Seoul is a metropolis where significant events take place, careers are built and fortunes are made.
What to do in Seoul?
- See the sights near Gwanghwamun Station - Gyeongbokgung Palace, Gwanghwamun Gate, National Folk Museum and National Palace Museum;
- Visit the Furniture Museum (it is an important architectural monument, where interesting collections of exhibits are kept);
- Visit the open-air museum - Bukchon Hanok village, which is located in the historical district of the city;
- Walk around the Insadong quarter, go to one of the many art galleries and antique shops (here you can buy furniture, paintings, ceramics and wood products) and visit old tea houses and restaurants;
- Go to the best panoramic restaurant in Korea - Walking on the Clond.
What to do in Seoul?
You can get to know Seoul better by walking through the historical center of the city, where ancient temples and palaces, including Changgyeonggun and Changdeokgun, are concentrated. It is also worth admiring the ancient Gyeongbokgung palace complex (the main royal residence).
Walking through the historic center, you can see the Korean House, which regularly pleases its guests with costumed performances.
An excellent place to relax is Namsan Mountain, located in the center of Seoul: there is a museum, theater, park and Saul TV Tower, an aquarium with marine life and a Botanical Garden, which grows exotic plants and unique architectural fountains.
For restaurants with European cuisine, cozy cafes and shops with clothes from famous brands, you should go to Itaewon Street. And those who wish to purchase large-sized equipment, clothing and souvenirs should visit the Gangbuk area. Expensive boutiques, restaurants and all kinds of entertainment venues are to be found in Apgujeong and its main street, Rodeo Street.
You can have a great time in the Lotte World park, located in the modern center of the capital - Chamsile: here you can watch movie premieres in the cinema, visit the ice rink, restaurant and shopping complexes, and also ride on numerous attractions.
Active and extreme tourists should definitely visit Everland Park, where you can ride quite extreme attractions, as well as go on a small safari. Visiting the Caribbean Bay Water Park, you can ride water attractions, as well as surf in artificial wave pools.
Nightlife lovers should take a closer look at the Hongdae area, where you can spend time in numerous bars, restaurants and nightclubs. You can light up to electronic music in the clubs M2, Blue Spirit, Joker Red. Or you can go to the Hole or Velvet Banana hip-hop clubs.
Arriving in Seoul, you can watch the performances of dance groups with costume shows, go on an excursion to the most ancient palaces, take a leisurely walk in picturesque parks, and make good shopping in local shopping centers.
