Changdeokgung Secret Garden
A UNESCO World Heritage Site featuring a stunning hidden garden that served as the royal family's private retreat. The secret garden (Huwon) showcases traditional Korean landscape architecture with serene ponds, pavilions, and ancient trees covered in winter snow.
The Forest Choso Chaekbang
A unique bookstore cafe perched on Inwangsan Mountain, housed in a beautifully converted old police station from 1968. The space features stunning glass walls that frame panoramic views of the Seoul skyline, creating an unforgettable atmosphere for reading and relaxation. Known for its freshly baked bread and desserts, Choso Chaekbang also hosts occasional book talks and intimate music concerts, making it a cultural hub as well as a serene retreat.
SEA LIFE COEX Seoul Aquarium
Gangnam
South Koreas largest aquarium in the heart of Gangnam, featuring over 650 species and 40,000 marine animals. Located inside Starfield COEX Mall, this impressive underwater world offers encounters with sharks, rays, penguins, and mesmerizing jellyfish displays—perfect for rainy days and winter dates.
COEX Mall & Starfield Library
Gangnam
Asia's largest underground shopping mall featuring the stunning Starfield Library with 50,000 books and 13m tall bookshelves.
cooKorean Cooking Class
An authentic Korean home cooking class led by certified chef Jomin, featuring a traditional market tour and hands-on cooking experience. Located near the vibrant Mangwon Market, this intimate class teaches you to prepare beloved Korean dishes like kimchi, bibimbap, and bulgogi while exploring local ingredients and food culture firsthand.
Culture Station Seoul 284
A beautiful example of adaptive reuse, Culture Station Seoul 284 transforms the historic former Seoul Station building into a vibrant cultural space. Constructed in 1925 during the Japanese colonial period, this iconic red-brick structure served as Seoul's main railway station for over 80 years before being designated as Korea's Historic Site No. 284.
Daelim Changgo
Seongsu
A former 1970s rice mill transformed into a stunning cultural complex in the heart of Seongsu-dong. This iconic red-brick warehouse preserves its industrial heritage while hosting a gallery, cafe, and bar under soaring ceilings with original steel columns.
Daelim Warehouse
Gangnam
A beautifully transformed warehouse-turned-gallery cafe in trendy Seongsu-dong. Originally a 1970s rice mill, this red-brick industrial space now hosts art exhibitions, fashion shows, and popup stores while serving coffee and desserts in a uniquely atmospheric setting.
Dalmaji Park
Gangnam
A hidden hilltop park in Oksu-dong offering one of Seoul's best nighttime panoramas. Perched 80 meters above the Han River, this neighborhood gem provides sweeping views from Ttukseom to Dongho Bridge and Hannam Bridge. Named "moon-greeting hill" because locals historically climbed here during the full moon festival, it remains a beloved spot for sunset photography and romantic evening strolls.
Dalmajibong Park
Gangnam
One of Seoul's best-kept secrets for stunning Han River views and city skylines. Named after the tradition of moon-watching from its peak, this hilltop park offers breathtaking panoramas from sunset to nighttime, with twinkling bridges reflected in the calm river below.
Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP)
A groundbreaking architectural masterpiece and cultural landmark designed by Zaha Hadid, DDP represents the future of design and creativity in Seoul. This iconic building's flowing, futuristic curves have made it one of the most photographed structures in the city, serving as a hub for exhibitions, conventions, fashion shows, and cultural events.
Bukseoul Dream Forest
A magnificent urban oasis spanning 665,190㎡ in northern Seoul, featuring stunning art installations, walking trails, botanical gardens, and a hidden observation deck offering panoramic city views. This former Dreamland amusement park site has been transformed into Seoul's largest natural retreat.