A trip to Gyeongju, the capital of the ancient Kingdom of Silla, would certainly not be complete without a visit to the city’s historical landmarks. Many schoolchildren in Korea will take a trip to this ancient capital, where Korean history has been well-preserved and you can still see remnants of the Silla kingdom’s lavish lifestyle and after-life. Continue reading Cheomseongdae Observatory
On one of the evenings in the summer of 2017, my friend brought me to Yeouido to visit the TV stations in this area (KBS and MBC), to see if we had any luck in meeting celebrities. Yeoeuido KBS, the background of the drama <The Producers> is loved as the must-visit tourism spot of Hallyu … Continue reading KBS (Yeouido)
For those who are big fans of Korean dramas, you may want to visit the filming sets and broadcasting companies during your trip to Seoul. While I visited MBC’s HQ in Yeouido last year, I didn’t really see anything exciting, so I thought I would pay a visit to MBC World in Digital Media City … Continue reading MBC World
Don’t say you’ve been to Korea if you have never visited at least one of the palaces, especially not if you are a huge fan of Korean period dramas! Built in 1395, Gyeongbokgung Palace is also commonly referred to as the Northern Palace because its location is furthest north when compared to the neighboring palaces … Continue reading Gyeongbokgung Palace & Gwanghwamun
While searching for places to go in Incheon, I chanced upon this island that was just a little way offshore, but accessible by bus in Incheon, so I put this on my list and headed the next day. Plus point: This was the filming location for Descendants of the Sun, Running Man & Two Days … Continue reading Wolmido Island
Apart from palaces, one of the must-visit places in Korea is hanok villages. Besides the iconic architecture which you might have seen in Korean dramas, hanok villages also house interesting shops and restaurants. One of the most famous hanok villages in Seoul is none other than Bukchon Hanok Village. I’ve had the opportunity to visit this … Continue reading Bukchon Hanok Village
Unlike museums in Singapore which only have free entry to Singaporeans, museums in Korea (such as National Museum) are free to all, including tourists. Seoul Museum of Art (SeMA) is a Korean modern art museum conveniently located in the Deoksugung Palace area near Jeongdong Theater (traditional performances) and Nanta Theater. SeMA is a 3-story building … Continue reading Seoul Museum of Art (SEMA)
Throughout my summer in Korea, I had always wanted to go to Paju. Paju is a city in Gyeonggi Province, it is located just south of Panmunjeom on the 38th parallel. That makes it dangerously close to the North Korea border, and I really wanted to go to the DMZ, but due to unfavourable political conditions … Continue reading Gyeonggi English Village Paju Camp
Built in 2014, Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) is one of the newest iconic landmarks to visit in Seoul. I wasn’t able to visit this on my first trip to Korea as it wasn’t on the tour itinerary, but I made it a point to go to this architectural wonder this summer. Plus point: This was … Continue reading Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP)
Operated by Lotte Group, Lotte World Adventure is the largest indoor amusement park in the world (Guinness World Record!) Plus point: This was the filming location for Running Man Episode 9 & 149, Stairway to Heaven, as well as H.O.T’s Candy MV! Personally, I’m not a very big fan of amusement parks at this age because … Continue reading Lotte World
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