Wanggok-dong Travel Guide
Uiwang
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.
Cheonggyesa Temple
Find out about the history of Uiwang when you spend time at Cheonggyesa Temple. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.
Things to do
DMZ Tour w/ North Korea Experience Hall & Opt. Suspension Bridge
DMZ Guided tour from Seoul with Suspension Bridge or Gondola
Ultimate 2-Day Korea Escapade (DMZ Tour + Seoul City Sightseeing)
DMZ Highlights & Exclusive Defector Interview – True Human Story
Signature DMZ Tour: Exclusive NK Defector Talk +Suspension Bridge
Top hotels in Wanggok-dong
HOTEL THE BOTANIK SEWOON MYEONGDONG
"We stayed at Hotel the Botanik twice totally 10 days with our 2 kids. We would definitely stay here again. Pros: very clean, enough space in the room with kitchenette, centrally located, nice view from roof. Cons: main bedroom has a glass wall and second bedroom has no door meaning it's hard not ..."
Reviewed on 20 May 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
Hotel Gracery Seoul
"Hotel Gracery Seoul was a good place to stay. Breakfast was not free though the buffet was very well worth the price we paid! We recommend this place to stay!"
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Lotte Hotel World
"Hotels.com only sent me an itinerary number instead of a proper reservation number, which led to the front desk staff claiming they couldn't find my booking details upon check-in. To make matters worse, despite arriving shortly after the 3 PM weekday check-in time, I was told the hotel parking lot ..."
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Seoul Garden Hotel
"We had to wait 2 hours for checkin. I know the check in time is 3 pm, but there are always some rooms that are ready earlier. Then at 3pm there were many people checking in at the same time. I liked the location. Airport limusine in front of the hotel for 18000 won. one washing machine and one dryer ..."
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Shilla Stay Seodaemun Seoul Station
"Excellent"
Reviewed on 19 May 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.
