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This popular park with a large scenic lake features an event space, jogging trails &amp; a theme park.&nbsp;- Google

Songpa Naru Park (Seokchon Lake Park)

Indoor &amp; outdoor attractions including water rides &amp; an observation tower in a massive theme park.

Lotte World Magic Island

Heunginjimun Gate&nbsp;is a major historical site in Seoul. More commonly known as Dongdaemun Gate (Great Eastern Gate), it was designated treasure no. 1 by the Korean government.&nbsp;During the Joseon Dynasty, Heunginjimun Gate was one of eight city gates along the historic Seoul City Wall and it served as the main gate for the eastern part of the city. Heunginjimun is known for its exquisite architecture and beauty; the gate is also a spectacular sight at night. After viewing Heunginjimun, visitors may want to explore the Dongdaemun neighborhood and do some late-night shopping.

Heunginjimun

Ikseon-dong Hanok Village, first established in the 1920s, offers a unique mix of modern and traditional elements. The narrow alleyways are lined with uniquely decorated shops and cafes as they twist and turn. It&rsquo;s no surprise that these alleyways are referred to as &ldquo;photo zones&rdquo; as the colorful shops make the perfect backdrop for photogenic moments. The shop signs and one-of-a-kind murals can also help you find you way within Ikseon-dong Hanok Village.

Ikseondong Hanok Village

Optical illusion museum with nautical, horror &amp; fantasy backdrops for selfie lovers.

Coconut Box (Seoul Trick Eye Museum)

Seoul Forest&nbsp;had been a royal hunting ground for kings and served as a military inspection facility in the past.&nbsp;However, in more recent decades, the area has served a wide variety of functions. Ttukseom initially served as a water-treatment facility and later as a golf course, horse racing track, and eventually a sports park.

Opened in 2005, Seoul Forest consists of five parks: a Cultural Art Park, an Ecological Forest, a Nature Experience Study Field, Wetlands Ecological Field, and Hangang River Waterside Park.

Seoul Forest Park

Seoul Children&rsquo;s Grand Park is a family theme park with a zoo, a botanic garden, children&rsquo;s playgrounds, an amusement park, and other performance facilities and places for various experiences.

The park has attractions that appeal the youngster like the Marine Animal House the exhibits seals and polar bears, a Small Animal Village, and even a Parrot Village.

Seoul Children's Grand Park

&nbsp;Lotte World Aquarium is popular for having over 55,000 sea creatures to learn about.&nbsp;It is&nbsp;currently the biggest aquarium in Seoul, home to Korea&rsquo;s largest ocean ecology tank, and has its longest underwater tunnel at 85 meters.13 diverse themed zones that allow visitors&nbsp;to experience all five&nbsp;oceans of the world, 650 species,&nbsp;

LOTTE World Aquarium, Seoul

Bukchon Hanok Village is a traditional Korean village in Seoul, located north of Gyeongbokgung Palace. &quot;Bukchon&quot; roughly translates to &quot;north town.&quot; It includes the neighbourhoods of Wonseo-dong, Jae-dong, Gye-dong, Gahoe-dong, and Insa-dong, has a 600-year history dating back to the Joseon Dynasty (1392&ndash;1897).

The Bukchon Traditional Culture Center highlights the village&#39;s values, history, and social practices. Enjoy a tea ceremony and a Bukchan hanok and culture exhibition in the hall. A variety of cultural lectures are also held. The City of Seoul and the Bukchon Cultural Center are assisting in organising these seminars.

Bukchon Hanok Village is an Instagram-worthy location, but many people are unaware that this small tourist destination and its surroundings have so much more to offer in terms of activities. A visit to the Bukchon Hanok Village would not be complete without wearing hanboks (traditional Korean costumes) and clicking a few photos. Pose against the historic stone walls of Bukchon Hanok Village.

Bukchon Hanok Village

DDP is a multi-cultural complex designed to support the spread of culture and the development of design and fashion in South Korea.&nbsp;It has staged diverse cultural events including exhibitions, fashion shows, product launch shows, forums and&nbsp;conferences.

The Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) was designed by late Zaha Hadid, an Iraqi-born British world-renowned architect. DDP&#39;s exterior features over 40,000 aluminium panels, none of which are the same.

The Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) was designed by late Zaha Hadid, an Iraqi-born British world-renowned architect. DDP&#39;s exterior features over 40,000 aluminium panels, none of which are the same.

DDP (Dongdaemun Design Plaza)

Gwanghwamun Gate begun its constuction&nbsp;in 1395 at the beginning of the Joseon dynasty. The gate quickly became one of the most important gates of the Joseon Dynasty since it guarded the main palace.

There are three other gates that can be found along the 2,404 meters (7,887 feet) of walls surrounding the palace. The other three gates are Sinmumun, Geonchunmun, and Yeongchumun.

The gate consists of three entrances and a towering two story pavilion. At one time, Gwanghwamun was guarded by multiple watchtowers.

Gwanghwamun

Changdeokgung Palace was the second royal villa built following the construction of Gyeongbokgung Palace in 1405. It was the principal palace for many kings of the Joseon dynasty, and is the most well-preserved of the five remaining royal Joseon palaces.

The palace grounds are comprised of a public palace area, a royal family residence building, and the rear garden. Known as a place of rest for the kings, the rear garden boasts a gigantic tree that is over 300 years old, a small pond and a pavilion. 
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Changdeokgung Palace

Namsangol Hanok Village is a traditional Korean village that features Korean houses and pavilions, a beautiful small pond, and an interesting time capsule. This area is one of the most beautiful and scenic locations in all of Seoul.

&nbsp;Furniture and everyday items have found inside these hanok reflect the status of the people who lived inside these homes at the time.

Namsangol Hanok Village, Seoul

Changgyeonggung Palace is the former residence of the kings of the Republic of Korea, built in the 12th century in the center of Seoul.

This landmark is not only a popular place for group excursions in the capital of South Korea but here many national festivals are arranged. During public holidays, various theatre performances, carnival parades, and shows with national artists are organized.

Changgyeonggung Palace

The 63 Square skyscraper is a Yeouido landmark commanding spectacular views of the city. Standing 249 meters (817 ft) high and comprising of 60 floors and three basement levels, 63 Square is one of Korea&rsquo;s tallest and most recognized buildings. The glass elevators which serve the viewing observatory ascend at a speed of 460 meters per minute, taking just 25 seconds to reach the top, giving passengers the sensation of a rocket-powered take-off as they enjoy breathtaking views. But the tower isn&#39;t just an observatory for panoramic views of the city, it is a multi-venue leisure complex featuring an aquarium, art gallery, IMAX cinema, performance hall and a wax museum, making it a popular spot for dates and family outings.

63 Square&rsquo;s distinctive gold color is the real thing; each of the 14,000 panes of glass was coated with a thin film of 24-carat gold which catches the sunshine, reflecting gold, red and silver as the sun sets, giving the tower its stunning multi-colored sheen.

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