Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #2 in Seoul, South Korea

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Number of sights 7 sights
Distance 0.9 km
Ascend 28 m
Descend 36 m

Experience Seoul in South Korea in a whole new way with our self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.

Activities in SeoulIndividual Sights in Seoul

Sight 1: National Museum of Korea

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National Museum of KoreaRichard Mortel from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia / CC BY 2.0

The National Museum of Korea (Korean: 국립중앙박물관) is the flagship museum of Korean history and art in South Korea. Since its establishment in 1945, the museum has been committed to various studies and research activities in the fields of archaeology, history, and art, continuously developing a variety of exhibitions and education programs.

Wikipedia: National Museum of Korea (EN), Website

463 meters / 6 minutes

Sight 2: Yongsan Family Park

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Yongsan Family ParkKorea.net / Korean Culture and Information Service (Jeon Han) / CC BY-SA 2.0

Yongsan Family Park (Korean: 용산가족공원) is a park in Yongsan District, Seoul, South Korea. It is also known as Yongsan Park (용산공원).

Wikipedia: Yongsan Family Park (EN)

123 meters / 1 minutes

Sight 3: Bosingak Bell Pavilion

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The old Bosingak Dongjong (舊普信閣 銅鍾, English: Bosin-gak) was a bell made during the Joseon Dynasty and was used to ring the New Year's Eve bell at Bosingak in Jongno, Seoul until 1985. On January 21, 1963, it was designated as the second treasure of the Republic of Korea.

Wikipedia: 옛 보신각 동종 (KO)

186 meters / 2 minutes

Sight 4: Namgyewon Seven-story Pagoda

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Namgyewon Seven-story Pagoda 국립중앙박물관(National Museum of Korea) / KOGL Type 1

The seven-storied stone pagoda (開城 南溪院址 七層石塔) is a seven-storied stone pagoda built in the Goryeo period. On December 20, 1962, it was designated as National Treasure No. 100 of the Republic of Korea. Originally located in Kaesong, it was moved to Gyeongbokgung Palace in 1915 and then to the National Museum of Korea in Yongsan in 2005.

Wikipedia: 개성 남계원지 칠층석탑 (KO)

19 meters / 0 minutes

Sight 5: Galhangsa Three-story Stone Pagoda

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The Gimcheon Galhangsa Temple East-West Three-storied Stone Pagoda (金泉 葛項寺址 東·西 三層石塔) is a stone pagoda built in Silla during the Northern and Southern Kingdoms period. It was designated as National Treasure No. 99 of the Republic of Korea on December 20, 1962.

Wikipedia: 갈항사 삼층석탑 (KO)

28 meters / 0 minutes

Sight 6: Hongje-dong Five-Story Pagoda

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The five-storied stone pagoda in Hongje-dong, Seoul (-- 弘濟洞 五層石塔) is a stone pagoda from the Goryeo period in the National Museum of Korea. On January 21, 1963, it was designated as Treasure No. 166 of the Republic of Korea.

Wikipedia: 서울 홍제동 오층석탑 (KO)

43 meters / 1 minutes

Sight 7: Stupas of Master Boje

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The Boje Venerable Pagoda (原州 令傳寺址 普濟尊者塔) is a pagoda that enshrines the relics of the late Goryeo Buddhist monk Boje Venerable. Unlike ordinary monks' stupas, it takes the form of a stone pagoda and has two pagodas of the same style. Coming out of the pagoda was a reliquary, and there was a stone of the Venerable Boje. As a result, it was confirmed that this pagoda was built in the 14th year of King Woo of Goryeo (1388). On January 21, 1963, it was designated as Treasure No. 358 of the Republic of Korea.

Wikipedia: 원주 영전사지 보제존자탑 (KO)

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