Seoul, or Seoul Special City, is the capital and largest metropolis of South Korea. It is located in the Han River. Seoul was named world design capital in 2010 by the International Council of Industrial Design Companies. The city has a humid continental climate; summers are generally hot and humid while winters are often relatively cold.
Things to do in Seoul:
Visit the buildings.
Unhyeon Palace - used as an exhibition area for traditional art shows, modern and creative dances. The re-enactment of the wedding of King Kojong and Queen Myongsong is one of the main attractions of the palace. It happens twice a year.
Changyeong Palace - known as the most peaceful and serene of all the palaces in the city.
Changdeok Palace and Biwon Garden - Changdeok Palace represents a more friendly environment. In this palace you can imagine a king having fun at the top of the tree. Biwon Garden, known as the secret garden, is a typical palace courtyard where the royalty relax.
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. The original procedures for offering sacrificial gifts of food and drink in the original ritual utensils still follow. The real descendants and participants are represented by rank, as well as ritual dance and music groups.
Gyeongbok Palace - located in Seoul's main avenue, Sejongro. A building 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 so many relics. It has 6 galleries.
War Museum - has 6 showrooms that show a history of nearly 5000 years of foreign invasions. The park surrounding the museum displays planes, tanks and other combat machines from the Korean War to the present day.
Seoul Art Museum: The museum street has no walls to allow visitors to admire the sculptures and landscape from the outside. A centennial tree has been preserved together with the sculptures and works of art installed that tell the past and present form of Seoul.
The story of King Sejong - dedicated to showing the achievements of King Sejong.
Other museums in the city are the Agricultural Museum, the Embroidery Museum, the Heojun Museum, the Great Memorial Hall of King Sejong, the Korean National Police Heritage Museum, the Leeum, the Samsung Art Museum, the National Folklore Museum , Seodaemun Natural History Museum, Seoul Historical Museum and Seoul Railway Museum.
Enjoy the parks.
Seoul also has many parks. Have fun in these city parks: 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 find out how fun it is in Seoul at night: Yeongdeungpo (nightlife), Bangbae-dong Café Street, Sinchon-dong (nightlife), COEX Mall, Lotte World, Daehang-no (University Street), Jong-no (nightlife), Dongdaemon (nightlife), Jamsil (nightlife), Gangnam (nightlife), Itaewon-dong (nightlife), Hongdae (Hongik University area).
Go shopping.
There are many shopping malls in Seoul. Buy to exhaustion!
Seoul is the Korean center for education, business and modern 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 so many fantastic things to do in Seoul, South Korea!
