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Out & About! Summer Time in Seoul!

Published Date : May 28, 2020 / Edited Date : Jun 16, 2023

Out & About! Summer Time in Seoul!




The summer solstice is the longest day of the year with as much as 14 hours, 35 minutes of sunlight in a single day, while marking the 10th solar term of the 24 terms throughout the year according to the traditional East Asian lunisolar (indicating moon phases and times of the solar year) calendar. It’s the same 24-hour day as per usual, yet you can’t help but get that sense that you’re granted more time during the day. In celebration of the long summer days ahead, here are some ways to make every minute of those days count!

09:00 AM

Rise and shine in the mornin’ at nine!

Let’s get our things packed and ready to break away from the concrete jungle and  head out into nature for some good ol’ R&R!


Baeksasil Valley, The Secret Habitat of the Fire-bellied Toad

There’s nothing like the exhilaration of enjoying a valley streamlet away from the city during the summer heat! A simple 15-minute walk from downtown Seoul brings you to a stunning yet humble streamlet, home to the fire-bellied toad, tucked away at the foot of Bukaksan Mountain. The sound of the cool, blowing breeze sweeping across the soft, flowing water is sure to calm the mind and soul. Crisp mornings after a days-worth of rainy weather are an especially beautiful site here in the valley, so be sure to start off your summer here at Bukaksan Mountain!

   #Ecoscape #Preservation #Nature #KoreanSalamander #FireBelliedToad #Bukaksan #SeoulValleys

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Address Icon Address   115, Buam-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul

 

World Cup Park, A Pathway Carved out of Nature

Explore the breathtaking, subtle beauty of the path of metasequoias surrounded by a pond area and a park that seemingly kisses the sky! All this and more is available for your viewing pleasure at World Cup Park! The park offers four different theme-based sub-parks that can literally take all day just to wander around. The crowds typically start to flow in by the afternoon, so it’s good to get out there from the morning hours and take in all of the natural scenery of the eco-park, especially the metasequoia walkway, which feels like a page ripped out from a fairy tale. Once used as a landfill, this area has now been witfully christened as “a trail of hope.” For those that have already frequented Haneul (Sky) Park, we highly recommend going to get a taste of nature at its finest at the metasequoia walkway!



   #Metasequoia #SeoulTrail #HaneulPark #WorldCupPark

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Address   86, Haneulgongwon-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

Hours   00:00 - 24:00

Tel   +82-2-300-5500

12:00 PM 12PM Icon

Morning’s gone too soon, the clock has struck noon!

Nothing like an impassioned photo outing at the turn of the day!


Yongma Land, Instagram Hotspot for Adults

Earning some spotlight as a popular filming location for not only movies, dramas, and variety programming, but also music videos, as well, Yongma Land, a deserted theme park, is known among the public as the “Yongma filming site.” The ambiance, filled with abandoned items and rides, is somewhat spine-tingling, yet unique, in and of itself. Even Kpop group, Crayon Pop, filmed their music video for “Bar Bar Bar” here at the park’s carousel, which shortly after became a photo hotspot among Kpop fans. Anywhere you take a snapshot, you’re sure to get that vintage look you’re looking for! Calling all social media fanatics out there! Get your camera and meet you at Yongma Land!



  Tag  #Vintage #Seoul #Snapshot #FilmingLocation #Yongma #PhotoSpot #YongmaLand

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Address Icon Address   118, Mangu-ro 70-gil, Jungnang-gu, Seoul

Clock Icon Hours   Open daily 10:00 - 18:00 KST

Tel Icon Tel   +82-2-436-5800

 

Buramsan Healing Town, Butterflies & Azaleas Galore

Despite being lesser known, Buramsan Healing Town is the perfect spot away from the crowds. Originally renowned for the Royal Azaleas Park, the sea of azaleas stretching across the undulations of the land are nothing but awe-inspiring scenery at its best! The walkway takes on a patio décor that makes it comfortable for trekking, while offering a slew of wonderful photo opportunities. The park is filled with insect-like sculptures among the abundance of fluttering butterflies and azaleas as far as the eye can see. It’s the perfect spot to bring your children, especially if they are bug enthusiasts! In their eyes, it’s sure to become their own version of a bug-themed Jurassic Park!



  Tip  For those seeking out butterflies, be sure to make it out during the height of their activity

from the morning hours until three in the afternoon! 

Tag  #RoyalAzaleas #Park #Flowers #Butterflies #Buramsan #HealingTown #SeoulTrail 

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Address Icon Address   51-27, Hangeulbiseok-ro 12-gil, Nowon-gu, Seoul

Clock Icon Hours   Ecology Learning Center 08:00 - 17:00 KST (Closed on Mondays) / Butterfly Garden 10:00 - 17:00 KST (Closed on Mondays) / Forest Healing Center 10:00 - 12:00 KST, 14:00 - 16:00 KST (Closed on Mondays)

Tel Icon Tel   +82-2-2116-3964

03:00 PM 3PM Icon

So much left to see, it’s already three!

There’s no time to lose! Let’s make the most of the day and head out to get a little taste of history!


Dongmyo Flea Market, One Man’s Trash is Another Man’s Treasure

Known as the “endpoint” of any and every secondhand item out there, the Dongmyo Flea Market, also familiarized as the “Hongdae for older folks,” has evolved into a hotspot among millennials looking to get a taste of rising trends based on vintage and retro looks. It quickly turns into a treasure hunt as market-goers sift through the piles of clothing for the style they’re looking for. Not only that, it becomes all too easy to slip through the passages of time, taking in all the antiques available. The cheap snacks and eats for everyone to enjoy are yet another alluring aspect of the market! You’ll run out of change in no time so bring plenty! Dongmyo Flea Market will satisfy the desire to get a little bang for your buck, while also providing the chance to get in some quality shopping. Try bargaining with merchants for a better buy and watch yourself become an ace of the Dongmyo Flea Market in no time!

  Tag  #Secondhand #Market #Hotspot #Rarities #Retro 

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Address Icon Address   102-8, Sungin-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul (Dongmyo Station, Exit 3)

 

Changgyeonggung Palace Green Greenhouse, A Centennial’s Worth of History

Bridged together with the Changdeokgung Palace, while also serving as a palace, in and of itself, the Changgyeonggung Palace is home to a must-see hotspot housed within – the Grand Greenhouse. The structure emanates a very exotic feel within the palace that already uniquely captures the characteristic nature of Korea. Built in 1909, this structure is the first of its kind having borrowed from Western greenhouse architecture. And we must not forget the beautiful juniper sapling (natural monument No. 194) greeting visitors upon entry. You’re guaranteed a great shot no matter where the camera shutter clicks, and an even better shot in the afternoon when the sun shines at its brightest! Come out and find some respite away from it all, even on those gloomy rainy days that surprisingly offer up a striking, yet quaint view.



  Tag  #JuniperSapling #Nature #Seoul #Snapshot #Changgyeonggung #Palace 

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Address Icon Address   185, Changgyeonggung-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Clock Icon Hours   Open daily 09:00 - 20:45 KST (Closed on Mondays)

Clock Icon Tel   +82-2-762-9515

06:00 PM 6PM Icon

Get your fix, off at six! 

After work, it’s that part of the day to get in some “me” time. Hesitating on how to make the best of it?  Why not venture out to the Hangang River!


Kayaking at Sunset, Making the Best of a Brilliant Sunset

Kayaking is not just for the open sea! In fact, you can kayak out on the Hangang River, while taking in the setting of the sun! The city at this time of day upon a kayak riding along the river is sure to hit anyone out there on the water in all the right ways. Kayaking partners taking to the water amid the sunset backdrop is even more so guaranteed to bring on a strong case of the “feels.” Kayaking is available all day long for the public to freely enjoy the extra sunlight hours, so stop on by and add a little spice to your day with a little kayaking to close out your day.



  Tag  #Hangang #Sunset #SeoulDate #Leisure 

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Address Icon Address   94, Jayang-dong, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul

 

Tubester, Hangang River’s Very Own Brand of Fried Chicken

As a boat-ride picnic combining Seoul’s nightscape with some tasty fried chicken, Tubester is the perfect boat-based concept for a birthday bash, or even a colorful bridal shower! For those true trendsetters out there, you don’t want to miss out on giving this experience a try. And one of the best things about Tubester is that it’s available on the spot without the need for a reservation! Just keep in mind that it ceases operation during rainy or inclement weather! It’s time to break out those summer party invitations for some fun festivities at Tubester!

  Tag  #Hangang # Sebitseom #Seoul #Chimaek #Picnic #Nightscape 

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Address Icon Address   2085-14, Olympic-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul

Clock Icon Hours   (Summer [Jun – Sep]) Weekdays 16:00 - 24:00 KST / Weekends & Holidays 14:00 - 24:00 KST
            (Spring & Autumn [Apr – May / Oct - Nov) Weekdays 15:00 - 23:00 KST / Weekends & Holidays 13:00 - 23:00 KST

Tel Icon Tel   +82-70-4288-1363

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#Course #Tourism #Yongma #June #Solstice #Summer #Activities #Seoul #WorldCup

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      ※歩行弱者1人当たり少なくとも1人以上の補助人を伴う
      ※電動補助具(電動車椅子、電動スクーターなど)使用者の場合、補助人1当たり歩行弱者最大4人まで同伴可能
  • ご希望の日付及びコースに活動可能な解説士がいない場合、予約はキャンセルされることがあります。
  • 予約を確認するため、徒歩観光事務局(02-6925-0777)で確認のための連絡が行われます。
    (少なくとも5日~1ヶ月前)3回以上電話が通じない場合、予約が取り消されることがあります。
  • 解説を進行する時に発生する安全事故に対し、徒歩観光事務局とソウル文化観光解説士は
    責任を負いません。
  • 気象特報(猛暑、台風、豪雨、PM2.5)によりウォーキングツアーの運営が難しいと判断された場合、全ての予約は中止とさせて頂きます。(発効後直ちにキャンセルを行う)
    ※ 下記のリンクにてご予約当日の気象特報をご確認ください。
    (https://www.accuweather.com/ja/kr/seoul/226081/weather-forecast/226081)
预约前说明事项
  • 观光日基准最少3日前方可进行预约。
  • 最多可申请10人。
    (※ 景福宫, 昌德宫, 昌庆宫是例外 最多可申请20人)
  • 在已登记的预约团体中,只接待不超过预约人数的团体,可在前一天17时前追加预约。
  • 下个月的预约可从前一月15日开始。
  • 如有发热或呼吸道症状(发烧、咳嗽、痰液、肌肉痛、鼻塞、咽喉痛等),请避免参与解说活动。
  • 无保护者随同的未满14岁儿童游客,会在现场取消解说活动。
  • 气象特报(酷暑、台风、暴雨 、雾霾 等)导致徒步观光项目暂停时,所有预约将一律被取消。(发布紧急措施时立即取消)
    ※ 请在以下网站上随时确认预约当天的气象特报。
    (https://www.accuweather.com/zh/kr/seoul/226081/weather-forecast/226081)
  • 对于解说活动中发生的安全事故,首尔徒步解说旅游事务局和首尔文化观光解说社不予负责。
预约前说明事项
  • 观光日基准最少1日前方可进行预约。
  • 本线路是为了行动不便者(行动不便的高龄者、残疾人、婴儿车利用者等)的路线。
  • 无辅助人员(或同行人)伴随时,不可利用。
    ※ 步行不便者1名至少需要1名以上的辅助人员陪同。
    ※ 电动辅助器具(电动轮椅、电动独轮车等)使用者时,每一位辅助人员最多可陪同 4名步行不便者。
  • 希望观光的日期及线路上无解说员时,预约有可能被取消。
  • 为了确认预约,徒步观光事务局(02-6925-0777)会致电进行确认。
    (最少5日~一个月前) 3次以上无法连接时,预约将被取消。
  • 进行解说时,对于有可能发生的安全事故,徒步观光事务局和首尔文化观光解说员概不负责。
  • 气象特报(酷暑、台风、暴雨 、雾霾 等)导致徒步观光项目暂停时,所有预约将一律被取消。(发布紧急措施时立即取消)
    ※ 请在以下网站上随时确认预约当天的气象特报。
    (https://www.accuweather.com/zh/kr/seoul/226081/weather-forecast/226081)
預約前說明事項
  • 最晚請於預約日期3天前完成預約。
  • 最多可申請10人。
    (※ 景福宮, 昌德宮, 昌慶宮是例外 最多可申請20人)
  • 已完成預約的團體若人數超過限制,可於前一天下午5點前追加預約。
  • 每月15日將開放下個月的預約。
  • 若有發燒或呼吸道症狀(發燒、咳嗽、咳痰、肌肉酸痛、鼻塞、喉嚨痛),請避免參與本活動。
  • 未有保護者同行的未滿14歲兒童遊客,會在現場取消參與資格。
  • 氣象特報(酷暑、颱風、暴雨 、霧霾 等)而導致徒步觀光無法進行時,將一律取消所有預約。(發布限令時將立即取消)
    ※ 請在以下網站上隨時確認預約當天的氣象特報。
    (https://www.accuweather.com/zh/kr/seoul/226081/weather-forecast/226081)
  • 進行解說時,對於有可能發生的安全事故,首爾徒步解說觀光事務局和首爾文化觀光解說員概不負責。
預約前說明事項
  • 觀光日基準最少1日前方可進行預約。
  • 本線路是為了行動不便者(行動不便的高齡者、殘疾人、嬰兒車利用者等)的路線。
  • 無輔助人員(或同行人)伴隨時,不可利用。
    ※ 步行不便者1名至少需要1名以上的輔助人員陪同。
    ※ 電動輔助器具(電動輪椅、電動獨輪車等)使用者時,每壹位輔助人員最多可陪同 4名步行不便者。
  • 希望觀光的日期及線路上無解說員時,預約有可能被取消。
  • 為了確認預約,徒步觀光事務局(02-6925-0777)會致電進行確認。
    (最少5日~壹個月前) 3次以上無法連接時,預約將被取消。
  • 進行解說時,對於有可能發生的安全事故,徒步觀光事務局和首爾文化觀光 解說員概不負責。
  • 氣象特報(酷暑、颱風、暴雨 、霧霾 等)而導致徒步觀光無法進行時,將一律取消所有預約。(發布限令時將立即取消)
    ※ 請在以下網站上隨時確認預約當天的氣象特報。
    (https://www.accuweather.com/zh/kr/seoul/226081/weather-forecast/226081)