The capital of South Korea makes an extraordinary impression on all travelers getting to the "Country of Morning Freshness". Walking around Seoul is like a science fiction movie, where ancient buildings sit side by side with the masterpieces of modern architects. The city is home to amazing religious buildings and futuristic buildings with helipads on the roofs.
And the most incomparable views open up from observation platforms located in unusual structures. The first one is on the television tower, in the restaurant, which also rotates, so the guest can see everything without turning his head. The second site is on a skyscraper with amazing windows tinted with pure gold.
Different walks in Seoul
Itineraries for travel in Seoul are developed by guests themselves, based on personal hobbies and activities. Someone is attracted by the old city, therefore, the main stops along the way will be magnificent palaces, amazing temples, religious shrines.
Nature lovers in Seoul will find magnificent parks, which are home to a huge number of endemics and guests from other regions of the planet. The main park in the city is "Namsan", it is considered a symbol of Seoul and a favorite walking place for the townspeople.
Another interesting point is that Seoul is great for walking with children, there are many interesting establishments from which it is extremely difficult to take children away:
- Lotte World is one of the world's largest indoor amusement parks;
- Seoul Land - a theme park, a miniature replica of the city;
- Everland is another entertainment center for the younger generation.
Seoul appears before guests in all its splendor, the main thing for a tourist is not to get confused, to immediately build a route and go on a hike for new experiences.
Getting to know the sights of Seoul
The city, despite its striving for the future, dynamism and high speed, preserves unique monuments of ancient architecture. Guests are greeted by the only representative of the Joseon dynasty - Changdeokgung Palace, the oldest bridge in Gumchongyo, at the end of which is the entrance to the chamber where the royal audience is held - Injongjong. There are other palace complexes, for example, Gyeongbokgung, Hongnemun, Hyangwonjong, the latter two now have museum expositions. The most difficult thing for a guest is to try to remember and pronounce Korean names.