HSK ipnida!: Seouls Scenic Spots

1. Seoul Tower- The tower is located on top of Mt. Namsan. The observation decks and restaurants of Seoul Tower offer spectacular views of the city, both day and night. On a clear day you can even see as far as N. Korea. The hours of Seoul Tower are from 11am to 10pm. Admission is 7,000 won. Since the tower is on top of a mountain you can decide to hike up a path or take a cable car to the top. The price for a round trip ticket on the cable car is 7,500 won and a one way ticket is 6,000 won.

2. Rear Garden of Changdeokgung Palace- A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Rear Garden is breathtaking any season of the year. It contains the Korean traditional garden design. The garden design integrates the buildings with its natural surroundings, adapting to the topography and retaining tree cover. The palace is closed on Mondays and admission is only 3,000 won. If you are interested in a tour of the palace a general tour is 5,000 won.

3. 63 Building- For a short period of time 63 Building was the tallest building in asia. The building is located in Yeouido. Yeouido is referred to as the “Manhatten of Korea”. Yeouido is also where most of Koreas broadcasting stations are such as KBS and MBC. The 63 Building is open from 10am til midnight. There is also an observation deck, aquarium, IMAX theater inside the 63 Building. You can enjoy the whole package for 22,000 won.

4. Lotte World- Is Koreas number 1 department store. This mall offers high-quality merchandise and convenient shopping. Lotte mall is almost considered a small city it is so big. Inside what they call Lotte World is an amusement park, fold museum, sports center, shopping center, and hotel. Everything in Lotte world is indoor including the amusement park, and an ice skating rink.