scenic viewpoint
Lotte World Tower Seoul Sky
South Korea's tallest building at 555 meters with the Seoul Sky observation deck offering sweeping views of the entire metropolitan area.
13 km · about 25 min drive
AsiaSouth KoreaGyeonggi-do
Wabu
Gyeonggi-do, South Korea · Asia
About Wabu
Wabu works well as a base: 10 minutes from Namyangju, 21km from Gyeongbokgung Palace.
Wabu is in Gyeonggi-do, South Korea, with about 97,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Namyangju, about 5 km away.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Wabu?
Within an hour or so of Wabu: Lotte World Tower Seoul Sky (13 km), Lotte World (14 km), Dongdaemun Design Plaza (19 km), Cheonggyecheon Stream (20 km).
Are there any good drives near Wabu?
The nearest famous roads are Hangyeryeong Pass, Misiryeong Pass and Daegwallyeong Pass.
Where is Wabu?
Wabu is in Gyeonggi-do, South Korea, about 5 km from Namyangju.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 96,775
- Continent
- Asia
- Country
- South Korea
- Region
- Gyeonggi-do
- Timezone
- Asia/Seoul
- Coordinates
- 37.5897, 127.2203
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in South Korea
Tourist helpline (English): 1330.
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Worth the detour from Wabu
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
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Lotte World
Seoul's massive indoor and outdoor theme park holding the Guinness record for the world's largest indoor amusement park.
14 km · about 25 min drive
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Dongdaemun Design Plaza
A futuristic neo-futuristic landmark designed by Zaha Hadid, serving as Seoul's hub for design, art, and technology exhibitions.
19 km · about 20 min drive
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Cheonggyecheon Stream
A restored urban stream running through downtown Seoul with a beautiful 10.9-kilometer walking path beneath street level.
20 km · about 25 min drive
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Changdeokgung Palace
A UNESCO World Heritage palace famed for its Secret Garden, considered the finest example of Joseon Dynasty palace architecture.
20 km · about 25 min drive
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Gyeongbokgung Palace
The main royal palace of the Joseon dynasty in Seoul, known for its grandeur and the picturesque changing of the guard ceremony.
21 km · about 25 min drive
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Bukchon Hanok Village
A traditional Korean village of hundreds of hanok houses nestled between two major palaces in the heart of Seoul.
21 km · about 25 min drive
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Insadong
Seoul's cultural heart lined with traditional teahouses, antique shops, galleries, and craft stores in a charming pedestrian street.
21 km · about 25 min drive
Driving roads near Wabu
3 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 150km.
- Right hereLotte World Tower Seoul SkySouth Korea's tallest building at 555 meters with the Seoul Sky observation deck offering sweeping views of the entire metropolitan area.
- 21 kmN Seoul Tower (Namsan Tower)A communication and observation tower atop Namsan Mountain offering panoramic views of Seoul and famous for its love lock fences.
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