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Namdaemun Market: largest traditional market in Korea
Even if you have nothing in particular to buy or purchase, what better place to observe the locals and see what they buy on the daily, right?
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Hallyu K-Star Road: must-visit spot for K-pop fans
I highly encourage you to go to Hallyu K-Star Road as soon as you can to take photographs of your idols’ signatures before they disappear!
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Wolmido Island: what to do on fun island off Incheon
I really liked Wolmido because it was a refreshing change from Seoul. In fact, one of my favourite memories of Incheon is this island!
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Seopjikoji Coastal Walk: scenic path in Jeju with ocean breeze
Overall this made for a very refreshing stroll. You can also see many unique rock formations that only show themselves when the tide is low.
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Ssamzigil: art & craft hub of Insadong
I typically like to arrange for an afternoon trip to Insadong after visiting Gyeongbokgung Palace or Bukchon Hanok Village, followed by lunch at Tosokchon Samgyetang. You can have afternoon tea at one of the traditional teahouses in Insadong, followed by a trip to Ssamzigil! It’s hard to miss Ssamzigil when the open-air mall is always…
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Seoul Forest: park in the city where locals hangout
Other than visiting the cafés and cute little shops around Seongsu-dong, one obvious thing to do was none other than visit Seoul Forest itself. Although its name suggests otherwise, Seoul Forest is actually a very large park in the city. It is immensely popular with the locals for its cherry blossoms in Spring and Ginkgo Tree Forest in Autumn.…
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Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP): stylish exhibition & shopping space
DDP is a nice place to hang out, but you’ll get more out of it if you’re into architecture, shopping, and exhibitions.
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Iho Tewoo Beach: Jeju beach with famous horse lighthouses
Iho Tewoo Beach is actually very accessible, being located close to Jeju City. Do come in late spring & any time in summer!
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Jeju Dongmun Traditional Market: oldest traditional market in Jeju!
2024 update: Dongmun Market is much livelier and more vibrant now with long lines of street food, mostly helmed by young people!
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Cheomseongdae Observatory: oldest of its kind in Asia
At first glance, you may find this rather unassuming. However, consider that it is the oldest surviving observatory in possibly the world!