The Dark Side of Seoul
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by Joe McPherson in Seoul
31 May 2016
50min
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About the audio tour
This popular tour is finally on audio! Murder! Ghosts! Sex! This is the side of Seoul that you won’t find in the tourism brochures. Take a tour down the dark alleys of the forgotten 600-year history of bloody massacres, seedy hideaways, and mourning ghosts. Stops on this tour include the following: the site of a gruesome massacre, the bridge whose stones tell a dark story that lovers and passersby know nothing about, and a neighborhood known to be occupied by the spirits of prostitutes who met grisly ends. Along the way we regale tales of Seoul’s famous ghosts and murderers, weird and surprising landmarks, and the ancient city’s scandalous secrets. Clairvoyants on the tour have reported that we also have a few vaporous guests who join us. Keep an eye out for them. There will be an opportunity to buy refreshments. Children under 18 should not take this tour. It involves violent stories, sex jokes, and a foul-mouthed tour guide.
Major Landmarks
Unhyeongung Palace, Tapgol Park, Insa-dong, Pimatgol, Avenue of Youth, Cheonggyecheon Stream
Directions to starting point
Take the subway line 3 (orange line) to Anguk Station. Exit 2. In front of Dunkin Donuts.
Tips
Places to stop along the way:
Insa-dong, is a great place to shop for souvenirs. You'll also find a public bathroom at this stop.
Best time to walk:
At sunset or after dark
Precautions:
There are a few old, homeless men around Tapgol Park, but they won't bother you.
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