Seopjikoji is located in Sinhyeol-ri, Seongsan-eup, Seogwipo-si, Jeju Special Self-Governing Province, South Korea. “Seopji” is the ancient name of this area, while “koji” is a Jeju dialect term meaning a protruding landform. Seopjikoji is one of the most famous tourist destinations along the eastern coast of Jeju Island, attracting large numbers of domestic and international visitors every year...
The Sound Island Museum is located in the Jungmun Tourist Complex, Seogwipo-dong, Seogwipo-si, Jeju Special Self-Governing Province, South Korea. It is a museum where visitors can experience the world's sound culture and the advancements in sound science. Here, guests can not only see, hear, touch, and feel a variety of musical instruments that produce sound from around the globe, but they can also personally perfo…
Everland Botanical Garden is located in Sakta-dong, Seogwipo-si, Jeju Special Self-Governing Province, South Korea, and is one of the most popular tourist attractions on Jeju Island. Since its opening in October 1989, it has welcomed an average of over 1.4 million visitors annually. The garden spans a total area of more than 34,000 pyeong (approximately 111,500 square meters) and claims to be the largest botanical garden in Asia. The…
The Jeju Chocolate Museum is located in Higuri, Dajeong-myeon, Seogwipo-si, Jeju Special Self-Governing Province. It is the second-largest chocolate-themed museum in the world, following the Chocolate Museum in Cologne, Germany. The museum covers a total area of over 1,500 pyeong (approximately 5,000 square meters) and is constructed primarily from Jeju’s unique volcanic rock, featuring an architectural design that incorporates...
Bird Island New Edge Bridge is located in Bupyeong-dong, Seogwipo City, Jeju Special Self-Governing Province, South Korea. Officially opened on September 28, 2009, it is the longest pedestrian bridge at the southernmost part of Korea. Serving as a link between Seogwipo Port and Bird Island, its design is inspired by the traditional wooden raft "Tewoo" of Jeju Island, giving it an elegant appearance...
Located in Guchon-ri, Seongsan-eup, Seogwipo City, Jeju Island — a place of stunning natural beauty — Aqua Planet opened to the public in July 2012. It aims to showcase various marine ecosystems commonly encountered in daily life, promote the "value of ocean culture," and raise public awareness about the theme of "ecosystem preservation." Aqua Planet...
If you’ve visited the Trick Eye Museum on Jeju Island, you must have been amazed by its exhibitions. The Trickeye Museum is a scream-inducing museum, making it a must-visit destination on Jeju Island. It’s sure to deliver a huge visual impact as well as stimulate your imagination…
Marado Island is a small island located at the southern tip of South Korea, about 11 kilometers south of Moseup Harbor in Dajeong-myeon, Seogwipo City, Jeju Special Self-Governing Province. It covers an area of 0.3 square kilometers and is shaped like a sweet potato. The coastline of Marado Island stretches 4.2 kilometers, and its highest point is 39 meters above sea level. The islanders are mainly engaged in fishing and also earn income by offering homestays to large numbers of visitors...
Jeju World Cup Stadium is located in the Fahan-dong 914 area of Seogwipo, a renowned tourist city in South Korea. It is a football stadium with a capacity of 42,256 spectators. It served as a major venue during the 2002 FIFA World Cup and is currently the home ground of Jeju United FC, a team in the Korean K League. Jeju World Cup Stadium…
The 63 Building is located on Yeouido Island in Seoul, South Korea, situated along the Han River. Completed in 1985, it stands 264 meters tall with 63 floors, making it the third tallest building in South Korea, the tallest in Seoul, and the 102nd tallest in the world. It is also a comprehensive tourist attraction. The building shines in a golden hue under sunlight, hence it is also...
Yeonui Island Park is located on Seonyu-ro in Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul. It is an eco-friendly, environmentally regenerated park built from the renovation of the former water purification plant facilities and opened in 2002. The park makes maximum use of the original water treatment plant buildings and facilities, transforming them into unique attractions such as a water purification garden, an aquatic plant garden, and an environmental water playground...
Yeouido Estuary Eco Park, also known as Yeouido Han River Tributary Eco Park, is located in Yeouido-dong, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul. Established in 1997, it is one of the earliest eco parks in South Korea. The park is divided into several areas including the “Yeouido Landscape Area,” “Water Purification Wetland Area,” “Eco Experience Area,” and “Willow…”
63 Sky Art Museum is located on the top floor of the 274-meter-high 63 Building, making it the highest art museum in South Korea, the closest to the sky, and arguably the tallest art museum in the world. It serves as a venue for showcasing fine art and fostering cultural exchange. The museum hosts distinctive art exhibitions with different themes each quarter…
Do you want to get up close with world-famous celebrities? Want to shake hands with your favorite stars? Then 63 Wax Museum can help make your dream come true, allowing you to get as close as possible to the world’s elite. The UK has the world-renowned Madame Tussauds, and Korea has the globally acclaimed 63 Wax Museum. 63 Wax Museum is located in Seoul’s…
63 Sea World is located inside the 63 Building in Seoul and opened to the public in 1985. Covering an area of 5,630 square meters, it is the first public aquarium in South Korea. Designed to provide an educational and entertaining experience for those who love marine life, it attracts around one million visitors each year. Inside 63 Sea World…
The National Museum of Korea was established in 1945, and before the completion of its new building, it essentially had no dedicated facility of its own. It was relocated multiple times to sites such as the former Governor-General of Korea Building, Deoksugung Palace, Gyeongbokgung Palace, and the former Central Government Complex. In October 2005, the new building located in Yongsan Family Pa…
The Hangang Citizens' Park, located along the Han River that runs through Seoul, is a popular resting spot for citizens, covering a total area of 2.1 million square meters with various sports and leisure facilities. Every day, many people jog or take walks along the paths in the Hangang Citizens' Park, as well as rollerblade or cycle. The Hangang Citizens' Park...
On Yeouido Island in Seoul, there is a 5,700-meter-long Cherry Blossom Avenue lined with over 1,400 cherry blossom trees. Every April, Seoul’s most famous cherry blossom festival takes place here, which has become a regular event in the city. During the festival, food stalls line both sides of the avenue, and various...
Korea’s tallest building — the 63 Building by Daehan Life Insurance has 60 floors above ground and 3 below, standing 264 meters high and serving as a symbol of Seoul. The entire building is covered in double-reflective glass that shimmers brilliantly in the sunlight like a golden pagoda. Inside, there is an aquarium, a rooftop garden, an “IMAX” theater, and nearby…
Xianyou Bridge is the first pedestrian bridge on Xianyou Island (a small island in the Han River), where "Xianyou" means to travel in a fairyland. It is located within Xianyou Island Park at 343 Xianyou-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul. The bridge was built to commemorate the 100th anniversary of diplomatic relations between South Korea and France, and was designed by French architect Rudy Ricciotti...