Guidebook for Yongsan-gu

Vinnie
Guidebook for Yongsan-gu

Food Scene

HBC & KRD are where many English speaking expats chose to reside. It has a large concentration of foreigner owned bars and restaurants. It is a very friendly and popular neighbourhood.
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Gyeongnidan-gil Tie
210-65 Itaewon-dong
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HBC & KRD are where many English speaking expats chose to reside. It has a large concentration of foreigner owned bars and restaurants. It is a very friendly and popular neighbourhood.
Great bread, great breakfast!
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The Bakers Table
244-1 Noksapyeong-daero
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Great bread, great breakfast!
Comes alive at night!
Bogwang-ro 59-gil
Comes alive at night!
Seorae-maul. It has a large French international school nearby. Best accessed from Express bus terminal station line 7 or 3 (Exit 5) walk straight about 100m and make a left
Seorae-ro 8-gil
Seorae-maul. It has a large French international school nearby. Best accessed from Express bus terminal station line 7 or 3 (Exit 5) walk straight about 100m and make a left
Strong Chinese Alcohol and lots of Chinese food!
Jayang-ro 11-gil
Strong Chinese Alcohol and lots of Chinese food!

Drinks & Nightlife

HBC & KRD are where many English speaking expats chose to reside. It has a large concentration of foreigner owned bars and restaurants. It is a very friendly neighbourhood.
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Haebangchon station
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HBC & KRD are where many English speaking expats chose to reside. It has a large concentration of foreigner owned bars and restaurants. It is a very friendly neighbourhood.
Great Micro brewed IPA!!
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Magpie Brewing Co.
244-1 Noksapyeong-daero
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Great Micro brewed IPA!!
Once famous for its “wild west” style culture however these days the main strips are quite posh and trendy bars and foreign food restaurants catering for young working professionals.
Itaewon 1(il)-dong
Once famous for its “wild west” style culture however these days the main strips are quite posh and trendy bars and foreign food restaurants catering for young working professionals.
Messy dive bar!! good for a dance.
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Hamilton Hotel
179 Itaewon-ro
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Messy dive bar!! good for a dance.
Lots of gay bars and clubs.
Usadan-ro 12-gil
Lots of gay bars and clubs.
An Arts university however the neighbourhood (known as Hongdae) is quite the young party spot. Bar and Pubs but also the Park opposite the main gate of the University is full of fun at night.
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Hongik Park
Seogyo-dong
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An Arts university however the neighbourhood (known as Hongdae) is quite the young party spot. Bar and Pubs but also the Park opposite the main gate of the University is full of fun at night.

Sightseeing

대한당약국
732-150 Hannam-dong
Mosque
Learn about the history of Korean military power and the Korean War Best accessed from Sam-Gak-ji Station line 6 & 4 (Brown & Light blue) exit 12. Walk straight 100m and it’s on your left.
궁중의례원
8 Yongsandong 1(il)-ga
Learn about the history of Korean military power and the Korean War Best accessed from Sam-Gak-ji Station line 6 & 4 (Brown & Light blue) exit 12. Walk straight 100m and it’s on your left.
Kultainen pronssi Maitreya meditaatiossa
137 Seobinggo-ro
Historical Artifacts
Take a stroll along the river and cross the Banpo bridge. It has a rainbow water show every night at 9pm. On the south side there is a place to rent bikes and a store.
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Banpo-silta
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Take a stroll along the river and cross the Banpo bridge. It has a rainbow water show every night at 9pm. On the south side there is a place to rent bikes and a store.
The N-tower has a viewing area at the top. Elevator ride costs 5,000won. Views are amazing day and night. The base has a small park, viewing area and a few restaurants and coffee shops.
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N Seoul Tower
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The N-tower has a viewing area at the top. Elevator ride costs 5,000won. Views are amazing day and night. The base has a small park, viewing area and a few restaurants and coffee shops.
Contrast of city and nature, rush and calm, old and new. The temple is infront of the intercontinental hotel at COEX mall north gate. The traditional tea house which is a must visit.
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Bongeunsa
531 Bongeunsa-ro
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Contrast of city and nature, rush and calm, old and new. The temple is infront of the intercontinental hotel at COEX mall north gate. The traditional tea house which is a must visit.
Namdaemun Market is Koreas largest traditional market. Also the location of Sinsegae department store, Koreas most high-end department store. It is located near one of Seoul impressive city wall gate
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Namdaemun Market
21 Namdaemunsijang-gil
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Namdaemun Market is Koreas largest traditional market. Also the location of Sinsegae department store, Koreas most high-end department store. It is located near one of Seoul impressive city wall gate
Great walk through the city from a different perspective.
모전교
Great walk through the city from a different perspective.
This is the main street leading up to the most famous Palace in Korea Gyongbokgung. - King Sejong Statue and museum - The National theatre. Performing Arts - Gyungbokgung (Palace) 3000 won
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세종대왕 동상 Statue of Sejong the Great
172 Sejong-daero
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This is the main street leading up to the most famous Palace in Korea Gyongbokgung. - King Sejong Statue and museum - The National theatre. Performing Arts - Gyungbokgung (Palace) 3000 won
A neighbourhood to the east of the Gyongbokgung palace famous for traditional buildings, Art galleries and cafes.
Hanok Guesthouse 201
201 Gahoe-dong
A neighbourhood to the east of the Gyongbokgung palace famous for traditional buildings, Art galleries and cafes.
- Yeouido Han river park. - IFC mall. - National Assembly and Sakura grove - 63 Building and aquarium - Eland River Cruise: The river cruise (15,000 W) or with buffet (60,000 W)
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Yeouinaru Station
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- Yeouido Han river park. - IFC mall. - National Assembly and Sakura grove - 63 Building and aquarium - Eland River Cruise: The river cruise (15,000 W) or with buffet (60,000 W)
Gwangjang market.. amazing street food!
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Gwangjang Market Food Tour
403-3 Dongho-ro
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Gwangjang market.. amazing street food!
See food and eat it!
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Noryangjin Fisheries Wholesale Market
674 Nodeul-ro
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See food and eat it!

Shopping

lots of Middle Eastern shops and culture
Islam Library
137-48 Itaewon-dong
lots of Middle Eastern shops and culture
CGV IMAX, Shopping Mall, EMART Supermarket
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Yongsan Station
Hangang-daero 23-gil
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CGV IMAX, Shopping Mall, EMART Supermarket
Line 2 Exit 14 will have you in the thick of Gangnam Style! It’s hard to get a cab around here and subway stops at 11pm so watch out! Great for Bars and clubs. I enjoy the south side of the road more.
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Gangnam station
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Line 2 Exit 14 will have you in the thick of Gangnam Style! It’s hard to get a cab around here and subway stops at 11pm so watch out! Great for Bars and clubs. I enjoy the south side of the road more.
Myongdong is just the other side of the Namsan mountain. Its shopping heaven.. or hell depending on your perspective! Lots of shops and choices and brands and people.
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Myeong-dong
Myeong-dong
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Myongdong is just the other side of the Namsan mountain. Its shopping heaven.. or hell depending on your perspective! Lots of shops and choices and brands and people.
Tourist Street. Get your traditional souvenirs and post cards etc. Best accessed from Anguk station line 3 (orange) exit 6 walk straight 20m and make a left onto the shopping st.
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Insadong
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Tourist Street. Get your traditional souvenirs and post cards etc. Best accessed from Anguk station line 3 (orange) exit 6 walk straight 20m and make a left onto the shopping st.
Cafes, fashion, lots of posers.
Dosan-daero 13-gil
Cafes, fashion, lots of posers.

Everything Else

Its in the name.
이태원의원
126-15 Itaewon-dong
Its in the name.
Location of drop off and pick up for the Airport Limo. 15000won one way. Two buses leave per hour.
Capital Hotel station
Location of drop off and pick up for the Airport Limo. 15000won one way. Two buses leave per hour.

Entertainment & Activities

Korean style bath house. Wash, chill together, eat good food, play a game and relax.
The Shilla
40-708 Hangangno 3(sam)-ga
Korean style bath house. Wash, chill together, eat good food, play a game and relax.
Safe play areas, bike rentals, lots of open space to run and play!!!
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Banpo Hangang Park, Sebitseom station
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Safe play areas, bike rentals, lots of open space to run and play!!!
great day out to see the Deer!
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Seoulin metsä
273 Ttukseom-ro
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great day out to see the Deer!
rides and a zoo
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Suuri Soulin lastenpuisto
Neungdong-ro
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rides and a zoo

Essentials

The "Harmony Market" Is a small supermarket conveniently 2 minutes from my door!
동광약국
The "Harmony Market" Is a small supermarket conveniently 2 minutes from my door!
Best bakery in Korea.. hands down!! Yummy!
라이온아파트
Itaewon-dong
Best bakery in Korea.. hands down!! Yummy!