2025 Seoul Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in August)

Starfield Library (별마당 도서관) is a stunning open-air library located in the heart of Coex Mall in the Gangnam district. It's a must-see for book lovers, shoppers, and photographers alike. With a 13-meter-tall wall of books lining the ceiling, illuminated with warm lighting and a variety of seating options, this place has become a must-visit for visitors. 📸 📖Even though it's located in a mall, the library offers free, no-subscription required. Over 50,000 books in both Korean and English are available for reading, perfect for a quiet break or a chance to find new inspiration. The beautifully curated journals, art, and design sections are especially popular. 🛍️ Coex Mall itself is the largest shopping center in South Korea, home to renowned global brands, Korean clothing stores, chic cafes, and a food court featuring a wide variety of popular restaurants. Highlights include the SMTOWN Theatre for K-pop fans, and the COEX Aquarium, perfect for both children and adults. ☕ %Arabica, a renowned Japanese coffee brand with branches around the world, is located next to the library. You can grab a drink and relax or read a book in a quiet and relaxing atmosphere. Recommended menu items include the Iced Latte and Spanish Latte, both with a smooth and refreshing taste. ⏱️ Opening Hours: 10:30 AM–10:00 PM 🚊 Subway: Samseong Station (Line 2), Exit 5. Walk straight into the mall. 📍 Location: 513 Yeongdong-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea #Bymyside #TakeAlongToPhotos #BymysidexSeoul #SeoulTravel #SeoulReview #StarfieldLibrary #CoexMall #KoreanLibrary #Korea2025 #CafeHoppingSeoul #SeoulShopping #kpoplandmark #TravelChat #TravelAbroad #BeautifulTravelPlaces

#AdventureMoment In the heart of Seoul, in an alley in Ikseon-dong, this kind of natural view! Discovering a cafe brimming with greenery in the heart of the city! 🌿 Sunlight pours in through the large windows, and the view of lush green plants is so relaxing. 🪴 The signature bagel is chewy and packed with fillings, making it a perfect match with coffee! ☕️ ✅ A natural experience in the heart of Seoul ✅ A place with a green view and sunshine ✅ Recommended for a chewy bagel 💚 If you're looking for a relaxing and sentimental cafe during your trip to Ikseon-dong, be sure to stop by! #DomesticTravel

#AdventureMoment A European-style pasta restaurant I visited during my trip to Seoul, Seongsu! The interior is full of Parisian vibes~ It was perfect for taking pictures because it was full of emotion📸 Especially, the rose pasta has a perfect combination of thick and rich sauce and chewy noodles! The rich taste that spreads in my mouth is unforgettable 😋 ✅ European-style interior ✅ Thick rose pasta ✅ Recommended as a date spot 💕 If you want to enjoy the atmosphere, taste, and even the best photos in Seongsu, make sure to visit! #DomesticTravel

I'm always unsure what souvenirs to buy when I travel to Korea, but personally, I highly recommend yakgwa! Dunkin's mini yakgwa is especially great! It's packed with flavors and only costs around ¥500! 🧡✨ I always buy this at the airport and hand it out at work. 😂😂 There are two flavors, and both have a mild sweetness. Some people don't like yakgwa because it can be quite oily or have a strong cinnamon flavor, but this is so easy to eat! Everyone, young and old, enjoyed it. 🥺🫧 It's individually wrapped and has a long shelf life, so if you're not sure what souvenirs to buy, I highly recommend it. 💞 By the way, Dunkin' coffee is also delicious and great value, so I recommend it. 🧡🤍 #AbsolutelyFreeTrip #KoreaTrip #SeoulTrip

Introducing the shops I visited on my Korean rice cake tour Rakuen Mochiya Nakwon Dotjik ※NAVERmap: Nakwon Mochiya When you search, many rice cake shops with the same name will come up, so be careful⚠️ ●3 kinds of rice cake set (약식, 꿀떡, ?) I had a hard time choosing a rice cake because there was no product name🤔 I chose it because two other customers were buying it ●두텁떡 When I was paying, the staff told me that this was popular, so I bought it I had a mugwort rice cake filled with a filling mixed with nuts, topped with black sesame and soybean flour. It was especially valued among the rice cakes eaten at the royal court and was called the "royal rice cake." It is made with many ingredients, such as rice flour, red bean paste, chestnuts, jujubes, walnuts, and pine nuts, and takes time and effort to make. The filling is a uniquely Korean one, but it has a variety of ingredients inside and the texture is good and it was delicious 😋. 📍Rakuon-dong 9, Jongno-gu, Seoul. 🚃Walk from Exit 5 of Jongno 3-ga Station, Line 5. ⏰8:00~21:00. #KoreaTrip #SoloTripToKorea #KoreanRiceCake #KoreanRiceCakeTour #RakuonRiceCakeShop

#PostACommentWinJungliaTickets Hippo Coffee is a unique cafe in Yeonnam-dong. Its red brick building, with its expansive floor-to-ceiling windows, exudes the artistic feel of a European street shop. Its understated exterior is captivating and captivating upon approach. The interior isn't large, but the flow is fluid. The decor is simple yet thoughtful, and the abundant natural light floods the space, making it a perfect place to sit and relax with a pour-over or latte. The desserts are also excellent, with the handmade scones and lemon pound cake being highly praised. 📍Getting There: Take the subway to Hapjeong Station or the Yeonnam-dong area, then walk for about 10 minutes. The surrounding area is also home to many independent bookstores and design boutiques, perfect for a day of exploring! ☕️Hippo Coffee / Seoul, South Korea 📍85, Seongmisan-ro 17-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul 🕚11:00 AM - 10:00 PM #SeoulCafé #hippocafe #GlassCafé #MapoGuCafé #KoreanCafé #KoreanMinimalist #HipsterExplore #DesignCafé

#OverseasTrendyPlaces Custom tumbler making, which can only be done at Starbucks Coffee Ewha Womans University R Store, is currently very popular with Japanese people traveling in Seoul ✨ It is characterized by the fact that it can be engraved in Hangul or English! ... You will be asked if you would prefer to wait inside the store or get a numbered ticket and come back at the specified time. We were told that we would have to wait more than two hours, so we decided to get a numbered ticket from 14:00-15:00✨ When you return to the store at the time of your numbered ticket and speak to the staff, you will be instructed to choose which tumbler you would like to engrave. Then, after paying, you will fill out the application form with what characters and illustrations you would like to include. (It is recommended that you research online and decide in advance) You will also receive a drink ticket when you purchase a tumbler🥤If you use it at the store where you purchased the tumbler, you can choose to take a tall-sized drink in the tumbler you purchased or drink it in a glass for the store. This time, we ordered a yogurt-based drink and a milk tea that are only available in Korea☕️ Engraving is done on the second floor of the store. You will be asked whether you would like to engrave the front or back of the tumbler. It seems that it is recommended to take a time-lapse video while the machine is engraving. The staff at the store took this photo for us 📷✨ It's a bit of a pain to line up early in the morning, but why not go to the first Starbucks store to make your very own one-of-a-kind tumbler? 🥹 📍Location: 34 Ewhayeodae-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, Korea #starbucks #starbucks #seoul #korea #engravedstarbucks

This year, the festival will expand its food trucks from 15 to 25, with 12 to 13 teams rotating every two weeks to provide more development opportunities for small businesses. The event aims to enhance the competitiveness of small Korean cuisine businesses and showcase a wider variety of Korean cuisine to tourists. The food truck lineup now covers 14 Korean dishes, an increase from 8 last year. In addition to last year's popular specialties such as Korean spicy noodles, spicy chicken and dried persimmon cheese rolls, many new items will be launched, including BBQ Vietnamese bread and puffed rice ice cream. As part of the city's climate action, all meals will be served in reusable containers. Live performances will also be arranged this year to bring a more pleasant experience to tourists. Multilingual self-service terminals and QR code payment options will also be provided on site to facilitate international tourists. #travel#localfood

💫Myeongdong is a shopping district that never gets quiet in Seoul. It is filled with the energy of tourists and locals who flock here from morning till night. The highlight of this district is its completeness, with both Korean and international fashion brands, cosmetic shops such as Olive Young, Innisfree, Etude, Laneige that often have great promotions for shoppers to have fun ripping off their wallets. There are also restaurants, cafes, and street food for you to walk around and eat along the entire street. 🍢If you come to Myeongdong and don't try the street food, you're missing out! Must-try dishes include Korean fried chicken on a stick with sweet and spicy sauce, stretchy cheese hot dogs, steamed eggs in a small cup, fragrant buttered corn, or even candied strawberries that look like fairy tale desserts. Everything is made fresh in front of the shop. The aroma wafts up to your nose, making it impossible to just walk past. Most prices are 3,000–6,000 won (about 80–160 baht). 👜Fashion lovers can't miss this multi-brand Korean fashion store with a wide selection of stylish items. There are also many famous shoe, sneaker and eyeglass brands. You can walk around and some shops have beautiful photo spots. 🧴Beauty lovers must prepare their hearts (and money) because Myeongdong is a paradise for Korean skincare and cosmetics. They often give away freebies. They also offer a tax refund service for foreign tourists. ⏱️ Opening and closing hours: Shops open from around 10:00–22:00 / Street food starts setting up shop from 15:00 onwards. 🚊 Subway: Line 4, get off at Myeongdong Station (명동역), Exit 6. Walk up and you will reach the main street immediately. 🚍 Bus: Line 104, 421, 505, get off at Myeongdong Entrance. 📍 Location: Myeong-dong, Jung-gu, Seoul, South Korea #Bymyside #Take turns taking pictures #BymysidexSeoul #Myeongdong #TravelKorea #ShoppingKorea #Korean Street Food #Seoul Review #Seoul Travel #seoul2025 #Let's talk about travel #Beautiful places to take pictures #Travel abroad

#AbsolutelyFreeTrip ＿＿＿＿＿＿＿ 𝙸𝚗𝚏𝚘𝚛𝚖𝚊𝚝𝚒𝚘𝚗 ￣￣￣￣￣￣￣ 𖠿 Asagi Kimbap (Asagi Cafe) ⚑ 281-2 Jongno 5-ga, Jongno-gu, Seoul ⌚︎ ? 𓀤 268m from Dongdaemun Station Exit 9 ＿＿＿＿＿ 𝚁𝚎𝚟𝚒𝚎𝚠 ￣￣￣￣￣ The shop that sells kimbap and sandwiches also sells fresh juice and the watermelon juice here was really delicious🍉✨ It was the best watermelon juice my husband and I had during our trip🌟 #trip to Korea

Top 5 recommended places to eat alone in Seoul 🥇 📍무구옥 A popular restaurant serving North Korean-style samgyetang! 📍옥게장 For those who want to eat ganjang gejang and ganjang seu! 📍면서울 A restaurant serving homemade noodles from a Michelin chef! 📍능동미나리 Popular dishes include yukhoe and gomtang with plenty of minari! 📍토속촌삼계탕 A popular samgyetang that's also recommended for breakfast! If you're having trouble eating alone in Korea, use this as a reference 🙌 ------------------------------------------------------ #KoreaTrip #KoreaSoloTrip #Seoul #KoreaEatingSolo #Anguk #Sinsa #ApgujeongRodeo #Seongsu #Gyeongbokgung

Go to Korea, where to go in Seoul in the summer? After reading this review, pack your bags. It's the season when airfare and hotels are cheap, the sky is clear, flowers are blooming, and there aren't many people!! If you're looking for reviews, you can follow this.🌈☀️ If you have any beautiful places to visit in Seoul, come and talk to us. Give away a 5-day, 4-night summer travel plan in Seoul Budget of 20,000 baht per person, update on new places to visit ✨ Take a walk in a hip area, see summer flower gardens Cool cafes, all types🗺️ ✴️Inspire Entertainment Resort The newest and largest full-service entertainment resort in Korea. Watch a spectacular LED show for free, just 25 minutes from Incheon Airport ✴️Hongje Yuyeon transforms an empty space under a building in Seodaemun into a super chic art space, awarded the iF DESIGN AWARD in 2021 ✴️Cafe Pokpo, a cafe with a view of an artificial waterfall at Super realistic, Seodaemun area, no need to go out of town, super chill atmosphere ✴️Bucheon Lake Botanic Park, a space-like botanical garden, following the Netflix series “Parasyte: The Gray”, which is open to visit at night, Fridays and Saturdays Only from April to October ✴️Jogyesa Temple, an ancient temple in the heart of Seoul over 600 years old, during the Visakha Bucha Day in May, it will be decorated with beautiful lanterns ✴️Insadong, a vintage area with lots of cool stuff with a retro feel, with community malls cafes, tea shops, and cool restaurants to chill out ✴️Songhyeon Green Plaza A new public park in Seoul, a center for art in the heart of the city, rotating ✴️Namsan Park, a great place to take photos in Seoul A view of the old city wall, with a magnificent view behind Seoul Tower, with a public park on top ✴️Seoungsu-Dong New hip area Stop by to take pictures at Dior Seongsu Pop Up The most beautiful store in Seoul. Lots of cool shops and beautiful cafes ✴️ National Museum of Korea Take a unique photo of 𝐒𝐞𝐨𝐮𝐥 𝐓𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫. The largest museum in Korea. This corner is free to take pictures. For those who love art, you can go inside and see it. It's air-conditioned. ✴️ Banpo Bridge The longest fountain bridge in the world. For those who want to have a picnic by the water like Koreans, come here. It feels great. See the rainbow fountain. Open only 7 months a year, April-October ✴️ Cheongun Munhak Library A photo corner. Secret Hanok house in Seoul, Jongno area Library Highlight Hanok house that Koreans like to take pictures of Window corner by the waterfall Sit and read a book and enjoy Listen to the sound of the waterfall. Heal your heart to the fullest #KoreaReview #SeoulTravel #Let's talk about travel #Seoul review #Travel to Korea

Located in Seoul's Gangnam area, "Hotel Peyto Gangnam" is a high-value hotel that boasts a convenient location for both business and sightseeing, along with sophisticated design. Just a 5-minute walk from Subway Line 3's "Yangjae Station" and within walking distance to Gangnam Station, the hotel offers excellent accessibility✨. The rooms are compact yet functional, featuring stylish interiors that create a comfortable atmosphere. Notably, the "Urban Twin" and "Zen Double" rooms stand out with thoughtful touches like spacious desks and storage with mirrors. Some rooms even come with bathtubs, a welcome feature for Japanese travelers during colder seasons🛁. Right in front of the hotel is the "Baengbaeng Sagori" bus stop, providing easy access to Myeongdong and Sinsa areas. The surrounding area is dotted with convenience stores and cafes, ensuring a safe and comfortable stay even for late-night arrivals. ✅ Highlights of the Stay * Convenient bus stop right in front, offering easy access to Myeongdong and Sinsa🚌 * Clean and simple room designs that provide a relaxing atmosphere * Bathtub-equipped rooms for a cozy stay during colder seasons * Friendly staff with smooth luggage storage service * Plenty of cafes and convenience stores nearby, making it safe for solo female travelers🌙 🚉 Access * About a 5-minute walk from Subway Line 3 "Yangjae Station" Exit 2 * About a 10-minute walk from Subway Line 2 "Gangnam Station" Exit 5 * Airport Limousine Bus (6009/6500) "Baengbaeng Sagori" stop right in front Hotel Peyto Gangnam Domestic Travel

#SeoulHotel #HotelVenueG #Jongno #Euljiro3ga This is the "Venue G Hotel" in Jongno😊There is a limousine bus stop 5 minutes away on foot, and the nearest stations are Jongno3ga on Subway Line 1 and 3 and Euljiro3ga on Subway Line 2, making it a great location! Myeongdong is also within walking distance! There are many convenience stores and restaurants open late at night, so you won't have any trouble finding something to eat! This room is a grand suite with a single and double bed, a sofa, and a bathtub. It's a great location, the rooms are spacious, and it's a reasonable hotel, so it's recommended for those who want to keep hotel costs down.

Chimaek is often featured in Korean dramas 🍗🍺 Even if I go to Korea alone, I want to try chicken, but it's hard to eat it all by myself, and there aren't many flavor options 😓 It's hard to find something that's just right... As a big eater, I feel like I could eat it all 😅 but I'd get bored of the same flavor... So I was looking for it, and I found it! Kyochon Chicken Single Series 1 box contains 6 pieces (wings: chicken wing and wing tip) I ordered two types, Kyochon and honey, and even cheese balls🤣 Actually, this is my second time eating this I wanted to eat it again😁 I went to a different store than last time I can't drink beer, so I had Chilsung Cider, which I always drink when I go to Korea🍻 Kyochon Chicken Jongno 1st Store 📍13-13 Gancheol-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul 🚃On foot from Exit 4 of Jonggak Station on Line 1 ※At Kyochon Chicken Dongdaemun 1st Store You can order the single series from 2 sets💦 (What does single mean...?) #Korea trip #traveling to Korea alone #traveling to Korea alone food #kyochonchicken #kyochon chicken #kyochon chicken #takeout chicken #chicken

This is my favorite bag store!! ️ You can buy them for around 150,000w, so they're affordable and have cute Korean-style bags!! ! ! There are sizes that can be used for everyday use and work, so you're sure to find something you like👍 In addition to Seongsu, there is also a store in Myeongdong, so if you're interested, check it out✅ Please use it as a reference for your trip to Korea🙆♀️ We will continue to bring you the real story of traveling to Korea🫶 Follow us and check it out☑️ ୨୧┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈୨୧ [NAVER Map] 🏠Maruhenjay Seongsu Flagship Store 📍316-16, Seongsu-dong 2-ga, Seongdong-gu, Seoul ୨୧┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈୨୧ #Trip to Korea #Information about Korea #Visiting Korea #Korea #Korea travel information #Korean fashion #Holy water #Absolutely free trip

"Ganjang Gejang🦀" is a delicious dish you should try in Korea‼️ I tried it for the first time yesterday, and it's really good😋🍴 You can even come here by yourself◎ The Ganjang Gejang set meal comes with kimchi, makgeolli, soup, and other salads, so it's a real bargain👏 It's easy to get in without a reservation, and the restaurant is spacious and clean, so I recommend it✌️ ୨୧┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈୨୧ [NAVER Map] Seungmin Hengbok Gejang Dongdaemun Seoul, Jung-gu, Euljiro-yukga 18-37 ୨୧┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈୨୧ We will continue to bring you the real story of traveling in Korea🫶 Follow us and check us out☑️ #KoreaTrip #KoreaInformation #GoingToKorea #Korea #KoreaTravelInformation#Dongdaemun #DongdaemunGourmet #AbsolutelyFreeTrip

I've been in Korea since yesterday, so I'll be reporting in real time‼️ I went shopping at Oriyaan, so I'll introduce the items I bought◎ This time, I used the 2,000 yen gift card I bought, so I spent almost 2,000 yen🙆♀️ The only Sanrio collaboration item is my favorite protein shake, but that's enough for me👍 Please use this as a reference for your trip to Korea! I'll continue to bring you the real story of traveling to Korea🫶 Follow me and check it out☑️ ୨୧┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈୨୧ #KoreaTrip #KoreaInfo #VisitKorea #Korea #KoreaTravelInfo #KoreanCosmetics #KoreanSouvenirs #Oriyaan #AbsolutelyFreeTrip

I've been in Korea since yesterday, so I'll report back in real time! ️ I went shopping at Daiso in Korea, so I'll introduce the items I bought◎ This time, I used the 3,000 yen gift card I bought to go shopping🙆♀️ (in the end, it was about 4,500 yen) I bought three of Medi-Peel's new blue masks, I also bought the red one, and I also bought a Vaseline sheet mask, so I'm very satisfied👍 Daiso also sells supplements, so I recommend trying them out! Please use this as a reference for your trip to Korea! I'll continue to bring you the real story of traveling to Korea🫶 Follow me and check it out☑️ ୨୧┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈୨୧ #KoreaTrip #KoreaInfo #VisitKorea #Korea #KoreaTravelInfo #KoreanCosmetics #KoreaDaiso #AbsolutelyFreeTrip

#postandearn #travel #bookslover 📍 Starfield Library, COEX Mall, Seoul, South Korea If you love books, architecture, or simply a calm escape inside a bustling city, Starfield Library in Seoul is a must-visit. This massive open public library, located inside COEX Mall, impresses visitors with its 13-meter tall bookshelves, bright natural lighting, and a quiet yet vibrant atmosphere. I spent an afternoon here wandering between towering shelves, enjoying the clean aesthetic of white and wood, and reading travel books in cozy corners. Even if you don’t read Korean, you can still browse art books, design magazines, and English selections while soaking in the futuristic vibe. ✨ Travel Tips: ✅ Visit early morning to find a quiet reading spot. ✅ Photography is allowed, but be mindful of readers around. ✅ Combine your visit with COEX Mall’s aquarium and food court for a full day plan. ✅ Free entry; just walk in and enjoy! 🌿 This spot is perfect for solo travelers, digital nomads, and content creators looking for aesthetic indoor shots while recharging during Seoul explorations. #Seoul #StarfieldLibrary #TravelTips #Landmarks #ThingsToDo #HiddenGems #TravelKorea #LibraryLovers #TripMoments

Where should I go to take this angle? In this hot season, take a unique photo with 𝐒𝐞𝐨𝐮𝐥 𝐓𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 at 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐮𝐦 𝐨𝐟 Korea's largest museum🌟 This angle is free to take photos. For those who love art, you can go inside and see the cool air conditioning. There are valuable Korean treasures. Go see cultural heritage from ancient times to the present. In April, this is a beautiful spot to see Another point 🌸🌸 📸How to take a photo, have the photographer stand at the bottom of the stairs and zoom 5X up to the top. You will get a photo with Seoul Tower like this. ------------------------------------- 📌𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐮𝐦 𝐨𝐟 𝐊𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐚 ⏰ Opening hours Open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. 🚈 Travel Take subway line 4 or Jungang Line and get off at Ichon Station Exit 2 The museum is located next to the subway #ReviewKorea #TravelKorea #Let'sTalkAboutTravel #NationalMuseumOfKorea

#7月好去地方2025 ✨Pixar Exhibition《문도 픽사 Mundo Pixar》✨ Address: Seongsu Culture and Art Plaza 성수문화예술마당 Subway "Seoul Forest Station" Exit 3, about 15 minutes walk 📅 Exhibition period: May 5 to September 28, 2025 🎫 Ticket discount: Adults ₩31,500 Youth ₩27,300 Children & Elderly Discount ₩25,900 🎟️ SUMMER EVENT Summer Specials in progress! As long as you purchase tickets for sessions before August 15 before July 14, you will be eligible for summer specials! Let's follow Pixar to reminisce the animations we watched in our childhood, and step into the fantasy world we imagined when we were young. All the scenes in the exhibition hall perfectly reproduce the stories in the animations, as if you were there in person. There are so many photo spots, and almost every area has a dedicated photo spot! There are also super-easy-to-buy peripheral products at the exit. It's easy to go crazy in the store after shopping🛍️ #韩国 #韩国旅游 #SEOUL程 #SEOUL

I'm in Korea today and I'll be bringing you real-time updates!! ️ I'll be bringing you some of the popular Oriyan Sanrio collaboration products!!! ! ...

I used Gimpo Airport for the first time in about 6 months and it had been completely renovated! There are no high-end duty-free shops, but there are ramen vending machines and assorted snacks, so it's great to be able to change your shopping here if you forgot to buy something in Seoul! There are also ramen decorations inside the store, so you'll want to take pictures. What's more, BACCHA COFFEE and TWG are also sold at duty-free prices, which is so great! There's also a Starbucks, so I recommend buying the Korea-only milk tea here! The tumblers are cute ❤️ Depending on the time of day, there are lounges lined up, so it looks like you can kill some time at the airport 😆 #absolutelyfreetrip #travelinSeoul #travelinKorea #informationaboutKorea #Gimpoairport

If you are like me and cannot resist the combination of "local snacks + internet celebrity check-in", then you must not miss the "Mangwon Market" (망원시장) in Seoul! This is not the old-fashioned market in the traditional impression, but it hides a lot of creative snacks, retro desserts, and Korean ramen and fried food that IG internet celebrities love to take pictures of. 🎯【Mangwon Market Profile】 • 📍Location: 34-12 Mangwon-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul • 🕑Business hours: Most stores are open from noon to around 9 pm. It is recommended to come in the afternoon when it is the busiest! • 🚇Transportation: Take subway line 6 to Mangwon Station, exit 2 and walk for about 5 minutes. There are also cute cafes along the way where you can take pictures while walking. 🍜【Recommended popular food in Mangwon Market】 I was eating and taking photos while walking, and my phone and mouth never stopped: 1️⃣ Fried food paradise: Mangwon Market Tempura 👉 망원시장 튀김 This fried food stall often has a long queue. Popular items include seaweed rolls (김말이), fried spicy rice cakes, and fried squid. They are fried on order and are crispy and refreshing. The price is affordable, starting at ₩500, which is a memory of Koreans' school days! 2️⃣ Korean fried ramen: spicy devil ramen 👉 악마의 라면 I came here specifically to check out this ramen stall! The spicy fried ramen is cooked fragrantly and flavorfully, with a lot of cheese, rice cakes, and eggs. It is so rich that I can't stop eating it. It is spicy and fragrant, just spicy and addictive! It is about ₩4000~₩6000, super value! 3️⃣ IG super popular check-in: Bear-shaped egg cake 👉 곰돌이 계란빵 This "Bear-shaped Egg Cake" is so cute that it has a soft egg fragrance and a slightly sweet taste. The crust is baked just right, and there is also a runny egg version! Whether it tastes good or not, take a photo first! 4️⃣ Nostalgic Korean rice balls: the taste of Ajumma 👉 Traditional seaweed rice rolls (김밥) At a corner of the market, I met an Ajumma wearing a pink apron. The seaweed rice rolls she sold were filled with stuffing like kimchi, ham, and egg skin. They were traditional and warm, and every bite was like eating the family flavor of Korean dramas. 🏞️【Recommended nearby attractions: Don’t be bored after eating】 🧺Mangwon Hangang Park After eating, I walked to the nearby Hangang Park for a walk, which is about a 10-minute walk from the market. You can rent bicycles and have a picnic by the river. The sunset at dusk is as beautiful as a painting. 🛍️Hongdae Shopping District Take one subway station or walk for about 15 to 20 minutes, and you can visit the paradise of fashion, creativity and street artists──Hongdae! Take an afternoon food tour of Mangwon Market, and then enjoy the nightlife of Hongdae in the evening. Perfect arrangement! 💡【Tips】 • It is recommended to avoid weekend afternoons. There are too many people and you will have to wait a long time to take photos. • Most stores accept cash transactions. Remember to prepare ₩1000 small bills. • You can prepare eco-friendly bags because you will not be able to stop buying. This trip to Mangwon Market is really one of the highlights of my trip to Seoul. I enjoyed eating and taking photos. Compared with the Gwangjang Market full of tourists, this place is closer to the daily life of young people in Seoul. Next time you come to Seoul, you might as well line up for half a day for Mangwon Market to satisfy your taste buds and IG at the same time! 📸 #망원시장 #MangwonMarket #SeoulFood #RamenControlParadise

#AbsolutelyFreeTrip A big hit in Korea♡ Right now, Hello Kitty and other Sanrio characters are all the rage in Korea✨ There are also collaborations with various cosmetics and other products, and you can see them all over the city🎀 This time, we've compiled a list of shops that sell cute Hello Kitty desserts🥹 There are many shops where you can eat cute sweets such as cookies and financiers🎀 They're so cute and photogenic, so be sure to visit🍎 📍 Glitter 🏠 18 Seongsu-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul 🚃 872m from Seongsu Station Exit 3 🕰️ 12:00-20:00 📍 My Favorite Cookie Terrier 🏠 15 Apgujeong-ro 14-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul 🚃 616m from Apgujeong Station Exit 5 🕰️ 11:00-20:00 📍 Well House 🏠 2nd floor, 10 Ogeum-ro 16-gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul 🚃 368m from Exit 1, Songpa-naru Station 🕰️ 10:00-22:00 📍 Hello Kitty Apple Cafe 🏠 15 Myeongdong 6-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul 🚃 217m from Exit 6, Myeongdong Station 🕰️ 10:00-22:00 📍 Beoi 🏠 39 Cheongdugok-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul 102, 1st floor shopping street 🚃534m from Sadang Station Exit 11 🕰️Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri 8:00-20:00 Wed 8:00-15:00 Sat, Sun 10:00-20:00 📍Desert Rick 🏠26, Bupyeong-daero 40beon-gil, Bupyeong-gu, Incheon 🚃439m from Bupyeong Market Station Exit 2 🕰️12:00-21:00 Mon 12:00-19:00 💤Closed on Tuesdays 📍Hugs 🏠2nd floor, Geumnyeong-ro 5, Cheoin-gu, Yongin 🚃404m from Gimryangjang Station Exit 1 ※Lunchbox reservations required #KoreaTrip #KoreanCafe #KoreanCafeTour #KoreanSanrio #HelloKittyCafe #MyeongdongCafe #ApgujeongCafe #Seongsu Cafe #Apgujeong Cafe #Kitty

✨Starfield Library in Seoul, South Korea (filming location of Korean drama Record of Youth)✨ 🇰🇷Starfield Library in Seoul (official name: Byeolmadang Library / Starfield Library), located in COEX Shopping Center (between Samseong Station and Bongeunsa Station), is more well-known for hosting the plot of the Korean drama Record of Youth👍👍 🇰🇷Construction time: Opened on May 31, 2017 Location: 513, Yeongdong-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, COEX B1 Collection: The library has a collection of about 50,000–70,000 books, 600 domestic and foreign magazines and e-books Facility features: A 13-meter-high large book wall is placed in the 2,800m² atrium, providing a spacious reading area and socket tables and chairs, and regularly holds cultural lectures, book signings and music events 🎬 "Youth Record" shooting scene highlights: ❤️In the third episode, you can often see the beautiful scenery where the protagonist reads or interacts ❤️The piano scenes, the protagonist's walkway and the shooting scenes in the play were all shot here, becoming a hot spot for fans to pilgrimage and check in 📸 Suggestions for taking photos and visiting: ❤️Best shooting time: It is recommended to go there in the morning or afternoon on weekdays. There are fewer people and the light is soft, which is an ideal time for taking photos and reading ❤️Use of natural light: The atrium is brightly lit, and the glass roof and towering book walls can easily take photos with Internet beauty style texture 🚇 Transportation: ❤️Take Seoul Subway Line 2 to "Samseong Station", exit from Exit 6, and walk for about 5-10 minutes ❤️Or take Subway Line 9 to "Bongeunsa Station", which is also a few minutes' walk away ✅ Visiting tips: ❤️Opening hours: about 10:30 to 22:00 every day, details can be found at COEX Official website and on-site announcements ❤️Payment method: Free admission, and sockets can be used at most seats in the museum, which is convenient for personal reading and work ❤️Program activities: Cultural lectures are held from time to time, you can pay attention to COEX official announcements or on-site posters 🌟📖The Starry Sky Library combines spectacular architecture and artistic atmosphere. It is not only a popular filming location for "Youth Record", but also a popular photo-taking spot in Seoul. Whether it is humanities reading, drama fans visiting, or leisurely taking photos, this place is full of charm. If you plan to go there, you can avoid peak hours and choose a time with good light to take photos full of storytelling. You must come~~~~~~~~~ #Korea Travel #Korea Seoul #Starry Sky Library #Youth Record #Park Bo Gum #Super Beautiful Landmark #Must-See Beautiful Scenery in This Life #Parent-Child Travel #Full of Happiness

\보승회관(Bosunfegang)/ They're basically everywhere in Seoul, so if you're in trouble for food, come here✨🥹 Plus, they're open 24 hours, so they're super friendly to early morning and late night customers😭 I usually go there for breakfast♡ It's a touch screen, so you don't have to talk to the staff, and apparently some stores even let you pay at your seat😳🪄 It's super reassuring even if you're traveling alone, and it's really delicious, so I definitely recommend you go🙂↕️✨ ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: ▼Myeongdong area ♡Myeongdong store 📍 34-1 Myeongdong 1-ga, Jung-gu, Seoul ♡City Hall store 📍 70-2 Taepyeongro 2-ga, Jung-gu, Seoul ▼Dongdaemun area ♡Crossroad store 📍 187-8 Yeongeun-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul ▼Hongdae area ♡Hongdae direct store 📍 164-6 Dongkyo-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul ♡Yeongnam store 📍 158-28 Dongkyo-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul ▼Gangnam area ♡Gangnam direct store 📍 820-2 Yeoksam-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul ♡Nonghyeon station store 📍 722-37 Banpo-dong, Seocho-gu, Seoul ▼Seongsu area ♡Seongsu station store 📍 314-6 Seongsu-dong 2-ga, Seongdong-gu, Seoul ♡Condaic station store 📍 Jayang-dong, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul 8-4 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: They're in so many places Check out 보승회관 on the map📱💭 I hope this helps when you're going to Korea💕 #AbsolutelyFreeTrip #KoreanGourmet #SeoulTrip #KoreaTrip