As the capital of South Korea, Seoul is a cultural, economic, business, and political center, with modern skyscrapers towering over ancient Buddhist temples. It is a city of stark contrasts, with its fascinating blend of age-old traditions and cutting-edge digital technology, bustling street food scenes, vast nightlife districts, and a trend-setting youth culture. Weaved among endless monotonous rows of grey apartment buildings, you will find historical landmarks that tell the stories about the city since it was born.
As the country's capital, you'll find plenty of historic landmarks around Seoul that offer a deeper understanding of the city's enchanting past. Step back in time by visiting the Five Grand Palaces, which include the 14th-century Gyeongbokgung Palace and the UNESCO-listed Changdeokgung Palace. Other Buddhist temples, such as the well-known Jogyesa and Bongeunsa, are in excellent condition to explore.
Koreans place strong importance in family, friendship, ancestors, and traditions. Through a long history, they have kept a variety of customs alive over centuries. You’ll see people in traditional clothes (hanbok) walking in the streets of Seoul and find traditional hanok house neighborhoods with beautiful teahouses nestled among the gray apartment buildings of Korea’s capital.
Surrounded by tall mountains and blessed with changing seasons, Seoul is a wonderful place to travel all year round for nature lovers. You can easily have a day out for hiking adventures in Bukhansan, Inwangsan, or Namsan via the local subway. What’s better than being rewarded with awe-inspiring vistas over the city or taking in the color-changing scenery once you reach the summit?
Korean cuisine is distinct and delicious, and the best place to get an authentic taste is on the streets of Seoul. You may have heard of kimchi, the country's most popular side dish made from salted and fermented vegetables stored in jars for months, but in Seoul, you'll find an array of local delicacies at their finest, such as bulgogi, bibimbap, and galbi. There's something on the menu for everyone, from simple to extravagant.
The Korean Wave (Hallyu) refers to the global appeal of South Korea's cultural economy, which exports pop culture, entertainment, music, TV dramas, and movies. Walking down the streets of Seoul, you will hear the industry's latest hits. K-pop fans fly to Seoul in waves to see their idols’ recording label, try a K-pop makeover, visit K-pop-themed cafés, and take photos at filming spots of K-dramas, which creates a new trend of traveling among young people.
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Seoul Quick Facts
Seoul is by far South Korea's largest city and one of East Asia's financial and cultural epicenters.
Location: geographically set in a mountainous and hilly terrain in the northwestern part of South Korea, with the Han River (Han-gang) running through
Status: South Korea’s capital (officially Seoul Special City)
Area: 234 square miles (605 square km).
Population: 9,586,195 (2020)
Featuring a temperate climate with 4 distinct seasons
The average annual temperature is 12.8°C, the winter in Seoul is cold and dry (-1.9°C in January)
Seoul served as Korea's capital from 1394 until the country was formally divided in 1948.
Five UNESCO World Heritage Sites are located in the Seoul Capital Area: Changdeok Palace, Jongmyo Shrine, Hwaseong Fortress, Namhansanseong, and the Royal Tombs of the Joseon Dynasty.
Seoul has functioned as a national hub for the music, entertainment, and cultural industries that have catapulted K-pop and the Korean Wave to international fame.
If you want to see South Korea with the pink cherry blossoms in bloom, the best time to visit is from March to May. The period of September to November is nice to see the leaves change colors and the landscapes come alive. Temperatures are pleasant and suitable for outdoor activities. From June to August, the weather is hot and humid, but it’s still great for trekking enthusiasts. During the months of December to February, it can be surprisingly cold, and you may also want to avoid traveling in the Korean New Year often falling in January or February.
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A visit to royal palaces, like Changdeokgung or Gyeongbokgung, is a must while in Seoul. They are the best-preserved sites of the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1897). Dress in hanbok (traditional clothing) and step back in time while strolling through magical landscaped gardens with pavilions and ponds. Nearby, you’ll also find Bukchon Hanok, a well-kept 600-year-old village famous for traditional hanok houses still occupied.
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At 236 meters tall, the Namsan Tower, also known as N Seoul Tower, is the city’s second-highest point. Built as Seoul’s first radio wave tower in 1971, it now becomes a favorite spot of local lovebirds and visitors for a stunning panorama of Seoul.
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Gwangjang Market, previously Dongdaemun Market, is one of Seoul's oldest and largest traditional markets, which has become famous for the filming of the popular Korean reality show “Running Man." Here, you can sample a variety of Korean dishes, such as tteokboki, mayak gimbap (seaweed rolls), bindaetteok (mung bean pancakes), and makgeolli (rice wine).
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A popular day trip destination from Seoul, the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) is a 148-mile-long, 2-mile-wide expanse of territory that serves as the boundary between North and South Korea. It can only be visited on an organized, guided tour, and during the journey, you will learn about the history and relationship between two countries. There are also observation towers from which you can peer out at North Korea.
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Bukhansan National Park, located 45 minutes by subway from Seoul, is a mountainous oasis for hiking enthusiasts. Spanning 80 kilometers with towering granite peaks, the park is famous for forest-laden valleys and scenic hiking trails. There are also Buddhist temples and historical highlights to explore, such as the Bukhansanseong Fortress dating back to 1711.
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Top of the list, of course, is kimchi, one of the oldest and key dishes in Korean cuisine. It is made from fermented vegetables like cabbage, radish, and green onion. Its signature spicy, sour flavor makes it a popular side dish among both locals and tourists.
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Korean fried chicken and beer is a thing for foodies. In Seoul, there are a ton of chicken restaurants with a wide range of fried chicken dishes in various sauces and styles. You will see Koreans enjoying it with a cold, fresh draft beer every night of the week. This is called chi-maek, chicken and maekju (beer).
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The iconic Korean dish, tteokbokki, is something you must try in Seoul. This is cheap, satisfying street food that is loved by both locals and visitors. It is a combination of sliced and steamed rice cakes, fish cakes, cabbage, scallions, and boiled eggs in a sweet and spicy sauce called gochujang. It’s available at every food stall and usually eaten standing up.
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Kimbap is incredibly popular in Seoul, and you can find it everywhere in convenience shops, restaurants, and takeout stores across the city. It’s cheap, healthy, and filling with a wide variety of flavors. The basic version will come with rice, meat, pickled radish, or carrots wrapped in dried seaweed and sliced up into bite-sized pieces.
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No Seoul food tour would be complete without Koreans’ most loved dish of all: samgyeopsal. Entering a Korean BBQ restaurant, locally known as gogi-gui, and you will be served with juicy slices of marinated pork belly charcoal grilled at your table. This method of cooking is perfect for family and friend gatherings.
Be awed by grand palaces and traditional villages
Be awed by grand palaces and traditional villages
Be awed by grand palaces and traditional villages
Be awed by grand palaces and traditional villages
Be awed by grand palaces and traditional villages
Be awed by grand palaces and traditional villages
Get a bird-eye view from Namsan Tower
Get a bird-eye view from Namsan Tower
Get a bird-eye view from Namsan Tower
Get a bird-eye view from Namsan Tower
Taste authentic Korean food at Gwangjang Market
Taste authentic Korean food at Gwangjang Market
Taste authentic Korean food at Gwangjang Market
Taste authentic Korean food at Gwangjang Market
Taste authentic Korean food at Gwangjang Market
Discover Korea’s Demilitarized Zone
Discover Korea’s Demilitarized Zone
Discover Korea’s Demilitarized Zone
Discover Korea’s Demilitarized Zone
Take a mountain hike
Take a mountain hike
Take a mountain hike
Take a mountain hike
Take a mountain hike
Kimchi
Kimchi
Kimchi
Kimchi
Dakgangjeong (Korean Fried Chicken)
Dakgangjeong (Korean Fried Chicken)
Dakgangjeong (Korean Fried Chicken)
Dakgangjeong (Korean Fried Chicken)
Tteokbokki (Spicy Stir-Fried Rice Cakes)
Tteokbokki (Spicy Stir-Fried Rice Cakes)
Tteokbokki (Spicy Stir-Fried Rice Cakes)
Tteokbokki (Spicy Stir-Fried Rice Cakes)
Kimbap (Seaweed-Wrapped Rolls)
Kimbap (Seaweed-Wrapped Rolls)
Kimbap (Seaweed-Wrapped Rolls)
Kimbap (Seaweed-Wrapped Rolls)
Kimbap (Seaweed-Wrapped Rolls)
Samgyeopsal (Korean BBQ)
Samgyeopsal (Korean BBQ)
Samgyeopsal (Korean BBQ)
Samgyeopsal (Korean BBQ)
Samgyeopsal (Korean BBQ)
Intriguing History
Intriguing History
Intriguing History
Intriguing History
Intriguing History
Pulsating Culture and Traditions
Pulsating Culture and Traditions
Pulsating Culture and Traditions
Pulsating Culture and Traditions
Breathtaking Nature
Breathtaking Nature
Breathtaking Nature
Breathtaking Nature
Amazing Gastronomy
Amazing Gastronomy
Amazing Gastronomy
Amazing Gastronomy
K-pop and Hallyu Charm
K-pop and Hallyu Charm
K-pop and Hallyu Charm
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