Top 3 Must-Visit Attractions in Seoul for 2017!8-Floor Daiso – Everything for Just 30 NT Dollars, Super Bargain!

Reporter Tsai Wen-jun / Comprehensive report

Seoul is one of the top cities in South Korea that Taiwanese travelers choose for their trips. To attract more international visitors, this year the city has introduced many new attractions and large shopping complexes. ETNEWS Travel Cloud has compiled a list of must-visit new spots this year—start planning your vacation and take a trip to South Korea now!

▲ SEOUL SKY Observation Deck at Lotte World Tower in Seoul. (Photo / Courtesy of the official website of the Korea Tourism Organization)

1.SEOUL SKY
The “SEOUL SKY” observation deck, which opened in early April this year, is located on floors 117 to 123 of the Lotte World Tower in Jamsil. It combines an observation deck, sky terrace, souvenir shop, exhibition area, photo zone, dessert café, and premium lounge.

▲ SEOUL SKY at Lotte World Tower in Seoul. (Photo / Provided by the Taipei Branch of the Korea Tourism Organization)

▲ SEOUL SKY at Lotte World Tower in Seoul. (Photo / Taken by reporter Yang Xiao-jou)

The biggest highlight of SEOUL SKY is its world’s highest transparent observation deck. The SKY DECK on the 118th floor has been certified by the Guinness World Records. Not only does the entire floor feature floor-to-ceiling glass windows, allowing visitors to enjoy a 360-degree view of downtown Seoul, but it also has a large glass floor where you can look straight down 500 meters to admire the urban landscape of Seoul. It became an instant hot new attraction upon opening.

▲ Seoullo 7017. (Photo / Courtesy of Getty Images)

2. Seoullo 7017
Another hot topic in Seoul this year, “Seoullo 7017” opened at the end of May. It is an elevated pedestrian walkway designed for the public, with 17 routes leading to Seoul’s busiest and most vibrant urban areas. It not only connects locations such as Seoul Station and Namdaemun Market, but also leads to the Hoehyeon Station area, allowing travelers to walk to Myeongdong for some shopping!

▲ Seoullo 7017. (Photo / Provided by the Seoul Metropolitan Government)

▲ Seoullo 7017. (Photo / Taken by reporter Yang Xiao-jou)

In addition to being a pedestrian pathway, Seoullo 7017 is also a leisure space. It features over 20,000 plants, and the 1.7-kilometer walking zone includes facilities such as the “Seoullo Shop” and “Seoullo Visitor Café,” offering services like luggage storage, rest areas, souvenir shopping, and travel information.

▲ The 8-story Daiso department store in Myeongdong. (Photo / Screenshot fromKorean media WIKITREE)

3. Daiso Department Store in Myeongdong
Although Daiso has branches in many countries, the one in Myeongdong is an 8-story building with a wide variety of items, almost all priced at just 1,000 KRW (about NT$30). This allows many travelers to discover great value small goods here, and it has also become a popular spot for souvenirs. Since its opening in June this year, it has quickly become a super-popular shopping destination, where people can easily spend hours browsing.

Address: 134-1, Toegye-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul (퇴계로 134-1)?
Transportation: Exit 1 of Myeongdong Station (명동역) on Subway Line 4