Guidebook for Mapo-gu
Getting Around
Hongdae park market held every weekend, the market features arts and crafts made by young local artists. It's laid-back funky scene and great place to buy unique piece of art or pick up an accessory.
33 locals recommend
Hongik University Station Exit 9
Hongdae park market held every weekend, the market features arts and crafts made by young local artists. It's laid-back funky scene and great place to buy unique piece of art or pick up an accessory.
Sightseeing
Hongdae is a neighborhood known for its youthful and romantic ambiance, underground cultures, and freedom of self-expression. Unique cafes, galleries, accessory stores, a popular place to walk around.
146 locals recommend
Hongik University Seoul Campus
94 Wausan-roHongdae is a neighborhood known for its youthful and romantic ambiance, underground cultures, and freedom of self-expression. Unique cafes, galleries, accessory stores, a popular place to walk around.
Seoul Tower opened in 1980 and became a major attraction. The tower sits atop Namsan Mountain. The tower offers panoramic views of Seoul and it's so stunning that many consider the best in Asia.
686 locals recommend
N Seoul Tower
Seoul Tower opened in 1980 and became a major attraction. The tower sits atop Namsan Mountain. The tower offers panoramic views of Seoul and it's so stunning that many consider the best in Asia.
Itaewon is unique place where one can meet people of diverse cultures. Itaewon is in the mid of Yongsan, which borders the northern part of Han River. It's also close to Seoul Stn, Myeong-dong, Namsan
276 locals recommend
Itaewon-dong
Itaewon-dongItaewon is unique place where one can meet people of diverse cultures. Itaewon is in the mid of Yongsan, which borders the northern part of Han River. It's also close to Seoul Stn, Myeong-dong, Namsan
Banpo Bridge Water Show. After dark, the jets of water are illuminated with colored lights, making for a spectacular nighttime show. It's world's longest bridge and spouts 190tons of water per minute.
29 locals recommend
Banpo Bridge
Banpo Bridge Water Show. After dark, the jets of water are illuminated with colored lights, making for a spectacular nighttime show. It's world's longest bridge and spouts 190tons of water per minute.
It's one of the most important landmark of Seoul regarding its culture and politics. For that reason, there are many important facilities around the square, such as Sejong Center and goverment complex
170 locals recommend
Gwanghwamun Square
172 Sejong-daeroIt's one of the most important landmark of Seoul regarding its culture and politics. For that reason, there are many important facilities around the square, such as Sejong Center and goverment complex
Traditional village with a long history located between Gyeongbok Palace and Changdeok Palace. Hanok village is composed of lots of alleys and is preserved to show a 600-year-old urban environment.
254 locals recommend
Bukchon Hanok Village
66 Bukchon-roTraditional village with a long history located between Gyeongbok Palace and Changdeok Palace. Hanok village is composed of lots of alleys and is preserved to show a 600-year-old urban environment.
Insa-dong street is connected to a multitude of alleys that lead deeper into the district, with modern galleries and tea shops. At one time it was the largest market for antiques and artworks in Korea
372 locals recommend
Insa-dong
Insa-dongInsa-dong street is connected to a multitude of alleys that lead deeper into the district, with modern galleries and tea shops. At one time it was the largest market for antiques and artworks in Korea
Shopping
It's newly open shopping mall where many upscale shops located, Ui Do (Island) has many attractions especially famous for its cherry blossom road (Yunjoon Ro).
28 locals recommend
르호봇 프라임 여의도 비즈니스센터
24-1 율촌빌딩 5층It's newly open shopping mall where many upscale shops located, Ui Do (Island) has many attractions especially famous for its cherry blossom road (Yunjoon Ro).
Located in the heart of Seoul, the market stocks everything from camping equipment, children's clothes, underwear and hanbok to watches, cookware, ginseng accessories and jewelry.
278 locals recommend
Namdaemun Market
21 Namdaemunsijang-gilLocated in the heart of Seoul, the market stocks everything from camping equipment, children's clothes, underwear and hanbok to watches, cookware, ginseng accessories and jewelry.
The most famous and biggest fish market in Seoul. You can see making a sashimi with living fish. Eating raw fish especially octopus is famous activity for foreign visitors.
132 locals recommend
Noryangjin Fisheries Wholesale Market
674 Nodeul-roThe most famous and biggest fish market in Seoul. You can see making a sashimi with living fish. Eating raw fish especially octopus is famous activity for foreign visitors.
Seoul’s main shopping districts featuring mid-high price retail stores and international brands. It's a particularly popular for young people and tourists as a center for fashion and sightseeing
624 locals recommend
Myeong-dong
Myeong-dongSeoul’s main shopping districts featuring mid-high price retail stores and international brands. It's a particularly popular for young people and tourists as a center for fashion and sightseeing
Entertainment & Activities
Must visit place for tourist. You can experience some what unique way to enjoy sauna, This place also has water park, swimming pool, nail shop and massage place.
48 locals recommend
Dragon Hill Spa
40 Hangang-daero 21na-gilMust visit place for tourist. You can experience some what unique way to enjoy sauna, This place also has water park, swimming pool, nail shop and massage place.
IT WAS ONCE THE TALLEST BUILDING IN KOREA. IT'S NOT ONLY OFFICE PURPOSE ALSO HAS BIG AQUARIUM, BUFFET RESTAURANT, OBSERVATORY AND MUSEUM.
91 locals recommend
63 Building
50 63-roIT WAS ONCE THE TALLEST BUILDING IN KOREA. IT'S NOT ONLY OFFICE PURPOSE ALSO HAS BIG AQUARIUM, BUFFET RESTAURANT, OBSERVATORY AND MUSEUM.
Arts & Culture
The museum was established to remember the Korean War and to symbolize the desire for peaceful reunification of Korea. The museum consists of 6 individual exhibition halls and other facilities.
134 locals recommend
War Memorial of Korea
29 Itaewon-roThe museum was established to remember the Korean War and to symbolize the desire for peaceful reunification of Korea. The museum consists of 6 individual exhibition halls and other facilities.
Changdeokgung is one of the Five Grand Palaces in Seoul and regarded as the most beautiful one among them. especially famous for its beautiful secret garden, Biwon, one of must-visit place in Seoul.
214 locals recommend
Changdeokgung
99 Yulgok-roChangdeokgung is one of the Five Grand Palaces in Seoul and regarded as the most beautiful one among them. especially famous for its beautiful secret garden, Biwon, one of must-visit place in Seoul.
The main palace of the Joseon dynasty. Built in 1395, it's the largest one of the Five Grand Palaces. Gyeongbokgung served as the home of Kings of the Joseon dynasty as well as government of Joseon.
814 locals recommend
Gyeongbokgung Palace
161 Sajik-roThe main palace of the Joseon dynasty. Built in 1395, it's the largest one of the Five Grand Palaces. Gyeongbokgung served as the home of Kings of the Joseon dynasty as well as government of Joseon.
In order to truly know the history and culture of a country, you must visit its museums. At the National Museum of Korea visitors can understand and appreciate the value of Korean history and culture
156 locals recommend
National Museum of Korea
137 Seobinggo-roIn order to truly know the history and culture of a country, you must visit its museums. At the National Museum of Korea visitors can understand and appreciate the value of Korean history and culture
Parks & Nature
Have you ever ridden bicycle at Han River? I do once a week and it's really refreshing! You can reach the end of Seoul even west coast, near the airport. BICYCLE RENTAL AVAILABLE ALL TIME.
8 locals recommend
한강공원난지캠핑장
495-81 Sangam-dongHave you ever ridden bicycle at Han River? I do once a week and it's really refreshing! You can reach the end of Seoul even west coast, near the airport. BICYCLE RENTAL AVAILABLE ALL TIME.
Cheonggyecheon is a 10.9 km stream long, modern public recreation space in downtown Seoul. After opening in 2005, has become popular among city residents and tourists.
143 locals recommend
Cheonggyecheon
1 Cheonggyecheon-roCheonggyecheon is a 10.9 km stream long, modern public recreation space in downtown Seoul. After opening in 2005, has become popular among city residents and tourists.