Must-Visit Couple Date Spots in Seoul This August
The Qixi Festival brings a romantic vibe to August. While exploring famous attractions in South Korea, if you also enjoy a romantic date abroad with your partner, it will make the entire trip even more meaningful! This time, the editor wants to recommend 5 super popular date spots in August in South Korea, covering eating, sleeping, playing, and having fun. Add them to your travel list and enjoy a special romantic trip!
When it comes to summer "entertainment activities," the first thing that comes to mind is a water park. And this year, the most popular spot among Korean couples is Caribbean Bay! As one of the three major water parks in South Korea, it has always been extremely popular. Opened in 1996, Caribbean Bay is known as the first official water park in South Korea. Visiting during the scorching heat of August will truly give you a cooling sensation.
Caribbean Bay tickets are divided into all-day tickets and afternoon tickets. All-day tickets allow free entry to Everland from 1 PM, while afternoon tickets allow entry from 5 PM. Choose the ticket type that fits your schedule. Although outside food is not allowed inside, they offer various options like hamburgers, BBQ, pork cutlets, ice cream, and coffee to satisfy your taste buds. Water attractions such as Super Storm, Wave Pool, Adventure Pool, and Water Spinning Slides provide plenty of entertainment in the water.
The entire park is spacious with a wide range of rides and plenty of visual enjoyment!
Operating hours (Peak Season 2 standard): 08:00~22:00
Weekly pass (all-day) – Adults 79,000 KRW, Children/Seniors 63,000 KRW
Afternoon pass (14:30) – Adults 69,000 KRW, Children/Seniors 53,000 KRW
Address: 199 Everland-ro, Pogok-eup, Cheoin-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do
If you have plans for a hotel stay in August, the editor highly recommends Paradise Art Hotel and Paradise City Pool Villa.
The well-known Paradise City actually consists of two hotels: the main Paradise City Hotel & Resort and the art-inspired European boutique concept hotel, Paradise Art Hotel. First, all rooms at Paradise Art Hotel are suites, making it an adults-only boutique hotel that places greater emphasis on privacy, offering you a uniquely special experience.
Paradise Art Hotel, through its coexistence with Art Walk, focuses the entire space on gallery exhibits, allowing you to experience art in every moment of your stay.
Since all 58 guest rooms are suites—a first in South Korea—and the hotel features unique facilities and services such as private relaxation spaces, art exhibitions, fine dining, and a salon, it has been certified as a member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World™, which includes over 90 excellent boutique hotels worldwide. It is known that SLH hotel members must meet more than 70 stringent conditions, and they continue to undergo service checks and evaluations to maintain the highest quality standards.
To ensure guests can fully rest during their stay, the hotel offers all-inclusive packages, some of which include dining at the in-house modern Korean creative restaurant 'SERASÉ'. The breakfast here is made with high-quality ingredients. You can choose from two themed set meals: "Oriental" featuring healthy Korean cuisine and "American" in a brunch style.
As a top-tier hotel, Paradise City provides special value to guests through the best service. Upon check-in, the service staff will cater to pre-understood guest needs and offer 24-hour room service for any requests. Additionally, the hotel offers an 'Art Tour' commentary service focused on major works displayed at Paradise Art Hotel, such as Nam June Paik's "HITCHOCKED" and Alexia Sinclair's "Lady Justice" series, allowing you to experience healing moments through art.
Paradise Art Hotel also features facilities exclusive to hotel guests, making each stay more vibrant. In particular, the private spa, operated by reservation, lets you share warm moments with loved ones, offering a truly healing spa experience.
The luxurious atmosphere and modern design of the guest rooms, along with room decoration services for proposals or anniversaries, attract many Korean couples planning a hotel stay in August! Indeed, there is no more unique hotel than this.
Check-in: 03:00 PM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Address: 186 Yeongjonghaeannam-ro 321beon-gil, Jung-gu, Incheon, South Korea
Following Paradise Art Hotel, the next place to introduce is the Paradise City Pool Villa, which even Korean celebrities love!
The Pool Villa at Paradise City offers a cozy and quiet private space with a sophisticated color scheme and sensual ambiance. If you want to spend sweet time with your loved one, this is the best hotel resort choice.
When you book a Pool Villa, follow the directions sent in advance and drive in. From the entrance, the concierge team will help with parking and luggage.
The guest rooms are located in an annex next to the main hotel, featuring a private entrance and elevator for personal use. Upon entering the room, a welcome card and cookies are placed on the table. Throughout your stay, a dedicated butler provides 1:1 service. The villa also includes a sauna and treadmill for your use.
Speaking of the Pool Villa, its highlight is the swimming pool. Incheon is located on the west coast, famous for its stunning sunsets. Taking photos by the pool during sunset is incredibly photogenic. Since it's a private space, you can swim all night to music, and when tired, order room service to enjoy various foods indoors.
Additionally, many K-Contents, such as Netflix's "Single's Inferno" and the home of the male lead in "Celebrity," were filmed here.
Experience the luxurious life of a Korean drama protagonist and create unforgettable memories!
Check-in: 03:00 PM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Address: 186 Yeongjonghaeannam-ro 321beon-gil, Jung-gu, Incheon, South Korea
From a certain perspective, the Han River must be among Seoul's representative spots.
If you're looking for a great date spot with your partner on a special day, don't miss NOCT M, located at Live Bar, where you can enjoy performances while viewing the stunning Han River scenery. Located on the 2nd floor of The River building along the Han River, there are NOCT and NOCT M. NOCT is a bar for enjoying wine and dinner, while NOCT M is a place where you can drink and enjoy performances.
NOCT M offers signature cocktails and various other drinks, along with menus suitable as appetizers or desserts. Drink prices average around 20,000 to 30,000 KRW, and performance fees are 10,000 KRW per person from Tuesday to Thursday, and 20,000 KRW per person from Friday to Saturday. Performers occasionally interact with the audience, guiding diners to enjoy the music.
Don't forget to make a reservation in advance. Enjoy a happy date time with your partner while feeling the cool summer night breeze of the Han River in August!
Operating hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 20:00~01:00 (Closed on Sunday and Monday)
Address: THE RIVER 2F, 2085-96 Olympic-daero, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
The last place to recommend today is Asteria Kotto, an Italian family-style restaurant in Apgujeong.
A date is incomplete without sharing a meal. Since most ingredients at Asteria Kotto are made and used by the chef personally, the prices are higher than average restaurants, but dining here feels like traveling to Europe, offering great value for money.
The restaurant's white exterior is clean and neat. Although the space is not large, every detail is perfect. Upon entering, seats are divided into inner and outer sections with a central wall, and there is also an outdoor terrace. The entire environment exudes a lazy yet refined elegance.
Each table is decorated with beautiful fresh flowers, creating a luxurious atmosphere. As an Italian family-style restaurant, most of the menu consists of familiar Western dishes. No matter what you order, complimentary bread is served before the meal. The freshly baked bread, with its rich butter aroma, is loved by everyone.
The editor recommends the beef rib Bolognese pasta. The sauce from the beef ribs pours over the pasta, releasing an irresistible aroma. The combination of tender meat sauce and perfectly cooked pasta is hard to refuse. If you visit, be sure to try it!
Operating hours: Weekdays & Saturday 11:30 - 22:00 / Sunday 11:30 - 21:00
Last order: Weekdays & Saturday 21:00 / Sunday 20:00
Address: 7-12 Eonju-ro 165-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
That's all for today's hot spot recommendations. If you want to know more about traveling in South Korea, don't forget to leave a comment below!
Wishing you a wonderful August holiday. See you next time!
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