South Korea is now transformed into one of the favorite countries of the world for vacation because it has many interesting tourist destinations to visit. KPop fever, Korean drama and Korean culture also make this country a popular country in Asia. For those of you who like Korean things, you don't want to miss the opportunity to spend a holiday there.
Well, for those of you whose budget is really mediocre, don't worry. You can still enjoy a vacation in the Land of Ginseng, you know. Here are 10 free tourist attractions in South Korea that you can visit.
1. Cheonggyecheon Stream
This Cheonggyecheon Stream is a stream of times located in the city center. The location is not far from Gwanghwamun Square. On both sides of the river there are pedestrian walkways designed so beautifully.
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In addition there are some interesting places along Cheonggyecheon Steam, including Stepping Block, Wall of Hope, and Mojeonggyo Bridge. You can sit on the edge of the river while relaxing soaking your feet to enjoy the cool river water or walking down the river while chatting casually.
At night Cheonggyecheon Stream transformed into a very romantic place. All around him were decorated with colorful city lights. You know, Cheonggyecheon Stream is popular as a place to apply for couples. Wow, really romantic.
2. Han Gang River (Han River)
The Han River has a length of 514 km and empties into the Yellow Sea. This river stretches along Seoul City. Along this river there are many beautiful bridges and parks in each region that this river passes through. These parks can generally be accessed for free.
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Relaxing around the Han River is much loved by locals and tourists alike. One of the famous bridges that cross the Han River is Banpo Bridge. This bridge connects the north and south of the city of Seoul.
Interesting attractions around this bridge are the Rainbow Fountain which is a colorful fountain show. This free performance can be enjoyed every night at 8 pm with a duration of 15 minutes.
3. Namsan Park
Namsan Park is the largest city park in Seoul. This park is designed with various types of flowers and trees that make this garden cool, and suitable for those of you who want to relax while taking photos. This park is also usually a transit place for people who want to climb Mount Nam.
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In the evening you can see the colorful lights that adorn the beautiful city of Seoul.
4. Namsan Seoul Tower
Namsan Seoul Tower is a romantic tourist destination in South Korea. This place is often used as a shooting location for romantic dramas such as Boys Before Flower, City Hunter, and Princess Hours.
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Another thing that makes Namsan Seoul Tower popular is the myth about the lock of love. He said that the couple who wrote their names in a locked lock at the top of the tower, their love will last forever.
If you are vacationing there with your partner, this place is a must-have place to visit. Don't forget to bring the padlock.
5. Seoullo 7017
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Seoullo 7017 is the newest destination from South Korea in the form of a bridge that undergoes a rejuvenation process to become a 1,024 km city park dedicated to pedestrians, inaugurated on May 20, 2017. Currently, Seoullo 7017 also plays a role connecting the nearby tourist attractions such as Sungnyemun Gate , Myeong-dong, and Namdaemun Market.
The park above Seoullo 7017 is designed so beautiful and comfortable for pedestrians. There are approximately 228 species of flowers and 24,000 plants planted along Seoullo 7017. You can visit this Seoul tourism icon for free. Many interesting and instagramable photo spots are here, it's a pity to miss them.
6. Deoksugung Palace
Initially, Deoksugung was not a palace. As a result of the Imjin War, all castles in Korea suffered severe damage. When King Seonjo, the fourth king of the Jeoseon Dynasty returned to Seoul, Gyeongbokgung's main palace was burned down.
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Other palaces also suffered severe damage. Finally the palace was chosen from the royal family's houses. This is the origin of the history of the Deoksugung Palace. The palace was inaugurated by King Gwanghaegun, the fifteenth king of the Jeoseon dynasty and was named Gyeongungung Palace.
In 1987, the 26th king of the Jeoseon Dynasty known as Emperor Gojong lived and expanded in this beautiful palace by building a variety of modern buildings such as the Seokjojeon Hall. Ten years later, the name of this palace was changed to Deoksugung Palace.
To enter the palace is indeed charged, but there are interesting things that you can enjoy for free, namely the turnover ceremony held in front of the palace every day at 11.00, 14.00, and 15.30. This program was quite lively and interesting to see and lasted for 30 minutes per session. You can also wear traditional Hanbok clothes to take photos!
7. Bukchon Hanok Village
Bukchon Hanok Village is a Hanok residential area which is the same traditional house as in the Joseon Dynasty era. This area is located between Gyeongbokgung, Changdeokgung and Jongmyo Shrine. The Hanok house is still awake and has become a cultural center for tourists who want to get to know Korean culture more deeply.
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You can visit this area for free and take pictures with the cool Hanok house. A little advice, if you want to come here it's better to use flat shoes / sandals, or sneakers, because here you will walk a lot.
8. Namsangol Hanok Village
Namsangol Hanok Village is located around Mount Nam. Here you can see traditional Korean houses in the Joseon Dynasty complete with their properties. There is a living room, bedroom, family room to the kitchen equipped with property like the original.
Namsangol Hanok Village is free for you to visit, but if you want to use Hanbok while taking pictures in a traditional house, you have to pay a rental fee of 5,000 won. In this place you can also try a variety of traditional Korean games, such as Tuho which is throwing arrows into the container provided.
9. K-Star Road
K-Star Road is located in the Gangnam area. This one place is a paradise for KPop lovers because along this road there are many Gangnam Doll from various KPop famous groups like EXO, BTS, TVXQ and others. In this area there are also 4 major agencies in Korea, namely SM Entertainment, JYP Entertainment, Cube Entertainment and FNC Entertainment.
If you are lucky, maybe you can meet with KPop artists around Gangnam which is one of the high-class areas in Seoul.
10. Ewha Women University
Ewha Women University was originally not a tourist place, but because this campus has an artistic design, many tourists come and take pictures here. Around the campus area there are also many cosmetic shops, clothes, bags and other fashion items.
There are also many shops that often distribute cosmetic samples for free. Really fun right? In addition to the tourist destinations already mentioned above, there are actually many other interesting places that you can visit for free in Korea.
Like the Hongdae Region, here you can experience Seoul's typical nightlife, culinary tours and shopping. Or the Dongdaemun Night Market, Insadong, Namdemun, and Myeongdong.
Well, what? Are you ready for a vacation to South Korea? With a mediocre budget you can still have a happy holiday there. Don't forget to take photos, because there are so many interesting places there that you will definitely want to keep on selfie.
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