Joanna James
As the second biggest city in the Gyeonggi Province, Seongnam is a South Korean tourist hotspot like no other. From the areas key cultural attractions to its most coveted recreational highlights; here are 5 points of interest every traveller must visit in Seongnam.
As one of the most prestigious performance art spaces and cultural institutions in Seongnam, a tour of the Seongnam Arts Center is a must for all visitors. Also containing the Seongnam Foreign Language School, the venue offers affordable language lessons to high school students who wish to lean one of the four foreign languages that are taught at the venue.
Occupying pride of place in Bundang-gu's Yul-dong area, this sprawling entertainment park first opened its doors to the public back in 1999. Often regarded as an adrenalin junkie's dream destination, tourists who are spending the day at Yuldong Park can take part in a plethora of daredevil activities including bungee jumping. An area dedicated to this jaw-dropping activity is found at the park which is also home to a massive water fountain that sends columns of liquid up into the skies to reach a height of over 102m. Home to its very own theatre and badminton centre, visitors can also enjoy a picnic or climbs the artificial rock wall located inside the compound. Lined with biking trails and jogging paths, the flower garden and kiddies park are other favourite hangouts for local families. Travellers will also find a host of great restaurants are also located near the park so one can also grab a bite after a tour of the expansive enclave.
Those who are based at Somerset Central Bundang or similar hotels in the area should also venture down to the picturesque Shingu Botanic Garden. Those who are wondering where to stay in Bundang after spending the day of sightseeing in Seongnam will find no finer alternative to this tranquil garden. As a premier horticultural and conservation hub in Seongnam the Shingu Botanic Garden has systematically showcased some of its most prized floral possessions in enchanting displays divided by species. There are 15 thematic sections in this vast expanse which also includes a conventional Korean garden, an arboretum, a greenhouse, a children's garden and an insect conservatory. Other points of interest inside the premises include its vegetation garden, hydrangea garden and endangered species garden while the four-season garden highlights blooms that thrive all year long.
This beautifully maintained public park is another highlight all first-timers should visit during a stay in Seongnam. Perfect for spending a few hours surrounded by verdant landscapes lined with flowering trees, the winding paths and walkways of this peaceful parkland offers holidaymakers the chance to reconnect with nature.
Coffee fanatics based in Seongnam should not miss the chance to throw back a few cups of their favourite beverage by cafe-hopping down Jeongja-dong Cafe Street where one finds the trendiest and liveliest coffee houses in the city.
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