Guidebook for Yongsan-gu
Food Scene
HBC & KRD are where many English speaking expats chose to reside. It has a large concentration of foreigner owned bars and restaurants. It is a very friendly and popular neighbourhood.
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Gyeongnidan-gil-Straße
210-65 Itaewon-dongHBC & KRD are where many English speaking expats chose to reside. It has a large concentration of foreigner owned bars and restaurants. It is a very friendly and popular neighbourhood.
The Bakers Table
244-1 Noksapyeong-daeroGreat bread, great breakfast!
Bogwang-ro 59-gil
Comes alive at night!
Seorae-maul. It has a large French international school nearby.
Best accessed from Express bus terminal station line 7 or 3 (Exit 5) walk straight about 100m and make a left
Seorae-ro 8-gil
Seorae-maul. It has a large French international school nearby.
Best accessed from Express bus terminal station line 7 or 3 (Exit 5) walk straight about 100m and make a left
Jayang-ro 11-gil
Strong Chinese Alcohol and lots of Chinese food!
Drinks & Nightlife
HBC & KRD are where many English speaking expats chose to reside. It has a large concentration of foreigner owned bars and restaurants. It is a very friendly neighbourhood.
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Haebangchon station
HBC & KRD are where many English speaking expats chose to reside. It has a large concentration of foreigner owned bars and restaurants. It is a very friendly neighbourhood.
Magpie Brewing Co.
244-1 Noksapyeong-daeroGreat Micro brewed IPA!!
Once famous for its “wild west” style culture however these days the main strips are quite posh and trendy bars and foreign food restaurants catering for young working professionals.
Itaewon 1(il)-dong
Once famous for its “wild west” style culture however these days the main strips are quite posh and trendy bars and foreign food restaurants catering for young working professionals.
Hamilton Hotel
179 Itaewon-roMessy dive bar!! good for a dance.
Usadan-ro 12-gil
Lots of gay bars and clubs.
An Arts university however the neighbourhood (known as Hongdae) is quite the young party spot. Bar and Pubs but also the Park opposite the main gate of the University is full of fun at night.
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Hongik Park
Seogyo-dongAn Arts university however the neighbourhood (known as Hongdae) is quite the young party spot. Bar and Pubs but also the Park opposite the main gate of the University is full of fun at night.
Sightseeing
대한당약국
732-150 Hannam-dongMosque
Learn about the history of Korean military power and the Korean War
Best accessed from Sam-Gak-ji Station line 6 & 4 (Brown & Light blue) exit 12. Walk straight 100m and it’s on your left.
궁중의례원
8 Yongsandong 1(il)-gaLearn about the history of Korean military power and the Korean War
Best accessed from Sam-Gak-ji Station line 6 & 4 (Brown & Light blue) exit 12. Walk straight 100m and it’s on your left.
Vergoldete Bronze-Maitreya in Meditation
137 Seobinggo-roHistorical Artifacts
Take a stroll along the river and cross the Banpo bridge. It has a rainbow water show every night at 9pm. On the south side there is a place to rent bikes and a store.
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Banpo-Brücke
Take a stroll along the river and cross the Banpo bridge. It has a rainbow water show every night at 9pm. On the south side there is a place to rent bikes and a store.
The N-tower has a viewing area at the top. Elevator ride costs 5,000won. Views are amazing day and night. The base has a small park, viewing area and a few restaurants and coffee shops.
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N Seoul Tower
The N-tower has a viewing area at the top. Elevator ride costs 5,000won. Views are amazing day and night. The base has a small park, viewing area and a few restaurants and coffee shops.
Contrast of city and nature, rush and calm, old and new. The temple is infront of the intercontinental hotel at COEX mall north gate. The traditional tea house which is a must visit.
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Bongeunsa
531 Bongeunsa-roContrast of city and nature, rush and calm, old and new. The temple is infront of the intercontinental hotel at COEX mall north gate. The traditional tea house which is a must visit.
Namdaemun Market is Koreas largest traditional market. Also the location of Sinsegae department store, Koreas most high-end department store. It is located near one of Seoul impressive city wall gate
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Namdaemun-Markt
21 Namdaemunsijang-gil Namdaemun Market is Koreas largest traditional market. Also the location of Sinsegae department store, Koreas most high-end department store. It is located near one of Seoul impressive city wall gate
모전교
Great walk through the city from a different perspective.
This is the main street leading up to the most famous Palace in Korea Gyongbokgung.
- King Sejong Statue and museum
- The National theatre. Performing Arts
- Gyungbokgung (Palace) 3000 won
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세종대왕 동상 Statue of Sejong the Great
172 Sejong-daeroThis is the main street leading up to the most famous Palace in Korea Gyongbokgung.
- King Sejong Statue and museum
- The National theatre. Performing Arts
- Gyungbokgung (Palace) 3000 won
A neighbourhood to the east of the Gyongbokgung palace famous for traditional buildings, Art galleries and cafes.
Hanok Guesthouse 201
201 Gahoe-dongA neighbourhood to the east of the Gyongbokgung palace famous for traditional buildings, Art galleries and cafes.
- Yeouido Han river park.
- IFC mall.
- National Assembly and Sakura grove
- 63 Building and aquarium
- Eland River Cruise: The river cruise (15,000 W) or with buffet (60,000 W)
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Yeouinaru Station
- Yeouido Han river park.
- IFC mall.
- National Assembly and Sakura grove
- 63 Building and aquarium
- Eland River Cruise: The river cruise (15,000 W) or with buffet (60,000 W)
Gwangjang Market Food Tour
403-3 Dongho-roGwangjang market.. amazing street food!
Noryangjin Fisheries Wholesale Market
674 Nodeul-roSee food and eat it!
Shopping
Islam Library
137-48 Itaewon-donglots of Middle Eastern shops and culture
Yongsan Station
Hangang-daero 23-gilCGV IMAX, Shopping Mall, EMART Supermarket
Line 2 Exit 14 will have you in the thick of Gangnam Style! It’s hard to get a cab around here and subway stops at 11pm so watch out! Great for Bars and clubs. I enjoy the south side of the road more.
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Gangnam station
Line 2 Exit 14 will have you in the thick of Gangnam Style! It’s hard to get a cab around here and subway stops at 11pm so watch out! Great for Bars and clubs. I enjoy the south side of the road more.
Myongdong is just the other side of the Namsan mountain. Its shopping heaven.. or hell depending on your perspective! Lots of shops and choices and brands and people.
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Myeong-dong
Myeong-dongMyongdong is just the other side of the Namsan mountain. Its shopping heaven.. or hell depending on your perspective! Lots of shops and choices and brands and people.
Tourist Street. Get your traditional souvenirs and post cards etc. Best accessed from Anguk station line 3 (orange) exit 6 walk straight 20m and make a left onto the shopping st.
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Insadong
Tourist Street. Get your traditional souvenirs and post cards etc. Best accessed from Anguk station line 3 (orange) exit 6 walk straight 20m and make a left onto the shopping st.
Dosan-daero 13-gil
Cafes, fashion, lots of posers.
Everything Else
이태원의원
126-15 Itaewon-dongIts in the name.
Location of drop off and pick up for the Airport Limo. 15000won one way. Two buses leave per hour.
Capital Hotel station
Location of drop off and pick up for the Airport Limo. 15000won one way. Two buses leave per hour.
Entertainment & Activities
The Shilla
40-708 Hangangno 3(sam)-gaKorean style bath house. Wash, chill together, eat good food, play a game and relax.
Safe play areas, bike rentals, lots of open space to run and play!!!
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Banpo Hangang Park, Sebitseom station
Safe play areas, bike rentals, lots of open space to run and play!!!
Seoul Forest
273 Ttukseom-rogreat day out to see the Deer!
Seoul Children's Grand Park
Neungdong-rorides and a zoo