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With the popularization of Korean culture, waves of K-Culture enthusiasts have jotted down pages of recommendations for a visit to Seoul. Looking online, there are hundreds of resources overflowing with details on the hottest restaurants and cafes. A good portion of these travel tips and recommendations come from fellow travelers who have done their fair share of exploration.
While they offer amazing insights from traveler to traveler, it's great hearing from locals about special locations, especially K-Pop idols. Former Lovelyz member and now soloist, YeIn, recently had a schedule with fashion magazine, ELLE Korea. Together, they filmed an eye-catching travel course of hot spots one should visit while in Seoul. All these locations were recommended by YeIn herself. She spoke about their locations and various charms.
Find out about the travel spots YeIn recommends you should visit!
1. Chungwoon Literature Library
Located a ways north of Gyeongbokgung Palace and at the foot of Inwangsan Mountain is Chungwoon Literature Library.
Seoul Metropolitan
This travel spot is special due to the fact that it is the first-ever hanok library in Jongno-gu. Once you find a book to your liking, you can head up to the second floor which holds various reading rooms and a great view of the library's scenic surroundings. Despite being in the city of Seoul, this will act as a perfect getaway from the busy concrete streets.
2. Cafe Sinola
Right in between Chungwoon Literature Library and Gyeongbokgung Palace is the quaint Cafe Sinola.
Cafe Sinola's Instagram
YeIn describes Cafe Sinola as being closer to a music listening room. While the bustling Seoul sidewalk is just right outside its doors, a feeling of sentimentality will cover you from head to toe, becoming a much needed escape from reality. Here, you can listen to music, read a book, and enjoy a delicious helping of Fresh toast with drip coffee, as recommended by YeIn herself.
3. Andok Mandu
After some much needed reading and immersing yourself in the atmosphere of Café Sinola, YeIn suggests Andok Mandu.
Andok Mandu Official
With mandu being part of its name, one must have item is the delicious mandu soup. YeIn also suggests the fried peppers, as well as the boiled pork. It's deep and clean taste will have you gasping in amazement, not allowing your hands and mouth to stop until you've devoured everything in front of you.
4. Cafe Archivist
The last recommendation on YeIn's travel course is Cafe Archivist.
Cafe Archivist's Instagram
Cafe Archivist could be the perfect starting point or end to any travel course. Open from 11AM to 9PM KST, its cozy interior, delicious pastry, and reinvigorating drinks offer the perfect atmosphere for any traveler. With a stone wall road right outside, YeIn also suggests ordering some takeout and strolling along the path.
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What do you think of this incredible travel course? Do you think you would visit any of these places while in Seoul? Let us know your thoughts in the comments!
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