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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
Taejongdae (24 Jeonmang-ro, Dongsam-dong, Yeongdo-gu, Busan) — Taejongdae is a natural park of Busan, South Korea with magnificent cliffs facing the open sea on the southernmost tip of island of Yeongdo-gu. Taejongdae was named after the 29th king of the Silla Kingdom (57 BC-AD 935), King Taejong Mu-Yeol (604-661). King Taejong traveled to many places … Continue reading Taejongdae
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
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
Namsan Seoul Tower (105 Namsangongwon-gil, Yongsan 2(i)ga-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul) – a.k.a. “N Seoul Tower”, officially the YTN Seoul Tower and commonly known as the Namsan Tower or Seoul Tower, this is a communication and observation tower located on Namsan Mountain in central Seoul, South Korea. At 236 meters, it marks the second highest point in … Continue reading Namsan Seoul Tower