Halal Tourism South Korea – Traveling around your dream country like South Korea must be unforgettable! Fret not, for those of you who are Muslims, you can visit iconic tourist attractions, Muslim-friendly culinary attractions, and mosques in South Korea’s big cities!
What are you waiting for? Plan your trip now and read the article to complete your itinerary!
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Muslim-Friendly South Korea Tourist Destinations
No need to hesitate to travel around Seoul, Gyeonggi, up to Busan because there are fun attractions, mosques, and many halal-certified or Muslim-friendly restaurants here! Come and take a look!
Seoul, the Joy in the Capital of South Korea awaits!
Start your journey by exploring Seoul with various kinds of exciting activities! From traveling around historic sites, and halal cuisine, to visiting its mosque!
1. List of Must-Visit Attractions
Gyeongbokgung Palace
Come see the magnificent palace from the Joseon Dynasty! You can get in for free by wearing traditional clothes, hanbok! While strolling around here, make sure to witness the amazing Palace Royal Guard Changing Ceremony. After that, go to Bukchon Hanok or a complex with a traditional Korean house exterior.
Price: Hanbok Rental Starts from USD 2,68*
Package includes: Inner skirt, Loker, Skip the line access
Address: 103길 20, Seoul, Korea Selatan (Google Maps)
N Seoul Towers
Continue your journey by going to Namsan Tower or N Seoul Towers! Go up the hill to get to the tower area and enjoy the view of the city from above. There’s also the famous Love Locks, where you can lock the padlocks and throw away the keys symbolizing eternal love!
Price: Starts from USD 8,66*
Operational hours and days: every day, 10AM – 11PM (local time)
Address: 105 Namsangongwon-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul (Google Maps)
Lotte World Theme Park
One more thing you can’t miss is playing at Lotte World Theme Park! This place is perfect for family vacations because they offer exciting rides for all ages, such as Camelot Carousel, a child-friendly ride up to Gyro Swing to test your adrenaline!
Price: Starts from USD 18,32*
Operational hours and days: every day, 10.30AM – 8PM (local time)
Address: 240 Olympic-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul (Google Maps)
2. Taste the Various Halal Foods
Yang Good BBQ (양국)
Try many delicious Korean dishes at some select restaurants! One of them is Yang Good BBQ in Gangnam, there is Korean BBQ, naengmyeon, or cold noodles, up to the bean paste soup doenjang-jjigae!
Operational hours and days: Tuesday – Friday, 4PM – 11PM (local time)
Address: 643-3 Yeoksam-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul (Google Maps)
EID Halal Korean Food (حلا)
Moving to the Itaewon area, there is a famous halal restaurant called EID! Here you can enjoy a lot of halal food from beef bulgogi, samgyetang or ginseng chicken soup, and other Korean authentic dishes~
Operational hours and days: every day, 11.30AM – 9PM (local time)
Address: 15 Usadan-ro 10-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul (Google Maps)
Hamcho Ganjang Gejang
If you want a seafood menu, there’s Hamcho Ganjang Gejang in the Myeongdong area! The dish is famous for its soy sauce that compliments various types of shrimp, crab, and many more seafood menus!
Operational hours and days: every day, 11.30AM – 10PM (local time)
Address: 27 Myeongdong 8ga-gil, Myeong-dong, Jung-gu, Seoul (Google Maps)
3. Stop by the Mosque in Central of Seoul City
Built-in 1974, it is one of the oldest in South Korea! The access to the mosque is easy because it is located in the Itaewon area.
The mosque consists of three floors. The administrative office is on the 1st floor, the male prayers are on the 2nd floor, and for women are on the 3rd floor. The place also has prayer equipment such as a prayer mat, prayer cover for women, and Qur’an.
This mosque is also the reason why many immigrants from Muslim-majority countries live near mosques. You will find many halal restaurants with Korean, Indian, and Indonesian foods!
Operational hours and days: every day, 24 hours
Address: 39 Usadan-ro 10-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul (Google Maps)
Gyeonggi-do, a Tourist City With Its Natural Beauty
From Seoul to Gyeonggi-do, you will be spoiled by various fun activities! There are popular natural tourist destinations, eating halal dishes, to a prayer place that you can’t miss!
1. List of Must-Visit Attractions
Nami Island & Petite France
Nami Island or Nami Island is one of the destinations in South Korea that attracts many tourists! It’s not far from Gyeonggi City, and you can travel around the island while surrounded by beautiful nature.
Furthermore, visit Petite France, a tourist destination with the concept of France countryside with fun activities for families. Some of them are marionette puppet shows, and percussion performances, and of course, you can capture your moments with a picturesque background!
Price: Starts from USD 46,80*
Package includes: English-speaking guide, Round-trip from Myeongdong Stasiun
Address: 103길 20, Seoul, Korea Selatan (Google Maps)
Everland Theme Park
While in Gyeonggi, don’t forget to play the rides at South Korea’s largest playground, Everland! Explore five unique themed zones, they are European Adventure, Magic Land, Zootopia, American Adventure, and also the Global Fair!
Price: Starts from USD 37,42*
Operational hours and days: every day, 10AM – 9PM (local time)
Address: 199 Everland-ro, Pogok-eup, Cheoin-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do (Google Maps)
2. Taste the Various Halal Foods
Bokjinmyun (복진면)
After sightseeing, Gyeonggi has many restaurants and some of them are Muslim-friendly! There is Bokjinmyun with its signature menu, bok kalguksu or fish soup, and fried fish that tastes so savory!
Operational hours and days: every day, 10AM – 10PM (local time)
Address: South Korea, Gyeonggi-do, Uiwang-si, Dokjeongi-gil, 28 KR (Google Maps)
Bukmun Seafood (북문해물탕)
Another place that serves seafood, Bukmun Seafood has a menu package for feasting with family! There are a side dish, shrimp, shellfish, and other tasty dishes to fulfill your stomach during your trip.
Operational hours and days: every day, 10AM – 11PM (local time)
Address: 27, Jeongjo-ro 922beon-gil, Jangan-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do (Google Maps)
Chungmyung (청명쭈꾸미 철판구이)
Well, another restaurant you can choose is Chungmyung. Not only seafood, but you can also have chicken, beef, and lamb BBQ. The restaurant also provides prayer space and facilities!
Operational hours and days: every day, 11AM – 9.30PM (local time)
Address: 1254-3 Gwonseon-dong, Gwonseon-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do (Google Maps)
3. Stop by the Mosque in Central of Gyeonggi-do City
Recorded to be the third mosque built in South Korea, Gwangju Mosque is a must-visit while in Gyeonggi! The mosque is administered by the KMF or the Korean Muslim Federation and is the center of da’wah for native Koreans and Muslim settlers.
The mosque officially opened in 1981 and it’s the only mosque in The exterior of the building is minimalist and the prayer area is quite wide, it’s super comfy for you to take a break and pray.
Like other mosques, Gwangju Mosque provides wudhu places, prayer equipment, and other services, including Friday prayers that are regularly performed weekly.
Operational hours and days: every day, 24 hours
Address: 48-9 Yeok-dong, Gwangju-si, Gyeonggi-do (Google Maps)
Busan, Enjoy the Beach and Other Fun Things!
Your halal trip isn’t over yet, there’s still Busan to explore! Exciting activities, dishes that spoil your taste buds, and a multi-purpose mosque are here! Let’s check out some of the places.
1. List of Must-Visit Attractions
Running Man Busan
Here is the place for you and your family to try, the gaming experience of a South Korean popular variety show, Running Man! There are six game zones, such as Running Ball, City Pursuit Battle, up to Maze Battle. Don’t forget to collect many points as you can to get the prize!
Price: Starts from USD 7,48*
Operational hours and days: every day, 11AM – 8PM (local time)
Address: 672 삼정타워 10F, Jungang-daero, Busanjin-gu, Busan (Google Maps)
Busan City Day Trip
Some of the most-visited destinations in Busan are Taejongdae Park, Gamcheon Culture Village, and Songdo Skywalk. First, you can see the beautiful panoramic view of the sea from the top of the high cliff in Taejongdae Park
Then, visit Gamcheon Culture Village or also known as ‘Korea’s Santorini’. It is popular for its colorful houses all over the village. Make sure you take many cool pictures here!
Complete your trip by visiting Songdo Skywalk. It’s about 365 meters long, and you’ll be amazed while walking down the bridge from the Songdo Beach area. Enjoy the Busan sea view as far as the eye can see~
Price: Starts from USD 46,80*
Package includes: Admission, Tour guide, & Pick up round-trip
Address: 24 Jeonmang-ro, Yeongdo-gu, Busan (Google Maps)
2. Taste the Various Halal Food
Eobu
After a whole day of traveling around Busan, you should try the delicious food! Starting from the Eobu restaurant in Yeouido, there are various fresh clams platters. You should also order other tasty dishes such as fried rice and sannakji or raw octopus.
Operational hours and days: every day, 4PM – 2AM (local time)
Address: 10 Gunam-ro 12beon-gil, Haeundae-gu, Busan (Google Maps)
Goma Daegutang (고마대구탕)
Next, stop by Goma Daegutang, which serves cod dishes. They have two menus that you’ll love, the fish soups and fish dish that have been seasoned! It’s so good that you can’t stop eating!
Operational hours and days: every day, 7AM – 9PM (local time)
Address: 127 Gwanganhaebyeon-ro, Suyeong-gu, Busan (Google Maps)
Wonjo Halmae Bokguk
If you’re still not satisfied with the cuisine, there’s Wonjo Halmae Bokguk for you! Taste the hot fish soup, bok-maeuntang and bok-jiri which tastes sour and savoury! Come to the restaurant and try it yourself!
Operational hours and days: every day, 6AM – 3PM & 5PM – 9PM (local time)
Address: 1 Dalmaji-gil 62beon-gil, Haeundae-gu, Busan (Google Maps)
3. Stop by the Mosque in Central of Busan City
One of the most famous mosques here is the Busan Al-Faith Mosque. It’s the second mosque in South Korea and was built in 1980. You’ll see beautiful calligraphy around the walls and ceilings when you enter the prayer area.
Busan Al-Faith Mosque is not just a place of worship but also for Islam study. In addition, there is also a library where you can borrow audio material. So, anyone can come and enjoy the facilities in the mosque.
For those of you who want to come here, it’s easy to fin the route because the location is close to Dusil Station. Ride on line 1 and get off at exit 8, then you can go straight to the mosque.
Operational hours and days: every day, 24 hours
Address: 30-1 Namsan-dong, Geumjeong-gu, (Google Maps)
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