MANY OF SEOUL'S BUSINESS CENTRE ARE CONCENTRATED HERE. THE COEX COMPLEX US A KEY LANDMARK OF THIS AREA. THE CONVENTION CENTER, A DEPARTMENT STORE, 5 STAR HOTELS, AN AQUARIUM, CASINO AND CITY AIR TERMINAL ARE JUST A FEW OF THE FACILITIES HOUSED HERE. IN TOTAL, IT HAS MORE THAN 300 SHOPS AND RESTAURANTS AND WAS THE VENUE FOR THE G20 SEOUL SUMMIT IN 2010.
1. COEX
This is the largest exhibition venue with numerous exhibition halls, a convention center and meeting rooms . There are various additional facilities including 5 star hotel, casino , the largest underground shopping mall in Asia, museums and an aquarium, making it a key destination for exhibitions, culture and sightseeing.
2. BONGEUNSA (TEMPLE))
The temple was build in 794 CE. During the Joseon Dynasty , it was the largest temple in Seoul and the magnificent splendor of the old days still remain here. The temple, where people can experience Buddhist culture in the center of the city , is highly popular among tourists.
3. KOREA CULTURAL HOUSE
This is the workplace of traditional artisans where you can experience traditional culture. Visitors
can watch artisans make handicrafts or make them firsthand under the instruction of artisans. In addition, tradition performances are held every Wednesday.
4. SEONJEONGNEUNG ( Royal Tombs)
here, King Seongjong, the 9th king of the Joseon Dynasty, rests in peace with Queen Jeonghyeon , as well as King Junggong , the 11th king f the Dynasty. The royal tombs are preserved quite well and the place was listed as UNESCO WOLRD CULTURAL HERITAGE SITE in 2009.
1. COEX
This is the largest exhibition venue with numerous exhibition halls, a convention center and meeting rooms . There are various additional facilities including 5 star hotel, casino , the largest underground shopping mall in Asia, museums and an aquarium, making it a key destination for exhibitions, culture and sightseeing.
2. BONGEUNSA (TEMPLE))
The temple was build in 794 CE. During the Joseon Dynasty , it was the largest temple in Seoul and the magnificent splendor of the old days still remain here. The temple, where people can experience Buddhist culture in the center of the city , is highly popular among tourists.
3. KOREA CULTURAL HOUSE
This is the workplace of traditional artisans where you can experience traditional culture. Visitors
can watch artisans make handicrafts or make them firsthand under the instruction of artisans. In addition, tradition performances are held every Wednesday.
4. SEONJEONGNEUNG ( Royal Tombs)
here, King Seongjong, the 9th king of the Joseon Dynasty, rests in peace with Queen Jeonghyeon , as well as King Junggong , the 11th king f the Dynasty. The royal tombs are preserved quite well and the place was listed as UNESCO WOLRD CULTURAL HERITAGE SITE in 2009.
