Wanggok-dong Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Wanggok-dong
Popular places to visit
Korea Railroad Museum
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Korea Railroad Museum during your trip to Uiwang. Take in the entertainment choices and mountain views in the area.
Naeson Takgoojang
Catch an event at Naeson Takgoojang during your trip to Uiwang. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.
Baegun Lake
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Baegun Lake during your travels in Uiwang. Take in the museums while you're in the area.
Activities

Signature DMZ Tour: Exclusive NK Defector Talk +Suspension Bridge

South Korea: COEX Aquarium Admission Ticket

Small-Group DMZ Tour w/ North Korea Experience Hall & Susp.Bridge

DMZ Highlights & Exclusive Defector Interview – True Human Story

Korean Folk Village and Suwon Hwaseong Fortress Day Tour(EG Tour)

Seoul: Kpop Dance Class Including Video Shooting & Editing
Our pick of the best Wanggok-dong Hotel Deals

HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG
Our stay at The Botanik was an amazing one. The room was spotless, beds were comfortable (maybe a bit too firm for a couple of us), the AC worked perfectly, and amenities were great. The room was sound proof. Our next door neighbor was having a part with music loudly playing. We could hear the music ...
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026

Toyoko Inn Seoul Gangnam
My second time of visiting as a solo female traveller from the U.K. checking in was amazing and staff friendly. The solo room was perfect includes a fridge. In the lobby is a microwave. The eco clean is great but they still left clean towels etc outside the door. Would’ve liked the option of another ...
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026

LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG
This was my second time staying at this hotel and it was just an amazing experience as the first one. The front desk staff was extremely helpful is rescheduling my return at the end of the month when it was impossible for me to do the changes I needed online. This will always be my preferred hotel ...
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026

Grand Hyatt Seoul
Breakfast was very good and the location (temporary) is actually far better than the old location. Staff at breakfast was excellent.
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026

Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Myeongdong
Great
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026

Toyoko Inn Seoul Yeongdeungpo
Good
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Wanggok-dong

Gocheon-dong
Gocheon-dong might not have many top sights, but Anyang Benest Golf Course and Mr. Toilet House are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

I-dong
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in I-dong and surrounding area, you can visit Anyang Benest Golf Course and Mr. Toilet House.

Sam-dong
Even though there aren't top sights in Sam-dong, you can explore the larger area and take in top sights like Korea Railroad Museum. Jump on the metro at Uiwang Station to see more of the city.

Bugok-dong
While you're in Bugok-dong, take in top sights like Korea Railroad Museum and jump on the metro at Uiwang Station to see more of the city.

Cheonggye-dong
While Cheonggye-dong isn't home to many top sights, Seoul Land and Seoul Grand Park are some notable places to visit nearby.
