Top 10 places to visit in Songpa, Seoul | Travel attraction recommendations
Top 10 places to visit in Songpa, Seoul
hello? In this post, we will introduce the top 10 tourist attractions that showcase the special charm and various things to enjoy in Songpa, Seoul.
This ranking is based on the Korea Tourism Organization's popularity rankings and includes attractions that offer a variety of experiences, from hidden natural beauty to vibrant cityscapes.
Use it as a reference when planning your trip for fun times with family, a romantic date with your partner, or an exciting adventure with friends, and create happy memories. I hope you have a wonderful trip!
Songpa Children’s Transportation Park Traffic Safety Education Center
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Introduction to Songpa Children’s Transportation Park Traffic Safety Training Center
Songpa Children's Transportation Park is a place equipped with transportation, entertainment, and relaxation facilities to help growing children learn traffic order and traffic morals while having fun playing.
We provide traffic safety lectures, audio-visual education, and field training through traffic facilities such as traffic lights, traffic signs, crosswalks, overpasses, underpasses, tunnels, and overpasses.
It is visited by many kindergarteners and elementary school students and is used as a place for living education.
Additionally, with the help of police officers, children can ride bicycles on various roads and receive hands-on traffic learning.
It is located 250m from Exit 8 of Jamsil Station on metropolitan subway lines 2 and 8.
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Basic information about Songpa Children’s Transportation Park Traffic Safety Education Center
Operating hours 09:00~18:00
Parking facilities available
Day off Weekends and public holidays
Lotte World Adventure
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Introduction to Lotte World Adventure
This is a theme park established and operated by Lotte Group for people's leisure use and to attract foreign tourists.
Lotte World consists of Lotte World Adventure, an indoor theme park with the theme of adventure and mystery, Magic Island, a lake park, a shopping mall, folk museum, ice rink, hotel, and department store, providing tourism, leisure, shopping, and culture in one place. It is a large-scale complex living space that can be solved.
At Lotte World Adventure, you can enjoy state-of-the-art boarding facilities, fantastic parades, various video systems, laser shows, performances, and food from around the world all year round.
Lotte World Adventure is the world's largest indoor theme park.
At the Folk Museum, Korea's 5,000-year history and folk culture are recreated in an easy and fun way, divided into a historical exhibition hall, model village, amusement park, and a children's street.
Lotte World Garden Stage is the central stage of Lotte World performances, where various events such as seasonal musical shows and public broadcasts are held.
Lotte World Star Avenue is an experiential entertainment facility created by Korean Wave stars.
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Image source: Korea Tourism Organization
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Lotte World Adventure Basic Information
Homepagehttp://www.lotteworld.com
Parking facilities available
Open all year round on days off
※ Depending on the weather conditions, some Magic Island attractions may be suspended / Separate from the weather conditions, depending on the site situation, suspension of operation / interim inspection
Ancient Tombs in Bangi-dong, Seoul
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Introduction to ancient tombs in Bangi-dong, Seoul
The ancient tomb group in Bangi-dong, Seoul, is a group of ancient tomb ruins discovered during a land readjustment project in the Jamsil district in 1975.
Eight ancient tombs were investigated here by 1976, and restoration work was carried out in 1983 to create a park.
The Bangi-dong area where the tomb is located was originally a low hill about 30 to 50 meters above sea level, but due to development, it is now flat.
Tombs 1 to 6 are located on the same hill, and Tombs 7 and 8 are located on a hill a little further away.
All tomb mounds are circular.
Inside the tomb, square or rectangular beams were built using cut stones on the raw soil to create a path, but the details differ slightly for each tomb.
Most of the tombs were robbed, but grey-blue hard plates and jars were excavated from some of the tombs.
At the time of excavation, these relics were assumed to be from the Baekje period and were named Baekje tombs, but now they are believed to be from the Unified Silla period.
Olympic Park and Seokchon Lake are adjacent to the Baekje Ancient Tombs in Bangi-dong, so it is good to enjoy them in conjunction.
It is located 600m from exit 3 of Songpanaru Station on metropolitan subway line 9.
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Basic information on the ancient tombs in Bangi-dong, Seoul
Website https://www.songpa.go.kr
Parking facilities: Use the parking lot next to the entrance to Baekje Ancient Tombs (small)
Open all year round on days off
Toseong Fortress in Pungnap-dong, Seoul
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Introduction to Toseong in Pungnap-dong, Seoul
Hanam Wiryeseong is where Onjo, the founder of Baekje, first settled.
However, until now its exact location is unknown.
However, it is clear that Pungnaptoseong, Mongchontoseong, Baekje tombs in Bangi-dong, and early Baekje stone tombs in Seokchon-dong are traces of the Hanseong period of Baekje.
Pungnaptoseong faces the Han River to the west, and there is a road leading to Mongchontoseong to the south.
To the northwest, you can see Achasanseong Fortress across the Han River, and to the southeast, you can see Namhansanseong Fortress in the distance.
Pungnaptoseong Fortress, located next to the southern end of Cheonho Bridge on the Han River, is a relic from the early Baekje period.
It was originally a large earthen fortress with a circumference of 4 km, but part of it was washed away by the great flood of the Han River in 1925, and currently only about 2.7 km remains.
On the east side, there remain four traces that are believed to be the site of an entrance gate. In particular, relics dating from the prehistoric era to the Three Kingdoms era have been excavated, showing that this is a place where people have lived since before the Baekje era.
Recently, active excavation work has been conducted, suggesting that this was the Baekje royal castle.
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Basic information about Toseong in Pungnap-dong, Seoul
Website https://www.cha.go.kr
https://www.songpa.go.kr/
Operating hours Always open
Parking facility parking available
Open all year round on days off
Olympic Park
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Introduction to Olympic Park
Olympic Park, where the spirit of the 88 Seoul Olympics lives on, is a space for citizens' physical education, culture, and leisure operated and managed by the Korea Sports Promotion Foundation, which inherits and develops the spirit and values of the 88 Seoul Olympics.
Construction began on 430,000 pyeong of land in 1984 to host the 1986 Asian Games and the 1988 Seoul Olympic Games, and was completed in 1986.
Mongchontoseong Fortress was restored in the center of the park, and six stadiums were arranged in a semicircle around it, creating an urban park where the excitement of the Seoul Olympics and the breath of Hanseong Baekje live.
There are Olympic commemorative sculptures and outdoor sculptures scattered throughout, a wide lawn and Mongchon moat centered around Mongchontoseong, a historic site of ancient Baekje, and large and small outdoor plazas, including the Peace Square, well-organized in a pleasant natural environment, and events. It is equipped with KSPO DOME (Olympic Gymnastics Stadium), SK Handball Stadium (Olympic Fencing Stadium), Woori Financial Art Hall (Olympic Weightlifting Stadium), Olympic Hall (Muse Live), and K-Art Hall that can accommodate various sizes.
In particular, natural green space and Olympic facilities are well harmonized in a large space of 430,000 pyeong, making it located in the city center where it is very convenient to use public transportation such as the subway.
It is used not only for various games, large-scale concerts, and events, but also as an outdoor filming location for commercials and movies with the beautiful scenery as a backdrop.
Olympic Park Basic Information
Website https://www.ksponco.or.kr/olympicpark/
Operating hours - Walking and bicycle access 05:00~22:00 (Plaza area 24:00)
- Vehicle entry/exit 06:00~22:00
※ For the safety of the facilities and the personal protection of visitors, entry into the park is prohibited after 22:00.
※ Adjustment of door opening during late-night events
Parking facilities available
Open all year round on days off
Ancient Tombs in Seokchon-dong, Seoul
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Introduction to the ancient tombs in Seokchon-dong, Seoul
The stone tomb here was excavated for the purpose of the Jamsil district development project. Due to severe destruction, the overall size could not be confirmed. However, Tomb No. 3 is a stylobate-type stone tomb, a type of Goguryeo tomb that appeared from around the AD.
This tomb is made up of three tiers, with very large and long stones placed around the bottom edge and stacked in tiers with natural stones. It is as large as the General Tomb in Tonggu, Manchuria, which was the old Goguryeo region. It is 49.6m east-west, 43.7m north-south, and 4m high.
Therefore, this tomb appears to be the tomb of an early authority figure when the Goguryeo people came south and established Baekje in the Han River basin.
Tomb No. 4 is a square-shaped tomb with a very similar construction method to Tomb No. 3. Many soft pottery fragments from the early Baekje period were excavated here, and a three-ring earring made of gold was also discovered around this tomb.
Tomb No. 5 has not been completely excavated and investigated, so the structure and relics of Myogak are not known for sure, but it is generally assumed to have the same structure as Tombs No. 1 and 2 in Garak-dong.
Among these, Jeokseokchong Tombs No. 3 and No. 4 are designated as historic sites.
Presumed to be a tomb from the early Baekje period, this tomb holds a very valuable position in the study of foreign relations or the culture of the Three Kingdoms period around the 4th century, when Baekje was at its most prosperous.
In particular, compared to Goguryeo's Jeokstone Tomb, it can be seen that there is not much difference in size and completeness, allowing us to guess the strength of Baekje in the early Three Kingdoms period.
At the same time, it can be assumed that the ruling class of Baekje is of Goguryeo descent.
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Basic information on the ancient tombs in Seokchon-dong, Seoul
Website Cultural Heritage Administration http://www.cha.go.kr
Songpa-gu Culture and Tourism http://www.songpa.go.kr/culture/
Operating hours 00:00~24:00
Parking facility parking available
Open all year round on days off
Seoul Mongchontoseong Fortress
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Introduction to Mongchontoseong Fortress in Seoul
Mongchontoseong, located in Olympic Park, is an earthen fortress from Baekje that was built by ramming mud and using the natural terrain of the area along a tributary of the Han River.
In particular, traces of a wooden fence were found at the edge of the northern wall, showing that it was defended with a wooden fence.
Toseong Fortress was built with an overlapping structure of outer and inner castles using the hilly area extending from Namhansanseong Fortress. It is presumed to be Hanam Wiryeseong and is designated as a historical site as one of the fortresses built in the 3rd to 4th centuries during the Hanseong period when Baekje laid the foundation for the ancient nation. became.
If you go towards Mongchontoseong from North Gate 2 of Olympic Park, you will find Mongchon History Museum.
This is a history hall that displays artifacts excavated during the excavation of Mongchontoseong Fortress. This is an exhibition hall where you can see the history of Mongchontoseong Fortress and traces of Baekje culture.
It is located a 15-minute walk from exit 1 of Mongchontoseong Station on metropolitan subway line 8 and exit 3 of Olympic Park Station on metropolitan subway line 5.
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Basic information on Mongchontoseong Fortress in Seoul
Homepage http://korean.visitseoul.net/nature
Operating hours [Mongchontoseong]
- Walking, Bicycle 05:00~22:00
- Vehicle 06:00~22:00
[Mongchon History Museum]
- 09:00~18:00
Parking facilities available (use Olympic Park parking lot South Gate 3, South Gate 4, and Hall Gate 2)
Fee (free for the first 10 minutes, additional charge of 600 won per 10 minutes)
Open all year round on days off
Asia Park
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Introduction to Asia Park
Asia Neighborhood Park was created during the construction of the athletes' village and reporter's village apartment complex to host the 86 Asian Games, and is adjacent to various competition venues such as Seoul Sports Complex.
It is a large green space with excellent landscaping facilities with various trees and flowers such as pine trees and jujube trees. It is also home to a light and sound sculpture, an outdoor park stage, a plaza for poetry and paintings, and the Songpa Culture and Arts Center, providing a cultural space and relaxation for residents. It is widely used as a space.
* Total area 66,027㎡
Asia Park Basic Information
Websitehttp://parks.seoul.go.kr/
Parking facilities available
Open all year round on days off
Lotte World Tower & Lotte World Mall
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Introduction to Lotte World Tower & Lotte World Mall
Lotte World Tower, designed with the motif of traditional Korean pottery and the shape of a brush with the beauty of Korean curves, has a total of 123 floors and a height of 555 meters, making it the world's 5th tallest skyscraper.
It is a huge vertical city with a land area of 12.2 times that of a soccer field and a total area of 110 times that of a soccer field.
It was finally completed in December 2016, and consists of the luxury hotel 'Signiel Seoul', 'Seoul Sky', an observatory where you can see the splendid night view of Seoul, top-class residences, office space, and a complex functional space.
Lotte World Mall is a shopping tourism center that is home to Korea's largest luxury department store, 'Avenueel', 'Lotte Duty Free Shop', which boasts the largest area among domestic duty-free stores, 'Lotte Hi-Mart', 'Shopping Mall', and 'Lotte Mart'. It is a famous space where you can meet various domestic and foreign brands.
In addition to shopping spaces, it is a cultural and artistic space with Asia's largest multiplex, 'Lotte Cinema World Tower', 'Lotte World Aquarium', and Korea's first vineyard-style 'Lotte Concert Hall', making it a complex shopping mall where you can enjoy shopping and entertainment. no see.
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Lotte World Tower & Lotte World Mall Basic Information
Website http://www.lwt.co.kr
Operating hours ▪ Lotte Duty Free Shop 09:00~20:30
▪ Lotte Mart 10:00~23:00
▪ Lotte Aquarium 10:00~20:00
▪ Avenuel 10:30~20:00
▪ Shopping mall 10:30~22:00
※ Please refer to the website for further details.
Parking facilities available
Day off Lotte Duty Free Shop/Lotte Aquarium/Shopping Mall - Open all year round
Lotte Mart - Closed every other Sunday
Avenuel - Closed once a month
Seoul Samjeondo Monument
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Introduction to Samjeondobi in Seoul
This is a monument inscribed on his merits and deeds at the request of King Taejong of the Qing Dynasty after being defeated by the Qing Dynasty during the Joseon Dynasty's Manchu War and signing a humiliating peace treaty.
This monument was erected in the 17th year of King Injo's reign (1639) in the Joseon Dynasty. It is 3.95m high and 1.4m wide, and its title is [Monument to the Great Qing Emperor's Merit].
The Jurchen people, who had been paying tribute to Joseon until the early Joseon Dynasty, took advantage of the turmoil of the Ming Dynasty to grow rapidly, establish the Later Jin Dynasty, and further expand their power, invading Joseon, exerting pressure, and their relationship with Joseon was not smooth.
When the Jurchen people, who changed the country's name to Qing, demanded that Joseon show courtesy as a subject, the relationship between the two countries was severed.
Eventually, in the 14th year of King Injo's reign (1636), Taejong of the Qing Dynasty led 100,000 soldiers and invaded Joseon directly, causing the Manchu War.
King Injo, who had been fighting while staying at Namhansanseong Fortress, eventually surrendered at the Samjeondo ferry port on the Han River where the Qing army was staying, resulting in a shameful peace agreement.
After the Manchu War, Emperor Taizong of Qing forced Joseon to build a monument engraving his merits, and as a result, the Samjeondo Stele was erected.
The epitaph was written by Li Gyeong-seok and the text was written by Wu Jun, and the title [Monument of Merit of the Great Qing Emperor] was written by Lu Yijing.
The front of the monument is written with Mongolian characters on the left, Manchurian characters on the right, and Chinese characters on the back, making it an important resource for studying Manchurian and Mongolian languages.
This monument stands between the east and west lakes of Seokchon Lake in Songpanaru Park.
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Basic information about Samjeondobi in Seoul
This was an introduction to the top 10 places to visit in Songpa, Seoul.
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