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Secondhand Book Store in Seoul

Secondhand Book Store is the best place to buy rare and used books in Seoul

Located on the ground floor of Pyeonghwa (Peace) Market sits a hidden jewel, the second-hand book street.  Growing steadily since the 1960’s, many collectors travel from afar in order to find limited editions and rare book to satisfy their treasure hunting needs.

Having been around for over 40 years, used books have accumulated and crowded the small stores. Books are piled from floor to ceiling, wall to wall, emulating the history of each book. The used bookstores sell all sorts of publications including novels, essays, art and photography, poetry, magazines, foreign language titles and hard-to-find books, all at 30-40 percent off normal retail prices.

A Variety of Different Books Can be Found in Seoul's Secondhand Book Store

Shoppers can easily spend hours just looking at titles here until an entire day has gone by! The second-hand book street is a rare sight to see. Visit this charming alley full of history! 

Directions: Take subway lines number 1 or 4 to Dongdaemun Station, then use exit no. 8. Then walk about 7 minutes towards the Dongdaemun Doosan Tower (DOOTA). 

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Bugak Skyway and the Octagonal Pavilion in Seoul

Palgakjeong- located at the peak of Bugaksan Mountain

Since its opening in 1968, Bugak Skyway in Seoul is known as the most beautiful driving course in Korea.  As you drive along the northeast ridge of Bugaksan (Mt.) covered with greenery and scenic views, the road leads to the peak of the mountain where an octagonal pavilion (Palgakjeong) is located.  Although the road leading to the top is breathtaking, the octagonal pavilion Palgakjeong is just as impressive.  Palgakjeong has an altitude of 342 m, allowing visitors to appreciate a panoramic view of the entire city of Seoul.  Palgakjeong is surrounded by Bukhansan (Mt.) and Namsan (Mt.) which makes the view on top more spectacular.

Panoramic view of Seoul

Bugak Skyway to Octagonal Pavilion offers a striking scenic view of nature and Seoul, but also has hints of Korean history by offering the Kim Sinjo walking route to the public.  This historical route was originally founded by North Korean spies in 1968 in order to secretly attack the South Korean presidential residence.  Fortunately the route was closed off before North Korea could attack and recently re-opened as a tourist attraction for the picturesque scenery offered by the trail.

Along with the spectacular view, visitors can also enjoy a traditional Korean plaza, a pagoda resting area, gardens full of wild flowers and nature walking trails.


Appreciate nature, Seoul, and even a little history by visiting Octagonal Pavilion in Seoul!

Walking trails

 Octagonal pavilion

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The Ice Gallery: Coolest Place in Seoul!

Entire rooms made of ice!

Located in the center of Seoul, the Ice Gallery is an indoor ice museum displaying various sculptures made of ice!  It is a great place to cool down during Seoul's hot and sticky summer because the temperature is set at a chilling below five degrees Celsius.  The great part is that it only costs 7,000 won to enter the ice exhibit!

Ice sculpture class

Visitors are also given the opportunity to make their own ice sculptures in classes held every hour for about 45 minutes.  Class participants are given a block of ice to transform into an ice goblet!  When finished, participants are able to drink refreshing beverages from their masterpiece.

The most popular attraction- the Ice Slide                                       Cake and computer made of ice!

Bathroom made of ice

The Seoul Ice Gallery has just about everything made of ice!  Enjoy the cool atmosphere by stepping into the GIANT freezer in Seoul's Ice Gallery.  For more information and directions, click here!

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Hangang Park Swimming Pools: Beat the HEAT in Seoul!

Seoul City's Hangang Pools

Trying to find a way to cool down in this burning weather? Good news for you! Seoul city's Hangang Parks opened their six public swimming pools including the Nanji water park until August 25.  The Seoul pools are open everyday from 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. with a cost of 5,000 won for adults, 4,000 won for teens, and 3,000 won for children.  The six public pools along the Han river are located in Ttukeseom, Yeouido, Gwangnaru, Mangwon, Jamsil, and Jamwon.  Come on over to Seoul and jump into the pool!

Children playing at Ttukseom water park

Relax in the Lazy River at Yeouido Theme Park

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