Unhyeongung, designated as Historic Site No. 257 of the City of Seoul, is located in Uni-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul. This palace used to be a Jamjeo (a te ... More
Unhyeongung, designated as Historic Site No. 257 of the City of Seoul, is located in Uni-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul. This palace used to be a Jamjeo (a temporary place for the soon-to-be monarch to stay before taking the throne) of Gojong, 26th King of Joseon Dynasty, and was the house of Heungseon Daewongun. Unhyeongung retains its historical importance as a base for Heungseon Daewongun's political activities during the modern Korean era.
Here, Heungseongun, Lee Haeung played the role of de facto ruler and reformed the political system into a royal regime. Even after resigning from the political position of regent, he persisted in engaging in political influences here.
On December 9, 1863 when Heongseongun was promoted to Daewongun and his wife from the Min family received the title of Budaebuin, this private residence was given the name Unhyeongung.
A folk song told that Unhyeongung, where King Gojong lived until he turned 12, and which was a Gwansanggam site during King Cheoljong, had the feng-shui energy to create a king. After King Gojong came to power, Daewongun expanded Unhyeongung again. The name, Unhyeon originated from an uphill path located in front of Seoungwan, whose name was changed to Gwansanggam in the era of King Sejo. The name remained as a special name for that. That is, Ungwan, coming from Seoungwan and Unhyeon, the name of the uphill path in front of Ungwan, were used literally for this spot.
The old church building constructed in 1949 was demolished, and a new building was built in 2014. The new Gahoe-dong Catholic Church is remarkably ch ... More
The old church building constructed in 1949 was demolished, and a new building was built in 2014. The new Gahoe-dong Catholic Church is remarkably characterized by the juxtaposition of traditional hanok and modern architecture. The two different styles were not made into a melange, but juxtaposed so that people can feel the different charms at the same time.
The building expresses a Korean gentleman wearing hanbok putting his arms around a blue-eyed foreign priest. The low-built hanok, giving Korean traditional vibes to the area that was losing such atmosphere, and the western-style church behind it catch the eyes of passers-by. While the construction project was planned on a large lot of 3,300 square meters, the project divided up construction into three buildings matching the atmosphere of the neighborhood. Natural materials were mainly used and stained glass was used minimally to enhance the charm of hanok architecture.
The hanok building was built using Korean red pine (Pinus densiflora) by a master carpenter of intangible cultural heritage to create high-quality results. As it is a religious building, you can find various religious elements inside. The miracle of five loaves of bread and two fish is engraved on the tiles of the roof. Such small details make us imagine the time when the priest who majored in architecture and the architect in charge of design shared their opinions to settle on the design of the buildings.
The Jeongdok Public Library is a hidden cherry blossom spot that looks like it’s straight out of a movie scene.
Opened in 1977, the historic building ... More
The Jeongdok Public Library is a hidden cherry blossom spot that looks like it’s straight out of a movie scene.
Opened in 1977, the historic building and aging trees of this public library create a unique vibe.
How about stopping by the library for not just books and culture, but also to admire the beauty of springtime cherry blossoms next year?
Baek In-je House is a museum and cultural heritage site located in Bukchon Hanok Village's Gahoe-dong neighborhood. The house was built during the Jap ... More
Baek In-je House is a museum and cultural heritage site located in Bukchon Hanok Village's Gahoe-dong neighborhood. The house was built during the Japanese colonial era and it is a well-preserved example of modern hanok. The hanok was built on an elevated plot of land and there are incredible views of Bukchon Hanok Village from the house. Though built in a traditional style, there are many modern architectural touches. In traditional hanok, the sarangchae (men's quarters) and anchae (women's quarters), are built separate from each other. Baek In-je House has a sarangchae and anchae that are connected. There is also a spacious garden. The hanok is one of the largest remaining hanok in the city, and because of its unique history, the hanok was designated a Citizens' Cultural Heritage site and converted into a museum.
※ Baek In-je (1898 - Unknown): Baek In-je was a Korean patriot who fought for Korean independence during the Japanese colonial era. Baek was also a doctor who devoted much of his time to studying rickets and blood disorders. He made great contributions to the body of research on these medical issues.
서울 종로구 북촌로7길 16 
03055 16, Bukchon-ro 7-gil (Gahoe-dong), Jongno-gu, Seoul
- Business hours -
Tue-Sun : 09:00am-18:00pm (Last entry at 17:30 /Closed Mondays)
※ Visitors not on a guided tour may only tour the grounds
※ Fridays & Saturdays until 20:00 during August
- Foreign language assistance & tours available.
- Free admission
Cheomseongdae is an observatory of Silla dynasty built during the reign of Queen Seondeok. You can ride a electric car and tour not only Cheomseongdae ... More
Cheomseongdae is an observatory of Silla dynasty built during the reign of Queen Seondeok. You can ride a electric car and tour not only Cheomseongdae but also nearby historical sites. At night, you can see the colorful Cheomseongdae with various lights.
LEGOLAND® Korea is the 10th global theme park in Korea after Denmark, Britain, California, Germany, Florida, Malaysia, Dubai, Japan and New York, and ... More
LEGOLAND® Korea is the 10th global theme park in Korea after Denmark, Britain, California, Germany, Florida, Malaysia, Dubai, Japan and New York, and consists of rides and attractions for families with children aged 2 to 12 years old. In addition, it is a perfect family-tailored theme park for the best experience at LEGOLAND® during the day and at LEGO® Hotel in the evening.
Bukhansan is a mountain on the northern periphery of Seoul. There are three major peaks, Baegundae 836.5m, Insubong 810.5m, Mangyeongdae 787.0m. Becau ... More
Bukhansan is a mountain on the northern periphery of Seoul. There are three major peaks, Baegundae 836.5m, Insubong 810.5m, Mangyeongdae 787.0m. Because of its height and the fact that it borders a considerable portion of the city, Bukhansan is a major landmark visible from most city districts. The name "Bukhansan" means "mountain north of Han River", referring to the fact that it is the northern border of the city. During the Joseon era, the peaks marked the extreme northern boundary of Seoul.
Gwanaksan (632 m) is a mountain in Seoul. Portions lie in Gwanak-gu and Geumcheon-gu districts of Seoul, other portions lie in the neighboring cities ... More
Gwanaksan (632 m) is a mountain in Seoul. Portions lie in Gwanak-gu and Geumcheon-gu districts of Seoul, other portions lie in the neighboring cities of Anyang, and Gwacheon in Gyeonggi-do.
The name gwanak means "hat-shaped peak," and refers to its gat-like profile. Thus Gwanaksan literally means "mountain of the hat-shaped peak." Together with Songaksan in Kaesong, Gamaksan in Paju, Uaksan in Pocheon, and Hwaaksan in Gapyeong, Gwanaksan was long considered one of the five representative peaks of Gyeonggi-do.
The main campus of Seoul national university is located just northwest of the mountain, and Gwacheon national government complex lies to the east. Also nearby is the Anyang Resort Area, a popular local tourist attraction. On the mountain itself lie numerous Buddhist temples, including Wongaksa. Most of the mountain slope is protected land. The mountain is very popular with older climbers, since it can easily be reached by Seoul's public transportation. Annual hiking traffic is close to 5 million people.
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서울대 건설환경종합연구소 -> 연주대(깔딱고개) ->관악산 정상 -> 서울대 (Duration: 2 and a half hours)
서울 관악구 관악로 1 
1, Gwanak-ro, Gwanak-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea
- Directions -
Seoul national university station(Line 2) Exit no.3 -> Take the bus -> Get off at Seoul national university construction environment research institute bus station.
Buramsan is a mountain in South Korea. It sits on the boundary between the district of Nowon-gu in Seoul and the city of Namyangju in Gyeonggi-do. It ... More
Buramsan is a mountain in South Korea. It sits on the boundary between the district of Nowon-gu in Seoul and the city of Namyangju in Gyeonggi-do. It has an elevation of 507m. It also has a heliport at the second peak (420m). There is a butterfly garden near Bulamsan Mountain, so it is good for outing, and there is also an azalea festival in spring.
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화랑대역4번출구 -> 경춘선숲길 -> 공릉산 백세문 -> 군사시설보고지역 경고표지판의 오른쪽 -> 불암산 정상 -> 상계역 (Duration : 2 and a half hours)
서울 노원구 한글비석로12길 51-27 
51-27, Hangeulbiseok-ro 12-gil, Nowon-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea
- Directions -
1. Hwarangdae station(Line 6) Exit no.4 (경춘선 숲길) or Exit no.1 -> Take the bus no.1132 ->Get off the bus at Backsemoon bus station.
2. Junggye station(Line 2) Exit no.2 -> Take the bus no.1140 -> Get off at Junggye Apt complex 3(중계아파트3단지/나비정원)
There are valleys and swimming pools nearby, making it a good place to play in the water & relax and you can bring your pet with you. ... More
There are valleys and swimming pools nearby, making it a good place to play in the water & relax and you can bring your pet with you.
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