Guidebook for Yongsan-gu
Sightseeing
Itaewon is a unique place where you can meet people of diverse nationalities and cultures. Also there are many shops to buy clothes, leather goods, fur goods, handbags all around the district.
276 locals recommend
Itaewon-dong
Itaewon-dongItaewon is a unique place where you can meet people of diverse nationalities and cultures. Also there are many shops to buy clothes, leather goods, fur goods, handbags all around the district.
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.
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.
7 locals recommend
한강시민공원이촌지구낚시터
Ichon-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.
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.
Little Tokyo in Seoul. This place known as Japanese district for a long time. Many famous restaurants and shops all around the place.
8 locals recommend
Ichon-dong
Little Tokyo in Seoul. This place known as Japanese district for a long time. Many famous restaurants and shops all around the place.
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.
Shopping
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.
One stop shopping place including department store. You can do everything in this place, shopping, eating, watching movie and enjoy performance all time.
41 locals recommend
Hyundai I'Park Mall
55 Hangang-daero 23-gilOne stop shopping place including department store. You can do everything in this place, shopping, eating, watching movie and enjoy performance all time.
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.
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.
511 locals recommend
Hongik Univ. Station
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.
Everything Else
Subway Line 1 - Cityhall, Seoul stn, Chongro, Line 4 - Myungdong ,Gangnam, Kyungeui Line - ICN Airport,
KTX and other trains - Southwest part of Korea and Kangwon Province (Busan, Chuncheon, Mokpo)
44 locals recommend
Yongsan Station
Hangang-daero 23-gilSubway Line 1 - Cityhall, Seoul stn, Chongro, Line 4 - Myungdong ,Gangnam, Kyungeui Line - ICN Airport,
KTX and other trains - Southwest part of Korea and Kangwon Province (Busan, Chuncheon, Mokpo)
Subway : Arex Line (Airport), Line #1 (Chongro, City hall), Line #4 (Myungdong, Kangnam) Train : Southeastern and middle part of Korea (Daejeon, Daegu, Busan)
174 locals recommend
Seoul Station
405 Hangang-daeroSubway : Arex Line (Airport), Line #1 (Chongro, City hall), Line #4 (Myungdong, Kangnam) Train : Southeastern and middle part of Korea (Daejeon, Daegu, Busan)
Arts & Culture
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 only takes 10min by bus from Captain Ryan's Studio. Less effort and affordable admission but has great value of knowing history of Korean war, how other countries helped Korea during the war.
134 locals recommend
War Memorial of Korea
29 Itaewon-roIt only takes 10min by bus from Captain Ryan's Studio. Less effort and affordable admission but has great value of knowing history of Korean war, how other countries helped Korea during the war.
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
Essentials
Yongsan E-mart is one of the biggest grocery market in Seoul. It's always energetic and fun to shop around because the way of selling and its atmosphere are some what similar to traditional market.
35 locals recommend
Emart Yongsan
55 Hangang-daero 23-gilYongsan E-mart is one of the biggest grocery market in Seoul. It's always energetic and fun to shop around because the way of selling and its atmosphere are some what similar to traditional market.
Food Scene
The restaurant is famous for its spicy noodle, called Yukal. You can see many people standing in line at lunch time. The restaurant only serve Yukal. It's really spicy. You may try it if you dare.
13 locals recommend
문배동육칼
50 Baekbeom-ro 90-gilThe restaurant is famous for its spicy noodle, called Yukal. You can see many people standing in line at lunch time. The restaurant only serve Yukal. It's really spicy. You may try it if you dare.
There are many Korean style, affordable street food restaurants around Sookmyung University. Actually looking for a food near a university is wise and useful way wherever in Seoul.
17 locals recommend
Sookmyung Women's Univ. (Garwol)
There are many Korean style, affordable street food restaurants around Sookmyung University. Actually looking for a food near a university is wise and useful way wherever in Seoul.