Visit Jeju island

Jeju island or Jejudo is very beautiful island in South Korea.

Island of no three kinds, and many three kinds. This means it was originally labeled the island of triple abundance: Wind, stones, and women, and then added to its reputation the fact it does not have beggars, thieves, or locked gates. 

This island is semi-tropical, even in winter, 

the temperature rarely falls below 0 °C (32 °F).

and Jeju island is all ordinary passport holders except the following can stay visa-free 30 days in Jeju Province.

On June 27, 2007, UNESCO’s World Heritage Committee listed Jeju Volcanic Island and Lava Tubes as a World Natural Heritage in view of the site’s parasitic volcano and lava tubes, as well as for its outstanding geological features and special properties as a habitat for a variety of rare and endangered species. Jeju Volcanic Island and Lava Tubes is largely comprised of three sites: the main site of Hallasan National Park, Seongsan Ilchulbong Peak, and the Geomun Oreum lava tube system. The lava tube system includes dozens of oreum, or a parasitic cone in English, and the five lava caves of Bengdwigul, Manjanggul, Gimnyeonggul, Yongcheondonggul, and Dangcheomuldonggul caves.

♬03. Visit Busan

Busan is one of the great unheralded cities in Asia. Brimming with cobalt oceans, verdant mountains and delectable fare, it’s a city full of surprises and a laid-back vibe that makes it the perfect base from which to explore farther afield in South Korea.

seashore and interior land sighting. Seashore sightseeing includes such sights as the beach areas, islands, and Hae Ahn Park. While interior land sightseeing includes such sights as downtown Busan, historical ruins and sites, Dongnae Shrine, Busan World Cup Stadium, and Bexco Exhibition and Convention Center. 

Surely Busan's most charming tourist point is its beautiful sea vistas. The southeastern beach areas have amazing views of the fantastically shaped rocks and islands, which are a must see. The famous beaches of Haeundae, Gwangalli, and Songjeong are enjoyed by many. Boating, jet skies, and banana boats are just among a few of the water recreation activities visitors can take advantage of. Amnam Park, Igidae, and Haean Park offer views of nature's masterpieces. The natural beauties of Busan can also be taken in by riding the cruise boats in the harbor.

♬04. Visit Gyeongju

Gyeongju, historically known as "Seorabeol", is a coastal city in the far southeastern corner of North Gyeongsang Province in South Korea.

A vast number of archaeological sites and cultural properties from this period remain in the city. Gyeongju is often referred to as "the museum without walls".

so, Gyeongju is a major tourist destination for South Koreans as well as foreign visitors.

Among such historical treasures, Seokguram grotto, Bulguksa temple, Gyeongju Historic Areas and Yangdong Folk Village are designated as World Heritage Sites by UNESCO.

A significant portion of Gyeongju's tourist traffic is due to the city's promotion of itself as a site for various festivals, conferences, and competitions. Every year since 1962, the Silla cultural festival has been held in October to celebrate and honour the dynasty's history and culture. It is one of the major festivals of Korea.

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Here is very good place in Korea.

Romantic Night Trip to Gwangjingyo Bridge’s Riverview 8th Avenue!

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The Bridge was one of the main filming locations of the KBS 2009 television drama series.

The Hangang River, which reflects the city lights of Seoul, is famous for taking in Seoul’s nightscape. The source of the Hangang River is located in the Taebaek Mountain Range, from where it flows west via Gangwon-do, Chungcheongbuk-do, Gyeonggi-do, and Seoul. Rivers of such breadth traversing large cities are few in the world. Also, the Hangang River is often considered a river of the people, containing various elements of the life moments of Koreans and Korea’s dramatic economic growth. 

People may walk towards Gwangnaru or Cheonho-dong over the bridge. While walking along the bridge and taking in the dazzling city lights of Seoul reflected off the river, people can drop by Riverview 8th Avenue, which is situated in the middle of the bridge. The 8th avenue reference was given as it sits right next to the eighth pillar on the bridge. Once selected as one of the top 10 date spots in Seoul, many couples visit the bridge.

Once finding the sign to Riverview 8th Avenue, take the glowing glass staircase to get there. The location under the bridge deck combined with the many glass structures help deliver a surreal feeling of actually walking on the river itself. There are also small, charming performance and exhibition spaces available for which the purpose is to make Riverview 8th Avenue a cultural space for citizens. When the sun goes down, walk along the Hangang River to enjoy the romantic nightscapes of Seoul.

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Incheon is South Korea's third largest city, 

this expanding metropolis and industrial port.

Sogndo City is part of Incheon city.

this post is Basic Information on the Songdo

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Songdo embodies the future of Incheon. 

Built on reclaimed land, Songdo offers a number of attractions. 

A trip to Songdo can start at Central Park, a natural oasis in the city. 

Because of its proximity to the sea, 

the manmade waterway is filled with sea water, 

and water taxis travel through the park.

Close by are a lawn and a promenade along a field of reeds. 

Nearby, there are many futuristic-looking buildings, 

creating a harmonious combination of technology and the natural environment.

Compact Smart City

Compact Smart City is an exhibition center that explores the past, present, and future of Incheon. In the Ancient and Modern History exhibition hall, visitors can learn about Incheon’s ancient beginnings as the town of Michuhol, the Jemulpo Port, the Suinseon railway, and narrow gauge railway in modern history. At the 5D theater, visitors can travel through time from ancient Incheon to the future with a movie containing state-of-the-art effects like wind and water jets. The second floor features a large hall with a miniature model of Incheon. Next to the Compact Smart City is the Incheon Tourist Information Center, where visitors can get information on travel in Songdo and Incheon.

Tri-bowl

Tri-bowl was built in 2009 to commemorate the Global Fair & Festival Incheon, Korea. The name is a combination of the words triple and bowl. The bowl symbolizes Incheon and the three items represented are the sky (airport), sea (port), and land (wide-area transportation network), as well as the districts of Songdo, Chengna, and Yeongjong, which together form the Incheon Free Economic Zone. The building features a multicultural space with an event hall, multi-purpose hall, and a digital library.

Techno Park Get Pearl Tower

Get Pearl Tower can be reached in just five minutes by car from Central Park and is only three bus stops away from Central Park Station on Incheon Subway Line 1. Get Pearl Tower is a landmark building of Techno Park overlooking Songdo. The restaurant Noul on the twentieth floor gives a splendid view of Songdo International City and Incheon Bridge.

Michuhol Park

Named after the ancient name of Incheon, Michuhol Park creates an ambiance where the futuristic Songdo International City meets with old traditions. Inside the park, the traditionally-constructed Daryewon building serves as a place for learning traditional ceremonial rituals and how to cook dishes used for ancestral rites. Various hands-on programs are offered year round. In front of the Get Pearl Culture Center inside the park, there are traditional swings for visitors to enjoy.

Songdo Convensia

Opened in 2008, Songdo Convensia is 15 minutes away by car from Incheon International Airport and is the closest convention center to an international airport in Korea. Domestic and international meetings, exhibitions, events, and performances are held year round. The hall can accommodate up to 450 booths and 2,000 people. Songdo Convensia is the first environment-friendly convention center in Asia. It is LEED-certified (Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design), an environment-friendly architecture certification system.

NC Cube Canal Walk

The NC Cube Canal Walk is a European-style shopping arcade with a length of 740 meters. The space features outstanding architectural aesthetics as well as dynamic cultural elements. The architecture invokes the four seasons, and the canal running through the building is quite impressive.

Incheon Bridge Observatory

Incheon Bridge Observatory offers excellent views of Incheon, with the view of the sunset over the western coast being exceptionally beautiful. At 21.38 kilometers long, Incheon Bridge is the longest bridge in Korea. It serves as a gateway between Songdo International City and Incheon International Airport.

Sunrise Park

Sunrise Park was built to highlight the opening of the port of Incheon and the beginning of the city’s modernization. From Songdo Hill, one can get a bird’s-eye-view of the park. The park is part of a pleasant and systematic green network connected with other existing green areas of the city. The park has wind power generators as well as an ecological pond using recycled wastewater and serving as a habitat for various flora and fauna.

Songdo Miraegil

Songdo Miraegil, meaning future road, is 7 kilometers long. The road connects the major tourist attractions of Songdo, allowing visitors to explore the city on foot. The course takes 3 hours and traverses the lakeside of Central Park. The walk passes by Tomorrow City, Compact Smart City, Tri-bowl, Incheon Bridge Observatory, NC Cube Canal Walk, Central Park, and Songdo Convensia.

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 Seoul’s Hidden Observatories,

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Take in the Nightscape with a Cup of Tea! 

Gureum Cafe

The Hangang River has a special place in the hearts of Seoul citizens. In the past, it held the meaning of “the site of life,” and in modern times, it is loved by the locals as a space to relax and enjoy culture. Citizen parks were created along the riverbanks, and soon after rest area-observatories were opened one after another. These sites allow visitors to enjoy a cup of tea while taking in the beautiful view of the Hangang River.

Among these observatory cafés, Gureum Café at Dongjakdaegyo Bridge is recommended for its outstanding night view. This round, three-story café is lined with windows on all sides. No matter which seat you have, you are guaranteed a beautiful view of the Hangang River landscape. In addition, the open rooftop is great for taking in the view and the breeze on warmer evenings.

TIP) Enjoying the sunset at Dongjakdaegyo Bridge
There are two cafés at Dongjakdaegyo Bridge; Gureum Café is ideal for enjoying the nightscape, while Noeul Café is optimal for taking in the sunset. Noeul Café is located across from Gureum Café and is the same size.

• ☞ Address: 350, Dongjak-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul
• ☞ Directions: Dongjak Station (Seoul Subway Line 4), 
•                        Exit 2. Walk approx. 10 min.
• ☞ Operating hours: 10:00-24:00
• ※ See Gureum Café menu for prices of drinks and food.

Take a Walk and Enjoy the Night! 

Inwangsan Mountain Observatory

The observatory atop Inwangsan Mountain is famous for its view of Seoul’s beautiful nightscape. Compared with the other observatories, there is no definite name for this location. Some call it Inwangsan Observatory because it is located on the mountain, while others call it Inwangsan Jarak-gil Trail Observatory for its proximity to the trail. The walking path to the observatory is well-developed, providing easy access to everyone.
It is no wonder that amateur photographers are drawn to this location, hoping to capture the view of Seoul that can only be described as a masterpiece. Included in this work of art are Seoul’s landmark N Seoul Tower, as well as Gyeongbokgung Palace and the downtown high-rises of Jung-gu district.

Tip) Notices for visiting Inwangsan Mountain Observatory
The observatory at Inwangsan Mountain offers an extensive view of downtown Seoul, including Cheong Wa Dae (Blue House). Visitors can enjoy the view of the presidential residence but photography of the estate is strictly prohibited. In addition, the park is closed on Mondays (the following day if a public holiday falls on a Monday).

• ☞ Directions: Gyeongbokgung Station (Seoul Subway Line 3), 
• Exit 3 → Walk approx. 1 min to Jeokseon-dong∙Gyeongbokgung Station Bus Stop → Take Maeul Bus No. Jongno 09 to Jongjeom Bus Stop (last stop) → Walk approx. 15-20 min. to Inwangsan Mountain Observatory.

Outstanding Observatory & Hangang River Night View! 

Jabeolle Observatory.

If you want to enjoy a colorful nightscape in Seoul, head to Ttukseom Hangang Park. The park is home to Jabeolle, an observatory and culture complex built in the shape of a geometrid moth larva. Even the structure itself is something interesting to see, but there are many more fascinating things to see and do inside.

The interior is divided into “head,” “body,” and “tail” sections, with each area being dedicated to a different cultural experience. The head and tail sections generally host performances and exhibitions, while the larger body section in the middle is a rest area for citizens, with a small shop for snacks, and an observation deck to take in the Hangang River. The view is quite picturesque by night, when the pillars of Cheongdamdaegyo Bridge are lit, and their reflection mingles with the lights of the skyscrapers in the waters below to brighten like fireworks in the sky.

• ☞ Address: 68, Gangbyeonbuk-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul
• ☞ Directions: Ttukseom Resort Station (Seoul Subway Line 7), Exit 3. Walk approx. 2 min. along connected pathway.
• ☞ Operating hours
• - 2-3F: 10:00-18:00

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source : KTO

Hi! Everyone!

If you want to 

 Seoul’s Hidden Observatories,

you must reading this post!

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Fall in Love with the Beauty of Hanok! 

Bukchon Observatory

There is perhaps no place that offers the tranquil, cozy ambience and beauty of traditional houses more than Bukchon Hanok Village. The many hanok gathered closely together along narrow alleys draw in hundreds of international tourists every day. Most visitors walk through the alleys and take souvenir photos with the hanok in the background, but it is worth taking some time out to visit Bukchon Observatory.

Bukchon Observatory is operated by an elderly couple, who transformed the rooftop of their villa into a viewing platform. Compared to other observatories, this space is quite small and has a feeling of being worn-out, but it is special for the unique view it offers of the nearby hanok houses. Many people enjoy taking photos of the juxtaposition of the old hanok buildings before the modern apartments and skyscrapers that line the horizon.

• ☞ Address: 22-3, Bukchon-ro 11da-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
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• ☞ Directions: Anguk Station (Seoul Subway Line 3), 
•                        Exit 2. Walk approx. 15 min.
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• ☞ Operating hours: 09:00-20:00
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• ☞ Admission: Adults & Teenagers 3,000 won / Children 2,000 won
• ※ Admission includes one free drink.

Take the Inclined Elevator Up! 

Dream Forest Art Center Observatory

Dream Forest is the fourth largest park in Seoul. Originally the site of the amusement park Dream Land, the park fell into decline. In 2009, the size of the site was doubled and turned into a vast green park. Dream Forest has many things to see, from the deer enclosure to Sang Sang Tok Tok Gallery and Dream Forest Art Center. However, among all the attractions, the most popular location is the observatory.

Known for appearing in the drama “Iris (2009),” this observatory is quick to grab your attention for its one-of-a-kind exterior. Appearing to be a small room held aloft to the side of the art center, the observatory can only be reached by riding in an elevator that goes up on two inclining slopes of different degrees. From the top, you can see the city at your feet. The 360° panorama includes outstanding views of Bukhansan, Suraksan and Dobongsan Mountains to the north, and even Namsan Mountain in the south.  

• ☞ Address (Dream Forest Art Center): 173, Wolgye-ro, Gangbuk-gu, Seoul
• ※ The observatory is located behind Dream Forest Art Center.
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• ☞ Directions: Miasageori Station (Seoul Subway Line 4), Exit 2 → Walk approx. 1 min. to Miasageori Bus Stop → Take Maeul Bus No. 05 to Byeorangbawi Bus Stop → Walk approx. 5 min. to Dream Forest Art Center Observatory.
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• ☞ Operating hours (observatory): Tuesday-Sunday 10:00-22:00 
•                                (Last admission 21:30)
• ※ Closed Mondays
• ※ 3F rooftop of the observatory is only open weekends and public holidays April-October

Uniquely Shaped Observatory! 

“Bowl of Sky” Observatory

One of the five parks that make up World Cup Park, Haneul Park is named for its proximity to the heavens (haneulmeans “sky” in Korean). The site of the park was originally a garbage dump but transformed into a green space. The main highlights of the park now are the five large wind turbines and the large bowl-shaped observatory that serve to represent holding the sky.

The observatory is located very near the center of the park, but the walk there is an enjoyable part of the experience. Taking in the eulalia grass stretching up to the sky along both sides of the trail, you will arrive at your destination feeling like you just set out. The observatory’s appearance is as special as its name is. Built to resemble the shape of a “bowl of sky,” the observatory is completely open on all sides, making it perfect to take in the vast fields. It is especially beautiful in autumn, when the wind blows the silver tops of the eulalia grass like waves on the ocean.

• ☞ Address (Visitor Information Center): 95, Haneulgongwon-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul
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• ☞ Directions: World Cup Stadium Station (Seoul Subway Line 6), Exit 1. Walk approx. 30 min. or take the Maengkkongi Electric Train from the parking lot.
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• ☞ Operating hours (Maengkkongi Electric Train): 10:00-Sunset
• ※ Haneul Park is closed at night for the safety of citizens and the park facilities. Park hours vary based on the hour of sunset; the park is generally open 10:00-19:00 in summer (March-November) and 10:00-18:00 in winter (November-February).
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• ☞ Fee (Maengkkongi Electric Train): Adults round-trip 3,000 won, one-way 2,000 won / Children round-trip 2,200 won, one-way 1,500 won

Deoksugung Palace & Jeong-dong at a Glance! 

Jeongdong Observatory

Korea’s past, present and future meet in the area of Jeong-dong; Deoksugung Palace of the Joseon Dynasty, the Romanesque architecture of the grand cathedral of the Anglican Church of Korea and the future-esque building at Seoul City Hall. The best place to take in the view of all three at once is from Jeongdong Observatory, on the 13th floor of Seoul City Hall Seosomun Building. The room was previously a storage room for equipment, but was transformed into an observatory and opened to the public for free in 2013.

Jeongdong Observatory also holds a café where guests can purchase coffee to drink as they leisurely take in the scenery. The best times to visit the observatory are in fall and winter! The view of the treetops in the palace is stunning in autumn, when the leaves are a medley of color; the white snow coating the landscape in winter creates a scene not unlike an ink painting.

TIP) How to Enjoy Jeongdong Observatory 100%
When visiting Jeongdong Observatory, be sure to look at the photo exhibition on the walls of the café. The photographs show the historical appearance of Chungdong First Methodist Church, Gyeongungung Palace (the prior name of Deoksugung Palace) and other sites in the area. Take a moment to compare the historical photos with the current buildings.

• ☞ Address: 15, Deoksugung-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
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• ☞ Directions: City Hall Station (Seoul Subway Line 1, 2), Exit 11. Walk approx. 5 min.
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• ☞ Operating hours: 09:00-18:00

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source : KTO