Seoul, with its soaring skyline and busy motorways, is one of Asia’s most contemporary cities, yet it is also a city steeped in history. In fact, one of the best things about Seoul is how modern architecture merges with antique temples, palaces, and mansions to create a distinct cultural identity steeped in history.
Museums nowadays are jam-packed with artifacts and tales from a fascinating past. All year long, there are festivals honoring culture and heritage. Despite the fact that South Korea has no royal dynasty, the yearly Jongmyo Jerye is a colorful celebration led by the last royal line’s descendants.
Seoul is also a cool city that never sleeps, with huge marketplaces selling everything from clothes to traditional Korean medicine. This city is a delight to explore, with hip precincts coexisting with historic palaces and temples. Here are some of the top locations to visit and things to do in Seoul.
VISIT GYEONGBOKGUNG PALACE
CHANGDEOKGUNG PALACE
VISIT BONGEUNSA TEMPLE
CHANGGYEONGGUNG PALACE
HIKING AT BUGAKSAN MOUNTAIN
CHEONGGYECHEON STREAM
VISIT SEOKCHON LAKE
SEOUL BOTANIC PARK
SHOPPING IN DONGDAEMUN MARKET
DISCOVER JOGYESA TEMPLE
DEOKSUGUNG PALACE
DISCOVER BUKCHON HANOK VILLAGE
GO TO THE TOP OF SEOUL TOWER
EXPLORE INCHEON
VISIT LOTTE WORLD TOWER
