See Any Places – Market, Shopping, Food, and Coffee
Coex Mall, Bongeunsa, and Seonjeongneung in Seoul
Coex Mall is a massive, modern underground mall featuring an “Instagrammable” public library and numerous dining and shopping options. Bongeunsa is a Buddhist temple located near Coex. It was founded in 794 CE. The Seonjeongneung is the burial ground of two Joseon Dynasty kings and one queen. 200
Gangnam Subway Station Exit 10 Area at Night, Seoul
I walked from Kangnam Dae-ro to a narrower street, where the restaurants were packed with people. 199
Apgujeong, Cheongdam-dong, and Seorae Village, Seoul
Apgujeong Rodeo Street is the main fashion trend street in Korea, which emerged in the early 1990s. Now, it has become a representative spot reflecting youth culture and the latest fashion trends. Cheongdam-dong Fashion Street is the most luxurious shopping area in Korea. Seorae Village is a small, affluent French enclave in Seoul. It is home to approximately 560 French people, accounting for roughly 40% of the French community in South Korea. 198
Gangnam Subway Station Exit 11 Area at Night, Seoul
Away from the main road, Kangnam dae-ro, and walk to a narrower parallel road, one can find many small restaurants. 197
Garosu-gil in Seoul, South Korea
Garosu-gil is a street lined with many name-brand clothing stores, coffee shops, and small restaurants. The Traditional Wine Gallery showcases a variety of Korean traditional alcoholic beverages for display and sale. Samsung Town is the location of Samsung’s headquarters. 195
Sinchon, Seoul, South Korea
The Sinchon area is home to numerous universities, including Yonsei University, Ewha Woman’s University, Sogang University, Hongik University, and Myongji University, as well as a vibrant nightlife scene. 190
Seonyudo Park, Jeoldusan Martyrs’ Shrine, Yanghwajin Foreign Missionary Cemetery, and Mangwon Market in Seoul
Seonyudo Park is located on Seonyudo Island; Jeoldusan Martyrs’ Shrine is the site of the Byeonin Persecution of 1866, where many Roman Catholics were killed; Yanghwajin Foreign Missionary Cemetery is a tomb for early Christian missionaries. 188
Hongdae Area, Seoul, South Korea
Hongdae is a neighborhood in Seoul, near Hongik University, after which it is named. It is known for its urban arts and indie music culture, local shops, clubs, and entertainment. 187
Yeonnam Gyeongui Line Forest Park, Seoul, South Korea
The former train line has been transformed into a leafy park with pathways, lawns, and streams, as well as cafes and small bookstores nearby. 186