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26 Quirky Seoul Activities You Should Try

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26 Quirky Seoul Activities You Should Try

Introduction - Wondering about out-of-the-ordinary things to do in Seoul? Check out these 26 quirky Seoul activities you can try. From visiting...

 
 
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Eungbongsan Mountain

Activity 1 - Situated near the Han River, Eunbongsan is a 95.3-metre high mountain that is sometimes referred to as "hawk peak". It...

 
 

Bukhansan National Park

Activity 2 - Near Seoul's northern border, you will find Bukhansan National Park, the closest national park to the city that can be...

 
 

The Great Glass House at Changgyeonggung

Activity 3 - Even though this attraction is located near Changdeokgung, Changgyeonggung is usually missed by tourists. This is unfortunate as this palace...

 
 
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Seodaemun Prison History Museum

Activity 4 - Seodaemun Prison History Museum is a significant museum for Korean history. The prison was built during the Japanese occupation and...

 
 
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Noryangjin Fisheries Wholesale Market

Activity 5 - Noryangjin Fish Market is located next to Noryangjin subway station. The market is open 24 hours a day and gets...

 
 

Seonyudo Park

Activity 6 - Seonyudo Park is one of the best-kept secrets in Seoul. It is located on the island in the Han River...

 
 

Traditional Korean BBQ at Wanbijib Chain Restaurant

Activity 7 - Whether you are just visiting or living in Seoul, you have to try traditional Korean food! Almost every tourist has...

 
 

Temple Stay at Jogyesa Temple

Activity 8 - An overnight temple stay is becoming more and more popular among international tourists. There is no need to go out...

 
 

Eunpyeong Hanok Village

Activity 9 - If you enjoyed wandering around the previously mentioned Bukchon Hanok Village, you have to visit Eunpyeong Hanok Village, too. Situated...

 
 
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Ihwa Mural Village

Activity 10 - Even though Ihwa Mural Village is a hot spot for tourists and locals, it is impossible to omit it from...

 
 

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