Taste of South Korea

  Hello, night hikers and panoramic view chasers! It’s Bitna. In our last moonlight escape, we walked through the golden-lit royal paths and captured the glowing crystal beauty of the Grand Greenhouse at Changgyeonggung Palace . Today, we are heading up into the hills to experience an entirely different kind of Seoul nightlife. We are trading the flat riverside paths for a historic ridge that offers the most nostalgic, romantic, and breathtaking view of the city skyline. Welcome to Naksan Park (낙산공원) and Ihwa Mural Village (이화벽화마을) ! Named "Naksan" because its humped shape resembles the back of a camel ( Nakta ), this hill is home to a beautifully preserved section of the Seoul City Wall (한양도성) built in 1396. While Gangnam and Hong대 blink with flashy neon signs, Naksan offers a warm, analog golden glow that has made it a legendary filming location for countless K-dramas and the ultimate hidden date spot for local university students. Let's find out how to catch this mag...

  Hello, view chasers and night photography lovers! It’s Bitna. After relaxing by the river with a cozy picnic at Yeouido Hangang Park , we are moving to the eastern side of Seoul to witness something truly monumental. Today, we are conquering the crown jewel of modern Seoul’s skyline: The Lotte World Tower (롯데월드타워) . Standing at a staggering 555 meters (1,821 feet) tall with 123 stories , this sleek, silver monolith is the tallest building in South Korea and the 5th tallest building in the entire world. Its unique design is inspired by traditional Korean pottery and calligraphy brushes, blending ancient grace with futuristic engineering. Let’s head up to the clouds! 🚀 Flying to the Clouds: Seoul Sky Observatory To get the ultimate night view, you need to head up to Seoul Sky , the premium observatory located on floors 117 through 123. Your journey begins with the Sky Shuttle , an ultra-high-speed elevator that flies up to the 117th floor in just 60 seconds. Inside the elevator, t...

  Hello, urban explorers and night walkers! It’s Bitna. In our last journey, we experienced the majestic 600-year history of Sungnyemun Gate , South Korea’s National Treasure No. 1. If you walk just past the back of that ancient stone gateway, you will see a massive concrete pedestrian bridge stretching across the busy streets toward Seoul Station. Today, we are stepping onto Seoullo 7017 (서울로 7017) . Similar to Cheonggyecheon Stream, this place is a prime example of Seoul's incredible Urban Regeneration (도시 재생) . It's a place where a noisy highway was transformed into a peaceful, floating forest in the sky. 🚙 The Story Behind "7017" The name "Seoullo 7017" holds a fascinating historical secret. "70" stands for 1970 , the year this structure was originally built as an elevated highway for cars to boost economic growth. "17" stands for 2017 , the year it was reborn as a public pedestrian park, featuring 17 unique intersecting walkways....