‘Tis the season to escape the heat and head to a place with water. For those who are unfortunately stuck in Seoul this summer, we’ve got you covered. Here are some of the best things to do in August for a fun day out in the city.
1. Junji Ito Horror House
Horror and summer are inseparable sensations. The Junji Ito Horror House, an immersive experience by horror manga artist Junji Ito, is a cathartic experience for thrill seekers. The exhibit, which consists of an interactive zone and an original artwork zone, was first unveiled in Thailand, Taiwan, and Malaysia, where it proved to be very popular. It is open to visitors aged 14 and above and will run until September 8.
📍Hongdae DUEX, 186 Yanghwa-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul
2. Seoul Brewery
They say alcohol lovers don’t drink, but there’s nothing like a beer in the heat of the day. The city’s proudly named Seoul Brewery is the largest urban brewery in Korea, with more than 100 craft beers on tap. The seven-story Seongsu branch has a cafe, dining, and cultural spaces alongside the beer taps. If you’re curious about the beer-making process at Seoul Brewery, you can sign up for a tour here.
📍Hapjeong Branch: 10, Tojeong-ro 3an-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul, Korea; Seongsu Branch: 28-12, Yeonmujang-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul, Korea
3. Hongje Cafe Falls
Moving water is an essential condition to feel like you’re in nature. Hongjecheon has a waterfall that’s refreshing to look at, and the terrace of Cafe Falls in front of it is a great place to sit still and hit the waterfall hole.
📍262-24 Yeonhee-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul
4. Samgongio
With reading becoming more popular than ever, Samgongio is a great place to spend some calm time surrounded by books. This cafe and vinyl bar serves coffee and drinks depending on your mood, and the owner’s eclectic playlists provide the soundtrack to your day. It’s only open on weekdays, and reservations are required in the evenings.
📍243 Segumjeong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
5. Real Banksy
The faceless street artist. Banksy’s exhibition ‘Real Banksy‘ is on display at Ground Seoul. The exhibition showcases a wide range of works that reflect Banksy’s nonviolent, anti-war message.
📍Ground Seoul, 26, Insadong 9-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul, Korea
6. Caribbean Bay
A classic is a classic is a classic. A little further out of Seoul is the water park Caribbean Bay. The water show Shooting Water is back with a bang until August 25, and the Mega Wave Festival features artists such as Dynamic Duo, pH-1, QWER, and more.
📍199, Everland-ro, Pogok-eup, Cheoin-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea
7. Myeongpil Film Art Center
Cinema paradise in Paju Publishing City. Myungfilm Art Center is a complex cultural space of Myungfilm, a production company that has made long-lasting works in Korean film history such as ‘Access’, ‘Joint Security Area JSA’, and ‘Introduction to Architecture’. From a movie theater with a Dolby Atmos system to a cafe, pub, showroom, archive room, screening room, and merchandise shop, the five floors offer a variety of cultural experiences.
📍530-20, Hoedong-gil, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do
8. Uijeongbu Art Library
Uijeongbu Art Library is a great place for book lovers who can’t get enough of book cafes to have a proper book vacation. Everyone you know has probably already been there, but it’s worth sneaking in a visit while everyone else is on vacation.
📍248, Minrak-ro, Uijeongbu-si, Gyeonggi-do
9. Odium
Odium</shortcode data-tag=”trackLink” link_url=”https://audeum.org/home”>Odium, which opened last June, is the world’s largest sound museum. Kengo Kuma and Kenya Hara designed the architecture and visual identity, and the museum features phonographs from the 19th century and world-class sound systems. It’s also home to the most extensive experience of audiovisual spaces, another prominent trend. It is open by appointment only for three days, Thursday through Saturday, to keep the collections in optimal condition.
📍6, Hunneung-ro 8-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul