A short travel guide to Seoul
Seoul, or Seoul Special City, is the capital and largest metropolis in South Korea. It is located on the Han River. Seoul was once named the Design Capital of the World in 2010 by the International Council of Industrial Design Societies. The city has a humid continental climate; summers are generally hot and humid, while winters are usually relatively cold.
Things to do in Seoul:
Visit the palaces.
Unhyeon Palace: used as an exhibition area for traditional artistic performances, modern dance and creative. The reenactment of the marriage of King Kojong and Queen Myongsong is one of the palace’s main attractions. It happens twice a year.
Changyeong Palace: known as the most peaceful and serene among all the palaces in the city.
Changdeok Palace and Biwon Garden – Changdeok Palace represents a friendlier environment. In this palace you can imagine a king having fun in the treetop. Biwon Garden, known as the secret garden, is the typical backyard of a palace where royalty relaxes.
Deoksu Palace: the most accessible palace due to its location in the center of Seoul.
Jongmyo Shrine: Dedicated to the spirits of Korean royal ancestors. They still follow the original procedures for offering sacrificial gifts of food and drink in original ritual utensils. Royal descendants and participants are disguised by rank, as well as ritual dance and music ensembles.
Gyeongbok Palace: located on the main boulevard of Seoul, Sejongro. A palace near the president’s house, the Blue House.
Explore the museums.
National Palace Museum of Korea – Exhibits the legacy of the Joseon Dynasty and the Imperial Family.
National Museum of Korea: An audio or visual guide is recommended when visiting this huge museum, as it has many relics. It has 6 galleries.
War Museum: It has 6 exhibition rooms that show a history of almost 5,000 years of foreign invasions. The park surrounding the museum displays planes, tanks, and other fighting machines from the Korean War to the present day.
Seoul Art Museum: The Museum path does not have walls that allow visitors to enjoy the sculptures and scenery from the outside. A century-old tree has been preserved along with installed sculptures and artwork that narrate the past and present shape of Seoul.
The Story of King Sejong – Dedicated to showcasing the achievements of King Sejong.
Other museums in the city include the Agricultural Museum, the Embroidery Museum, the Heojun Museum, the King Sejong Great Memorial Hall, the Korea National Police Heritage Museum, Leeum, the Samsung Art Museum, the National Folk Museum. , the Seodaemun Museum of Natural History, the Seoul Historical Museum and the Seoul Railway Museum.
Enjoy the parks.
Seoul also has many parks. Enjoy these parks around the city: Cheonggye Stream, Yeouido Park, Dosan Park, Yangjae Stream, Dream Forest, Yangjae’s Citizen Forest, Han River Park, World Cup Park, Hongreung Arbuterum, Seoul Forest, Namsan Park, Seoul Children’s Grand Park, Olympic Park, Seonyudo Park, Paris Park and Seokchon Lake Park.
Experience the nightlife in Seoul.
Visit these places and see how much fun it is in Seoul at night: Yeongdeungpo (nightlife), Bangbae-dong Caf & eacute; Street, Sinchon-dong (night life), COEX mall, Lotte World, Daehang-no (university street), Jong-no (night life), Dongdaemon (night life), Jamsil (night life), Gangnam (night life) , Itaewon-dong (nightlife), Hongdae (Hongik University area).
Go shopping.
There are many shopping malls in Seoul. Buy till you drop!
Seoul is the center of modern Korean education, business, and culture. There are many activities in the city for everyone, such as visiting museums and palaces, parks and mountains, amusement parks and night clubs. So much to learn and lots of great things to do in Seoul, South Korea!
