Interesting places in Seoul are picturesque parks, ancient palaces, curious monuments, a giant oceanarium and other objects, which are best found with a city map.
Seoul Unusual Landmarks
- Bridge "Rainbow Fountain": this 1140-meter structure is equipped with light and musical fountains, the jets of which beat to the sides and down, and reach 20 m (fountains are located on both sides of the bridge over the Hangang River). The duration of the show, which takes place 3-7 times a day, is 15 minutes.
- Media Sculpture "Seoul Air": a tree that "tells" about the changing environmental situation in the city. The crown of the tree is a kind of diagram with 27 sections marked on it: certain segments start to glow depending on the air pollution in each of the 27 districts of Seoul.
What interesting places to visit in Seoul?
According to numerous reviews, vacationers in the capital of South Korea are advised to visit the Museum of Optical Illusions (this interactive museum with 3D paintings provides guests with 8 galleries of different themes - here they will be able to take pictures with Mona Lisa, against the background of the Rialto Bridge and an overturned truck with money, as well as look into another museum - the Ice Museum, famous for its ice sculptures), Korean embroidery (among 1000 exhibits, embroidered paintings with Buddhist motifs, clothes, decorative pillows, etc. stand out) and the soju museum (the museum is dedicated to the national alcoholic drink, the main ingredients of which are rice, wheat and sweet potatoes; in addition to unique exhibits, guests will be offered to look at all stages of soju making and recreated traditional table setting, as well as purchase soju in the shop).
For beautiful panoramic views of Seoul and capture them in photographs, you should visit the Seoul Tower, located on Namsan Mountain (you can get there by funicular). There are 4 observation decks in the tower, one of which is the N-Grill restaurant, which makes a full revolution in almost 50 minutes, and the other is a digital observatory with 360˚ panoramic views.
The Gyeongbokgung Palace complex with its museums, pavilions and the Throne Hall should not be ignored. It is worth noting that on the territory of the complex you can witness the colorful changing of the royal guard.
It will be possible to spend an interesting time in Lotte World (it has an inner “Adventure” zone and an open-air area - “Magic Island”), where the whole family should come for more than 40 attractions, including water rides, a picturesque lake, an ice skating rink, an ethnographic museum (here you can better get acquainted with the culture and history of South Korea), parades, carnivals and laser shows.
