FREE | 17 Things to Do in Korea, Seoul
Bukchon Hanok Village | FREE
Bukchon Hanok Village is a traditional village that is filled with a lot of traditional Korean houses as well as alleys. This 600 year old urban colony has been persevered to display the unique dynasty architecture. There are a lot of museums of cultural centers along the alley showcasing the Joseon Dynasty.Â
Cheonggyecheon Stream | FREE
Cheonggyecheon Stream is a mixture of natural stream and artificial waterwaythat carries all the water 10km down from Seoul and flows to merge with Jungnangcheon Stream. As a major tourist attraction located conveniently in downtown Seoul, various festivals are held at and around the stream.Â
Me and my newly found Korean friends bringing me along the stream!Â
K-Pop Dance Class
K-pop is an $8.1 billion industry with thousands of Koreans and foreigners striving very hard to be part of this revolution. Being able to dance your favorite idolâs songs in Seoulâs dance studio is one of the coolest things! K-Pop Central class as a one-of-kind tourist attraction for K-pop lovers.Â
You can live your dream of becoming a K-Pop star through a 1:1 private class, styling and an MV shooting experience. Sign up at this link!Â
Myeong Dong Walking Street | FREE
The night market is open seven days a week! It isnât just about street food; you can also find fashion items, beauty products and souvenirs in and around. From socks to grilled squid, K-Pop to pork belly and baked cheese to Busan fishcakes, there is plenty to suit all tastes and budgets!Â
Gangchon Rail Bike
Climb aboard the old train tracks and experience an exciting bike ride in the beautiful countryside! The Gangchon Rail Bike is a popular activity on Nami Island, allowing visitors to pedal along the old Gangchon Rail Park track while taking in the scenery of the lovely 318km Bukhangang River.
Gyeongbokgung Palace in Hanbok
Gyeongbokgung Palace is a magnificent attraction set in Seoul that you should not miss! I went in with a Hanbok and got to enter for free! There was even a photographer whom we made friends with an help us to take pictures. A perfect spot for couples and wedding shots.Â
Ihwa Mural Village | FREE  Â
The charm of this village is that you can find adorable murals all along the streets! Find yourself taking a lot of photos of the different artworks by local artists. I would recommend to wear proper walking shoes as it can be a little bit of an uphill to walk, take it as a creative hipster hike! You will probably spend about 3-4hours here as there is so much to see!Â
Petite France and Nami IslandÂ
Petite France is a French Culture Village (theme park) in South Korea, often visited alongside Nami Island and Garden of the Morning Calm Nami Island and Gapchon Rail Park. is one of the most popular and must-visit destinations for visitors to South Korea.Â
Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) Tour
There were many families separated suddenly during the Korean war. The country divided into two nations one run by communism and another one promoted democracy. Many north Koreans had to secretly flee the country and risked getting killed.
Learn about the conflict and tensions between North and South Korea, the DMZ is one of the places which is a highlight for many tourists. It is an opportunity to learn more about the Korean War, and the impact that it has had on Korea which continues to this day.Â
N Seoul Tower (Namsan Tower or Seoul Tower)Â | FREE
N Seoul Tower is a breathtaking landmark established as a communications tower and a sightseeing observatory. Donât miss out on visiting the padlock-covered trees where lovers seal their romantic promises. Marvel at the breathtaking views of Seoul and Namsan Hill from the communication and observation tower.Â
Note: Do expect a 15-min walk up a hill as the bus will only be able to drop you off at the bottom.Â
K-BBQ Party Experience with Local Koreans
People who want to learn Korean, people who want to experience the local culture of Korea, especially If you want to make Korean friends, participating in this activity is highly recommended! Korean BBQ is a popular activity is Korea to try all different kinds of meet and try the way Koreans drink their wine!Â
Ganghwa Camping BBQ One Day Tour from Seoul
Away from the hustle and bustle, BBQ in the countryside, feel the Korean camping atmosphere! Incheon Ganghwa Island's latest and biggest new attraction! The Hwagae Garden features 180,000 trees, shrubs and flowers of various kinds are planted, and there are five-color themed gardens. You can walk along the promenade to Hwagaesan Mountain Skywalk Observatory, overlooking the rice fields and the sea, and even see North Korea up close!Â
Korean Rice Wine Makgeolli Making Class
Get an authentic Korean experience by learning how to make Korean Rice wine! Learn about the history and significance of traditional Korean snacks and wine. It's going to be an unforgettable experience!Â
Dongdaemun Design Plaza | FREE
You will find Korea's largest shopping district and wholesale at Dongdaemun featuring 26 shopping malls, 30,000 specialty shops! While you are there, don't forget to visit Dongdaemun Design Plaza which is an iconic landmark designed by Zaha Hadid and Samoo. A distinctively neofuturistic design characterized by the powerful, curving forms of elongated structures.Â
Lotte World Theme Park
Lotte World is the perfect spot for entertainment and sightseeing. The theme park is divided into the indoor Lotte World Adventure, and the outdoor lakeside Magic Island, with additional amenities including a shopping mall, folk museum, ice rink, hotel, and more. Lotte World Adventure is the world's largest indoor amusement park, complete with top-of-the-line rides, fantastic parades and performances, and food from around the world.Â
Seoul Personal Color Group Consulting
Interested to know how to style yourself and what colors go well with you best? By getting a personal color analysis from an expert, you can get to know your personal color! You will understand more about your appearance with cosmetics and makeup that match you. Through applying personal color, it can help with your personal branding, image making and so on.Â
Jisan Ski ResortÂ
Enjoy winter season at Jisan Ski Resort with basic ski lesson and experience one of the popular amusement parks in Korea, Everland! Even if it's just for a day, you will be able to experience winter in Korea:)Â Â
If you book via Klook, they will provide transportation for you to the resort and not to worry if you are a first-timer as they will guide you through the process.Â
I hope that with this list you'll be able to make your K-drama dreams come true:)Â
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