NAMDAEMUN MARKET
Named for its nearby namesake of Namdaemun (Great South Gate) and located near the downtown area, one of Korea's largest wholesale markets covers over 10 acres. It is filled with over 1,000 shops, stalls, retailers, street vendors, and has several department stores nearby. Here you can find clothes, shoes, fabrics, tableware, flowers, vegetables, ginseng products, toys, and watches. Under Namdaemun-no (the main street to the north of the market) is an extensive underground arcade.
Although many of Namdaemun's shops are within the buildings that make up the area, the most colorful aspect of the market is the group of street vendors that setup in the alleys and walkways between the buildings. Wholesalers operate from midnight to 6:00 a.m., and retailers are open from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Although most retailers close their stores on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month, many street vendors operate stalls in the alleys. Due to its location near downtown and the convenient bus service to and from Itaewon, many foreigners visit here.
Hours: Closed - Every Sunday
Directions: Subway line 4, Hoehyeon Station
NAMSAN TOWER AND SEOUL TOWER
The park gives a wide patch of green to the downtown area. The park has several hiking trails leading to the 262-meter peak with Seoul Tower, as well as several exercise areas, making the park very popular among Seoulites for early morning exercise. The Citizens' Health Jogging Course is one of the regular annual events and you can have your blood pressure and pulse taken by volunteers during Spring and Autumn.
Here is the place where couples go and put their names and hopes, then they will locked it. As if, there is a myth where if the couples locked their names here, they will be together forever.In addition to Seoul Tower and its attractions, Namsan Park contains many places of interest, including the National Theater, Namsan Public Library, Namsan Botanical Gardens, and several statues in memorial of Korean patriots. The park also contains Paljakjung (an octagonal pavilion), an aquarium, a fountain, and a cable car leading to Seoul Tower. For tourist groups, a tour program called Namsan Field Classroom is provided from June to October. Except for cable car, the other facilities are free. To the north is Namsangol Traditional Folk Village.
Hours: Closed Mondays
Namsan Cable Car Station
Mar. ~ Oct. - 10:00-21:00
Nov. ~ Feb. - 10:00-22:00
Namsan Botanical Garden
Mar. ~ Oct. - 09:00-18:00
Nov. ~ Feb. - 19:00-17:00
Seoul Tower
Mar. ~ Oct. - 09:00-23:30
Nov. ~ Feb. - 09:00-22:30
Patriot Ahn Jung-geun Memorial Hall
Mar. ~ Oct. - 09:00-18:00
Nov. ~ Feb. - 09:00-17:00
Admission:
Namsan Cable Car Station
Adults: Round-trip- 6,300 won (Group: 5,000 won), One way- 4,800 won (Group: 3,800 won)
Children: Round-trip- 4,000 won (Group: 3,050 won), One way- 3,000 won (Group: 2,500 won)
Patriot Ahn Jung-geun Memorial Hall
Individuals: Adults- 1,000 won, Students (Elementary/Junior/High)-700 won
Group: Adults- 900 won, Students (Elementary/Junior/High)-600 won
Namsan Botanical Garden (Group Price)
Adults: 500 won (350 won)
Youths: 300 won (210 won)
Children: 200 won (140 won)
Directions:
Hoehyeon Area:
Subway line 2, City Hall Station, 30 minutes walking
Subway line 4, City Hall Station or Hoehyeon Station, 20 minutes walking
Hannam Area: Subway line 6, Hangangjin Station
Jangchung Area: Subway line 3, Dongguk Univ. Station
TEDDY BEAR MUSEUM
The Teddy Bear Museum in Seoul is housed in N Seoul Tower, a symbol of Seoul and an ideal spot for viewing Seoul's cityscape. The Teddy Bear Museum N Seoul Tower shows exhibits that chronicle the history history of Seoul from past to present through the use of teddy bears. It is an amusing and innovative way for visitors to see how Seoul has changed and developed over time both as the capital of Korea and as an international city. Teddy bears are posed in scenes recreating historic events as well as various aspects of Seoul life.
After the conclusion of the museum tour, visitors can take in a panoramic view of the city from the N Seoul Tower Observatory. Perched upon the highest point of Mt. Namsan, the observatory offers a great view of Seoul. Exhibition Hall Information ☞ Gallery #1 Seoul History Center - Capital of Joseon: Discover with teddy bears the time-honored history of Seoul as a capital city starting from the Joseon Dynasty (during which, the city was dubbed 'Hanyang') to its inception as the Republic of Korea - Seoul as a Capital: Why Seoul has become the capital and how it happened - Story of the Palaces in Seoul: the life palace folks in Seoul's olden days - Seoul in Modern Days: Depicts modern life starting from the Japanese Colonial Period ☞ Gallery #2 Special Center of Seoul Our fluffy teddy friends show us modern life in Apgujeong, Seoul - Discover Seoul Today: Learn about diverse aspects of modern Seoul - Photo Zone: Fun & Exciting World of Teddy Bears & Photo Zone - History of Teddy Bears: discover the history of teddy bears and see luxury bears - <Palace> Zone: see the teddy bears featured in the popular Korean drama <Palace> Admission / Participation Fees☞ Teddy Bear Museum - Adults (19+): 8,000 won - Teenagers (14-18): 6,000 won - Children (13 or younger): 4,000 won ☞ Observatory Package (Teddy Bear Museum + N Seoul Tower Observatory) - Adults (19+): 12,000 won - Teenagers (14~18): 8,000 won - Children (13 or younger): 6,000 wonDirections1. Intracity Bus - Get off at Namsan Library and walk 15~20 minutes. Take Bus No. 0014 or 402 at Seoul Station (Subway Line No. 1, Exit #4) 2. Taxi: Take a taxi from in front of Exit #6 of Dongguk University Subway Station, Line No. 3. (15-minute ride) 3. On foot: Walk 30 minutes from Exit #3 of Myeong-dong Subway Station or walk 40 minutes from Namdaemun Market Subway Station, both located on Line No. 4 4. Belt-line Bus (Yellow Bus No. 2) - Get on the bus in front of Daehan Cinema at Exit #1 of Chungmuro Subway Station (Line No. 3 and 4), or Exit #6 of Dongdae Ipgu Subway Station (Line No. 3) - 5-8 minute intervals - Hours: 8a.m.-midnight - Fee: Cash 550 won, Transportation Card 500 won (Transfer possible) 5. Cable Car At Exit #3 of Myeong-dong Subway Station, Line No. 4, walk toward Pacific Hotel and then walk 10 minutes to the Namsan Cable Car. Running hours: 10:00~23:00 Fees: Ages 14 and over (Round-trip ￦7,500 / One-way ￦6,000), Ages 7 to 13 (Round-trip ticket ￦5,000 / One-way ￦3,500) |
Chungcheongnam-do Nonsan-si Uncle Strawberry’s Farm
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| Just like other berry farmers, Uncle Strawberry at first supplied his products to retail distributors such as markets, department stores and discount stores. But he decided to change that, and now he meets his consumers himself at his farmland and provide his berries directly to people. With no retailers in-between, Uncle Strawberry is now able to provide his best quality strawberries to his customers at a lower price. In 2006, Uncle Strawberry started to run hands-on experience programs in his farmland. Initially, there were only 8 of them, but now the number has jumped to 44. For years, Uncle Strawberry’s farmland has grown its berries based on all-nature and environmental friendly farming methods. Uncle Strawberry is a determined farmer who thinks providing best strawberries to his customers is most important. With this in mind, he is doing his best to grow high-quality and healthy strawberries by means using natural pest control, and his products are certified organic. Closed on Monday Activity Information“U-Pick Strawberries” Program (December to June) 15,000 won Operating Hours10:00-17:00 Maximum Occupancy500 people Admission FeesFree Accommodation Inquiry 010-3545-0294 Directions: Take a bus to Nonsan at Dong Seoul Bus Terminal. It takes about 2 hrs and 20 min. Bus Schedule: 08:10, 12:10, 14:20, 18:50 When arrived at Nonsan, call a cab at 041-732-8881. It takes about 10-15 min by taxi. Town runs twice a day at 10:00 and 16:00, each heading to Gwangseongnyul-ri and Byeongsa-ri respectively. |
