Beat the Summer Heat: An Introduction to Seoul’s Bamdokkaebi Night Market

Hello.

To those who are avoiding the heat of the day and moving to the cooler night, I would like to introduce the Seoul Bamdokkaebi Night market: Seoul’s representative tourist hotspot!

 

The market gains it’s meaning from the idea of a goblin by opening at night and disappearing during the day. 

The market ‘s special concept revolves around letting visitors come at a special time of day while discovering a new space and new market. 

The Seoul Bamdokkaebi Night Market is open from April 4^th to October 27^th, 2019.

This year, Seoul’s Bamdokkaebi Night Market will be open at five locations: Yeouido, Banpo (Han River), DDP, Cheonggyecheon, and Oil Tank Culture Park. 

Shall we take a look at each market’s special features?

One night’s world travels at Yeouido!

Yeouido World Night Market

Every week Friday and Saturday from 18:00~23:00

At the World Night Market you can experience a wonderful experience for both your taste buds and your eyes by trying diverse dishes from countries around the world and enjoying the night view at the river.

Further, there are various sights to see including both traditional and modern performances along with busking, national souvenir exhibits, and vendors for the season festival.

The market with night views and fountains, romance and art

Banpo Moonlight Romance Market

Every week Friday and Saturday from 18:00~23:00

The place that people who enjoy beauty and romance know!

At Banpo, you can enjoy jazz, classical and archaic music while eating a romantic meal underneath the delicate moonlight and night views of the river.

Further, you can see the work of artists overflowing with creativity!

Trendy cultural program, shiny sensation

DDP Cheongchun Runway Market

Every week Friday from 18:00~23:00

And Saturday from 17:00~23:00

You can call DDP’s distinct night views “The place that opens Cheongchun’s night”.

The unconventional menu of young chefs and flaunting of local merchants’ various foods has enchanted the taste buds of everyone.

Also, if you go to DDP, you can’t miss going to the LED rose garden and snapping a picture! Ignite the fire of your youth by experience the concerts stretched out on the grassy hill.

Tourist market in the heart of the city

Cheonggyecheon Time Tour Market

Every week Saturday from 17:00~22:00 · Sunday from 16:00~21:00

Just like eating new Korean foods that stimulate the five senses along with experiencing the things that are most quintessentially Korean and global, at the Cheonggyecheon, you can encounter various handmade products that celebrate the night.

Also, come and feel with your entire body an unconventional experience with diverse events and performances based on themes set in different generations.

At Seoul’s Bamdokkaebi Night Market, you can find delicious things to eat and fun things to in addition to handmade products that you cannot find elsewhere!

The market is a popular place for people to gather, so it would be smart to make use of public transportation, don’t you think?

You can find information on how to travel comfortably on AREX’s homepage.

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Great travels brought to you by AREX.​

[AREX connection] 2019 Gogung Night Time Opening and Arrangement

Hello! This is AREX.

In no time the start of summer has arrived. 

Here you can escape the scorching hot sun and enjoy the night time festivities. 

I will introduce you to the night time openings of Seoul’s 5 palaces.

1. Gyeongbokgung Palace

The first palace I will introduce is not only famous in Korea, but around the world: Gyeongbokgung Palace. 

Since it was announced it will be opening during the Chuseok Holiday (September 12 – 15)
 those who would like that have a special holiday experience should stop by the palace.

Tip. If you go to Gyeongbokgun Palace, you can’t miss the hanbok experience!

Take a photo while wearing Korea’s beautiful traditional clothing: the hanbok! 

- Date: 07.21~08.03 / 09.12~09.15(Chuseok Holiday) / 09.22~10.05 / 10.20~10.31
- Time: June~August 19:30~22:00 / September~October 19:00~21:30 

2. Deoksugung Palace

The third palace I will introduce is a place with beautiful scenery that has taken hold

 between the “forest” of buildings in Seoul: Deoksugung Palace.

Compared to the other palaces, the admission fee is inexpensive 

so I want to call it a place where you can have a comfortable tour!

Tip. Feeling the Beauty of “Olden Things” Downtown

Deoksugung Palace is famous not just for its beauty but also its stonewall walkway.

I hope you walk down the stonewall walkway at night with a lover or family.

- Date: All Day (Closed on Monday)
- Time: 09:00~21:00

3. Changgyeonggung Palace

The fourth place I will introduce is Changgyeonggng Palace.

Justlike Deoksugung Palace, Changgyeoggung Palace has been open to night time viewing since 2019.

At its entrance, Korea’s traditional lanterns are shared freely so you can imagine what 

it was like to be a person from that era.

Tip. Delicate lights along the path.

Beyond the ancient palace of Myeongjeongmun are long delicate lights that line your path

 creating an attraction that allows you to feel the palace’s dignity and majesty.

- Date: All Day (Closed on Monday)
- Time: 09:00~21:00

4. Gyeonghuigung Palace (It's not open at night.)

At last, I will introduce our fifth ancient palace. Due to the destruction caused by the

Japanese colonial era, only one part of the painful past remains of Gyeonghuigung Palace.

Now in the heart of downtown the area remains as a to relax comfortably and a learning center for its citizens.

Tip. Seoul Museum of History just opposite of Gyeonghuigung Palace.

After having a nice browse of Gyeonghuigung Palace, 

I suggest stopping by the Seoul Museum of History across the street.

- Date: It's not open at night.

- Time: 09:00~18:00

Now we’ve learned a lot about the ancient palaces that are open to night time viewings in 2019!

Instead of under the scorching sun, come feel the charm of the palaces at night!

[AREX Monthly Station] Maker of the Media Industry, Digital Media City Station

Hello. Today, I will introduce you to Seoul’s northwestern gateway:AREX’s Digital Media City Station. 

This station is located in the neighborhood of Sangam where it is possible to transfer to both the Gyeongui-Jungang Line and Line number 6. 

In the station, there are long benches and displays for people to check the airport’s schedule. 

Thus, travelers with carriers or heavy baggage can conveniently drop off their luggage for a bit and rest as they check the time.

At Digital Media City Station, there is a Dunkin Donuts, E-Mart24 convenience store, 

fish cakes stand, and various other stores, thus helping you solve your hunger with a simple meal.

For the convenience of all travelers, 

there are storage lockers and an ATM allowing for cash withdrawals. 

Whether you need to drop off luggage for a bit or need some cash, you may do so easily here.

Now shall we take a look at the attractions nearby Digital Media City Station?

Digital Media City, or DMC for short,

is an assembly of cutting edge IT technology, human resources, and cultural entertainment industries.

 As such, it is an urban complex of both Digital Media and Entertainment.

From the outside, you can experience the cutting-edge IT industry thanks to the presence of the 

magnificient and refined Korean broadcasting stations like MBC, SBS, YTN, CJ E&M, etc. 

One can easily see public broadcasts, live broadcasts, dramas being filmed, etc. in the area.

From the inside, there are beautiful sculptures scattered about.  Further, there are both big and small

 events at the Media Town Plaza allowing for new attractions to be seen.

While Sangam-dong’s Seoul World Cup Stadium was the main stadium for the Korea-Japan joint

 world cup in 2002, it is now home of the soccer club FC Seoul.

This is not only a soccer stadium, but also an entertainment space including a large supermarket, 

movie theater, sports center, wedding hall, etc., thus creating a shopping and leisure space in which residents can feel loved.

The beauty of Seoul World Cup Stadium’s world-renown architecture along with its own public relations 

office located inside the stadium itself allows for all to see 100 years of Korean soccer history. 

We’ve now taken a look at AREX’s Digital Media City Station and the local area. 

 There is even more to see and enjoy outside of what we discussed today such as the Oil Tank Culture Park, World Cup Park, etc. 

So definitely stop by sometime!

Thank you!

You can find information on how to travel comfortably on AREX’s homepage.

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(https://www.arex.or.kr)

Great travels brought to you by AREX.​

[AREX Monthly Station] The Core of Seoul, Seoul Station

Hello. While located in Dongja-dong, Yongsan-gu, the center of Seoul, this station allows transfers 
between subway lines number 1 and 4. Today, I introduce to you AREX’s Seoul Station.

Seoul Station is home to various places to eat such as Cafe Ding-Dong and Noodle King while also 
featuring a THE FACE SHOP and amenities such as meeting rooms. 

In the basement level 2 of Seoul Station,

boarding procedures, baggage check-in, departure screenings, etc. can all be done at one time 
without having to wait thanks to the downtown airport terminal.

Now shall we take a look at what there is to see nearby Seoul Station?

[ Seoullo 7017: Korea’s Skypark]

Seoullo 7017 boasts approximately 24,000 trees, of which there are 50 families and 228 species, 
along its long stretching skypark. Further, it also has mist fountains, a skywalk, and more, 
connecting it with the surrounding neighborhood.  
So, how about taking a look at the green gardens of Seoullo 7017 and the city of Seoul all in one go?

[ Seoul Station’s Hot Place: Culture Station Seoul 284]

The look of Seoul Station of the past lives on at the Culture Station Seoul 284 where various 
exhibitions of more ordinary times are on display. 

The elegance of the old Seoul Station matches well with the art pieces on display evoking a strange beauty.

[The Future of Seoul Station, cheongpamilaedo]

Four different artists put their individual touch on the theme of the passing of time and various 
sceneries by utilizing a 235m wall and their own personalities.

Love and hope, the passage to harmony and communication, a time-flowing soundscape. 
Come to appreciate a future once only confined within our imaginations but now laden throughout Cheongpa Future City.

We’ve now looked at a few things that we can see by taking the AREX to Seoul Station and 
exploring the surrounding area. 

I hope that you can feel Seoul Station’s culture and history through the many sights and landmarks 
we’ve looked at. 

You can find information on how to travel comfortably on AREX’s homepage.

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(https://www.arex.or.kr)

Great travels brought to you by AREX.​