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Yangpyeong Dumulmeori, Semiwon Garden, and Waltz & Dr.Mahn Coffee Museum, South Korea
Yangpyeong Dumulmeori is about an hour and 30 minutes from Seoul by subway or by bus. It is where two rivers meet and form the Han River that flows in the middle of Seoul. Nearby is Semiwon garden, the garden of lotus. Waltz & Dr.Mahn Coffee Museum is a coffee shop next to the river.
Incheon Chinatown, South Korea
Incheon is about an hour and a half distance by subway from Seoul. Because Incheon is close to China, Chinese workers immigrated to Incheon in the late 19th century to find work in Korea. When Japan forced annexed Korea in the early 20th centruy, they also found Incheon a strategic area to establish their business because of the seaport and closeness to Seoul.
Food I tried in Seoul
The food I tried in Seoul was very good. It is reasonably priced, filling, healthy and tasty.
Coex Mall, Bongeunsa, and Seonjeongneung in Seoul
Coex is a huge modern underground mall. It has an “Instagrammable” library. It has lots of dining and shopping options. Bongeunsa is a Buddhist temple located next to Coex. It was founded in 794 CE. The Seonjeongneung is the burial grounds of two Joseon Dynasty kings and one Joseon queen.
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.
Apgujeong, Cheongdam-dong, and Seorae Village, Seoul
Apgujeong Rodeo Street is the main fashion trend street of Korea that arose in the early ’90s, but now it has become a representative spot reflecting youth culture. Cheongdam-dong Fashion Street is the most luxurious shopping area in Korea. Seorae Village is a small, affluent French enclave in Seoul.
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.
Horim Art Center, Dosan Park, and Space* C (Coreana Cosmetics) Museum in Seoul
The Horim Museum displays antique and modern art as well as special exhibitions. Dosan Park was established in 1973 to commemorate the achievement and legacy of independence activist An Chang-ho. The Coreana Cosmetic Museum is related to the Korean Coreana cosmetics company.
Garosu-gil in Seoul, South Korea
Garosu-gil is a street where many name-brand clothing stores, coffee shops, and small restaurants are lined. Traditional Wine Gallery is where many Korean traditional alcoholic beverages are displayed and sold. Samsung Town is where Samsung headquarter is located.