Place to Relax
▶ Naksan Park (낙산공원): Map
It located on the Naksan mountain. Although night view from the park is amazing, you need to develop your physical strength to climb the mountain. During the winter, I don't recommend you to go due to the severe cold. (See more info)
▶ Ihwa Mural Village (이화벽화마을): Map
This village is connected to Naksan Park. You can see adorable murals along the narrow path. Although some of drawings are damaged by residents who were violated their right of residence by loud and extremely curious visitors, it is still worth to visit if you are a thoughtful and want to see old residential area covering with mural. (See more info)
▶ Marronnier Park (마로니에공원): Map
Where there is no street performance, it is hard to find something special except for chichenized doves. But you can look around free art museum or watch play in a small theater. (See more info)
▶ Sungkyunkwan University (성균관대학교): Map
The oldest university in Korea. It became famous as a filming site of Sungkyunkwan Scandal, Korean drama in 2010. (See more info)
▶ Changgyeonggung Palace (창경궁): Map
The Palace built in 1483 by King Seongjong. Just sitting beside the big pond in the middle of the palace might relieve your tiredness of trip. (See more info)
▶ Gilsangsa Temple (길상사): Map
One of the beautiful and quite temple in Seoul. Besides, you can enjoy watching wealthy neighbourhood in Seongbuk-dong. Although this temple is quite far from Daehangno, it is worth to visit. (See more info)
▶ National Children Science Museum (국립어린이과학관): Map
It is located next to Changgyeonggung Palace. Reservation is required prior to your visit. (See more info)
Place to Eat
Korean Style
▶ Sujebiwa Boribabsesang (수제비와 보리밥세상): Map
Clear soup with dumpling and barley Bibimbap set. Healthy, spicy and tasty. (See more info on Korean blogs)
▶ Sinsun Sigtak (신선식탁): Map
Healthy and unique salad. (See more info on Korean blogs)
▶ Sundae Sillok (순대실록): Map
Korean blood sausage soup. It sounds little bit creepy, but it ranks in my top 5 Korean food. So good for winter.
▶ Bonjuk (본죽): Map
Korean porridge
▶ Sonamugil Denjangyesul (소나무길 된장예술): Map
Korean Table d'hote
▶ Kimgane (김가네): Map
One of the most famous Korean snack bar
▶ Hyehwa Kalgooksu (혜화칼국수): Map
▶ Halme Naengmyeonjib (할매냉면집): Map
▶ Gyochon Chicken (교촌치킨): Map
▶ Lims Chicken (림스치킨): Map
Besides
▶ Jungdon (정돈): Map
Japanese style donkatsu. Long waiting line and small portion, but worth to wait. (See more info on Korean blogs)
▶ Bubu Sigdang (부부식당): Map
Korean home style cooking. (See more info on Korean blogs)
▶ Hoho Sigdang (호호식당): Map
Japanese home style cooking. Curious if it is worth to wait in a long line to eat their dishes. (See more info on Korean blogs)
Place to Shop (Traditional market)
▶ Bangsan Market (방산시장): Map
Bakery items, packaging and promotional materials (See more info)
▶ Gwangjang Market (광장시장): Map
Traditional fashion apparel, dress material, etc. (See more info)
▶ Seoul Jungbu Market (서울중부시장): Map
Dried sea products, fruits and vegetables, agricultural wholesale market (See more info)
▶ Dongdaemun Shopping Complex (동대문 종합시장): Map
Fabric, fashion accessories, clothing materials, wedding products, household goods, etc. (See more info)