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Mapo District (Korean: 마포구, romanized: Mapo-gu) is one of the 25 districts of Seoul, South Korea. Mapo has a population of 381,330 (2015) and has a geographic area of 23.87 km 2 (9.22 sq mi ), and is divided into 24 dong (administrative neighborhoods).
- Raditya A. Jakarta, Indonesia 128 contributions. Usual get go. Hongik and sincheon area are the usual get go for all youth especially university student arround, there is ewha, sogang, hufs and hongik university sorrounding this area.
- Zolike78. New Westminster, Canada 303 contributions. Out of this world. We went during the full bloom of silver grass (and cosmos flowers). Lots of people but being so big it didn't feel crowded.
- Coastal27825525894. 1 contribution. Must visit to know Korean sex slaves(called comfort women) by Japan. Must visit if you are curious about Korean colonial history from Japan.
- Quentin B. 1 contribution. DMZ visit. The day at the DMZ was really interesting. The guide Kelly was really good. She is really good at explaining the story in great detail and making you feel the moment more deeply.
Mapo Gu is a great one-stop shop for a variety of activities and things to see in Seoul. From walking through flowery fields to the local food and art experience, you can find it all here. Use our shortlist as a starting point and build out your Korea Trip itinerary from there!
The Mapo Bridge (Korean: 마포대교) crosses the Han River in South Korea and connects the Mapo District and the Yeongdeungpo District in the city of Seoul. The bridge was completed in 1970. Until 1984, the bridge was called Seoul Bridge.
- Enjoy live music. Whether you’re singing it up at a karaoke room or looking for a live performance, you have a lot of options in the Hongdae district. Sing sing sing at a Noraebong.
- Visit some majorly cool cafes. Visiting cafes is a pastime for many in Korea and Hongdae has plenty of cool, quirky, and interesting cafes to visit. Whether you’re looking for a flowery cafe even in the middle of winter, or a place where you can your face on a latte, there is plenty to to find.
- Go Shopping. Keep walking and you’ll come to a street full of Korean shopping stalls. You can find all kinds of fashion goods at affordable prices on Hongdae shopping street.
- Play games or see a show. Breakout Seoul (브레이크아웃 이스케이프) Breakout Seoul is a super fun escape room that is fun for team-building, exercise, or just a way to use your mental skills.
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Oct 20, 2014 · A beautiful walk along the Han in Seoul leads to an unexpected yet eye-opening destination. Our path has exposed a darker reality that’s not so talked about in Korea. We reach the foot of Mapo “Bridge of Life” unprepared for what’s set to appear.
