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Top 10 places to visit in Dongjak, Seoul
hello? In this post, we will introduce the top 10 tourist destinations in Dongjak, Seoul, where beautiful scenery and rich culture come together.
This list was carefully selected based on the Korea Tourism Organization's popularity rankings and includes attractions with a variety of things to do and great scenery.
I hope this information will be useful to those who are planning a trip, and I hope this trip will be a happy and enjoyable memory. enjoy your trip!
Boramae Safety Experience Center
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Introduction to Boramae Safety Experience Center
Boramae Safety Experience Center, located within Boramae Park, has a total floor area of 8,020㎡, 3 floors above ground and 1 floor underground. With the goal of realizing a safe Seoul, the Boramae Safety Experience Center has established a comprehensive disaster experience infrastructure and teaches disaster response capabilities and the importance of safety through various professional experience courses and programs. It is a space to experience.
This place is divided into four disaster experience centers, including earthquakes, typhoons, fires, and traffic accidents, and a professional experience center where you can learn basic first aid such as CPR and the operating principles and operation methods of various firefighting facilities.
It is a meaningful experience where you can think about safety by awakening the importance and awareness of safety through a virtual experience that is similar to the real thing.
It is located 388m from Exit 1 of Boramae Park Station on the Sillim Line of the Seoul Metropolitan Subway.
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Boramae Safety Experience Center Basic Information
Website https://fire.seoul.go.kr/boramea/main/main.do
Operating hours 09:00~17:00
Parking facilities : Use the public parking lot at the west gate of Boramae Park (hours 09:00~22:00)
Day off: Every Monday, January 1st every year, Lunar New Year and Chuseok
Seoul National Cemetery
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Introduction to Seoul National Cemetery
The National Cemetery is a national cemetery where the souls of those who died for their country and people are buried.
It was established to bury the ashes and remains of people of national merit and to commemorate their loyalty and righteousness.
The Seoul National Cemetery has Gongjakbong Peak at the foot of Gwanaksan Mountain as its main peak, and the ridge of Dongjak surrounds it on three sides like a folding screen, with the Han River curving in front.
Established as a military cemetery in 1955, it was promoted to a national cemetery in 1965, and the name of the institution was changed from the National Cemetery Management Office to the National Cemetery on June 1, 1996.
In this sanctuary of about 430,000 pyeong, there are patriots who fought for the liberation of their country, including the volunteer soldiers who rescued the horse, people of national merit who devoted their lives to the development of the country and the prosperity of the people, and soldiers and police officers who bravely died while saving the country in crisis. , 165,000 martyrs and heroes of the country's defense, including reservists, are resting here.
The souls of the deceased are buried in the memorial tablet enshrinement pavilion and graveyard within the memorial tower, and the unknown warriors are buried in the charnel house.
The grounds include a memorial tower, a memorial gate, a loyalty fountain, a memorial site, a memorial hall, a photo exhibition hall, a keepsake exhibition hall, and parks for each city and city.
A national commemoration event is held every year on Memorial Day, June 6, and starting in March 2023, a shuttle bus will run around the main cemeteries and Chunghondang of the National Cemetery to provide transportation for bereaved families and visitors on weekdays and Saturdays.
Basic information about Seoul National Cemetery
Website https://www.snmb.mil.kr
Operating hours 06:00~18:00
Parking facilities Passenger vehicles: Enter through the main gate and park at the designated location following the guidance of the parking attendant.
Large vehicles: Enter through the east gate and park in the Shenyang Complex parking lot.
Day off - November public holiday
- Saturdays and public holidays from December to February
Sayukshin Park
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Introduction to Sayukshin Park
Sayukshin Park, located on a high hill between the Han River footbridge and Noryangjin Station, is a park that was opened by turning the area around Sayukshinmyo Shrine into a sanctuary.
Sayuksinmyo is the tomb of seven loyalists, including Seong Sam-mun, Park Paeng-nyeon, Ha Hae-ji, Yi Gae, Yu Seong-won, Yu Eung-bu, and Kim Mun-gi, who disappeared in the dew of execution while protesting against King Sejo, who forcibly ousted King Danjong of the Joseon Dynasty and usurped the throne.
In 1681, King Sukjong built Minjeolseowon at the foot of the mountain and held a ancestral rite in honor of the loyalty of Yuksin.
The Yuksin Park, which has a total area of 49㎡ and is landscaped with 15,000 trees of 33 species, includes the shrine Ujeolsa Temple, Hongsalmun Gate, Sammun Gate, a hexagonal monument, a shrine monument, the Yuksin History Museum, and a spot overlooking the Han River.
The hexagonal Yuksinbi facing the main shrine was built in 1955.
The Bulmun gate at the entrance of Uijeolsa Temple contains the will of Bulsaigun that he will not serve any king other than King Danjong.
There is also a history museum in operation to help you understand the six gods, so it would be a good idea to take a look around.
At Sayuksin Park, various flowers, including cherry blossoms, bloom in the spring, and the greenery is cool in the summer, so many citizens come here to take a break and think about the loyalty of Sayuksin.
It is located 428m from exit 1 of Nodeul Station on metropolitan subway line 9.
Sayukshin Park basic information
Website https://korean.visitseoul.net
Operating Hours Park: Always open
Ujeolsa Temple / Shrine Shrine: 09:00~18:00
Parking facilities Nodeulnaru Park public parking lot
Day off: Every Saturday and Sunday
Boramae Park
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Introduction to Boramae Park
Boramae Park, built on the site of the former Air Force Academy, is a spacious public rest area spanning Dongjak-gu and Gwanak-gu. It took over Boramae, the symbol of the Air Force Academy, and opened as a city park in May 1986.
On a site of approximately 120,000 pyeong, there are sports facilities such as a floor fountain, a multi-purpose playground, tennis court, badminton court, basketball court, inline skating rink, and gateball court, as well as facilities such as a children's playground, an air park, a themed water playground, Jeongmun Waterfall, and a dog playground. there is.
The air park displays retired airplanes donated by the Air Force, and each airplane has its type and description written on it, making it educationally beneficial for children.
From May to September, the floor fountain operates six times a day, and from July to September, the themed water park operates six times a day. In the summer, it opens as a water park, making it the pride of Boramae Park.
The pond's musical fountain operates four times a day, and the night fountain show is even more worth seeing, with colorful lights lighting up the music and dancing fountains.
Dogs that have completed animal registration can enter the dog park together with their owners.
There is a night light in the evening, so it is great for a leisurely walk or exercising with family and friends.
It is located 500m from Exit 1 of Boramae Park Station on the Sillim Line of the Seoul Metropolitan Subway.
Boramae Park basic information
Website http://parks.seoul.go.kr/
Operating hours: Always open
Parking facilities : Boramae Park main gate parking lot
* Number of parking spaces: 78
* Operating hours: 09:00~22:00
* Parking fee: 360 won per 5 minutes for regular vehicles / 14,000 won for one-day flat ticket
Open all year round on days off
Chosun Ilbo Newseum
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Introduction to Chosun Ilbo Newseum
Chosun Ilbo Newseum is a space that combines the concepts of news and museum and consists of the Chosun Ilbo History Memorial Hall and Media Experience Hall.
The History Memorial Hall displays the history of the Chosun Ilbo through numerous relics and materials, including the first issue.
The media experience center consists of a media aquarium, a reporter training room, an AR reporting site, a broadcast studio, a VR news center, and a news gallery. Through this experience, young people can experience the production of newspapers and broadcasts and gain an understanding of media. gives you the opportunity to increase your
The complex media experience center, the first in Korea to combine cutting-edge information technologies such as newspapers, broadcasting, smartphones, and 3D stereoscopic images, provides an opportunity for young people to increase their understanding of media by experiencing the production of newspapers and broadcasting.
Additionally, experiences such as one-day reporter experience, Friday reporter experience, and NIE special lecture are also available.
It is located 345m from exit 3 of Heukseok Station on metropolitan subway line 9.
Chosun Ilbo Newseum Basic Information
Website https://newseum.chosun.com
Operating hours Tue~Sun 10:00~18:00
Parking facilities available (large buses use the National Cemetery parking lot)
Day off: Monday, public holidays
Yongyangbongjeojeong Park
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Introduction to Yongyangbongjeojeong Park
This is a park created around Yongbongjeongjeojeong, where King Jeongjo, the 22nd king of the Joseon Dynasty, rested during his visit to Suwon Hwaseong. It is a famous place where you can view the beautiful scenery of the Han River and downtown Seoul day and night.
Main facilities include a sky observatory, natural playground, pond, trail (deck road), and observation photo zone, and the natural playground for children is also suitable for use by families.
The rooftop observatory, which is scheduled to be completed by the end of 2022, will have a store and cafe for the convenience of users.
In addition, nearby Yongbongjeongjeojeong, Hyosajeong, Nodeulseom Island, and Nodeulnaru Park, which are Seoul's tangible cultural assets No. 6, provide attractions.
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Yongyangbongjeojeong Park basic information
Open 24 hours a day
Nodeulnaru Park
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Introduction to Nodeulnaru Park
Nodeulnaru Park, located in Noryangjin, Dongjak-gu, Seoul, is a neighborhood park that used to be called Noryangjin Reservoir Park but has now been renamed Nodeulnaru Park.
It is equipped with a floor fountain, an outdoor stage, and various exercise facilities. There is also a rose flower plaza with green grass, and several walking courses are also provided.
In the early days of the Korean War, right after the fall of Seoul, you can see the monument to the fallen in the Battle of the Han River Defense Line, which blocked the North Korean army from crossing the Han River for six days.
You can use the futsal court and foot volleyball court attached to the park after making a reservation through Seoul Public Service Reservation (yeyak.seoul.go.kr).
It is also a famous place where you can enjoy fireworks during the Yeouido Fireworks Festival.
It is connected to Exit 2 of Nodeul Station on Subway Line 9.
Nodeulnaru Park basic information
Operating hours 00:00 ~ 24:00
Parking facilities available
Dharma Temple (Seoul)
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Introduction to Dharma Temple (Seoul)
There is a small temple on the hillside of Seodalsan Mountain, overlooking the Han River and Namsan Mountain across the river.
It is an open temple where you can watch the flowing river from afar during the day, and the scenery of Namsan with its small lights at night.
Seodalsan Mountain is known as Namsan Mountain and a place of pure magnificence in harmony with nature. It is a traditional temple in the city where you can straighten out the turbid mind in the city that changes every day.
It is a cozy temple where you become one with the local residents with the sound of early morning prayers, and share the day's hardships with the setting sun.
It is an open space in the green space overlooking the Han River, a place where the teachings of Buddha and the spirit of true practice reside, and a small but wide-minded space for local residents.
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Dharma Temple (Seoul) Basic Information
Homepage http://www.dalmasa.org/
Open all year round on days off
Bingsugol Village Park
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Introduction to Bingsugol Village Park
Bingsugol Village Park opened as an urban park on May 22, 2009 by demolishing and renovating old buildings in the Sangdo 3-dong area.
Bingsu-gol refers to the area under Sajaam Rock behind the current Seongdae Traditional Market in Sangdo 3-dong, and was named so because there was always a well with cold water.
The park has children's play facilities, a pavilion as a resting area for residents, a waterfall facility on the wall, 16 types of old trees such as pine trees, and 9 types of shrubs such as azaleas.
An outdoor shelter from the scorching heat was created so that more residents could find a place to rest.
Various events and cultural programs in Sangdo 3-dong, Dongjak-gu are held here at Bingsugol Village Park, and a free children's water park is operated in the summer.
It is the section next to Sindaebang Samgeori Station of Dongjak Maru-gil, the 6th course of Dongjak Chunghyo-gil.
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Basic information about Bingsugol Village Park
Homepage http://www.grandculture.net
Operating hours: Always open
Noryangjin Cup Food Street
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Introduction to Noryangjin Cup Food Street
Noryangjin Cupbap Street is a street where cupbap stalls, known as Noryangjin specialty, are gathered.
Cupbap is one of the street foods developed at the food stalls lined up in Noryangjin Academy District, Dongjak-gu, and was created with consideration for test-takers and entrance exam students who do not have deep pockets.
At first, it was called pocha-bap because it was rice sold at food stalls, but the term cup-bap came into full use around 2011.
It is a meal of kimchi fried rice placed in a disposable bowl and topped with various toppings such as eggs, sausages, ham, and tuna. You can choose the toppings of your choice for an average price of between 4,000 and 5,000 won.
In 2018, Dongjak-gu Office installed information boards for the convenience of tourists and citizens visiting Cupbap Street, and later created rest areas between stores to allow them to enjoy Cupbap comfortably.
In addition to cup rice, there are food stalls such as snack food, rice noodles, hot dogs, and waffles, so you can eat a variety of street foods while walking around.
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Basic information on Noryangjin Cup Food Street
Operating hours 10:00~20:00 (varies by store)
No parking facilities
Days off vary by store.
This was an introduction to the top 10 places to visit in Dongjak, Seoul.
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