City: Yongsan / Samgakji / Ichon
Top Things to do in Yongsan / Samgakji / Ichon
The 10 Best Things to do in Yongsan / Samgakji / Ichon, South Korea
Seoul is the business and cultural hub of South Korea, where skyscrapers tower over Buddhist temples. Take it all in from the N Seoul Tower, built atop a peak in Namsan Park. The teahouses and shops of Insadong give you a taste of Korean flavor, which you can further experience with a visit to the grounds and museums of Gyeongbokgung. UNESCO World Heritage Site Changdeokgung Palace is a fine example of authentic ancient architecture.
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1. National Museum of Korea
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,362 reviews
This is the largest museum in Korea with over 220,000 objects in its collection. It has six permanent exhibition galleries such as Historical Gallery and Fine Arts Gallery. It also has special exhibition halls, a children's museum, outdoor exhibit areas, restaurants, cafes, shops and other amenities. *Admission: Free to Permanent Exhibition & Children's Museum(changeable after 2010)*Hours: Tue/Thu/Fri: 9am-6pm, Wed/Sat: 9am-9pm, Sun/holidays: 9am-7pm, closed Mon & January 1st
Reviewed By Janet1016 - Ottawa, Canada
I think it's awesome when a Museum offers free admission, especially to International travelers who can then learn all about a Country's Culture. My husband, son and I spent a week in Seoul, our very first trip to South Korea and visited the National Museum of Korea on our second day. It's a vast building, and one of the largest museums in Asia. We took the MRT to get there and it was a nice walk from the MRT station to the Museum. The Museum offers one hour free English language tours which we took. Our Guide was very friendly and personable and spoke English very well. There are also maps of the Museum available in English and they also detail the top sights if you have a limited amount of time to spend. I was fascinated most by the Gold Crowns and Caps, so delicate and ornate and so different from say English Crowns. :) The Museum houses many, many of Korean's National Treasures and it's really awe inspiring to get to see them and learn South Korea's history. You could spend a couple of days going through here no problem, plus there is another Museum on the grounds as well that is devoted to the Korean Language, the National Hangeul Museum. There is a large Food court area within in you get peckish and it serves really lovely meals. This is a great spot to visit if you're in Seoul. Go!!!!
2. Yongsan Family Park
3. Saenamteo Catholic Holy Place of the Martyrs
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2 reviews
4. Children’s Museum of National Museum of Korea
5. CGV Yongsan
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 42 reviews
Reviewed By GunnarTheWanderer - Maplewood, United States
I recommend this theater if you are nearby. There are no shortage of choices when it comes to movie theaters. But some are much better than others and this is a rear example of a very nice Korean theater. Initially, I was very confused by the layout of the theater. I visit a lot of theaters in the US and I am a regular patron of AMC theaters. These layouts are always similar enough for getting around. At this one, you buy the ticket in person or at one of the numerous kiosks and just proceed to your theater upstairs. I don’t know how they stop Non paying movie goers. Theoretically, none popular movies, you can sneak in as long as you sit I’m unpopular locations inside that theater. I have been here 4 times and no one has checked my tickets. But because all seats are designated, it could pose issues for people sneaking in. Also, the concessions are priced reasonably compared to the US prices. I always buy drinks and popcorns and consider this to be part of the experience. But the nice part is that there is an Emart convenience store attached to the theater and you can buy whatever you want there and take it in. No need to hide it. I don’t see signs indicating this to be against any theater regulations. But I still prefer the theater popcorn. English menu on the kiosk are very straight forward and easy to use. Pay attention to dubbed vs subbed movies. I almost selected dubbed by accident once and this is somewhat easy to do.
6. VR Zone - I Park Mall Yongsan
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4.5 based on 6 reviews
vrzone is Best space!
7. I-Park Mall
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 103 reviews
Reviewed By Polra99 - Tbilisi, Georgia
It is a really big, friendly and exotic place where you can meet friends, eat and to do shopping at the same place. And don’t forget to check the calendar of events - you might be surprised
8. National Hangeul Museum
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 57 reviews
Reviewed By Donnyw47 - Spokane, United States
As someone who teaches English as a second language, I was particularly taken with this museum. Imagine, a whole museum devoted to the birth of a written language -- originally Hunminjeongeum, now just Hangeul -- for the Korean people. Just the place for language nerds, or for anyone actually interested in how cultures -- and the people who influence those cultures -- adapt to changing times.
9. Sonin Plaza
10. Dragon Hill Spa
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 546 reviews
Reviewed By chlgrmsn - Incheon, South Korea
Some friends and I decided to try Dragon Hill, so nice we have a lot of time off work because of the virus. Dragon Hill has a unique and relaxing atmosphere. There were few people there, so we didn't have to wait in line and quickly got our locker key. Your key works for the shoe locker and the locker in the locker room. Be aware that at Korean saunas and spas, people will be fully nude in the lockers, open showers, saunas, and baths. The areas where people are naked are same sex only areas. I got a fantastic back massage in the women's area. There are lots of areas to explore like the the green tea air bath room or the salt crystal sauna. I would highly recommend a visit.
