The Gyeongchun Line Forest Trail is a 6.8 kilometres in northern Seoul, built on a railway line that no longer runs. The trains once headed out of the city toward Chuncheon; when the line was rerouted, the corridor through Nowon was rebuilt as a walking trail instead of being redeveloped. The reason most people come, … Read more
If the Italy Hall at Nowon Train Village is a place about art and architecture, then the Swiss Hall is unmistakably a place about nature and motion. The official brochure describes Switzerland as “a land of beautiful nature where Heidi sang,” and honestly, that line captures the mood of the entire room. The moment you … Read more
The Italy Hall: Where Kids Race Roman Chariots Looking for an indoor weekend outing for my two daughters, I took them to the Italy Hall inside Nowon Train Village (located in Hwarangdae Railroad Park, Seoul). For me, Italy isn’t just another tourist destination. Seven years ago, my wife and I spent our honeymoon traveling independently … Read more
If your kids love trains — or you just want an easy, meaningful outing away from the usual tourist trail — Hwarangdae Railroad Park in northeastern Seoul is a lovely surprise. It’s built around the beautifully preserved old Hwarangdae Station, and it’s the kind of place where parents come to show their children a piece … Read more
When the weather doesn’t cooperate — whether it’s the summer heat or a rainy afternoon — a big indoor aquarium is exactly the kind of place that saves the day with young kids. That’s how we ended up at Aqua Planet Ilsan, and it turned out to be one of the easiest full-day outings we’ve … Read more
Everyone visiting Korea hears about Everland and Lotte World, but there’s a third theme park that’s often perfect for families with young children: Seoul Land, located inside Seoul Grand Park in Gwacheon, just south of Seoul. We took our two little ones (ages 6 and 3) on a weekend and stayed all the way through … Read more
PSY Summer Swag is one of the wildest summer experiences you can have in Korea. If you’ve ever seen a video of thousands of Koreans getting drenched with water while dancing to loud music in the summer heat, there’s a good chance you were watching a PSY Summer Swag concert. This year I finally went myself … Read more
If you’re spending a day in Hannam-dong, chances are you’ll walk right past Blue Square Seoul — a huge cultural complex sitting between Itaewon and the Han River. Most foreign visitors come to this neighborhood for the Leeum Museum of Art, but Blue Square is worth knowing about too. It’s one of Seoul’s biggest performing-arts venues, and on … Read more
Most guides to Lotte World are written for thrill-seekers chasing the big coasters. This one is different. If you’re visiting Lotte World with kids, especially little ones, you’ll want a different plan — and that’s exactly what we did as a family. We went with our young children, didn’t stay until closing, and still had a … Read more
Quick answer: The Gwanghwamun Christmas Market is a free outdoor market in Gwanghwamun Square and Sejongno Park, central Seoul. In 2026 it runs from 4 December 2026 to 3 January 2027, 31 days. Opening hours are 5:30 PM to 10 PM Sunday to Thursday, and 5:30 PM to 10:30 PM on Friday and Saturday, with extended … Read more