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Seoul is the capital city of South Korea. The temples and palaces of this city tell a long and storied history. The magnificent natural landscape and modern skyscrapers merge together to form a city which is both young and cultured. Gyeongbokgung and Changdeokgung Palaces are ancient palaces, while Bukchon Hanok Village and Namsangol Hanok Village are well-preserved traditional Korean villages. Seoul is a shopping paradise. In Myeong-dong, Dongdaemun Market, Sinsa-dong and Samcheong-dong, you can find all kinds of cutting-edge fashions, including clothing, jewelry and make-up. Once night falls, Seoul is even more magnificent. Climb atop the YTN Seoul Tower to feast your eyes on the city's glittering nightscape. The Han River is the background of many beloved Korean soap operas. Seoul's delicious food is not to be missed. Bibimbap, kimchi and Samgyetang (Korean ginseng chicken soup) are all delicious in their own right.

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Myeong Dong

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Featured Neighbourhood

Myeong-dong is a well-known commercial district in Korea that combines food and beverage all kinds of entertainment. It includes a wide variety of brand-name stores with small vendors selling small commodities and food on either side of the street. The Myeong-dong Festival is held here in the spring and autumn, as well as the Miss Myeong-dong Pageant, folk games, traditional wedding ceremonies, fashion shows and plenty of other attractions.

N Seoul Tower

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Observation Deck

Modern Architecture

N Seoul Tower is a major landmark located on top of Namsan Mountain, overlooking a panoramic view of Seoul. It is not only a paradise for Koreans, but also a popular destination for foreign tourists. Under the N Seoul Tower is a wall of locks, where lovers come to hang a lock symbolizing their never-ending love. The French-style revolving restaurant at the top of the tower is a popular spot for a romantic dinner on what feels like the top of the world. Another highlight of the N Seoul Tower is the fantastic night view. The lights on the launch tower, observation deck, tower and tower floor are all as magnificent as they are varied, and even change with the weather and seasons.

Gyeongbokgung Palace

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Palace

Historical Architecture

Gyeongbokgung Palace is located in a corner of central Seoul, the first palace constructed during the Joseon Dynasty. Gyeongbokgung features gorgeous scenery all year round, with cherry blossoms in the spring, green trees in summer, ginkgo trees in autumn, and pearly white snow in winter. Korean dramas, such as "Da Jang Geum", "The House of Kings", and "You from the Stars" have all been filmed here. The east side of Gyeongbokgung Palace is Geonchunmun Gate, with Yeongchumun in the west, Sinmumun in the north, and Gwanghwamun in the south. Gwanghwamun Gate is the main entrance to the palace, featuring exquisite craftsmanship, clever architecture, and a magnificent stylistic design. The changing of the guard ceremony is certainly worth a watch.

Bukchon Hanok Village

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Ancient Settlement

Bukchon Hanok Village is a classic traditional residential area in Seoul. The houses are all perfectly preserved blue-spring houses of the Joseson era. In addition to traditional Hanok, Korean restaurants, hanbok stores, and traditional handicraft workshops, the area now includes a number of cafes, Western restaurants, clothing shops and galleries in traditional Korean houses. Visitors can choose to either visit the North Village, or stay in Hanok. The eight villages in Kitamura are a famous attraction in the Bukchon Hanok Village. These scenes highlight the architectural charm of the Hanok houses, some artistic and others rich in the flavor of the daily life of local residents.

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9-Day South Korea Itinerary: Busan, Jeju and Seoul

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From magnificent architecture and breathtaking views to happening theme parks and lively shopping districts, South Korea has something for everyone. We have planned a 9-day itinerary to some of its leading destinations in Busan, Jeju and Seoul!

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MagicRabbit

afternoontea

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During the day, I do not understand the black night, a little surprise in Seoul's Itaewon. In the three years, a rough estimate is probably going about ten times, but never once Itaewon arrangements too. The provisions because of a sudden came here, met a lot of uphill downhill but little surprise, Itaewon day is not the same feeling. Visitors rarely, small street to find all kinds of wonderful. Sunset time in chic cafes watching the Namsan Tower, such as the Nama light. And there were six cafes, small location of each layer, but the arrangement is particularly good-looking. The top floor is open, photographed here are particularly useful, you can see the Namsan Tower. In short, Itaewon day recommend!

Posted: 13 Jul 2019

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#merrychristmas #newyearstravel Are you ready? 2020 will be amazing!

Posted: 3 Jan 2020

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happy new year, 2020 will be amazing! Are you ready ? let's get it♡♡☆☆

Posted: 3 Jan 2020

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Tango

Korea set meal - bibimbap rice cake & pot to gwangjang market it, you want everything. South Korea is a gourmet's paradise, in Seoul, all Korean dishes you can enjoy. Chinese New Year, it is better to Seoul Chichi Chi! There is a gourmet cheese called Korea. Essential barbecue dinner. There is a plot called chicken beer. Even the bleak winter of vegetation, Seoul Spring Festival the same can see the most beautiful scenery. Net red dessert. Street food.

Posted: 22 Jan 2017

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NianXiao Yi

christmas

Between December 21 to December 31, held the 11-day Seoul Christmas market in Yeouido Hangang Park Events Square (Yeouinaru Station Exit 2) this Christmas when I saw the Seoul Metropolitan Government market notice, gave up a broad pear fashionable street and the Village Christmas celebration, directly kill Ru theme Yeouido in Seoul Christmas market is Thanks Giving Christmas market has prepared a variety of dishes off the dining car moving 36 , the venue has 144 craftsmen team, Taobao journey began - in addition to a variety of Korean jewelry and surrounding Christmas, there are many open-air dining cars selling world cuisine, where hardly see Chinese people, all locals bazaar, very unique.

Posted: 6 Dec 2018

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Coco Wang

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How can I not go to Korea to buy buy buy! Mid-Autumn Festival to Seoul, stay for a long time to Shilla Duty Free store goods ~ before departure specially made shopping Raiders, save a lot of money at checkout, summed up and can not wait to share with you: * purchases over $ 100 will be reimbursed to the new Law the fight fare (not tired whirring of the bus Amby) * On-site registration Silla members, up to 10% off * can go into the store on the first floor deck to get a Chinese shopping guide, be the first to get the day deals ; good luck, help desk staff will readily give a few coupons of varying amounts checkout * remember CUP card, there are up to 12 million won to buy more favorable package deals * Amway a fire recently over native South Korea brand Tong secret person, exclusive of Silla have to buy two get one free activity * Galleria roof has a rooftop cafe on the terrace is suitable for taking pictures * End shopping can make the Shilla free shuttle bus, back to Myeongdong or Dongdaemun.

Posted: 5 Dec 2018