17 Ways to Beat the Seoul Summer Heat
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- 20 Jul 2022
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For anyone who has ever visited Korea in the summer, the heat might be one of the memories that “stuck” the most. Despite the heat’s brutal reign from June to early September, there are plenty of ways to cool off around the city. Check out these 17 tips on how to stay smelling fresh this Seoul summer.
1. Visit a free museum
There’s no air conditioner like the one you get in a Korean museum. Not only is it a great place to hide out from the brutal sun rays, but you can learn a thing or two while you’re at it. Most of the museums in Seoul are free and offer fascinating insights into some of the country’s national treasures. The National Palace Museum of Gyeongbokgung and the National Museum of Korea sell highly detailed English resource books that will help you learn more than the exhibition rooms offer. Some other popular museums include the Seoul Craft Museum, National Folk Museum of Korea, War Memorial of Korea, Contemporary History Museum, and the Story of King Sejong / Yi Sun Sin. Click the museum names for links to their website where you can find accessibility information, opening hours, and exhibition highlights. Happy learning!
2. Try a self-service ice cream shop
One of the hottest COVID-19 trends was the self-service ice cream shop. It seems impossible to wander any neighborhood without spotting one; you can even find some inside the subway station! If you’re on the hunt, type in ‘ì•„ì´ìŠ¤í¬ë¦¼ í• ì¸ì ’ into your Naver Maps or Kakao Maps app. Don’t try anything sneaky!
3. Hit a bullseye at an archery cafe
South Korea is famous on Instagram for its unique cafes (have you visited our Instagram page yet?). A popular destination for tourists and locals alike is an archery cafe! For a cheap price, a quick lesson and a few rounds are included. The most popular archery cafe chain in Korea is appropriately called Robin Hood, which has several branches around the city. The most popular is in Sinchon (ì‹ ì´Œì—) near Yonsei University.
4. Try Traditional Bingsu in a Hanok Cafe
Bingsu (빙수) is a shaved ice dessert that’s the perfect treat to cool off in the summer. The history of bingsu dates back to the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910) with flavors such as rice cake, red bean, and powdered bean flour. You can try these traditional flavors at one of the many hanok cafes in Insadong (ì¸ì‚¬ë™) starting from Anguk Station Exit 6. Read More…
