Guidebook for Yongsan-gu
Food Scene
The owner of this Chinese restaurant is very well known all over Korea and famous for serving delicious foods with affordable price.
홍마반점
The owner of this Chinese restaurant is very well known all over Korea and famous for serving delicious foods with affordable price.
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.
Arts & Culture
Yongsan community sports center has recently remodeled swimming pool and you can use it with affordable price.
Wonhyoro 1-dong Community Service Center
350 Baekbeom-roYongsan community sports center has recently remodeled swimming pool and you can use it with affordable price.
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
Sightseeing
Dangogae Historical Park (Catholic Martyr's Shrine) is worth to visit not only for those who are Catholic also wants to see Korean style house and walk around the neighborhood.
천주교 당고개 순교 성지
139-26 Cheongpa-roDangogae Historical Park (Catholic Martyr's Shrine) is worth to visit not only for those who are Catholic also wants to see Korean style house and walk around the neighborhood.
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.
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
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.
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
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
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.
Shopping
Emart Yongsan
55 Hangang-daero 23-gilIT'S ONE OF THE BIGGEST DISCOUNT STORE IN DOWNTOWN SEOUL
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)
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.
Getting Around
Please go straight ahead from the exit no. 5 and take a walk about 6 min through the railway park you will see my apt after crossing the road on your left side.
14 locals recommend
Hyochang Park station
Please go straight ahead from the exit no. 5 and take a walk about 6 min through the railway park you will see my apt after crossing the road on your left side.
Please go straight ahead from the exit no. 8 and take a walk about 6 min you will see my apt on your right side. (You will meet the high bridge elevators while you are taking a walk to the duplex, please use them to cross the rail way).
18 locals recommend
Samgakji station
Please go straight ahead from the exit no. 8 and take a walk about 6 min you will see my apt on your right side. (You will meet the high bridge elevators while you are taking a walk to the duplex, please use them to cross the rail way).