More places to visit in Seoul 1. National Museum of Korean Contemporary History 대한민국역사박물관 Located at Gwanghwamun Square. It is a great place to learn the rapid growth and democratization of the republic of Korea. 2. Seoul Urban Life Museum 서울생활사박물관 Located near Taereung Station(Line 6&7). It's a great place to see how people in Seoul lived decades ago, which is very different from nowadays. 3. Seoul Museum of History 서울역사박물관 Located Right Next to Gyeonghuigung. It is famous for the miniature of Seoul. 4. Nodeul Island 노들섬 10 minutes walk from Nodeul Station, Line 9. An unique scenery surrounded by Hangang River, Railway Bridges, and skyscrapers.
@@골드나인 thanks so much again for the extra tips! Haven't been to those museums to be honest, so will have to check them out and maybe make a video showcasing all of the museums someday. Really appreciate it and stay cool in this hot weather!
Recently booked a trip to Korea in October; so thank you for this update! BTW, the Naver maps links are greatly appreciated. Not too many TH-camrs provide as much additional information in the description 👍
@ICDeadPeeps wow that's great news! October is the perfect time to come here too! Also really happy that the links are helpful! These guide videos are probably way too jammed with information haha but hopefully they help a bit too!
@tiger4102 thank you so much! Really glad to hear that there was some new information in here! Haha when I lived in Canada I almost never explored different areas as well, so I totally understand the feeling!
My favorite video so far. I really want a relaxing vacation and don't want an Instagram photo opp. The idea of exchanging coins for different foods is really interesting. You are the first to show me that. Thanks so much!
@Mudskipper9876 thanks so much! Really glad to hear that there were some interesting things in here! That market just appeared on the Korean TV show 어서와 한국은 처음이지? (Welcome, First Time in Korea?) right as we filmed this so there's a chance that it's going to become more popular now, but hopefully it doesn't get too crowded! Hope all is well, and thanks for all of your support!
@HenryWrideExplores Gwanaksan is one of the best hikes in Seoul for sure, and it has a really nice area at the top to relax/have a snack at with great views too. Definitely highly recommend it! Thanks so much for the kind words too!
This is my kind of video! Love getting off the beaten path. 🎉 Thank you! 🙏 More suggestions: * 10 more hidden gems in Seoul * 10 best parks in Seoul * 10 best museums in Seoul * Another 10 great museums to visit in Seoul * Series with day trips from Seoul * Series with short trips (2-4 days) from Seoul Take care and have a lovely week! 🌞🇰🇷🍀
@misscaroline542 thanks so much for the kind words, and glad that there were some interesting places in here! Also thanks so much for the video suggestions! Really appreciate them, and will consider as topics for future videos! Hope you have an amazing week!
I been to Korea about 4 times and missed some of this places. You have the best way to show this places, including maps, subway stations, number of exit and photo of this area. Keep it up, and also use of names places in English and Korean. Not always pronounce correct in English on Korean streets. I love it.👍👍👍
@MyCoreano really happy to hear that the information was useful, and thanks so much for the kind words! The names can get confusing sometimes going between the two languages for sure! Haha
@youtubeuser5768님 또 이렇게 후원해 주셔서 감사합니다! You really help us out a lot, and just want to say thanks so much for everything! Hope all is well, and keep up the Korean study because you're doing great!
Thanks for making this type of video, I really appreciate the directions to various places via train stations. It's very helpful especially for first timers and budget tour.
@@iris8951 thanks so much for watching, and really glad to hear that the maps/directions helped out a little bit. Hope you have an amazing time traveling and exploring Seoul!
@MariusMustermann-rk2lb thanks a lot! That's amazing too! Hope you have a wonderful trip cycling Korea, and it'll be quite hot so I'd make sure you have a lot of water on you and remember there are usually seats inside convenience stores to cool off at and have a snack/drink! Have an amazing trip!
@Rachel-sv9pq thanks so much! Definitely feel free to just walk around randomly in the neighbourhood you're staying in, as Seoul is so dense that I wouldn't be surprised if you find something you like too! Hope you have an amazing trip then!
Thank you so much for this detailed video of new places we can all visit, tourists and locals alike. It's so helpful to know where the places are in relation to the subway stations, and if you can walk it. Also, the descriptions you provide are invaluable. Can I mention your channel to Visit Seoul?
@lovesbeautiful1004 thanks so much! Really glad to hear that it was helpful to include the locations as well. You're welcome to recommend us if you want. Thank you very much!
@pslaw thank you so much! I'm always curious if these videos are way too packed with information to digest it all. Do you think it would be more beneficial to just showcase five different places, but go into more detail and take it slower? Really appreciate the feedback!
@@lostthenfound Absolutely, the alternative would allow the viewers to absolve the details more easily. BTW, the areas you looked at were great! I've been to the Dongmyo flee market. It has an intimate vibe that typical tourist attractions don't have. Excellent work!
So glad to hear that @fransnani0809! Hope you have some fun exploring Seoul, and there are so many amazing places other than these ones too, so definitely go for a little adventure and see what you can find!
Thank you for sharing great information! I look forward to visiting these places next year. I visited Tongin market, my childhood market, this year after living in the US for 52 years. It has changed so much for the better but amazed to see the ttokbboki restaurant still exists!
@@KSK0802 thanks so much for sharing your story! I can't imagine how different Tongin Market must look like today. That's cool to hear that the tteokbokki place goes back so many years too! Hope you can visit some areas you are familiar with and find some things here and there that haven't changed as well! All the best with everything!
Love these "off the beaten path" suggestions with specific directions! Awesome. I am doing a tour group in late October on my 1t trip to SK, with a few extra days to do my own thing. I don't prefer crowded places, so I'm really interested in some of these places. Your videos are always helpful. Thank you.
@txteach really glad to hear that thank you so much! If you're not into crowded places, I'd definitely consider taking some subway trips to some neighbourhoods on the outskirts of Seoul and see what you can find! Just look for big parks or streams to walk along. It's very fun to explore like that!
Great guide! Man, I saw so many movies in Seoul Theater back in the day. It had cramped seats and a crappy sound system like all the other cinemas at the time, but it was my favorite.
@MikeFromKorea thanks a lot! Haha really wish I could have experienced it back then! I can imagine it still had its charm despite the shortcomings! Was definitely a cool building to look at nonetheless!
im tryna decide between visiting in september this year or april next year, either way cant wait. hoping to experience a more normal side of life and less touristy side as i try decide if i want to move to korea, been binging this channel the last week
@@mach1neg both months are great to be honest, but September will be a lot warmer than April, and if you have hayfever allergies they might be intense in April. Definitely recommend just exploring randomly in addition to some of the tourist areas! Thanks for watching our videos too!
@GhislaineChan thanks so much! Glad that it was helpful! It can be extremely tough to find places without crowds in Seoul for sure. If you want a super quiet place with a nice stream and smaller mountain to climb (20-30 minutes up to the top) then consider checking out the area near Eungam Station (응암역) which we show in this video th-cam.com/video/8B3xrkOOEMs/w-d-xo.html It's close to Hongdae and great for a place to just go and relax for a couple of hours and refresh.
Cool vid! I'd love to see more Northeast Seoul stuff. I lived in Nowon and Seongbuk for years, and there's a lot of cool stuff to check out! Lots of mountains to hike, streams with bike and walking paths, and cool neighborhoods. Basically no tourists.
@ControlCityFreak thanks a lot! Yeah this video is definitely biased towards places that we've explored personally, but would be good to check out some of Northeast Seoul as well as it's an area that I almost never visit. Will go there in the future!
@Geeraffe thanks so much! Haha hard to resist the temptation to eat when watching amazing food eh! That's great you are making it back in a month though!
@alexanderwatts-barnett1945 thanks so much for the kind words and for watching! Hope you can check them out, especially the 문래동 industrial area is really neat if you're into that sort of thing!
I love your videos! Your channel has been my favorite and most helpful to learn from for our upcoming trip to Korea! Any tips for coming during the summer?
@christieconstantino2375 thanks so much! Really happy that the videos have been helpful! For the summer if you're in Seoul and planning on visiting a lot of the traditional places in Northern Seoul, I'd try and get a hotel in Jongno-gu close to Gwanghwamun or Jonggak Station so you can come back and shower/rest at your hotel throughout the day as you explore. It's extremely hot and humid and you'll probably be sweating a lot and need some breaks here and there. Also the convenience stores have seats a lot of the time, so definitely stop in and grab a drink and cool off throughout the day.
Thanks for another great video! As a solo traveler, which pocha street would be the best to visit? It looks like places with tables would only want to seat minimum parties of 2, but tents with long communal benches are probably receptive to solo diners, right?
@moneymoy thank you so much! As a solo traveler, Ikseon-dong would be good I think because there seem to be more pochas with benches. Seoul Theatre pochas might be okay too on a slower night, but you might have to walk around and just smile at the worker and see how they react.
Thank you for this video, have saved and subscribed to your channel 😊. It is definitely helpful as I visit Seoul at least once a year and wanna venture outside tourist spots. Could you recommend winter-friendly places as I'll be in Seoul from late Nov to mid Dec. Thanks!
@@wl4006 thank you so much! Really appreciate it! In winter time I'd recommend walking along the Seoul City Wall (Hanyangdoseong) that takes you through a lot of the northern city and some of the mountains with great views. We made videos on it if you're curious th-cam.com/video/2RDPrNywkRc/w-d-xo.html
@kicha1777 really glad to hear that! Gwanak is an awesome area with a lot of things to do/see. Hope you have an excellent trip, and the weather will be perfect then!
You guys are allergic to making by-the-numbers videos, so good. I had no idea there was a Baekje museum, thats going right to the top of my list! As is the 아저씨의 포차, his food stall looks mood alteringly good 😅
@jkang7265 thanks so much for the kind words! The museum was pretty good considering I don't think it's very famous. Some interesting displays of ships and all that inside. The 아저씨 포차 is amazing!! Definitely recommend it as the 고등어 was so crispy and juicy!
@sadanelhanucer5690 thanks a lot! Trot bars are not an especially common thing here, so I don't know a lot, but this place is pretty close to Myeongdong and people said that trot music was playing there in a blog so no guarantees, but hope it helps a bit: naver.me/5vIYV8ps Blog: blog.naver.com/oksoriya/223174332508 Another idea is to go to an LP bar and request specific songs by typing in "LP바" to Naver Maps
Great video! When you went to the Leeum Art Museum did you have to reserve a ticket in advance? I tried going there one time last year on a whim and when I got there they said I needed to reserve a ticket online. Perhaps I just got unlucky and it was on a special event day or something.
@Gemini19 thanks so much! To be honest I haven't been in a few years and it was possible for me to buy a ticket at the front (I just filmed the outside for this video), but apparently you can buy a ticket when you get inside according to the reviews I read. You can also reserve a ticket for 2 weeks ahead of time, so it seems like some of the exhibitions are really popular, and maybe the art gallery overall has gained a lot of popularity since I went.
Seoul looks beautiful and I'd love to visit there one day. My sister took her honeymoon there; she said if she had to retire anywhere in the world, it would be here. :). How safe is the city in the evening? Love your channel, following from Bangalore.
@DailyPassenger thanks so much for watching and following! Seoul is incredibly safe in the evenings too. If you are a solo female traveler then it's best to take precautions like other countries, but overall it's one of the safest countries in the world, and if you are smart about your decisions then it's very safe!
@T0mmY927 haha thanks a lot! Also I understand completely. When I lived in Vancouver, Canada I just went to the same places every time, and almost never explored like I do here in Korea.
@punosya2873 Gwanaksan should be okay for most of the winter luckily! It's really beautiful down at the entrance anyways, so you could play it by ear and if it's too slippery then just hang out down below. One thing is when you get to the top of the stair section, you can either walk along a cliffy ridge or continue down the stairs and then walk up some more later (there will be a sign to Yeonjudae / 연주대). Definitely take the stairs as the cliffy ridge would be dangerous in the winter I think.
10:30 Great video, but I think your information about Leeum is wrong. If you want to view the permanent exhibition which are comprised of traditional arts the price is free but you will have to make a reservation. They only charge you for special exhibitions. And their traditional art collection is no slouch despite being free as a lot of National Treasures and Treasures officially designated by the Cultural Heritage Administration are in display. These were collected by the Lee Family behind Samsung, particularly the mother of the current chairperson Hong Ra-hee who is well-versed in art collecting and founded the museum along with her late husband. And the architecture of the museum are done by three world-renowned architects.
@beatlemania8273 thanks so much for the updated information! I pinned this comment and added an automatic subtitle that should play for people from now on. I haven't been there in years (just filmed the outside as I was in a rush that day), and it looks like the Visit Korea website needs to update their information as well: english.visitkorea.or.kr/svc/whereToGo/locIntrdn/rgnContentsView.do?vcontsId=104050 Really appreciate it, and will have to make another visit soon!
@lostthenfound Glad it helped! I think museums in general are overlooked when it comes to traveling Seoul. A lot of them are either free or dirt cheap and are high quality. I think you should do a video just about the museums in and around Seoul, maybe some major ones in other cities and provinces. Love all your videos and keep up the good work! 👍
@@beatlemania8273 agree with you completely that the museums here are very high quality and often overlooked. Definitely a good video idea too, thanks a lot for the kind words! Take care in this heat eh!
This is really the best video ❤ with good recommendation 🎉❤ I was in Korea 4 times and from your video I founded 10 more places 🎉 so I will make naver map Seoul 2025 pin 📌 ❤ thanks a lot !
@allmyhope89 thanks so much for watching and for the kind words! Really happy that we were able to introduce some new places, and hope you can check some of them out next year!
To be honest , there is not much things to see in Seoul and Korea. Plus, its way too expensive to buy food especially fruit. I highly doubt if it worth visiting korea with spending that amount of money. Thats why most koreans fly abroad especially japan . They just say their country is beautiful but they all travel overseas . Funny.
@masonju5854 haha there's no doubt that fruit is incredibly expensive here! I think that Seoul is incredibly special with all of the great places to eat at like the markets and little restaurants everywhere, the beautiful mountains nearby, the 한양도성 (Seoul City Wall), and especially the Han River! It might not be for everyone, but a lot of people definitely enjoy traveling here!
More places to visit in Seoul
1. National Museum of Korean Contemporary History 대한민국역사박물관
Located at Gwanghwamun Square. It is a great place to learn the rapid growth and democratization of the republic of Korea.
2. Seoul Urban Life Museum 서울생활사박물관
Located near Taereung Station(Line 6&7). It's a great place to see how people in Seoul lived decades ago, which is very different from nowadays.
3. Seoul Museum of History 서울역사박물관
Located Right Next to Gyeonghuigung. It is famous for the miniature of Seoul.
4. Nodeul Island 노들섬
10 minutes walk from Nodeul Station, Line 9. An unique scenery surrounded by Hangang River, Railway Bridges, and skyscrapers.
@@골드나인 thanks so much again for the extra tips! Haven't been to those museums to be honest, so will have to check them out and maybe make a video showcasing all of the museums someday. Really appreciate it and stay cool in this hot weather!
@@lostthenfound
Thank you.
Recently booked a trip to Korea in October; so thank you for this update!
BTW, the Naver maps links are greatly appreciated. Not too many TH-camrs provide as much additional information in the description 👍
@ICDeadPeeps wow that's great news! October is the perfect time to come here too! Also really happy that the links are helpful! These guide videos are probably way too jammed with information haha but hopefully they help a bit too!
You bring such light to this beautiful Korean culture! Thank you for bringing awareness to these wonderful places!🇰🇷
Thanks so much Mom! ❤ Learnt from you and Dad to be open to the world, and I'm living an amazing life thanks to your teachings and support!
❤️😘
I'm a Korean, I got a lot of information about Seoul thanks to your video. Sometimes non-Koreans know Korea better
@tiger4102 thank you so much! Really glad to hear that there was some new information in here! Haha when I lived in Canada I almost never explored different areas as well, so I totally understand the feeling!
My favorite video so far. I really want a relaxing vacation and don't want an Instagram photo opp. The idea of exchanging coins for different foods is really interesting. You are the first to show me that. Thanks so much!
@Mudskipper9876 thanks so much! Really glad to hear that there were some interesting things in here! That market just appeared on the Korean TV show 어서와 한국은 처음이지? (Welcome, First Time in Korea?) right as we filmed this so there's a chance that it's going to become more popular now, but hopefully it doesn't get too crowded! Hope all is well, and thanks for all of your support!
14:55 This looks like such a beautiful hike! Thank you for sharing 😊
@HenryWrideExplores Gwanaksan is one of the best hikes in Seoul for sure, and it has a really nice area at the top to relax/have a snack at with great views too. Definitely highly recommend it! Thanks so much for the kind words too!
This is my kind of video! Love getting off the beaten path. 🎉 Thank you! 🙏
More suggestions:
* 10 more hidden gems in Seoul
* 10 best parks in Seoul
* 10 best museums in Seoul
* Another 10 great museums to visit in Seoul
* Series with day trips from Seoul
* Series with short trips (2-4 days) from Seoul
Take care and have a lovely week! 🌞🇰🇷🍀
@misscaroline542 thanks so much for the kind words, and glad that there were some interesting places in here! Also thanks so much for the video suggestions! Really appreciate them, and will consider as topics for future videos! Hope you have an amazing week!
I been to Korea about 4 times and missed some of this places. You have the best way to show this places, including maps, subway stations, number of exit and photo of this area. Keep it up, and also use of names places in English and Korean. Not always pronounce correct in English on Korean streets. I love it.👍👍👍
@MyCoreano really happy to hear that the information was useful, and thanks so much for the kind words! The names can get confusing sometimes going between the two languages for sure! Haha
좋은 정보를 주셔서 고맙습니다! Another great video!
@youtubeuser5768님 또 이렇게 후원해 주셔서 감사합니다! You really help us out a lot, and just want to say thanks so much for everything! Hope all is well, and keep up the Korean study because you're doing great!
@@lostthenfound 아… 니에에요 ㅎㅎ You deserve all the success and happiness in the world! 화이팅!
@@youtubeuser5768 ㅋㅋㅋㅋ 고마워요~~ Much appreciated! 😊 Hope you're doing well!
Awesome recommendations. Thank you so much, we will check out some of these places next year🎉
@@Isaog7 thanks so much! Hope you can check some of them out and have an amazing trip!
We like your videos the best of any we have found on TH-cam. Ty for all the hard work!!
@miteco1 wow thank you so much for saying that! Really appreciate it, and will try our best to keep improving for the future!
Thanks for making this type of video, I really appreciate the directions to various places via train stations. It's very helpful especially for first timers and budget tour.
@@iris8951 thanks so much for watching, and really glad to hear that the maps/directions helped out a little bit. Hope you have an amazing time traveling and exploring Seoul!
Thanks so much. In two week we are flying into Seoul with our bikes ◡̈
@MariusMustermann-rk2lb thanks a lot! That's amazing too! Hope you have a wonderful trip cycling Korea, and it'll be quite hot so I'd make sure you have a lot of water on you and remember there are usually seats inside convenience stores to cool off at and have a snack/drink! Have an amazing trip!
I love this! I'm going to be spending a few weeks in Seoul next summer so I hoped to explore off the beaten path a little!
@Rachel-sv9pq thanks so much! Definitely feel free to just walk around randomly in the neighbourhood you're staying in, as Seoul is so dense that I wouldn't be surprised if you find something you like too! Hope you have an amazing trip then!
What a gem of a video. I'll be in Seoul in 2 weeks, and I definitely added a few of these spots to my list. Thanks again!!!
@alexouellette6472 thank you so much! Really happy to hear that! Have an amazing trip to Seoul!
한국사람이지만 참 감사한 채널이네요^^애정이 느껴져요
저는 영어듣기겸 재미겸 자주봅니다~~건승하세요 두분보기너무 좋아요
@user-pv1id5rq7m님 아주 따뜻하고 좋은 댓글 남겨주셔서 감사합니다! 요즘 날씨가 많이 더운데 조심하고 건강을 챙기세요! ^^
Thank you so much for this detailed video of new places we can all visit, tourists and locals alike. It's so helpful to know where the places are in relation to the subway stations, and if you can walk it. Also, the descriptions you provide are invaluable. Can I mention your channel to Visit Seoul?
@lovesbeautiful1004 thanks so much! Really glad to hear that it was helpful to include the locations as well. You're welcome to recommend us if you want. Thank you very much!
It's great to get to know the lesser known! You can split this into two parts so that the viewers can digest the details.
@pslaw thank you so much! I'm always curious if these videos are way too packed with information to digest it all. Do you think it would be more beneficial to just showcase five different places, but go into more detail and take it slower? Really appreciate the feedback!
@@lostthenfound Absolutely, the alternative would allow the viewers to absolve the details more easily. BTW, the areas you looked at were great! I've been to the Dongmyo flee market. It has an intimate vibe that typical tourist attractions don't have. Excellent work!
@@pslaw thanks so much for the feedback! It's really helpful! Will definitely consider it next time, and Dongmyo is awesome eh!
Thank you for all the insider information. I am looking forward to my first visit to Seoul. Regards
Thanks so much Howard! You must be getting very excited! Hope all is well!
Thank you for such detailed video! That's what I was looking for. Thanks for showing places on a map and explaining the way from metro exits
@ucjazakiewicz2939 Thanks a lot for watching, and glad to hear that the maps and stuff helped too!
Every time In visit Seoul I love it more and more. You vids are super helpful 👍
@petervanackeren5227 Seoul is a great city to visit eh! Glad you're having a great time here, and thanks so much for watching our videos too!
Thank you once again you 2! I will definetly keep these recommendations in mind this Oct-Nov...😊 감사합니다!
@herahera7340 thanks so much for watching! October-November is the perfect time to come! 여행 재밌게 하세요~
Thank you for road map/guide to many places-unique & rare -something different from other TH-camrs! Keep up the good job!👏👏🤗🤗
@@brendatan4419 thanks so much for the kind words! Glad that we could share some interesting places!
Thank you for this video. It’s very refreshing to see as compared to the typical few places people keep talking about.
@ZEYnHEX thank you so much for watching! Really happy to hear that we could introduce some cool places!
This is what I need. Thanks bro.
So glad to hear that @fransnani0809! Hope you have some fun exploring Seoul, and there are so many amazing places other than these ones too, so definitely go for a little adventure and see what you can find!
Thank you for sharing great information! I look forward to visiting these places next year. I visited Tongin market, my childhood market, this year after living in the US for 52 years. It has changed so much for the better but amazed to see the ttokbboki restaurant still exists!
@@KSK0802 thanks so much for sharing your story! I can't imagine how different Tongin Market must look like today. That's cool to hear that the tteokbokki place goes back so many years too! Hope you can visit some areas you are familiar with and find some things here and there that haven't changed as well! All the best with everything!
im going to korea next week and omg your video is godsend thank you for your recommendations i added them on my list 😊
@elif-cs8mw thank you so much! Really happy to hear that, and hope you have an amazing trip to Korea!
Awesome, just what we are looking for. Thank you!
@@ptahX thank you so much for watching and for the kind words! Have a great day!
Bookmarked and added to my to-do list when I go this year!
@mangodaguiotango thanks so much for watching and glad to hear that! Hope you have an amazing trip!
완전 고퀄이에요. 최고!
서울 살지만 관악구 멀어서 어릴때 순대타운 정도만 가봤는데,
관악산 너무 좋네요
@@merrybay-x1p님 와, 감사합니다! 서울에 처음 오는 사람들은 관악구에 많이 안 가는 것 같은데 재미있는 곳이 많아요! 즐거운 하루 되세요~
Great video! visiting Seoul in Oct. and i have a few places on this list and ready to explore 😊
@lorellerhys20 thanks so much for watching! Glad that we could introduce some new places, and have an excellent trip in October!
Love these "off the beaten path" suggestions with specific directions! Awesome. I am doing a tour group in late October on my 1t trip to SK, with a few extra days to do my own thing. I don't prefer crowded places, so I'm really interested in some of these places. Your videos are always helpful. Thank you.
@txteach really glad to hear that thank you so much! If you're not into crowded places, I'd definitely consider taking some subway trips to some neighbourhoods on the outskirts of Seoul and see what you can find! Just look for big parks or streams to walk along. It's very fun to explore like that!
Great guide! Man, I saw so many movies in Seoul Theater back in the day. It had cramped seats and a crappy sound system like all the other cinemas at the time, but it was my favorite.
@MikeFromKorea thanks a lot! Haha really wish I could have experienced it back then! I can imagine it still had its charm despite the shortcomings! Was definitely a cool building to look at nonetheless!
im tryna decide between visiting in september this year or april next year, either way cant wait. hoping to experience a more normal side of life and less touristy side as i try decide if i want to move to korea, been binging this channel the last week
@@mach1neg both months are great to be honest, but September will be a lot warmer than April, and if you have hayfever allergies they might be intense in April. Definitely recommend just exploring randomly in addition to some of the tourist areas! Thanks for watching our videos too!
This is useful! I was in Seoul last year and it was definitely crowded. I will note these recommendations for next time I go back!
@GhislaineChan thanks so much! Glad that it was helpful! It can be extremely tough to find places without crowds in Seoul for sure. If you want a super quiet place with a nice stream and smaller mountain to climb (20-30 minutes up to the top) then consider checking out the area near Eungam Station (응암역) which we show in this video th-cam.com/video/8B3xrkOOEMs/w-d-xo.html It's close to Hongdae and great for a place to just go and relax for a couple of hours and refresh.
Cool vid! I'd love to see more Northeast Seoul stuff. I lived in Nowon and Seongbuk for years, and there's a lot of cool stuff to check out! Lots of mountains to hike, streams with bike and walking paths, and cool neighborhoods. Basically no tourists.
@ControlCityFreak thanks a lot! Yeah this video is definitely biased towards places that we've explored personally, but would be good to check out some of Northeast Seoul as well as it's an area that I almost never visit. Will go there in the future!
I love watching these but jeez they make me hungry 😢 - back next month 👍
@Geeraffe thanks so much! Haha hard to resist the temptation to eat when watching amazing food eh! That's great you are making it back in a month though!
I didn't know there was a place in Seoul where you can admire the grass during Fall season. Thank u!
@sandrak.5503 Haneul Park is really beautiful in the fall! Definitely check out the dates for the festival as it's normally in the middle of October.
I am always learning so much with your videos.
@alejandramorales2485 thanks so much! Really glad to hear that we could help out a little bit!
Dope! Visiting early November and your guides are so helpful 👍🏼
@MajorAddiction thank you so much for watching! Hope you have an amazing trip to Seoul/Korea!
Thank you for the great recommendations. I want to try these places the next time I visit Seoul.
@angeleno90027 thanks so much for watching! Hope that you can check some of them out on your next trip to Seoul!
I've been living in Korea for ages and I haven't been to most of these places gonna check em out. Really like the positivity in these videos.
@alexanderwatts-barnett1945 thanks so much for the kind words and for watching! Hope you can check them out, especially the 문래동 industrial area is really neat if you're into that sort of thing!
Such a high quality video ! Impressive 👏
@user-oi1lq7uf2i thank you so much! 😊
I love your videos! Your channel has been my favorite and most helpful to learn from for our upcoming trip to Korea! Any tips for coming during the summer?
@christieconstantino2375 thanks so much! Really happy that the videos have been helpful!
For the summer if you're in Seoul and planning on visiting a lot of the traditional places in Northern Seoul, I'd try and get a hotel in Jongno-gu close to Gwanghwamun or Jonggak Station so you can come back and shower/rest at your hotel throughout the day as you explore. It's extremely hot and humid and you'll probably be sweating a lot and need some breaks here and there. Also the convenience stores have seats a lot of the time, so definitely stop in and grab a drink and cool off throughout the day.
This is great. It will be very helpful next week…!
Thanks so much Alex! You must be getting excited to come back!
Thanks for another great video! As a solo traveler, which pocha street would be the best to visit? It looks like places with tables would only want to seat minimum parties of 2, but tents with long communal benches are probably receptive to solo diners, right?
@moneymoy thank you so much! As a solo traveler, Ikseon-dong would be good I think because there seem to be more pochas with benches. Seoul Theatre pochas might be okay too on a slower night, but you might have to walk around and just smile at the worker and see how they react.
Great info, layout and detail! Saved for my trip🎉
@touristtea6076 really happy to hear that thank you so much! Hope you have an amazing trip to Seoul!
Thanks!
@dericmpark8381 thank you so much for your continued support and generousity! Really appreciate it, and hope all is well!
Great video like always.
@marcomorales920 thanks so much for all of your support!
Thank you for this video, have saved and subscribed to your channel 😊. It is definitely helpful as I visit Seoul at least once a year and wanna venture outside tourist spots.
Could you recommend winter-friendly places as I'll be in Seoul from late Nov to mid Dec. Thanks!
@@wl4006 thank you so much! Really appreciate it! In winter time I'd recommend walking along the Seoul City Wall (Hanyangdoseong) that takes you through a lot of the northern city and some of the mountains with great views. We made videos on it if you're curious th-cam.com/video/2RDPrNywkRc/w-d-xo.html
@@lostthenfound Perfect, thank you!
Great video
@@bridgetkoerber1747 thank you very much for watching!
Thank you so much ... and I hope your happy life in korea 😄😄😄
@user-tc8uv2gg2e thank you so much for the kind words! I'm super happy here in Korea! 😊
I´ll be staying in Gwanak for two weeks at the end of september. So the end of this video is perfect for me.
@kicha1777 really glad to hear that! Gwanak is an awesome area with a lot of things to do/see. Hope you have an excellent trip, and the weather will be perfect then!
서울 관광청은 이분들에게 감사패라도 드려라. 외국인 뿐만아니라 서울시민들 한테도 유용하다
@user-xh8mg1po6s님 기분 좋게 댓글 남겨 주셔서 감사합니다! 😊
동감합니다👍🏻
@@Jineeee_o님 감사합니다! 🙏
@@Jineeee_o 😆😆😆 🤓
You guys are allergic to making by-the-numbers videos, so good. I had no idea there was a Baekje museum, thats going right to the top of my list! As is the 아저씨의 포차, his food stall looks mood alteringly good 😅
@jkang7265 thanks so much for the kind words! The museum was pretty good considering I don't think it's very famous. Some interesting displays of ships and all that inside. The 아저씨 포차 is amazing!! Definitely recommend it as the 고등어 was so crispy and juicy!
잘보고있어요! 좋은 팁 고마워요❤
@mirimigaloo님 시청해 주셔서 감사합니다! 😊
I lived on Supyo-ro aka Pascucci Pojang Macha Street for nearly a year. The Hotteok there is the best
@floppy1437 oh nice thanks a lot for letting us know! Will go check it out someday!
Well done video! 👍😊
Thank you so much for watching! Have a great day 😊🙏
THIS VIDEO ROCKS! I CAN'T WAIT TO GO! I LOVE YOU!
@alexmelendez5404 haha thank you so much! Really appreciate it! 😁
Shinrim very beautiful
@laiyenbr it's really nice at night time eh!
Hi thank you for video. Do you know, are there any trot bars in Seoul?
@sadanelhanucer5690 thanks a lot! Trot bars are not an especially common thing here, so I don't know a lot, but this place is pretty close to Myeongdong and people said that trot music was playing there in a blog so no guarantees, but hope it helps a bit: naver.me/5vIYV8ps
Blog: blog.naver.com/oksoriya/223174332508
Another idea is to go to an LP bar and request specific songs by typing in "LP바" to Naver Maps
@@lostthenfound thank you so much
Great video! When you went to the Leeum Art Museum did you have to reserve a ticket in advance? I tried going there one time last year on a whim and when I got there they said I needed to reserve a ticket online. Perhaps I just got unlucky and it was on a special event day or something.
@Gemini19 thanks so much! To be honest I haven't been in a few years and it was possible for me to buy a ticket at the front (I just filmed the outside for this video), but apparently you can buy a ticket when you get inside according to the reviews I read. You can also reserve a ticket for 2 weeks ahead of time, so it seems like some of the exhibitions are really popular, and maybe the art gallery overall has gained a lot of popularity since I went.
관악구 짱!
@rhizocarp 관악구는 진짜 좋죠! 저기서 4년 동안 살았는데 그립네요!
Yeokjeon Halmeoni Maekju is a good recommendation for peole who love beer 🍺and affordable food.
@AngBugnutin that's what I'm talking about! 🍻 Haha I think it's my favourite sul-jib in Korea now.
서울은 파도파도 볼곳들이 나오죠. 역사적인 건축보는거 좋아하신다면 궁궐이나 종묘외에 운현궁, 문묘성균관, 사직단 그리고 낙산공원, 풍납토성, 서울성곽도보순례도 좋음.. 그외에 서울식물원있는 마곡일대도 좋고 서서울호수공원, 북서울꿈의숲도 좋음. .
은평한옥마을일대, 서울역고가공원이나 세운상가 보행교도 나름 운치있음...
창신채석장전망대도 괜찮고 요즘뜨는동네인 종묘옆 서순라길이나 신당동일대도 볼만함.
또 서울의 강점이 서울외곽에도 가볼곳들이 꽤 많다는점.. 서울 바로밑에 남한산성과 산성밑에 한옥촌들도 좋고 서울주변에 있는 별내, 다산, 위례, 고덕, 하남,김포쪽 신도시들 지하철타고가서 한번씩 둘러보는 재미도 쏠쏠함.
하지만 내가 서울서 가장 사랑하는곳은 동대문역사문화공원역부터 서울시청까지 쭉 이어진 지하상가....
@skyp-ev6fw님 와 좋은 곳을 많이 추천해 주셔서 감사합니다! 노트에 저장했고 앞으로 가볼 수 있는 기회가 생기면 곧 가볼게요! 저희도 날씨 안 좋았을 때 그 지하상가에서 산책했는데 재미있더라고요! @skyp-ev6fw님 즐거운 하루 되세요~ 😊
Seoul looks beautiful and I'd love to visit there one day. My sister took her honeymoon there; she said if she had to retire anywhere in the world, it would be here. :). How safe is the city in the evening? Love your channel, following from Bangalore.
@DailyPassenger thanks so much for watching and following! Seoul is incredibly safe in the evenings too. If you are a solo female traveler then it's best to take precautions like other countries, but overall it's one of the safest countries in the world, and if you are smart about your decisions then it's very safe!
Even I haven’t been to all of these places and Im a native Korean living in Seoul
@T0mmY927 haha thanks a lot! Also I understand completely. When I lived in Vancouver, Canada I just went to the same places every time, and almost never explored like I do here in Korea.
I feel the same, I have been living in Hawaii for 30 years and tourists have seen more of the islands than I have.
@@MarkOliver-p4i haha doesn't surprise me. I'm quite envious by the way!
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@Inchonseoul 🙏❤
I wonder if we can go to Gwanaksan during winter
@punosya2873 Gwanaksan should be okay for most of the winter luckily! It's really beautiful down at the entrance anyways, so you could play it by ear and if it's too slippery then just hang out down below. One thing is when you get to the top of the stair section, you can either walk along a cliffy ridge or continue down the stairs and then walk up some more later (there will be a sign to Yeonjudae / 연주대). Definitely take the stairs as the cliffy ridge would be dangerous in the winter I think.
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@@aljalttagkkalsen nailed it!
10:30 Great video, but I think your information about Leeum is wrong. If you want to view the permanent exhibition which are comprised of traditional arts the price is free but you will have to make a reservation. They only charge you for special exhibitions. And their traditional art collection is no slouch despite being free as a lot of National Treasures and Treasures officially designated by the Cultural Heritage Administration are in display. These were collected by the Lee Family behind Samsung, particularly the mother of the current chairperson Hong Ra-hee who is well-versed in art collecting and founded the museum along with her late husband. And the architecture of the museum are done by three world-renowned architects.
@beatlemania8273 thanks so much for the updated information! I pinned this comment and added an automatic subtitle that should play for people from now on. I haven't been there in years (just filmed the outside as I was in a rush that day), and it looks like the Visit Korea website needs to update their information as well: english.visitkorea.or.kr/svc/whereToGo/locIntrdn/rgnContentsView.do?vcontsId=104050
Really appreciate it, and will have to make another visit soon!
@lostthenfound Glad it helped! I think museums in general are overlooked when it comes to traveling Seoul. A lot of them are either free or dirt cheap and are high quality. I think you should do a video just about the museums in and around Seoul, maybe some major ones in other cities and provinces. Love all your videos and keep up the good work! 👍
@@beatlemania8273 agree with you completely that the museums here are very high quality and often overlooked. Definitely a good video idea too, thanks a lot for the kind words! Take care in this heat eh!
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@@fynn1166 haha great job!
This is really the best video ❤ with good recommendation 🎉❤ I was in Korea 4 times and from your video I founded 10 more places 🎉 so I will make naver map Seoul 2025 pin 📌 ❤ thanks a lot !
@allmyhope89 thanks so much for watching and for the kind words! Really happy that we were able to introduce some new places, and hope you can check some of them out next year!
대한민국은 일본으로 부터 독립 ( independent) 한게 아니라 광복을 찾은겁니다. 그래서 Liberation Day 라고 하는 거죠. 영어 발음 들어보니 한국사람인것 같은데 재대로 알고 쓰세요...
@@munchoi5743님 저는 캐나다 사람인데 단어를 잘 못 쓴 것 같아서 죄송합니다. 앞으로 Liberated라고 할게요. 양해 부탁 드립니다.
@@lostthenfound 영상제작하시는데 수고 많으셨어요. Good luck!
@@munchoi5743님 감사합니다! ^^
교대식이 재미도 없고
@ongochian 호불호인 것 같아요. 처음으로 오는 외국인 중에 재미있게 보는 사람이 많은 것 같아요.
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@2GoodLookin 🙇🙇🙇
To be honest , there is not much things to see in Seoul and Korea. Plus, its way too expensive to buy food especially fruit. I highly doubt if it worth visiting korea with spending that amount of money. Thats why most koreans fly abroad especially japan . They just say their country is beautiful but they all travel overseas . Funny.
@masonju5854 haha there's no doubt that fruit is incredibly expensive here! I think that Seoul is incredibly special with all of the great places to eat at like the markets and little restaurants everywhere, the beautiful mountains nearby, the 한양도성 (Seoul City Wall), and especially the Han River! It might not be for everyone, but a lot of people definitely enjoy traveling here!