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Night Views and Trolley Buses

Winter Delights in Seoul!

2016 is winding down and there’s only one month left to enjoy Seoul before the year is over! Bundle up and brave the cold to experience some of the city's winter delights. 

Enjoy Seoul's Night Views

People who love to shop should visit one of Seoul's shopping hubs, Myeong-dong. From Myeong-dong to Cheonggyecheon Stream, visitors can experience a festive, holiday atmosphere throughout the area. From Myeong-dong Station, walk in the direction of Namdaemun Market and Shinsegae Department Store will come into view. In the winter the mall is draped with twinkling lights. At night, Shinsegae truly sparkles, and with Namsan Seoul Tower in the background, visitors are sure to remember this sight.
  
From the department store, continue walking until you see the Bank of Korea Money Museum. Past the museum, on the way to Cheonggyecheon Stream, is the Lotte Department Store. After you pass the Lotte Department Store, you will reach the stream. In November, Cheonggyecheon Stream is home to the Seoul Lantern Festival. After the festival wraps up, the stream’s footpaths are decorated for the winter season. The way from Myeong-dong to Cheonggyecheon Stream on foot will seem to go by in a flash when you’re taking in the beautiful winter decorations and lights that festoon Seoul. The decorations and lights change annually, so the atmosphere feels different each year. Even without any particular events running, simply spending time in the city during the winter feels special.

Seoul Trolley Bus

Adorable Seoul trolley buses can be seen zooming around Gangnam and are a fun and convenient way to see the city. Though the trolley buses are normally open-air, in the winter the windows are closed off so there’s no need to worry about the cold. A trolley bus ride is a great way to see Gangnam's famous tourist attractions,  restaurants, trendy shops, and more. 

Trolley bus tours begin at the famous Gangnam Station. Stops include Gangnam's major attractions such as the historical  Bongeunsa Temple , the huge shopping attraction and underground mall COEX, and  Lotte World . There are also stops in Jamsil, which is home to major department stores and hotels as well as  Olympic Park  which is popular with nature lovers thanks to its wide, green spaces. The beloved Hallyu attraction  K-STAR ROAD  and the super-trendy and fashionable  Garosu-gil  are also a part of the Gangnam course. The Gangnam course has something for everyone, regardless of age or gender!