City: Seongbuk-dong
Top Things to do in Seongbuk-dong
Top 7 Things to do in Seongbuk-dong, 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. Samcheonggak
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4.5 based on 117 reviews
A historic site established in 1972 which held a Red Cross Korea conference feast commemorating the joint communique of 4 July. 1972 between the South and the North Korea. Samcheonggak is a place of history that wishes the oneness of North and South Koreas. tradition and modernity and Korea and the world. It has now turned under the care of Sejong Center into a traditional and cultural complex and an international tourist attraction where you can experience the class and taste of Korea's elegant tradition passed down through creative inheritance.
2. Gilsangsa Shrine
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4.5 based on 39 reviews
Reviewed By kpiddy - Brisbane, Australia
On our walk back to the subway after a visit to the Korea Furniture Museum we stopped in to wander around the grounds of this Buddhist temple located in Seonguk-dong. The temple was founded only recently in 1997 yet we imagined it had been here for much longer. Entering in through the front gate our eyes were immediately drawn to the rows and rows of colourful lanterns hanging over a large amount of the outside space. The grounds were very peaceful and relaxing. The temple offers a range of Buddhist programs, mediation classes and temple stays. This destination is not near the city centre, the nearest subway station is Hansung University on Line 4, take Exit 6 either walk as we did up hill for twenty minutes or I have read that there is an option to take a bus.
3. Han Sang Soo Korean Embroidery Museum
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4.5 based on 4 reviews
Hansangsoo Korean Embroidery Museum was opened by the embroidery artist, Han Sangsoo(1932-2016). A master embroiderer, Han holds the title of National(Important )Intangible Cultural Property No. 80. He founded the museum educate the public about the excellence of traditional Korean embroidery and to allow the public to view important relics and folk art. There are three exhibition halls, an audio-visual education center, and a museum gift shop. The museum also offers educational crafts programs such as handkerchief embroidery and fabric patchworking.
4. Korea Furniture Museum
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4.5 based on 36 reviews
Reviewed By florian1949 - Hong Kong, China
The furniture collection is decent and you get to know quite a few things about aristocratic life in the Joseon era. The highlight for me were the fantastically restored buildings themselves, we felt very privileged to see such beautiful surroundings, especially in such an intimate tour group of overall 5 people! Where the museum really stood out: Because we booked rather last minute they only had the Korean language tour left, which we accepted just to see the place. However, they actually arranged for an English-speaking guide last minute to accommodate us, which is more than we could ask for. Only downside: You can't take photos except for one outside briefly with a limited view.
5. Hyehwamun Gate (Honghwamun)
6. Gansong Art Museum
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4.5 based on 3 reviews
