[Travel Korea tips] 10 Amazing things You must do in Seoul

As one of the biggest cities in the world, 

Seoul has so much to offer in terms of history, 

Korean culture, modern life, shopping, dining and more.

If you don't have a many time,

You must planning it!

♬01. Let's go! Korean Royal place

 Gyeongbok Palace

This is Korea's most well-known and primer royal palace.

This palace was first built in 1395, 

but burned down shortly after 

and was not reconstructed until 1867.

• Address

Address : 03045  161, Sajik-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

 

Hours of Operation

House of Opreation : 

January, February: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. 

March, April, May: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. 
June, July, August: 9 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. 
September, October: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. 
November, Decmber: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. 
Last admission one hour prior to closing.

 Holidays : Closed to Tuesdays

Pay only 3,000 won to enter

♬02. Head to the top of N Seoul Tower

N Seoul tower, also known as Namsam tower

 dominates the Seoul skyline 

and it can be seem from all parts of the city. 

Sitting 240 meters high on top of a mountain, 

this tower is the highest point in the entire city. 

To get to the top of the tower, 

you will have to ride a cable car up the mountain 

and then walk up to the base of the tower.

Address : 105, Namsangongwon-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

 

Hours of Operation

House of Opreation : 

Observatory Hours 

(subject to change according to weather conditions) 
Monday-Friday/Sunday 10:00-23:00 
Saturdays 10:00-24:00 
Restaurant Hours 10:00-23:00

Fee :

❍Observatory 
- Tickets: Adult 10,000 won, Child 8,000 won 

❍N Sweet Bar Observatory 
- Combo Package A: Adult 21,000 won, Child 17,000 won 
- Combo Package B: Adult 23,000 won, Child 19,000 won 
- Beer Combo Package: Adult 26,000 won 

♬03. Feeling Korea traditional 

Bukchon Hanok Village

A traditional Korean village 

with over 600 years of Korean history.

 the only place in Seoul where 

hundreds of traditional Korean houses, 

or hanoks, are clustered together. 

Bukchon Hanok Village is an important area 

for culture and the arts, 

with its number of museums, 

craft workshops and historic landmarks.

Address : 105, Gye-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul

♬04. Visit the Insa-dong

Insa-dong is also one of the best places in Seoul 

to purchase traditional Korean art, 

products, and other souvenirs, 

as it is filled with antique shops, art galleries, 

traditional stationery shops, handicraft shops, 

pottery and porcelain shops, 

bookstores, and art supply stores. 

Insa-dong is also home to many traditional restaurants 

and tea houses.

Address : Insadong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul 

♬05. Street of Young, Hongdae

Hongdae is the scene where Korean culture, 

both pop and indie, manifests, especially at night. 

More information on planning a Sangam day trip 

can be soon found at K-stars and 

their K-style if the Korean Wave has washed over you, 

then there’s no better place 

to tread the path of such tastemakers as Hongdae,

 the live-wire district of music and art culture. 

Whether you’ve come on your own 

or with equally eager friends,

 the ever-trending university area remains 

the only place in Seoul where you can transition 

from daytime exploring to nighttime adventures 

just as easily as you shuffle through your K-Pop playlist.

Address : B 160, Yanghwa-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul, Korea 

♬06. Work the Cheonggyecheon Stream

Cheonggyecheon is 

an 11 km long modern stream 

that runs through downtown Seoul. 

Created as part of an urban renewal project, 

Cheonggyecheon is a restoration of the stream 

that was once there before during the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910). 

The stream was covered with 

an elevated highway after the Korean War (1950-1953), 

as part of the country's post-war economic development. 

Then in 2003, the elevated highway was removed to restore 

the stream to its present form today. 

The stream starts from Cheonggye Plaza, 

a popular cultural arts venue, and passes under 

a total of 22 bridges before flowing into the Hangang (River), 

with many attractions along its length.

Address : 37 Mugyo-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, Korea (Seorin-dong)

♬07. Shopping in Myeong-dong

Myeong-dong is Seoul’s shopping mecca 

and is a must-see for tourists, 

but it is not just a shopping destination 

Myeong-dong is also a hub of commerce, 

banking and culture with a daytime

 population of 1.5-2 million. 

For shoppers there is a mixture of street stalls 

and retail outlets selling everything 

from high fashion to casual attire, 

as well as many Korean cosmetics stores 

offering high-quality products 

at competitive prices.

Address : Myeong-dong 8-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

♬08. Shopping in Dongdaemun Market

 

Dongdaemun Market is a large commercial 

district comprised of traditional markets 

and shopping centers that covers the entire area 

around Dongdaemun Gate, a prominent landmark in Korea. 

It is Korea’s largest wholesale and retail 

shopping district featuring 26 shopping malls, 

30,000 speciality shops, 

and 50,000 manufacturers.

 

All kinds of goods can be found here including silks 

and fabric, clothes, shoes and accessories, electronics, 

leather goods, sporting goods, office supplies, 

pet products and toys.

Although Dongdaemun Market is 

traditionally famous for its night market, 

this popular shopping district attracts hordes 

of shoppers and tourists at all times of day.

△DDP

Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) is 

the newest and most iconic landmark 

of the Korean design industry. 

Located at the center of the Dongdaemun area

the DDP will serve as a key venue for 

design-related shows and conferences, 

exhibitions, and other events and gatherings. 

Address : 281 Euljiro, Jung-gu, Seoul (Euljiro 7-ga)

♬09. Try to Korean BBQ

You can’t visit Seoul without 

experiencing real Korean BBQ. 

pork to be the most popular choice of meat here, 

but you can also grill chicken, beef, and seafood.

♬10. Try to Soju

"Soju" is Korean local drink.

it is best selling in Korea.

Korea's most popular alcoholic beverage.

 While it is traditionally made from rice, wheat, or barley, 

modern producers often replace rice with other starches 

such as potatoes, sweet potatoes, or tapioca.

Soju is clear and colorless. 

Its alcohol content varies from about 16.7% to 45% alcohol by volume.

I hope you have a nice travel in South Korea.

Thank you for Reading.