SeoulTheJourney has a magical day planned with plenty of treats waiting for you – let’s get going!
Feel free to jump around the blog for more ideas – we would like to suggest some art adventures and should the weather not be so great – why not head to the mountains?
Ediya Coffee Lab
Start the morning with a lovely brew at the Ediya Coffee Lab and then let’s hit the road!
Photo by Simon Williams-Im
Coffee culture has stormed South Korea and is bursting with independent and franchise coffee shops.
One of your options is likely to be Ediya Coffee, a more budget-friendly option – the market remains bursting with options on – both sides of the spectrum!
SeoulTheJourney would suggest that you take the chance to visit the unique Ediya in Gangnam’s Eonju Station – Ediya Coffee Lab.
The EdiyaCoffee Lab offers a wide range of choices offers such an amazing location that has inspired coffee since 2010 in the heart of Gangnam.
Ediya Labs Location:
South Korea, Seoul, Gangnam-gu, Nonhyeon-ro, 636 이디야빌딩
Take a look inside the store:
Time for a real stroll
Take the opportunity to visit the Bukaksan Seoul City Wall and get a view that will stick to your memories for years to come – if you started your morning at Ediya Labs we would recommend either the subway or a taxi.
Read more about the routes here and check out this super informative website about the route. We are suggesting that you head towards a hike along the Baegak Mountain Trail of Seoul City Wall.
Scoff for the road
Location: Scoff Bakehouse -> Seoul, Jongno-gu, Changuimun-ro, 149 1층 (a short walk from Seoul Museum) .
As you are reading ahead of your journey, SeoulTheJourney would suggest that you head to the wall via Scoff Bakehouse (see pictures above) and get some good treats and a few drinks for the the walk.
The bakery is only a few minutes from Changuimun Gate which will take you on this awesome adventure!
The view you will get from the walk (below).
All photos by Simon Williams-Im
Hold tight, we are going to visit another gem!
Before we head out of Buam-dong, SeoulTheJourney suggests taking a little visit to the traditional cultural space.
The iconic Mugyewon was built using materials from Ojinam, the first registered restaurant in Seoul in Ikseon-dong, Jongno-gu, and used for the gate of Mugyewon, roof tiles, rafters, and pillars.
Ojinam served as the home of Lee Byung-jik, a calligrapher in the late Joseon Dynasty and typical commercial urban hanok in the early 1910s.
Take a look at these photos and get ready for an amazing journey!
For more information visit here and check out their instagram
Location: 03022 2, Changuimun-ro 5ga-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
김선생
Photo by Simon Williams-Im
TeacherKim, aka 김선생 serve up a delicious Kimbap amongst many other fine treats. SeoultheJourney would recommend visiting one of their many branches for a light lunch as you continue your journey around Korea.
Check out their website or Facebook.
Take a peak
A little mooch around Bundang, well why not?
Fancy taking a short ride to Bundang?
SeoultheJourney would suggest as an additional adverture a trip to the Korea Institute of Design Promotion. The center is only a short walk from the metro station, let alone a lovely waterside park with plenty of coffee shops and restaurants on stand-by!
Location:
322 Yanghyeon-ro, Bundang-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do, 13496, Republic of Korea
Korea Institute of Design Promotion Instagram
Evening meal and wine
Head over to the Han River and enjoy dinner with a view and a wine to celebrate a busy day!
Check out ElandCruise and for dinner on the move options look no further than here.