Full-Day Tour of Western Seoul
You will be picked up by your professional local tour guide in the morning. The comfortable air-conditioned van transports you to each attraction, starting with World Cup Park in Sangam. This park is built to commemorate once FIFA World Cup was held in South Korea in 2002 and is well-known for its beautiful scenery with flowers, trees and reeds in late autumn. This was is also special as it was built on what was once landfill.
Near the World Cup Park, visit Digital Media City, the huge broadcasting complex for media industries. Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation (MBC), one of the leading South Korean television and radio networks is also located here. If you are lucky, watch the shooting of the Infinite Challenge, a popular local reality-variety television comedy series.
Enjoy a delicious Korean-style lunch before heading to Hongdae.
The Trick Eye Museum, located in the center of Hongdae area, is an optical illusion themed gallery where you can take a lot of interesting and hilarious photos to share with your friends and family. Warning! It is so real that you can confuse yourself to actually be part of the artwork.
Finally, visit Yeonnamdong that is part of Hongdae, known as the Street of Youth. Originally, Yeonnnamdong was known for famous Chinese restaurants ran by overseas Chinese. Now, it has turned into a trendy place where you will find hidden treasures like adorably decorated small book store, cafes, and restaurants that feature cuisines from all around Seoul. You will also visit Pine Tree Center where you can buy healthy gifts for your loved ones.
Your tour ends with a drop-off at your hotel in Seoul.