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Seoul's Hidden Gems

This collection highlights Seoul's diverse cultural landscape, from the Joseon-era architecture of Deoksugung Palace to the modern tech showcases at Samsung d'light. Explore the ecological transformation of Seonyudo Water Gardens and Haneul Park, or visit the Agricultural Museum and the National Museum of Korean Contemporary History for insights into Korea's development. The list also features the towering bookshelves of Starfield Library and the street art of Hongdae Mural Street, alongside traditional Korean dining at Gangnam Gyoja.

Seoul's Hidden Gems — Mapa

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Deoksugung Palace

Deoksugung also known as Gyeongun-gung, Deoksugung Palace, or Deoksu Palace, is a walled compound of palaces in Seoul that was inhabited by…

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Starfield Library

Located in the center of COEX Mall, this open-air public library features 13-meter-tall bookshelves housing over 50,000 books and magazines. It serves as a cultural space for lectures and performances within the Gangnam district.

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Seonyudo Water Gardens

Seonyudo is an island in the Han River in Seoul, South Korea. There is a Seonyudo park all over the island.

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Haneul Park

Once a landfill, this ecological park is the highest of the five World Cup Parks. It is known for its vast fields of silver grass, wind turbines, and observation decks offering views of the Han River and Seoul's skyline.

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Hongdae Mural Street

Also known as Picasso's Street, this alleyway near Hongik University features a rotating collection of graffiti and wall paintings created by local art students and independent artists.

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National Museum of Korean Contemporary History

The National Museum of Korean Contemporary History, opened on December 26, 2012, is dedicated to researching, preserving, and exhibiting…

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Agricultural Museum

The Museum of Agriculture is a museum in Seoul, South Korea. The museum is built on land once owned by Jong-suh Kim who was the Deputy Prime…

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Bukchon Art Museum

Bukchon Art Museum is an art museum in Seoul, South Korea. It has 150 pieces of Korean modern art, 200 pieces of Chinese art, 2500 of old…

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Samsung d'light

Situated within the Samsung Electronics building in Seocho-dong, this three-story exhibition space showcases the company's latest technologies and future concepts through interactive digital installations and product displays.

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Gangnam Gyoja

A long-standing restaurant specializing in traditional Korean kal-guksu (hand-cut noodle soup) and mandu (dumplings). The menu focuses on deep-flavored chicken broth and thin-skinned dumplings served in a casual setting.