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At Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul, stands the statue of King Sejong the Great and Admiral Yi Sunshin. The large landmark national square is 555m long and 34m wide. Take a good leisure walk at the square and explore the many attractions nearby as well.

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You can also find the popular coffee/bubble tea chains like Hollys Coffee, A Twosome Place Coffee & Dessert, The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, Starbucks and Gong Cha in Hongdae.

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⭐Popular Cafes & Restaurants in Hongdae

(L isting order from the start of Eoulmadang-ro near Hongik Univ. Station exit 7 to the end of the road near Sangsu Station)

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Besides being one of the most popular shopping districts, Hongdae is also a favourite place for travellers to stay in Seoul.

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There are 3 subway lines at Hongik Univ. Station. Airport Limousine Bus also stops near the subway station. On top, most day tours from Seoul (e.g. Nami Island , Everland , Legoland ) offer pick up and drop off from Hongik Univ. Station.

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Unlike in Dongdaemun or Myeongdong with a good mix of accommodation options, interestingly, there are many well-known international hotel chains offering good quality 4* properties within 4 mins walk of Hongik Univ. Station. The rest of the accommodation options are primarily guesthouses or homestay.

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💙Here are the Recommended Hotel Picks at Hongdae:

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Getting to Namsan Seoul Tower by Shuttle Bus

Namsan Yejang Bus Transfer Parking Lot (4 mins walk from Myeongdong Station, exit 1) → Toegye-ro 3-ga. Hanok Village. Korea House → Chungmuro Station (line 3/4, exit 2, 15 mins to Nams an Seoul Tower) . Daehan Theater → Toegye-ro 5-ga. Jaeil Hospital → Jangchung Culture and Sports Center. Site of Kwon Ki-ok → Dongguk Univ. Station (line 3, exit 6, 10 mins to Namsan Seoul Tower). Jangchung-dong → National Theater of Korea. Banyan Tree Hotel → Namsan North Ring Road Entrance → Namsan Seoul Tower → Namsan Public Library → Baekbeom Plaza (Turning) → Hilton Hotel → Namdaemun Traditional Market Accessory Shopping Center → City Hall → Seoul Shinmun → KT Gwanghwamun Branch Office → National Palace Museum of Korea → Cheongwadae (Blue House) → Chunchumun → Gyeongbokgung Palace. National Folk Museum of Korea → Anguk Station. Insa-dong → South Insa Madang → Jongno 2-ga. Samilgyo Bridge → Namdaemun Semuseo. Seoul Paik Hospital → Namsan Yejang Bus Transfer Parking Lot

Namsan Yejang Bus Transfer Parking Lot (Starting Point, 4 mins walk from Myeongdong Station, exit 1) → Chungmuro Station (line 3/4, exit 2) . In front of Daehan Theater → Dongguk Univ. Station (line 3, exit 6) . Jangchung-dong → National Theater of Korea. Banyan Tree Hotel → Namsan Seoul Tower → Namsan Library → Namsan Cable Car. Namsan Trail Entrance (Final Stop) → Namsan Yejang Bus Transfer Parking Lot

N Seoul Tower → Namsan Library → Seoul Education Research & Information Institute → Namsan Cable Car - Namsan Sanchaengno Entrance → Seoul Animation Center, Soongeui Women's Univ. → Teogyero 3-ga, Namsangol Hanok Village → Chungmuro Station, line 3/4, exit 2 (15 mins to Seoul Tower) → Teogyero 5-ga, Jeil Hospital → Ambassador Hotel → *Dongguk Univ. Station, line 3, exit 6 (10 mins to Seoul Tower) → National Theatre of Korea → Namsan Northern Circuit Entry (for the walk up Seoul Tower) → N Seoul Tower

N Seoul Tower → Namsan Library → Baekbeom Plaza → Huam Intersection → Namdaemun Police Station → Seoul Station, line 1/4, exit 9 (40 mins to Seoul Tower) → Namdaemun Market → Namsan Tunnel 3 → Yongsan Hanshin Apartment → Haebangchon → Itaewon Yongsan-gu Office → Itaewon Station, exit 4 to the front of Hamilton Hotel (25 mins to Seoul Tower) → Itaewon Fire Branch Office → Hannam-dong Community Center → Hangangjin Station, line 6, in front of exit 2 → Beoti Gogae → Songdo Hospital → Yaksu Station, exit 7 → Yaksu Station, exit 1 → Dongguk Univ. Station → National Theatre of Korea → Namsan Northern Circuit Entry → N Seoul Tower

Namsan Seoul Tower → Namsan Library → Baekbeom Plaza → Hilton Hotel → Namdaemun Market, Accessories Arcade → Namdaemun Market → Myeongdong Station, line 4, exit 3 (30 mins to Seoul Tower) → Teoyero 3-ga, Namsangol Hanok Village → Chungmuro Station, line 3/4, exit 2 (25 mins to Seoul Tower) → Teogyero 5-ga, Jeil Hospital → Teogyero 6-ga → Gwanghui-dong Crossroads → Chungmu Art Center, Sports Center → Sindang-dong Tteokbokki Town → Sindang-dong, Cheonggu Station → Yaksu Station, exit 2, Jungu Library → Dongguk Univ. Station → National Theatre of Korea → Namsan Northern Circuit Entry → N Seoul Tower

💡With the reduction of bus services to Namsan Seoul Tower post-covid, the bus might be crowded particularly during weekends and peak cherry blossoms/autumn foliage seasons.

Besides its fantastic day and night views, it has a lot to offer, from its numerous dining options, adventure theme parks, game arcade, observatory with 360-degree panoramic view of Seoul, photo-taking hot spots, scenic hiking trails and more.

Most of the wall sections around Namsan Mountain have been restored to their original appearance from the preservation, restoration and recovering projects.

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This is the easiest course, walking on pedestrian path alongside the road used only by authorised vehicles (e.g. public shuttle bus, tour bus) going down from N Seoul Tower. This course is particularly popular for cherry blossoms viewing in spring.

Alternatively, if you wish, you can take bus #402 (8 mins ride) at Platform 5 of Seoul Station Exit 9-1, arriving at the bus stop across the road from Namsan Library. Note that bus #402 from the bus stop in front of Namsan Library to Seoul Station will take a long 21 mins with stops at City Hall and Gwanghwamun Stations.

The nearest subway station, Hoehyeon Station is about 4 mins walk to Namsan Park Baekbeom Square entrance and another 7 mins walk to near Seoul Education Research & Information Institute. The uphill walk from Baekeom Square is a popular photo hot spot of Seoul City Wall with Namsan Seoul Tower in the background. There are several statues and Hohyeongdang (a hanok of Park Management Office) in the park too.

💡COURSE TIPS: For those heading down from N Seoul Tower

2. Turn right onto the path next to the steep flight of steps at the end of the trail (near the public toilet). Follow the path down to the road. Cross the road at the traffic lights on your right and continue the walk on your right to Namsan Cable Car Station (4 mins).

Alternatively, if you still have the energy, you can enter the wide pedestrian-only Namsan Trail along the road, right next to the end of the steep flight of steps. It will be an easy scenic walk around the edge of Namsan Mountain, exiting to Chungmuro Station. Namsangol Hanok Village (course duration: 25mins) that is within 4 mins walk to

In clockwise direction, Namsan Circular Trail connects from North Ringway (3,420m) , Forest Path (910m) , Wild Flowers Path (850m) , Nature Ecology Path (1,650m) and finally to Historical Culture Path (640m) . It offers hikers diverse experiences in different sections of the circular trail.

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서울특별시 종로구 사직로 161 (세종로) | 161, Sajik-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Nov-Feb: 9:00-17:00

Mar-May, Sep-Oct: 9:00-18:00

Jun-Aug: 9.00-18:30

Last admission: 1 hr before closing.

Closed on Tuesdays.

Free Guided Tours: Start in front of Gyeongbokgung Palace Information Center at Heungnyemun Gate (1-1.30 hr). No reservation required.

English: 11:00, 13:30, 15:30 (Wed - Mon)

Chinese: 10:30, 15:00 (Wed - Mon)

Other Languages (i.e. Japanese, Spanish)

Ceremony Times:

Changing of the Royal Guard Ceremony (Gwanghwamun Gate - main gate): 10:00, 14:00 (20 mins)

Gwanghwamun Gate Guard on Duty Ceremony: 11:00, 13:00 (10 mins)

Gatekeeper Military Training (Hyeopsaengmun Gate): 9:35, 13:35 (15 mins)

Adult (age 19-64): 3,000 won, Child (age 7-18): 1,500 won.

Free for Adult above 64 and Child under 7.

Combination Ticket (Adult: 10,000 won, Child 5,000 won) to 4 palaces (Changdeokgung incl. Secret Garden, Changgyeonggung, Deoksugung, Gyeongbokgung) and Jongmyo Shrine available. 3 months validity.

Gyeongbokgung Station (line 3, exit 5). 3 mins walk.

Gwanghwamun Station (line 5, exit 2). 7 mins walk.

Seoul City Hall (1.2km, 17 mins walk or 6 mins by taxi)

Gyeongbokgung Palace, the 'Palace Greatly Blessed by Heaven' was the first palace built by the Joseon founder in 1395. This is the largest of all five grand palaces built in the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1897), remaining in Seoul.

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Gyeongbokgung Palace is a must-visit tourist attraction for many travellers to Seoul.

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Visitors can enter Gyeongbokgung Palace through all four sides of Gyeongbokgung Palace. Gwanghwamun Gate (main gate) on the south, Yongchumun Gate on the west, Sinmumun Gate on the north and National Folk Museum of Korea entrance on the east.

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The site of Gyeongbokgung Palace was at the heart of Seoul and deemed auspicious according to the traditional practice of geomancy. Gyeongbokgung Palace provides a glimpse into Joseon's royal culture, palace life and architecture.

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The palace was destroyed by fire during the Imjin War (Japanese Invasions, 1592-1598), and the site remained vacant for the next 273 years. It was later restored during the reign of King Gojong.

Besides the brightly-coloured ceiling, you can find interesting animal and human figures perched on the hips of palace roof to ward off evil spirits and ensure peace within.

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One of the main highlights of Gyeongbokgung Palace is the Royal Guard Changing Ceremony that is held as a traditional cultural event since 2002 to re-enact the royal guard changing procedure during the Joseon Dynasty.

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The ceremony is held 2 times daily (excluding Tuesdays when the palace is closed).

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It is extremely popular for visitors to wear Hanbok (i.e. Korean traditional costume) on their visits to Gyeongbokgung Palace. Besides getting free entry to Gyeongbokgung Palace (applies to all other Seoul's royal palaces as well), you can take memorable photos with the majestic and yet beautiful palace.

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💡There are many affordable and easily accessible hanbok rental shops near the palace.

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Gyeongbokgung Palace is glorious in all four distinct seasons in Korea.

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Autumn Gyeongbokgung Palace Night Opening
Sep - Oct (19:00 - 21:30, last admission 20:30)

Admission: ₩3,000

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Gyeongbokgung Palace is centrally located within easy walking distance to many popular attractions in Seoul. There are also many chic and popular cafes, restaurants and shops nearby.

For travellers looking for unique stay experience in Hanok (i.e. Korean Traditional House), there many great hanok options near Gyeongbokgung Palace, particularly at Seochon Hanok Village and Gyeongbokgung Palace & Bukchon Hanok Village . Alternatively, there is also a popular serviced apartments, Somerset Palace Seoul that is conveniently located between Insdaong .

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When you're travelling in Korea, you'll never be far from mouth-watering street food. But if you've landed here, you're wondering: Is there vegetarian street food in South Korea?

Yes!

Whether you're visiting Namdaemun Market (남대문시장) - the biggest street food market in Seoul - or walking through the streets of Myeongdong's Night Market, you'll be able to find a mix of sweet and savoury options to fulfil your foodie dreams.

But because you won't find a flickering neon sign announcing, "Vegetarian Options Sold Here!" I've compiled this quick guide to 15 vegetarian street food in South Korea. Jump here for the small list of vegan food options at Korean street food markets.

You can get my detailed guide of 30+ vegan-friendly restaurants in Seoul here. It includes an interactive map, NaverMap links for easy navigation and a range of sweet and savoury options - across 10 Seoul neighbourhoods.

South Korea Travel Tip: Planning to eat at a street food market? Bring cash! Card isn't accepted at most street food stalls in Seoul.

Essential survival tips for vegetarians in Korea

1. All of the Korean street foods listed here are lacto-ovo vegetarian-friendly. Meaning, there are options with no meat in them, but they may be made using eggs and dairy.

2. In general, if you have dietary restrictions, it's advisable to double-check ingredients before you dig in. Some stall owners may use sauces/ spices that contain shellfish, for instance.

3. I've made note of street food options that sometimes contain meat - so, you know when to confirm the meatlessness of an item.

4. Just because a menu says 'vegetable' doesn't mean it's vegetarian! Often, food items in South Korea that are listed as a vegetable option (like kimbap or mandu) will still contain seafood or spam.

5. Understanding how to ask if there's meat in a dish, in Korean, is - in my opinion - essential. If you're worried about pronunciation, have the phrase written down or typed out to show the staff.

6. It's unhelpful to say, "I'm vegetarian" or "I'm vegan" to communicate your food restrictions.
Less than 3% of Koreans are vegetarian (and that percentage includes all the pescetarians too). Because vegetarianism isn't widespread, the dietary restrictions attached to veganism and vegetarianism aren't well known in Korea.

Instead, it's helpful to explain what you can't eat or to rely on the golden phrase, "Is there meat in this?"

How to ask if there's meat in a dish, in Korean:

I've included the Romanisation to help with pronunciation.

How to ask: Is there meat in this?
In Korean: 고기를 있어요?
Romanisation: Gogi-reul isseo-yo?

15 vegetarian street food in South Korea

Prices for street food in Seoul range from 2,000 KRW ( | £1.26 | $1.53 | 29 ZAR) - 10,000 KRW. If you want a rundown of what I spent on street food in South Korea, watch this mini vlog.

Savoury vegetarian-friendly options

Japchae | 잡채 | Noodle stir-fry

Japchae (잡채) is a stir-fried glass noodle and vegetable dish bursting with sesame oil flavour.

Traditionally, Japchae is meat-free but I've also seen it with marinated pork or beef so, it's safest to confirm.

Mandu (만두) are Korean dumplings: Pan-fried until crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. Most commonly served with a splash of sesame oil and soy sauce on top.

Check the ingredients! It may say 'vegetable mandu' on a menu board, but it may still contain meat. Double-check to be sure.

Gamja Hotdogs | 감자핫도그 | Corn dogs

There are always corn dog stands in food markets in Seoul (also called Gamja Hotdogs or, in Korean 감자핫도그). Meaty options are standard but you'll also find mozzarella-only corn dogs.

If you're worried about contamination, it's worth noting corndogs (vegetarian or otherwise) are prepared in the same oil.

Smoothies | 스무디 | Fruit cups

During the warmer months, you'll see stands with an array of fruit cups. Typically, these are blended and served like a smoothie - but you can also ask for the fruit as is.

In South Korea, fruit is really expensive. This is a nice option if you're on the go and looking for a little fruit salad or a refreshing smoothie.

Gimbap | 김밥 | Seaweed rolls

Korean seaweed rolls are called gimbap (also romanised as kimbap). Gimbap is cooked rice - seasoned with sesame oil - and fillings including vegetables, pickles, egg, cheese, kimchi and meat; all rolled together in gim - dried seaweed.

Check the ingredients! Same as before, vegetable gimbap may still contain spam, ham or beef and seafood.

What's the difference between gimbap and sushi?

Gimbap is often thought of as a Korean sushi roll, but they're quite different.

Both suhi and gimbap contain gim (seaweed) and cooked rice but while sushi rice is seasoned with vinegar, kimbap rice makes use of sesame oil. Another difference between kimbap and sushi is the ingredients themselves. Sushi contains raw fish while gimbap often includes cooked meats like grilled beef (bulgogi) and ingredients like kimchi or pickled radish and even cheese and egg.

Hweori gamja | 회오리 감자 | Tornado Potato

Potato swirl, twist potatoes, potato on a stick - this street food goes by many names across the globe. A single potato is cut into a swirl, fried and then seasoned with different powered spices or sauces.

Twigim | 튀김 | Deep-fried everything

Twigim is basically tempura. In South Korea, you'll find fish, meats and potatoes deep friend but (importantly for us) there are also carrots, onions and other vegetables.

Again, if contamination is a concern this isn't a great option but if that's less of a worry, this is a tasty, oily, crunchy vegetarian street food in South Korea.

Roasted sweet potato, corn or chestnuts | 군고구마, 군옥수수, 군밤

You'll find roasted sweet potatoes, corn and chestnuts at most street food markets in Seoul.

South Korea must-try: If you get the chance, have a roasted sweet potatoe in Korea! I don't know what Koreans are doing differently, but their sweet potatoes are just *so good*.

Gyeran-ppang | 계란빵 | Egg bread

This one's on the savoury list, but honestly: You'll be surprised how sweet gyeran-ppang is. These steamy little loaves of sweet bread are topped with an entire egg.

Hotteok | 호떡 | Korean pancake

Hotteok (호떡) are a sort of Korean pancake or fritter. Traditionally, hotteok is filled with sweet syrup, cinnamon, brown sugar and peanuts. You'll also find vegetable-filled hotteok and (beware) meat-filled hotteok.

Sweet vegetarian-friendly options

Bungeoppang | 붕어빵 | Carp bread

Bungeoppang (붕어빵) are fish-shaped pastries resembling carp. Not only are they cute, this pastry is crispy with a sweet filling - usually sweetened red bean paste, custard, cheese or Nutella.

This dessert originated from the Japanese taiyaki and is most famous in winter, in South Korea. But you'll be able to try bungeoppang all through the year.

If you see it, I also recommend trying the croissant-bungeoppang (made with croissant pastry).

In hot and humid Korean summers, you'll welcome the numerous soft-serve machines around Seoul. The reason ice cream has made the list is to point out that you can often find unique flavours - like sesame and sakura (Japanese for cherry blossom) flavours.

There's often an Oreo-themed cart at street food markets. Here, you can try Oreo ice cream and churros. What seals the deal for the Oreo churro is the little packet of sauce that you can spread on top.

Dalgona candy | 달고나 | Honeycomb candy

When you're on the streets of Seoul, you can try dalgona - made famous to travellers through Netflix's, 'Squid Game' - for yourself.

Dalgona is made by melting sugar and a bit of baking soda together, which foams up and turns into a light-caramel-coloured whipping cream which hardens to form the honeycomb toffee candy.

Waffles and croffles | 와플, 크로플

Waffles and croffles (croissant waffles) make a great - and filling - vegetarian street food in South Korea. You can find them topped with ice cream, slathered with Nutella, syrup, cream, jams as well as fruits and nuts.

You'll find both sweet and savoury variants of Korean doughnuts. My favourite was the sweet options - coated in sugar and totally more-ish.

Vegan options at Korean street food markets:

Since creating this vegetarian street food guide, I've been asked if there are vegan Korean street food options. Totally honest: They're very limited.

The street food available to vegans in Korea seems to be accidentally vegan. Here's a short list:

Hotteok
Sometimes, it's called 'honey' hotteok, but on asking a vendor at Myeongdong Night Market, they said they'd used brown sugar. Double-check to be sure!

Tornado potatoes

Japchae noodles

Roasted sweet potatoes

Candied fruit

Fruit cups and pomegranate juice

One thing left to do: Let's eat.

I hope this guide to vegan and vegetarian street food in South Korea is helpful. Anything to add to the list?

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Cafe Pokpo is located in the northwestern end of Seoul, just outside walking distance from Hongdae Station. It's famous for being the only cafe with a few of a waterfall in Seoul, but it's barely just. It's about 15 minutes by bus from the nearest subway station and much longer by foot. But while getting there may be a bit of a hassle, it's worth getting away from the busy city center to enjoy a bit of nature.

The main attraction at Cafe Pokpo is the Hongjecheon Ingong Waterfall. The waterfall is 60 m high and provides a beautiful view while you sip on a coffee from one of many cafes in the area including Cafe Pokpo. While Cafe Pokpo is the closest to the attraction, all the outdoor seating (including the rooftop seating) are part of the public Hongjecheon park.

While you're here, you might be tempted to snap a few photos before heading off back to Hongdae, but we have a different thought. The full path back to Hongdae can be traversed through the Hongjecheon trail which'll lead you to Yeontral Park. The Hongjecheon trail is a nice break from the crowded streets of Seoul while Yeontral is flanked by trendy cafes, restaurants and bars. If you've got the time for it, there are treasures to be found.

What Else To Do Near Cafe Pokpo

Check Out Yeonnam-dong

Located between the cafe and Hongdae Station is Yeonnam-dong. This is a trendy area with bars, cafes and restaurants that gets incredibly busy during the weekends. Our favorite samgyeopsal restaurant can be found here along with Midopa Coffee House (the location for BTS V's Layover photoshoot).

Hike through Ansan Mountain or Inwangsan Mountain

The Hongjecheon Waterfall is actually located on the edge of Yeonhui Forest and Ansan Mountain. The mountain isn't terribly high at less than 300 m which makes it an easy hike. And, one of the biggest features of the mountain, is the Ansan Cherry Blossom trail which is covered in pink petals during the spring.

Inwangsan, located 10 minutes away, offers slightly tougher trails in exchange for an unbeatable view of Seoul. Inwang Temple, located on the slopes of the mountain, is also home to South Korea's oldest shaman shrine. On most weekends, you'll find the cafe's outdoor seating populated with an odd mix of patients from the nearby hospital and hiking groups taking a break from Inwangsan.

How to Get to Cafe Pokpo

Starting at Hondae Station, take exit #5 and make a left at the first street.

Walk straight until you reach a large street and turn left to walk half a block to the crosswalk.

Cross the street and find the bus stop to your immediate right (동교동 삼거리, Donggyo-dong Samgeori).

Take the 100A or the 163 bus for about 12 min (depending on traffic) to the IBK Hongeun-dong Branch (서대문구 보건서별관).

From there, you'll have to backtrack the way the bus came and cross the street.

Take the next left and you'll see the cafe and the waterfall directly ahead.

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Find out what to see and do in Nami Island during winter, autumn, spring, and summer!

About Nami Island

Located near Seoul, Nami Island, or Namiseom is a beautiful island that is among the most popular attractions in Korea for good reason.

Featuring beautiful tree lanes, woodlands, riverside walks, and many more, Nami Island offers picture-perfect scenery all year round. It is just surprising how this small island has it all!

Thanks to its incredible scenery, Nami Island has been used as the location for many Korean dramas (especially romance dramas).

Most particularly, the hit Korean drama, "Winter Sonata," has led to the island's huge popularity among overseas guests.

Moreover, Nami Island has been selected as one of the shooting locations for the first-ever Filipino-Korean romantic comedy series, " My Korean Jagiya, " s tarred by Heart Evangelista (Gia) and Alexander Lee (Kim Jun-ho, a former member of K-pop group U-KISS). The drama has been aired on GMA Network on August 21, 2017.

Best time to visit Nami Island

Four seasons of Nami Island

To be honest, there is no " best time " to visit Nami Island. The island offers something special for everyone in every season.

1. Spring

In spring, trees and spring flowers begin to bloom on Nami Island. You will be able to see beautiful cherry blossoms, which usually bloom from early April to mid-April.

★ Weather: The weather is pleasant and mild, and the air is crisp and cool.
★ Tip: Lightweight jackets or light, layered clothing work the best.

Don't forget to check out Spring Special tours in Nami Island as well!

2. Summer

When summer brings lush greenery to the island, take a stroll along with a thick stand of pine trees and redwoods.

★ Weather: The summer weather is hot and humid. On-and-off rain showers are possible.
★ Tip: Wear casual clothes and comfortable walking shoes. Bring an umbrella, hat, sunscreen, water bottle, and a fan.

3. Autumn

From mid-September to November, visitors can enjoy spectacular fall foliage across Nami Island. The reed beds on the riverside are another nature's gift you will be able to enjoy during fall.

★ Weather: Skies are cleat and the weather is cool and dry.
★ Tip: Wear a long sleeve t-shirt, long pants, or a lightweight jacket.

Don't miss out on the beautiful autumn foliage on Nami Island!

4. Winter

Well known as a filming location of a popular Korean romance drama called " Winter Sonata (2002)," starred by Bae Yong-joon and Choi Ji-woo, Nami Island is famous for being a romantic winter destination. In winter, the snow-covered tree lanes and the tall, white birch trees absolutely give you that magical feel!

★ Weather: The weather is generally colder in January than other winter months. Snow falls around late November, but do check the weather forecast before you go.
★ Tip: Wear a thick winter coat, thermals, sweater, thick socks, a hat, gloves or mittens, and a scarf.

5 Must-see spots in Nami Island

There are plenty of amazing attractions and sights on Nami Island! To help you make the most of your trip, here we've narrowed it down to the top 5 must-see spots in Nami Island.

As you read, use our map below to find the spots featured in this blog post.

1. The Central Korean Pine Tree Lane: A scenic path lined with thick pine trees leading to the center of the island.

2. Ginkgo Tree Lane: A must-stop spotfor enjoying the splendor of vivid yellow ginkgo leaves during autumn.

3. Metasequoia Lane: A path lined with giant redwood trees, offering magnificent scenery.

4. Riverside Paths: The wooden walks around the water's edge where you can take in the stunning views of the lake and surrounding mountains.

5. Gongsaengwon Garden (The Winter Sonata Statue): In this garden, you can find a statue of the main characters from " Winter Sonata " and a special photo zone for visitors to take souvenir pictures.

How to go to Nami Island from Seoul

Located in the city of Chuncheon, northeast of Seoul, Nami Island is close enough to Seoul to make a day trip, taking roughly one and a half hours from Seoul. If you use public transportation, it will take you at least 2 hours or more. Trust us, it will be a long, inconvenient trip while giving up comfort and convenience. Taking these into account, you will be far better off taking either a shuttle bus or a tour.

Click here to book the Nami Island Round-Trip Shuttle Bus from Seoul.

Both can really save your time and make your trip way more convenient. Plus, taking a tour is also a great option as you can visit other popular places nearby, such as Petite France, Gangchon Rail Park, and the Garden of Morning Calm - all of which are worth a visit.

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Nami Island Ticket Info

Nami Island, or officially called the Naminara Republic, is an independent island-nation that has its own flag and currency.

All visitors must buy a Nami Island passport (ticket) and take the ferry to get inside the island as it is inaccessible by land transport.
| Entrance Ticket Price:
| Where to Buy Tickets: The ticket office is located near the Immigration Gate.

| Tip: Entrance ticket is included in the shuttle bus and all of Nami Island tours offered by Trazy.
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An Ultimate Guide to Nami Island (Namiseom) in Korea - Trazy Blog

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Located near Seoul, Nami Island , or Namiseom is a beautiful island that is among the most popular attractions in Korea for good reason. Featuring beautiful tree lanes, woodlands, riverside walks, and many more, Nami Island offers picture-perfect scenery all year round. It is just surprising how this small island has it all!

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서울특별시 종로구 인사동길 62 (관훈동) 일대 | 62, Insadong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Anguk Station (line 3, exit 6). Go straight 100m and turn left to Insadong-gil. 1 mins walk.

Insadong is one of the best places in Seoul to experience Korean culture with its wooden tea houses, award-winning Korean restaurants and boutique galleries of traditional Korean fine art from paintings to sculptures.

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Insadong is also known to have the best souvenirs, antique stores, traditional stationery shops, handicraft shops, pottery and porcelain shops in town.

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From Anguk Station (line 3, exit 6), go straight about 100m and turn left to Insadong-gil. You will enter the start of Insadong Main Shopping/Culture Street (i.e. Insadong-gil) that stretches about 630m till Dynamic Maze/Alive Museum.

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Insadong-gil is a pedestrian-friendly street where no vehicles allowed from 10:00 - 22:00.

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Shops, cafes and restaurants lined both sides of Insadong-gil. You can also venture into the alleyways to discover more unique finds.

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For Line Friends fans, check out the PLAY Line Friends Insadong for the cutest items.

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There are many fabulous restaurants and teahouses in Insadong. Several restaurants are selected as Michelin Bib Gourmand too.

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💡The Michelin Bib Gourmand award recognises restaurants with friendly atmosphere and serve excellent food at reasonable prices.

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Here are the recommended restaurants, cafes, teahouses in Insadong. Listing order based on the walking distance from Anguk Station (line 3, exit 6).

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Insadong is located near to several popular attractions of historical heritage, including 2 UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Jongmyo Shrine and Changdeokgung Palace & Secret Garden .

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Walking distance to attractions based from exit 6 of Anguk Station (line 3):

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Walking distance to other attractions based from Dynamic Maze (i.e. end of Insadong-gil):

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Besides easy access to many hot tourist attractions in Seoul and short walking distance to subway stations, shops, cafes, teahouses and restaurants, Insadong also offers several good and popular accommodation options.

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Listing order based on walking distance from Anguk Station (line 3, exit 6):

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Gwen 2 nights - $151.74

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Vegan Insa · 12-4 Samil-daero 32ga-gil, Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea

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Busanjib Hongdae Branch - Halalfood · South Korea, Seoul, Mapo-gu, Eoulmadang-ro, 100-6 2층

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@atiennn on Instagram: “Halal places to go in Seoul Korea 🥩🥘🍗🇰🇷 1. YangGood
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📍Jung District, Seoul, South Korea. 3. Gosame 고삼이 (Grilled mackeral & Stir-fried spicy octopus only)
📍38 Yonsei-ro 70an-gil,Seodaemun-gu Seoul, South Korea. 4. Asian Family Restaurant Dongmoon 📍1 Namiseom-gil, Namsan-myeon, Chuncheon, Gangwon-do, South Korea. 5. Eid Authentic Korean Cuisine
📍756-10, Hannam Dong, Yongsan Gu, Seoul, South Korea. 6. Kimseri Restaurant 📍2 Toegye-ro 24-gil, Jung District, Seoul, South Korea. 7. Kampungku Restaurant 📍16-4 Namsan-dong 2(i)-ga, Jung District, Seoul, South Korea. 8. Goom
📍Myeongdong Commuter Station, South Korea. #halalfood #seoulkorea #halalkoreanfood #halal”

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📍Jung District, Seoul, South Korea. 3. Gosame 고삼이 (Grilled mackeral & Stir-fried spicy octopus only)
📍38 Yonsei-ro 70an-gil,Seodaemun-gu Seoul, South Korea. 4. Asian Family Restaurant Dongmoon 📍1 Namiseom-gil, Namsan-myeon, Chuncheon, Gangwon-do, South Korea. 5. Eid Authentic Korean Cuisine
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서울특별시 중구 태평로1가 ~성동구 신답철교 | Taepyeong-ro 1-ga, Jung-gu, Seoul

Gwanghwamun Station (line 1, exit 5). 3 mins walk.

City Hall Station (line 1/2, exit 4). 6 mins walk.

LOTTE Department Store / LOTTE Hotel Seoul. 8 mins walk in the direction of the stream.

The 10.84 km Cheonggyecheon Stream flows through the heart of Seoul, from Gwanghwamun to Dongdaemun.

It is a transformed ecological park of natural beauty after 3 years of restoration project to complete in 2005.

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Daytime at Cheonggyecheon Stream

Cheonggyecheon Stream passes close to many tourist attractions (e.g. Gyeongbokgung Palace , Jongmyo Shrine , Gwangjang Market and Dongdaemun Shopping Malls ) and subway stations, allowing visitors to have a leisure stroll along the stream and visit the nearby tourist sites easily.

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Cheonggyecheon Stream at Night

At night, visitors can enjoy the fantastic display of light and water at the start point of the stream at Cheonggye Plaza.

A favourite of many is the Candle Fountain which features the magnificent synchronisation of three different lighting fixtures and a 4m high, two-tiered waterfall.

Along the two sides of the waterfall are the Palseokdam wishing wells, made of 8 different stones from each of the nation's 8 provinces.

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Cheonggyecheon Stream in Autumn

In autumn, discover the different autumn foliage scenes along the 5.8km stretch from Gwanghwamun Station, Jonggak Station, Jongno3-ga Station, Jongno5-ga Station to Dongdaemun Station.

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Lotus Lantern Festival (Late April to Mid May)

Lotus Lantern Festival (Yeondeunghoe) is an UNESCO-listed annual Lantern Lighting Festival to celebrate Buddha's birthday. As part of the annual festival programme, there will be traditional lantern exhibition along Cheonggyecheon Stream.

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Seoul Lantern Festival (November)

The Seoul Lantern Festival is held at Cheonggyecheon Stream every November for 2 weeks, featuring thousands of lanterns along the stream.

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Another interesting sight at the Seoul Lantern Festival is the Food Trucks selling different delicious cuisine to the night visitors.

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Seoul Christmas Festival (December)

Within short period after the Seoul Lantern Festival in November, the lanterns changed to the festive Christmas and New Year theme in December.

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Map of Cheonggyecheon Stream & How to Get There

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Hiking is one of the most popular activities in Korea. On weekends (& even on weekdays), you can spot many brightly-clothed Korean hikers at the popular national parks, mountains and various walking trails.

You will be amazed by the superb fitness of many Korean senior hikers or even family with small kids. They will walk past you steadfastly and you will soon lose sight of them.😅

One can truly experience Korea's four seasons hiking at its mountains and fully immerse in its nature beauty. You can choose to have an easy leisure walk around the grounds or climb up to the summits with mesmerising views.

Many of the hiking spots in Seoul are just a bus ride or subway station away from the city center and can be completed in just half a day.

There are signs (in English too) along the trails.

There are generally many hiking shops and restaurants leading to the National Parks or mountain entrances. You will be surprised that one of your best (& affordable) meals in Korea might be found here!

Things to note when Hiking at National Parks or Mountains

💡Please wear comfortable shoes, bring bottles of water, optional snacks for your hike and buffer enough time for the return trip (where necessary).

💡It will be a good idea to plan your hiking route before hitting the trail and, at the same time remain flexible for any changes during the hike.

💡Not often, however, if you do come across any Korean only sign, you can use Google Translate app by pointing your phone at the Korean signage and use the camera feature on the app for instant language translation.

💡If required, use Naver Map or KakaoMap apps on your whereabouts upon your exit to the nearest subway station or bus to your next destination.

💡In winter, proper footwear is required to walk on the snow ice. You can consult with the hiking shops leading to the park entrance as they generally do sell affordable slip-on snow ice crampons for your shoes.

💡For overseas travellers, you can rent hiking gears (e.g. boots, clothes, crampons, trekking poles, gloves, backpack) at Seoul Hiking Tourism Center , 5 mins walk from Bukhansan Ui Station (Ui LRT, exit 2). Rental items are cleaned, washed, sterilized, and disinfected after every use. The center also provides hiking course guidance & information, Seoul Hiking Guide Book and maps.

Have fun & enjoy your hike.🧸

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서울특별시 강남구 영동대로 513 | 513 Yeongdong-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

Bongeunsa Station (line 9, exit 7), 1 min walk.

Samseong Station (line 2, exit 5/6), 5 mins walk.

Starfield COEX Mall is known for its instagrammable Starfield Library and popular COEX Aquarium. Located in the Gangnam district of Seoul, it is primarily an underground mall with 320 brands from fashion, gourmet food to entertainment and is operated by the Korean retail giant Shinsegae Group.

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Floor Guide of Starfield COEX Mall

B1 - Starfield Library, COEX Aquarium, Fashion Apparels & Accessories, Lifestyles, Food & Beverages, Cafes & Desserts, Beauty, Services, Megabox (Cineplex)

1F - Starfield Library, Food & Beverages, Lifestyles, Services

B2 & 2F - limited stores

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Popular Attractions @Starfield COEX Mall

Starfield Library ♦ COEX Aquarium ♦ Butter Shop ♦ Kakao Friends

Popular Restaurants @Starfield COEX Mall

There are many dining options at Starfield COEX Mall, of which, here are 3 of the popular and recommended restaurants:

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Nearby Shopping Malls & Attractions

Besides Starfield COEX Mall, there are 2 other shopping malls (i.e. Hyundai Department Store & Parnas Mall), COEX Convention & Exhibition Center , COEX City Airport Terminal and luxurious hotels directly connected via the extensive underground network.

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💡The name 'COEX' is the short-form for 'CO nvention and EX hibition Center'.

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Across the road from Bongeunsa Station (line 9) is one of the famous temples in Seoul, Bongeunsa Temple.

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A few subway stops away will bring you to the popular Gangnam Station, Lotte World Theme Park, Lotte World Tower (Korea's tallest building) and Express Bus Terminal Underground Shopping Mall - GOTO MALL (Seoul's largest underground mall with over 600 stores).

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Recommended Hotels at/near Starfield COEX Mall

Surrounded by shopping malls with numerous dining options, good quality hotels and conveniently connected to 2 subway stations and airport limousine bus stops, you may like to consider staying at/near Starfield COEX Mall when in Seoul.

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💡For Incheon Airport transfer, you can take the limited-stop Airport Limousine Bus Service (Bus# 6103, ₩18,000, T1-65 mins/T2 - 85 mins), operating between COEX City Airport Terminal (2F, located next to Hyundai Department Store), Grand InterContinental Seoul Parnas and Incheon Airport (T1/T2) stops.

💡If you have used the in-town airline check-in services at COEX City Airport Terminal in the past, please note it has permanently closed in January 2023 , after 33 years of operations.

Map of Getting to Starfield COEX Mall, Key Attractions, Nearby Malls & Recommended Hotels

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DE KONING cafe, Seoul, 강남구 테헤란로 521 - Restaurant reviews

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There are 3 types of hotteok; vegetables, brown sugar and red bean. Also another stall selling twisty doughnut which I find very tasty.

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Galchi Jorim (braised cutlassfish) and Vegetable Hotteok are two of the most popular dishes in Namdaemun Market.

I started with the Galchi Jorim and then moved on to the famous Vegetable Hotteok. There was a line out the door since the place was so popular.

Vegetable Hotteok is widely available all across Namdaemun Market.

Famous Kim Jin-ho Hotteok, which was featured on a TV show and is conveniently located directly next to Exit 5 of Hoehyeon Station, unfortunately, shut down early.

So, I went to the Namdaemun Vegetable Hotteok, which is conveniently located adjacent to the IBK Industrial Bank. If you leave Hoehyeon Station at Exit 5, you will be able to see it immediately on your right.

Although there is another store directly next door, I was intrigued by the long queue of customers here and decided to give it a try.

​Many tourists visit Namdaemun Market, possibly because it is close to Myeong-dong. There seems to be a good mix of locals and tourists in line at this Hotteok joint.

After around 15 minutes in line, I was finally able to place my order.

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Menu
They had Hotteok with vegetables, Hotteok with honey seeds, and Hotteok with red beans.
At only 1,500 won
Hotteoks that have been fried in oil are really tasty. To me, Hotteok fried in boiling oil is more satisfying than Hotteok baked without oil.

Soy sauce 1,000 won

​​​Soy sauce containing onions is available for 1,000 won.

If you're ordering more than two vegetable hotteoks, you should definitely go for the sauce because, after eating it, I believe it would be much more delicious with the sauce.

Vegetable Hotteok 1,500 won

I had to wait a while, but once I placed my order, the Hotteok came out quickly.

Since it came in a paper cup, I sat on the sidewalk in front of the shop and ate it. At first glance, it already seems delicious and crisp.

​​After taking a mouthful, I was astonished to find well-fried Japchae (vegetable with glass noodles) inside and a considerably greater quantity than I had anticipated.

The price of 1,500 won seems even more cheap when considering the abundance of Japchae within.

At first, soy sauce was applied to the Hotteok so that the Japchae within would have the correct amount of flavor. Despite the heat, I couldn't stop popping it into my mouth because of how good it tasted.

Having found the middle to be a little bland, I decided to pick up some soy sauce to dip it in.

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Conclusion
At Namdaemun Market, I tried the local specialty, vegetable hotteok. Even more amazing was the low price and deliciousness.

When I return, I definitely want to visit there again. Getting the soy sauce and eating it together will enhance the flavor. So, I recommend eating with the sauce.

Address : 12 Namdaemun-ro, Jung-gu, Seongdong-gu, Seoul
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Source : https://blog.naver.com/jasmin-7/223217020849

Writer : chuberry

Special thanks to chuberry

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