Sights & Attractions in Seoul
Things to Do in Seoul
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Bukchon Hanok Village
With its labyrinthine street and rustic stone and clay houses... |
Museum Village, Towns | Seoul |
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Bukhansan Mountain and National Park
Seoul offers any number of mountains and trails for hiking, but... |
Parks, Mountains | Seoul |
Changdeokgung Palace
If you only have time for one of Seoul's five palaces, Changdeokgung... |
Castles / Palaces | Seoul |
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Changgyeonggung Palace
Changgyeonggung stands out for its quiet beauty. Constructed... |
Castles / Palaces | Seoul |
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Cheonggyecheon Stream
Recently restored in 2005, Cheonggyecheon is a cool respite from... |
Bodies of Water | Seoul |
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Deoksugung Palace
Located right next to City Hall, Deoksugung is an oasis in the... |
Castles / Palaces | Seoul |
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Dongdaemun Market
Seoul's largest market can be overwhelming for the first time... |
Markets / Bazaars | Seoul |
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Garosu-gil
While the neighborhoods north of the Han River are home to most... |
Neighborhoods / Streets | Seoul |
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Gyeongbokgung Palace
The oldest and most famous of Seoul's palaces, Gyeongbokgung... |
Castles / Palaces | Seoul |
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Gyeonghuigung Palace
Gyeonghuing is by far the least grand of Seoul's palaces, but... |
Castles / Palaces | Seoul |
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Insa-dong
Although it has become more tourist-centered in the past few... |
Neighborhoods / Streets | Seoul |
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Jongmyo
Another of Seoul's UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Sites, Jongmyo... |
Memorials / Monuments | Seoul |
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Namdaemun Market
Seoul's oldest and second largest market is easily its most accessible... |
Markets / Bazaars | Seoul |
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Namsan Park
Seoul's largest park once anchored the southern end of the city... |
Parks | Seoul |
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Namsangol Hanok Village
Namsangol gives visitors a chance to see what a Joseon-era village... |
Museum Village, Towns | Seoul |
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National Museum of Korea
For anyone who wants to become better acquainted with Korea's... |
Museums / Galleries | Seoul |
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Seoul Museum of Art
The city's main art museum, the Seoul Museum of Art's collection... |
Museums / Galleries | Seoul |
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Seoul Museum of History
The Seoul Museum of History traces the growth of the nation from... |
Museums / Galleries | Seoul |
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War Memorial of Korea
More than any other event, the Korean War has defined the country's... |
Memorials / Monuments | Seoul |
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