Seoul/South
Dongjak (동작), Gwanak (관악) and Geumcheon (금천) are districts located to the south of the Han river in Seoul.
Get in
Noryangjin metro station will get you in on both Lines 1 and 9.
- Gwanak. You can reach most parts of Gwanak-gu by subway line 2. Travelers departing from Yongsan Station can reach Dongjak-gu and Gwanak-gu using Shin Yong-san Station.
See
Map of Seoul/South
- 1 Boramae Park, 395, Sindaebang2-dong, Dongjak-gu. Formerly the site of the Korean Air Force Academy, which in 1986 turned into a park - Boramae, or hawk in English, symbolizes the Air Force. The size of the park is about 360,000 square meters and its sports facilities, a small zoo, a pond, and walking paths are well designed. The huge pond, which is 9,000 square meters, is surrounded by willow trees and benches, and people love to come. The pond is full of cool shades during the summer, and is spectacular when snow falls in the winter.
- 2 Nakseongdae Park. The park surrounding the Seoul National University, continuing on outside the city borders. Interesting points here include the Anguksa Shrine built in honor of the 10th century general Gang Gam-chan
- 3 Seoul National University Museum of Art. Contemporary art gallery on the premises of the university. ₩3000.
- 4 South Seoul Museum of Art, 1059-13 in Namhyeon-dong, Gwanak-gu, ☏ +82 2 598-6247. 10:00~20:00. Seoul Museum of Art is an artistic space where classical architecture and contemporary art communicate with each other in a variety of colorful and quality exhibitions and downtown areas that are free of charge for the year. It is located near Sadang Station on Line 4. Free.
- 5 Gwaneumsa-Temple, San 58, Namhyeon-dong, Gwanak-gu, Seoul, ☏ +82 2 582-8609. It is a temple located in Gwanaksan Mountain. It is an old temple that has been going on since the Silla Dynasty, and it has a quiet atmosphere. Free.
- 6 Sillim Horim Museum, Sillim-dong, Gwanak-gu, Nambusunhwanno 53. 152 gil, ☏ +82 2 858-2500. 10:00~17:00. It is a museum that exhibits various artworks. In particular, there are many works such as pottery and calligraphy. ₩4000.
Do
- 1 Gwanaksan. Gwanaksan (Korean for Mt. Gwanak; 632 m[1]) is a small mountain in southern Seoul, South Korea. Portions lie in the Gwanak-gu and Geumcheon-gu districts of Seoul; other portions lie in the neighboring cities of Anyang and Gwacheon.
Buy
- 1 Noryangjin (Dongjak). Plenty of stalls selling fruit, vegetables, meat, fish, squid, clams, and other seafood straight from the farm/trawler. Not exactly tourist friendly, this market is definitely targeted towards a local audience, but if you're interested in seeing an off-the-beaten-track destination and really exploring the nitty-gritty of Korean daily life, definitely worth a look.
Eat
- 1 Noryangjin Fish Market (노량진수산시장), 13-8 Noryangjin-dong, Dongjak-gu (Noryangjin Station, Line 1). Open 24 hours. The floors may be dank and wet, but this is undoubtedly the freshest seafood in Seoul, with live octopuses, spiky sea urchins, giant king crabs swimming about in water tanks, buckets and bags. Buy some fresh fish (try bargaining if you can), and head to the restaurants in the back row, where they'll prepare your food as requested. There's a wholesale auction at 2AM, where fishmongers bid for produce and it can get frantic.
- 2 Sinsa Market, Sillim-Dong 494-7, Gwanak, ☏ +82 2 855-1994. 0800~2200. It is a traditional market near Sindaebang Station. It is a market for working-class people selling various products as well as food.
- 3 Yangji Sundae Town, Sillim-ro 59-gil, Shinlim-dong, Gwanak-gu, 12, ☏ +82 2 876-5665. It is a restaurant located near Sinlim Station. Sundae is a Korean traditional food. The price is generally low, and it's perfect for drinking.
Drink
- 1 Cocktail&Dream, 329 Sinrim-ro,Gwanak-gu, ☏ +82 02-873-7475.
Sleep
- 1 Novotel Ambassador Seoul Doksan, 378, Siheungdae-ro, Doksan 4(sa)-dong,, ☏ +82 2-838-1101.
- 2 WD Hotel, Sillim-ro 349, Gwanak-gu (right next to Sinlim Station on Line 2), ☏ +82 2 6746-8007. Check-in: 15:00, check-out: 12:00. It is a pleasant environment compared to the price range. Breakfast is served. 59000₩~78000₩.
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