Things to Do for Fun : Unique Places to Visit in Seoul

Are you planning to visit Seoul on your vacation? Have you planned your trip and do you know what places you need to visit and what you must see? You would probably want to do some unique things for fun in Seoul. As you all know that Seoul is one of the most vibrant and modern cities in Asia, you would be familiar with the fact that you can find every kind of interesting and unique places to visit in Seoul.

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Here you will find a wide variety of unique places to visit in Seoul

VR Gaming

One of the best unique places to visit in Seoul!

We see a lot of technological advancements being made in this world every day. Saying South Korea as the major city in those technological advancements wouldn’t be wrong. Virtual reality is trending these days. And if you visit Seoul, you will find a large number of VR cafes and complexes being set up for your entertainment.

Have you ever experienced Virtual Reality? Virtual reality is a simulation as generated by the computer with which you can interact in the virtual world and not in the real world. That’s when Virtual reality grabs your interest and want to keep spending time in the virtual world, enjoying its attraction. There could be many other purposes for which VR can be used other than entertainment, i.e., gaming, education, Anatomy, psychology, etc.

VR Cafe

If you want to have an experience of VR games while you are in Seoul, I recommend you VR Zone Gangnam Branch. Upon entering the longstanding building, you will have to take an elevator that can transport you to the VR floor, where you can experience the magical views of modern decoration and virtual reality for obvious.

Address: 25 Seocho-daero 77-gil Gangnam-gu Seoul
Phone: 02-591-0770
Open hours: 12:00 – 23:00

Price

The price depends on the games. 18,000 KRW for 3 games and 24,000 KRW for 5 games. Of course, you can also switch to another game. In VR gaming, you are given a headset to wear on your eyes that takes you into the world of Virtual reality, where you start shaking and shrieking. What you see through the panels of the headset can be seen by others on a TV screen.

Before you try playing any horror game or watch horror short films using VR, it is highly recommended that if you are unable to handle the stress or feel discomfort, you should immediately leave it. Otherwise, it is going to damage you seriously. However, proper precautions and safety measurements are always taken.

Karaoke (Noraebang)

Karaoke Noraebang is a popular activity in Seoul at night time. Here you can sing songs of your choice till morning. You can easily find various Karaoke centers in the city, especially in Hongdae, Gangnam, and Jongno districts.

If you visit a karaoke in Seoul, you would see karaoke rooms as equipped with microphones, TVs, tambourines along with a huge collection of music in various languages i.e., English, Japanese, Chinese and Korean. The average rate you will get there for spending your time on the microphone would cost you not more than 20,000KRW per hour. Not only that, but you can also find some food to eat there as well at an additional cost as per the menu. The rates can vary according to your per hour usage and the company policy etc.

Su Karaoke Bar Hongik Univ. Main Branch

Su Karaoke Bar is one of the most popular karaoke in Seoul. While you walk Hongdae street probably you could find a big building with a whole glass window. That means you can see people who are having a fun time with friends singing and dancing in the karaoke. Enjoy its pleasant and clean room with a stylish interior, huge screen, and high-end equipment!

Address: 37 Wausan-ro 21-gil Mapo-gu Seoul
Phone: 070-4405-9971
Open hours: 11:00 – 06:00

Grand Hyatt Seoul Hellikon

If you are looking for more fancy karaoke, Hellikon could be answer for you. Hellikon run by Grand Hyatt Hotel Seoul is the fusion of traditional and modern Korean karaoke Noraebang. Helicon has a lounge, a bar and few private rooms that incorporate state of the art paintings, audio, video, TV monitors, and microphones. You get to choose from a list of 15,000 songs that are in Korean, English, Japanese, and Chinese Language. By paying an extra, you will get served with tasty snacks and wines to satisfy your hunger and enhance your experience.

Address: 322 Sowol-ro Yongsan-gu Seoul
Phone: 02-799-8440

PC Bang

If you are into playing PC games, PC bang is the perfect fit for you as unique places to visit in Seoul.

PC bang is another name for the Internet Café in Korea. Especially it’s good for online games. If you are a big fan of League of Legends or World of Warcraft, PC bang in Korea will serve as the paradise for you. Play a couple of games on the Korean server with your friends and enjoy the appeal of the fastest internet! When you are into playing pc games, the high speed of the internet will leave you amazed by error-free. Or you won’t have to wait for your game to load or the lag times.

In addition, you can order drinks or foods in PC bang using the online system. Then the staff will bring what you order to your seat. Just one click for order foods in PC bang is like real how locals enjoy their culture. Why don’t you try it :)? You can kill your free time in PC bang during your traveling lags or if you want to stay sometime because of the weather.

Pet café

The craze 4 Pet Cafe has been increasing throughout the world, starting from and then spreading to Sweden, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America. You would be surprised to know that disgrace for Pet Cafe to a whole new level in Seoul, South Korea. Cafes you will see kinds of Exotic animals that you have never seen before waiting for. All you need to do is to get ready to have the Exotic experiences in Seoul.

Pet cafes in Seoul are one of the unique things to do for fun here. If you think that you are a bird lover, the Wanggwan’s house of parrots is going to be the best thing you will ever see in your whole life. Not only parrots, but you will also get to see cockatoos, or African grey blue and yellow macaw, and some kinds of finches you primavera and some finches.

To take admission, you will have to pay 5,000 KRW, which is equivalent to 4.70 US dollars. If you can pay a little extra, you will be allowed to pour some food in bird cages to feed them. The shop not only keeps birds, but they also sell these birds at affordable rates. So, you can buy one for yourself as well if you want to.

Moreover, you can go to pet cafes in Seoul where they have various animals like dogs, cats, raccoons, and meerkats. It will be a memorable experience ever!

Running man

Many of you would already be familiar with the running man who has been the most loved Korean variety show. It has been established for special attractions for tourists from all over the world and locals. Running man is situated in the middle of Insadong, where you can complete missions by collecting the R-points to become its 9th member. You can have easy access to have thematic experiences.

Also, both adults and children can visit Running man and be a part of its adventurous attractions. Upon entering and signing up for the race, you are familiarized with six zones, each with a mission. In the game, you have to collect R-points as many as you can and complete all the missions in an hour. Remember, upon the start of the race; you have to collect R-points by finding them in dark mazes, puzzles, ball throwing, and a lot of other games.

Address: 41 Insadong 5-gil, Jongro-gu, Seoul
Phone: 02-2034-0606
Open hours: 10:00 – 20:00
Tickets: 16,000KRW (Original price) | Get 15% discount tickets here.

Poo Poo Land

Poo Poo Land is truly a unique place to visit in Seoul because it services both fun and for children as well as adults. This idea might look surprising to you, but you can learn the vital role of healthy colon by making yourself a part of the simulative digestive system made up of various simulative gameplays.

In Poo Poo Land, you can travel through the gastrointestinal tract starting from the 4th floor and ending on the 2^ndfloor where you act as the food while entering and body waste while exiting. Upon exiting the second floor, you encounter a gift shop that is famous for selling various kinds of poop inspired beauty products and candies. Here, you can spend a minimum of three hours for entertainment and visiting the whole place. While sliding down from the fourth floor to the second floor, get knowledge about how it feels like when the food passes from your digestive system. Furthermore, you can take your photographs with the adorable and cool 3D paintings inside the 4-dimensional photography area.

Trick eye museum

You might have seen yourself eaten by monsters, being caught in terrifying situations where you are cooked and served on the table, or you might have seen Ghosts walking on the ceilings of your room in your dreams. You would be surprised to know that all of these things are possible in reality because of the trick eye museum. It is another unique place to visit in Seoul.

Trick Eye Museum is, by far, one of the most interesting and amazing places to visit. This place will leave you amazed with a blast of 3D optical illusions and crazy photos. You can surely visit this place with your family and friends to enjoy displayed paintings and arts. Take the photograph with flat paintings that create an illusion of a three-dimensional view. Besides, these pictures seem to be very real that you can’t even imagine. There are some other reasons due to which you should visit the trick eye museum

3D paintings to take crazy pictures with
Play various games add the carnival Street
Enjoy getting lost in the maze of mirrors
Enjoy the charm of sculptures and feel winter around you in any part of the Year.

Location

Address: Seogyo Plaza B2, 357-1, Seogyo-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul
Phone:
Open hours: 09:00 – 21:00
Tickets: 14,900 KRW (Original Price) | Get 15% discount tickets here

So, what are you waiting for? If you haven’t done already, do remember to visit these unique places next time you plan a trip to Seoul. If you know any other unique places in Seoul, you can share your experiences with us in the comment section. The huge city of attractions for tourists from all over the world is full of awesome places to visit!