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Seoul: Things To See & Do
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Seoul Land
Korea’s first theme park comes with a beautiful scenery
surrounded by Mt. Cheonggyesan. It is made up of 5 theme-based
attractions, such as World Square where traditional architecture
and folk items from all over the world are showcased, as well as
a variety of theme-park rides including 40 rollercoasters &
3D-theatres. This theme park also acts as a venue for various
festivals and events held throughout the year, such as Starlight
Rose Festival & Snow Light Festival.
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Details
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Opening
Hrs:
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Mon - Thurs:
9.30 am - 9 pm; Fri-Sun & public holidays: 9.30am - 10 pm.
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Pricing:
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From KRW 15,000
for adults, KRW 12,000 for adolescents & KRW 10,000 for
children.
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Contact:
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Tel
+82-2-504-0011-6 |
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More Info:
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URL: www.seoulland.co.kr |
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Getting
Here:
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Address: 121
Seoul Land, Makgye-dong, Gwacheon-si, Gyeonggi-do |
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Korean Folk Village
Set in a natural environment occupying approximately 243 acres,
this cultural village contains more than 200 traditional houses
reminiscent of the late Joseon Dynasty, complete with its
contents as were used in the past, giving visitors the complete
village experience from days past and helping them to understand
the Korean folk culture and customs better.
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Details
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Opening
Hrs:
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Dec - Feb: 9am -
5pm;
March & Nov: 9am - 5.30pm; April & Oct: 9am - 6pm; May -
Sep: 9am - 6.30pm.
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Pricing:
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From KRW 11,000
for adults (19+), KRW 8,000 for adolescents (13-18) & KRW
6,000 for children (4-12).
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Contact:
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Tel:
+82-31-286-2116 |
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URL:
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URL:
www.koreanfolk.co.kr |
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Getting
Here:
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Address:
107 Bora-ri, Giheum-eup, Yongin-si,
Gyeonggi-do. |
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Gyeongbokgung Palace
Also known as
`Northern Palace', this palace was established in the 14th
century and prides itself on being the largets and most
beautiful of all of Korea's 5 main royal palaces. It was
destroyed by a fire during the Japanese Invasion of Korea in the
16th century, but was later restored to its original glory in
the mid 19th - early 20th century. |
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Details
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Opening
Hrs:
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Daily, 9am - 6 pm.
Closes an hour earlier in winter (Nov - Feb).
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Pricing:
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Adults(19+) from
KRW 3,000 & children(7-18) from KRW 1,500. Children 6 &
under free admission.
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Contact:
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Tel:
+82-2-734-2457 |
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More
Info:
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URL:
gyeongbok.ocp.go.kr |
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Getting
Here:
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Address:
1 Sejong-no, Jongno-gu, Seoul. |
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N Seoul Tower
This major tourist
attraction built on Mt. Namsan offers a breathtaking panoramic
view of the city atop its tower. Measuring at 236.7 metre high,
the tower is known to be the best in Asia. Recently remodelled
with a new lighting system, the alphabet `N' means `New'.
Spectacular light shows take place from this tower daily from
7pm to midnight. |
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Details
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Opening
Hrs:
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Daily, all year
round, 10am - 11pm. |
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Pricing:
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Adults from KRW
7,000, youths(13-18) from KRW 5,000, children(4-12) from KRW
3,000 & seniors(65+) from KRW 5,000.
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Contact:
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Tel:
+82-2-772-1621/+82-2-772-1660 |
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More
Info:
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URL:
www.nseoultower.com |
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Getting
Here:
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Address: Yongsan-dong
2 (i)-ga San 1-3, Yongsan-gu, Seoul. |
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