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Photo courtesy of Min’s Club (top & bottom left) Min’s Club is located in an alley in Insa-dong, an area that has a strong traditional Korean atmosphere. This restaurant was remodeled from the home of Min Byeong-ok, a relative of Empress Myeongseong (1851-1895). Since it has historical significance, the restaurant may be more interesting to international visitors. Min Byeong-ok’s residence was…

Experience Seoul from a different perspective at Namsan Mountain

The routes that stretch from Namdaemun Market to Namsan Library and the path from Namsan Library down to Grand Hyatt Seoul offer a landscape rich in autumn colors, notably lined with dense forest areas on each side. As you walk along the road, you can look down at the houses sitting on the hill below and see Seoul from another perspective.

As you walk up from Namdaemun Market to Namsan…

Path lined with redwood trees, Metasequoia street at Haneul Park

World Cup Park is made up of five parks: Haneul Park, Pyeonghwa (Peace) Park, Noeul (Sunset) Park, Nanjicheon Park, and Nanji Hangang Park. Haneul Park derives its name, which means ‘sky’ in Korean, from its status as the park with the highest elevation in the area. To get to the top you must first climb a staircase of 290 steps or take the winding hiking trail. The top of the park offers…

600-year old living heritage in Seoul, Bugaksan Mountain Fortress Wall

The Fortress Wall of Bugaksan Mountainis a popular tourist destination in Seoul and offers one of the best trails in the city. The road is surrounded by a scenic natural landscape and is visited by people of every age and gender. The hiking trail was closed to the public in 1968, and was finally reopened in 2006. Since then, it has become a major tourist site with more than 200,000 visitors…

A scenic trail connecting Seoul Forest and Gwangjingyo Bridge, overlooking the Hangang River

Cloud Bridge in Seoul Forest, which boasts beautiful autumn scenery, takes you to the Hangang riverside area. Walk along the road on the upper side of the river, and you will reach Ttukseom Hangang Parkunder Cheongdamdaegyo Bridge. Ttukseom Hangang Park is a large riverside park spanning 11.5 kilometers in length. The park features various facilities including a music fountain and swimming…

A leisurely walk through Nakseongdae’s Garosu-gil Road

  Just outside of Nakseongdae Station (Seoul Subway Line 2) is a one-kilometer-long road to Nakseongdae (Shrine of Goryeo General Kang Kam-chan). Named Garosu-gil, the road is covered with yellow ginkgo and crimson maple leaves in the fall. Nakseongdae Parkin Gwanaksan Mountain is large, but relatively unknown, making it a great spot for a stroll outdoors. Inside the park grounds is a shrine…

Embracing nature at Seoul Grand Park’s ‘Forest Bath’

Photo courtesy of Seoul Grand Park Seoul Grand Park Forest Park is a narrow path that takes visitors up and down the park’s trails. “Forest bathing” is the act of taking a leisurely walk in the woods while breathing in the aromatic scent of trees and nature. The trail’s entrance points are found in two areas: one behind the Forest Exhibition Center (to the right side of the main entrance of the

A cultural walk along the streets of Samcheong-dong

The unique stone wall road that runs beside the historic Gyeongbokgung Palace is called Samcheongdong-gil Road. The site is highly recommended in the fall, as many enjoy passing through the gates of the palace, visiting the National Folk Museum of Korea, and going for a scenic walk along the road. The ginkgo trees paint the area with striking yellow hues, and sightseers can travel down the…