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Namsan — Nam Mountain is a peak, 262 meters high, in the Jung-gu district of south central Seoul, South Korea. Although known as Mongmyeoksan in the past, it is now commonly referred to as Mt. Namsan. It is the largest park in Korea, and offers some hiking, picnic areas and views of downtown Seoul’s skyline. … Continue reading Namsan
Lotte World (240 Olympic-ro, Jamsil-dong, Songpa-gu, Seoul) — Lotte World is a major recreation complex in Seoul, South Korea. It consists of the world’s largest indoor theme park, an outdoor amusement park called “Magic Island”, an artificial island inside a lake linked by monorail, shopping malls, a luxury hotel, a Korean folk museum, sports facilities, … Continue reading Lotte World
Nami Island (1 Namisum-gil, Namsan-myeon, Chuncheon, Gangwon-do) — was formed as a result of the construction of Cheongpyeong Dam. It is a half moon-shaped isle, and on it is the grave of General Nami, who led a great victory against the rebels in the 13th year of the 7th king of the Joseon Dynasty, King … Continue reading Nami Island
Olympic Park (424 Olympic-ro, Oryun-dong, Songpa-gu, Seoul) — Seoul Olympic Park, shortened to Olpark, is an Olympic Park built to host the 1988 Summer Olympics. It is located in Songpa-gu, Bangi-dong. At 1.45 million square meters, the park is divided into several zones, including a leisure sports park, a cultural art park, an eco-park, and … Continue reading Olympic Park
Namdaemun (40 Sejong-daero, Namdaemunno 4(sa)-ga, Jung-gu, Seoul) — Namdaemun, officially known as the Sungnyemun, is one of the Eight Gates in the Fortress Wall of Seoul, South Korea, which surrounded the city in the Joseon dynasty. The gate is located in Jung-gu between Seoul Station and Seoul Plaza, with the historic 24-hour Namdaemun market next … Continue reading Namdaemun
Seoraksan (Gangwon Province) — Seoraksan is the highest mountain in the Taebaek mountain range in the Gangwon Province in eastern South Korea. It is located in a national park near the city of Sokcho. After the Hallasan volcano on Jeju Island and Jirisan in the south, Seoraksan is the third highest mountain in South Korea. … Continue reading Seoraksan