Guidebook for Seoul
Essentials
Lotte Super
341 Baekbeom-roHypermart at basement of Rechensia
GS25 용산으뜸점
11-14 Munbae-dongGS25, 24 hour convenient store
Everything Else
Namyeong station
Nearest Subway Station in 5 minutes by foot
Sookmyung Women's Univ. (Garwol)
For Myoungdong, Namdaemoon, Dongdaemoon
Fastest way to my house is to take train from Incheon to Seoul Station and take taxi to my house
You can go for City Hall and CheongYangLi station
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Seoul Station
405 Hangang-daeroFastest way to my house is to take train from Incheon to Seoul Station and take taxi to my house
You can go for City Hall and CheongYangLi station
Samgakji station
Need to cross overhead bridge over railroad
우리은행 원효중앙지점
131-4 Wonhyoro 1(il)-dongWoori Bank
Fastest and lowest cost way to my house is to take train from Incheon to GongDeak Station and take taxi to my house
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Gongdeok Station
Fastest and lowest cost way to my house is to take train from Incheon to GongDeak Station and take taxi to my house
Shopping
다이소 남영역점
12 Hangang-daero 77-gilNearest $1 shop
consists of 3 building, which have Laundry shop, food stalls, banks, spectacles shop, property agencies, etc
리첸시아용산 입주자대표회의
40-31 Munbae-dongconsists of 3 building, which have Laundry shop, food stalls, banks, spectacles shop, property agencies, etc
From the 90's, modern style markdets were built and many people can buy everything they want in there. The products are displayed cleanly and it is easy to park the cars.
As a result, we can find these kind of markets anywhere and can shop there. On the other hand, the old style markets where many retails gathered in a place and sold their own products were disappering.
Compared to the modern markets, these old markets were unclean and products did not look good since they were not displayed well. Many people were disappointed when these markets were gone and some markets changed themselves to be cleaner and more modern with a wide parking lot, however it is true that they are still having a hard time now.
In the middle of Seoul, the oldest and the largest traditional style market is very packed by customers. This market is '남대문 시장(Namdaemun si-jang[market]) which is located next to 남대문(Namdaemoon). The location of the marekt is within 10 minutes walk from 회현(Hoehyun) subway station line No. 4. and about 20 buses pass the market.
Several buildings combined compose of the market and on the street between the buildings, many retailers are selling their products which are displayed on their movable trailers.
About 11,000 stores and 5,000 retailers are there and 10,000 foreigners are visiting there to buy products.
Nowadays, Japanese travellers are increasing in the market since the height of the Japanese currancy. Japanese travellers were shown at the market often before but they have increased in numbers nowadays. Most stores hang their signs in Japanese and retailers attract Japanese buyers in Japanese. Even the street food trailer has Japanese signboards which are writen 떡볶이(Ddugbokggi[It is one of the famous Korean food.]).
Although, the Japanese customers are the biggest, other countries customers are increasing too. The travel guides who wear the red vest help them translate and give them travel information. The guides are volunteers and they are guiding at the other famous places in Seoul as well.
In 남대문 시장, you can buy everything from clothes to electronics. Each building has their own products so one of the buildings sells only the flowers and the other building sells only the electronics and etc. On the street, you can find small restaurantrs and street foods and their menus are diverse.
Many retailers from all around the country also come to 남대문 시장 to buy their products. The products in 남대문 시장 are the one of the cheapest so retailers buy them in there and they sell these products in their own market again.
Until the 1980's 남대문 시장 was the biggest and most crowded market in Korea. However, it lost many customers by the modern style big markets and the online markets. The old building and dirty narrow roads were not attractive to new customers. The merchants and the Seoul goverment planned to regain the reputation in the 70`s and 80`s and got rid of the dirty things and cleaned the roads and fixed the old buildings.
It is the one of the largest markets in Korea so sometimes I lose my way when I went there to buy something. Now there are volunteer travel guides and most merchants can speak simple Japanese and English so while you are staying in Seoul, visit 남대문 시장 and feel the atmosphere of the Korean old style market.
[Reference] Namdaemoon sijang[market]) : the largest old style market in Seoul
http://blog.naver.com/inmyseoul/120066159086
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Namdaemun Market
21 Namdaemunsijang-gilFrom the 90's, modern style markdets were built and many people can buy everything they want in there. The products are displayed cleanly and it is easy to park the cars.
As a result, we can find these kind of markets anywhere and can shop there. On the other hand, the old style markets where many retails gathered in a place and sold their own products were disappering.
Compared to the modern markets, these old markets were unclean and products did not look good since they were not displayed well. Many people were disappointed when these markets were gone and some markets changed themselves to be cleaner and more modern with a wide parking lot, however it is true that they are still having a hard time now.
In the middle of Seoul, the oldest and the largest traditional style market is very packed by customers. This market is '남대문 시장(Namdaemun si-jang[market]) which is located next to 남대문(Namdaemoon). The location of the marekt is within 10 minutes walk from 회현(Hoehyun) subway station line No. 4. and about 20 buses pass the market.
Several buildings combined compose of the market and on the street between the buildings, many retailers are selling their products which are displayed on their movable trailers.
About 11,000 stores and 5,000 retailers are there and 10,000 foreigners are visiting there to buy products.
Nowadays, Japanese travellers are increasing in the market since the height of the Japanese currancy. Japanese travellers were shown at the market often before but they have increased in numbers nowadays. Most stores hang their signs in Japanese and retailers attract Japanese buyers in Japanese. Even the street food trailer has Japanese signboards which are writen 떡볶이(Ddugbokggi[It is one of the famous Korean food.]).
Although, the Japanese customers are the biggest, other countries customers are increasing too. The travel guides who wear the red vest help them translate and give them travel information. The guides are volunteers and they are guiding at the other famous places in Seoul as well.
In 남대문 시장, you can buy everything from clothes to electronics. Each building has their own products so one of the buildings sells only the flowers and the other building sells only the electronics and etc. On the street, you can find small restaurantrs and street foods and their menus are diverse.
Many retailers from all around the country also come to 남대문 시장 to buy their products. The products in 남대문 시장 are the one of the cheapest so retailers buy them in there and they sell these products in their own market again.
Until the 1980's 남대문 시장 was the biggest and most crowded market in Korea. However, it lost many customers by the modern style big markets and the online markets. The old building and dirty narrow roads were not attractive to new customers. The merchants and the Seoul goverment planned to regain the reputation in the 70`s and 80`s and got rid of the dirty things and cleaned the roads and fixed the old buildings.
It is the one of the largest markets in Korea so sometimes I lose my way when I went there to buy something. Now there are volunteer travel guides and most merchants can speak simple Japanese and English so while you are staying in Seoul, visit 남대문 시장 and feel the atmosphere of the Korean old style market.
[Reference] Namdaemoon sijang[market]) : the largest old style market in Seoul
http://blog.naver.com/inmyseoul/120066159086
Introduction
The Seoul Station branch of Lotte Outlets has a great location advantage compared to other large retail stores. 1. Metropolitan area: Access from within 60 minutes via subway lines 1, 4, and the Gyeongui Line 2. Distant areas: Access from remote areas, including the major cities of Busan, Daegu and Gwangju, via Gyeongbu Line and Honam Line of KTX Railroad 3. Global regions: Direct access from Gimpo Int’l Airport and Incheon Int’l Airport, appealing to Chinese and Japanese visitors
Operating Hours
11:00-21:00
Dutyfree
Available
Convenient Facilities
Designated parking lots for the disabled
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Lotte Mart
405 Hangang-daeroIntroduction
The Seoul Station branch of Lotte Outlets has a great location advantage compared to other large retail stores. 1. Metropolitan area: Access from within 60 minutes via subway lines 1, 4, and the Gyeongui Line 2. Distant areas: Access from remote areas, including the major cities of Busan, Daegu and Gwangju, via Gyeongbu Line and Honam Line of KTX Railroad 3. Global regions: Direct access from Gimpo Int’l Airport and Incheon Int’l Airport, appealing to Chinese and Japanese visitors
Operating Hours
11:00-21:00
Dutyfree
Available
Convenient Facilities
Designated parking lots for the disabled
Food Scene
Pizza Heaven
11-14 Munbae-dongNearest Pizza shop
Arts & Culture
The Korean peninsula has seen many wars among and within its states as well as intrusions from neighboring powers. Over the centuries, the southern states slowly seized territory from the neighbouring states and peoples such as the Jurchen, driving the border north and consolidating the peninsula under a single state, suffering several invasions that its allies helped to overcome. The War Memorial was built to commemorate actors and victims in the wars which led to the modern nation state. The museum also has the purpose of educating future generations by collecting, preserving, and exhibiting various historical relics and records related to the many wars fought in the country from a South Korean perspective
Located on the old site of Army Headquarters, the War Memorial of Korea accommodates four aboveground floors and two underground floors in the main building, which stands on an area of about 20,000 square meters. On the green area around the memorial, loudspeaker emissions to foster patriotic spirit can be heard.
In cloistered left and right galleries flanking the facade of the main building are rows of black marble monuments inscribed with the names of those who died during the Korean War, Vietnam War, clashes with North Korea since the Korean War and of policemen who died on duty. The plaza in the museum compound has an artificial waterfall, and around it are widespread rest areas so that visitors can picnic while enjoying the pleasant landscape. In the center of the plaza stands the Statue of Brothers, the elder a South Korean soldier and the younger a North Korean soldier, which symbolizes the situation of Korea's division.
Public transportation[edit]
=> Samgakji Station exit 11 or 12
=> Samgakji Station exit 1
=> Namyeong Station exit 1
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Alaala ng Digmaan ng Korea
29 Itaewon-roThe Korean peninsula has seen many wars among and within its states as well as intrusions from neighboring powers. Over the centuries, the southern states slowly seized territory from the neighbouring states and peoples such as the Jurchen, driving the border north and consolidating the peninsula under a single state, suffering several invasions that its allies helped to overcome. The War Memorial was built to commemorate actors and victims in the wars which led to the modern nation state. The museum also has the purpose of educating future generations by collecting, preserving, and exhibiting various historical relics and records related to the many wars fought in the country from a South Korean perspective
Located on the old site of Army Headquarters, the War Memorial of Korea accommodates four aboveground floors and two underground floors in the main building, which stands on an area of about 20,000 square meters. On the green area around the memorial, loudspeaker emissions to foster patriotic spirit can be heard.
In cloistered left and right galleries flanking the facade of the main building are rows of black marble monuments inscribed with the names of those who died during the Korean War, Vietnam War, clashes with North Korea since the Korean War and of policemen who died on duty. The plaza in the museum compound has an artificial waterfall, and around it are widespread rest areas so that visitors can picnic while enjoying the pleasant landscape. In the center of the plaza stands the Statue of Brothers, the elder a South Korean soldier and the younger a North Korean soldier, which symbolizes the situation of Korea's division.
Public transportation[edit]
=> Samgakji Station exit 11 or 12
=> Samgakji Station exit 1
=> Namyeong Station exit 1
Sightseeing
Namsan Cable Car runs from the base of Namsan Mountain up to N Seoul Tower, one of the most representative tourist attractions in Seoul, loved by tourists and residents alike.
The new cable cars, which have been in operation since December 6, 2008, have an increased capacity of 48 people per car (up from 38). Unlike the older cars, the new cable cars have glass on all four sides, giving riders a wider view of the mountainside.
Approximately 50,000 people ride Namsan Cable Car each month. Visitors who are looking for a more tranquil tour are advised to go in the morning. For both a daytime and nighttime view of Seoul and the tower, take the cable car up the mountain in the late afternoon and coming back down in the early evening.
To get to the cable cars without having to walk too much, take the Namsan Oreumi, (Namsan outdoor elevator). The Namsan Oreumi is the first inclined outdoor elevator in Korea. It runs a distance of 140m from the entrance of Namsan 3rd Tunnel to the parking lot of Namsan Cable Car and only takes about two minutes, as opposed to the usual 20-min. walk. Maximum capacity is 20 people and operating hours are the same as Namsan Cable Car.
Closed
N/A (Open all year round)
Operating Hours
10:00-23:00
* Subject to change on weekends and the day before holidays.
Admission Fees
Adults (Roundtrip): Individuals 8,500 won / Groups 7,000 won
Adults (One-way): Individuals 6,000 won / Groups 5,000 won
Children (Roundtrip): Individuals 5,500 won / Groups 4,500 won
Children (One-way): Individuals 3,500 won / Groups 3,000 won
※ Groups: 30 people and more
※ Children: 36 months - elementary school students
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Namsan Cable Car
83 Sopa-roNamsan Cable Car runs from the base of Namsan Mountain up to N Seoul Tower, one of the most representative tourist attractions in Seoul, loved by tourists and residents alike.
The new cable cars, which have been in operation since December 6, 2008, have an increased capacity of 48 people per car (up from 38). Unlike the older cars, the new cable cars have glass on all four sides, giving riders a wider view of the mountainside.
Approximately 50,000 people ride Namsan Cable Car each month. Visitors who are looking for a more tranquil tour are advised to go in the morning. For both a daytime and nighttime view of Seoul and the tower, take the cable car up the mountain in the late afternoon and coming back down in the early evening.
To get to the cable cars without having to walk too much, take the Namsan Oreumi, (Namsan outdoor elevator). The Namsan Oreumi is the first inclined outdoor elevator in Korea. It runs a distance of 140m from the entrance of Namsan 3rd Tunnel to the parking lot of Namsan Cable Car and only takes about two minutes, as opposed to the usual 20-min. walk. Maximum capacity is 20 people and operating hours are the same as Namsan Cable Car.
Closed
N/A (Open all year round)
Operating Hours
10:00-23:00
* Subject to change on weekends and the day before holidays.
Admission Fees
Adults (Roundtrip): Individuals 8,500 won / Groups 7,000 won
Adults (One-way): Individuals 6,000 won / Groups 5,000 won
Children (Roundtrip): Individuals 5,500 won / Groups 4,500 won
Children (One-way): Individuals 3,500 won / Groups 3,000 won
※ Groups: 30 people and more
※ Children: 36 months - elementary school students