The Route
In this itinerary, the places included are
- Asia Park: a green park with sculptures
- Jamsil Sports Complex: where Korea’s sports history began
- Jamsil Hangang Park: another Hangang park in Jamsil
- Mongchon Fortress: 2.7km fortress wall
- Mongchon Museum of History: a museum displaying the relics
- Olympic Park: the 5th largest sculpture park in the world
- Seoul Baekje Museum: a museum showing the history and culture of old Seoul
- Seokchon Lake Park: a serene park right next to Lotte World
- Lotte World Tower: Korea’s highest building
- Seoul Norimadang: an outdoor venue in Seokchon Lake Park that hosts traditional performances
- Lotte World and Lotte World Folk Museum: a fun amusement park and another folk museum
Why Kimchiman recommends
Follow the trace of OLYMPICS IN Seoul back in 1988. Get to the tallest building!
1. Asia Park
A green park with sculptures and facilities for the sake of athletes and reporters during Asian Game in 1986
Subway: exit 2 of Sports Complex Station, line 2, green line
Things to do: Chill
Info: Asia Park was built next to apartment complex for the accommodation of athletes and reporters during Asian Game in 1986. Nearby is Jamsil Sports Complex. This park is a vast green space where pines, date trees, and assorted plants are planted. There are also a number of sculptures such and The Light and Sound, an outdoor stage, The Poem and Photograph Square and Songpa Art Centre, all of which contribute to a decent resting place for residents around.
2. Jamsil Sports Complex
Where Korea’s sports history began
Subway: exit 5 & 6 of Sports Complex Station, line 2, green line
Info: This site is Korea’s largest sports complex where the site of the 10th Asian Games in 1986 and the 24th Seoul Olympics in 1988 was held.This stadium was the main Olympic Stadium, with an indoor gymnasium, swimming pool, and many other sports facilities. There is also a baseball stadium as part of the complex.
Tip: You can walk to Hangang Park from here. It might take you 15-20 minutes
2. Jamsil Hangang Park
A beautiful park beside the Han River
Subway:
- exit 6 & 7 of Sincheon Station (Not Sinchon!!), line 2, green line
- exit 6 of Jamsil Station line 2, green line
Things to do: You can do various outdoor activities using the facilities: outdoor swimming pools, inline skating parks, bicycle paths, and basketball courts.
Tip: To get to the next destination, you can walk to the nearest subway station, Shicheon or Jamsil and take the subway line no.2, green line and go to the east and get off at Monchontoseong Station, line 8, pink line. But you can walk there, too. It might take 30 minutes or so.
3. Mongchon Fortress
2.7km long fortress wall built in Baekje Dynasty
Info: Built roughly back in 3 century C.E., this fortress served as a defensive purpose for Seoul, which was called Hanseong back then. On the hill of this area are beautiful pine trees. This area also features sprawling fields of canola flowers, barely, and grass.
4. Mongchon Museum of History
A museum displaying the relics excavated during the renovation of the two earthen fortifications, Mongchon and Pungnap Fortress.
Subway: exit 1 of Monchontoseong Station, line 8, pink line and a 20-minute walking distance
Opening hours:
- 9:00-18:00
- Closed on Mondays and January 1st
Admission: Free of charge
5. Olympic Park
The fifth largest sculpture park in the world
Subway: exit 3 of Olympic Park Station, line 5, purple line and a 20-minute walking distance
Opening hours:
- 5:00-22:00
- square area until 24:00
Things to do: You can visit museums and art galleries. Walking alongside the path of Mongchon Fortress Wall would be a great idea. Take a photograph at the World Peace Gate
Info: This park was built to commemorate the 1988 Olympics, displaying more than 200 sculptures by Korean and overseas artists on its sprawling grass. This area became a popular movie and TV commercial shooting location. There are various concerts and sports events held here, too.
Tip: You can walk to the next destination, Seokchon Lake Park area.
6. Seoul Baekje Museum
A museum showing the history and culture of old Seoul, which was once the capital of the Baekje Dynasty
Subway: exit 3 of Olympic Park Station, line 5, purple line and a 20-minute walking distance
Opening hours:
- weekdays 9:00-21:00
- weekends and national holidays Mar-Oct 9:00-19:00
- weekends and national holidays Nov-Feb 9:00-18:00
Free language service:
- Call in advance to reserve English or Japanese guide
- Closed on Mondays
Admission: Free of charge
7. Lotte World Tower
The highest building in Korea
Opening Hours: 9:30 – 23:00
Ticket Prices:
- 27,000KRW – Adults (reservation needed)
- 24,000KRW – Children (reservation needed)
- 50,000KRW (reservation not needed)
8. Seokchon Lake Park
A serene park right next to Lotte World
Subway: exit 2 of Jamsil Station, line 2 & 8, green & pink line
Info: You can see the yellow rubber duck, popular among Korean people.
Related Venue
Seoul Norimadang
An outdoor venue in Seokchon Lake Park that hosts traditional performances
Opening hours:
- 15:00-16:00 (Apr-Oct)
- The schedule is subject to change.
Performances:
- Sat – Intangible cultural treasure performances
- Fusion Korean music and other creative traditional art performances
Tip: Walk over to Lotte world direction on the west side of Seokchon Lake Park. See the map of the route above
9. Lotte World
The biggest amusement park in Seoul
Subway: connected to Jamsil Station, line 2 & 8, green & pink line
Opening hours:
- Weekdays 9:30-22:00
- Weekends 9:30-23:00
Fees:
- All-pass – Adults/Teens/Children – 52,000/45,000/41,000 won
- After4 – Adults/Teens/Children – 41,000/36,000/32,000 won
Admission:
- Adults/Teens/Children – 36,000/32,000/29,000 won
- After4 – Adults/Teens/Children – 30,000/27,000/24,000
Tip: After 4pm you can purchase the ticket ‘After 4’ and enjoy until closed.
10. Lotte World Folk Museum
A museum where you can learn about Korea’s history and culture
Subway: connected to Jamsil Station, line 2, green line
Opening hours:
- Weekdays 9:30-20:00
- Weekends 9:30-21:00
Admission
- Adults 5,000 won
- Teens 3,000 won
- Children 2,000 won
