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Biwon Secret Garden

Biwon Secret Garden, Seoul

 11 Reviews  Okay, so after having our own tour around the Changdeokgung Palace, we decided to proceed in exploring the “secret garden” of the palace. Gawd! We can’t wait for the English tour at 1130am! We went to... 

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Nanta

Nanta, Seoul

 5 Reviews  'Cookin' Nanta' is a show recommended to me by a friend and I'm glad I watched it. It's a performance where a cast of just 5 people (4 chefs and their manager) play out a story using knives, pots,... 

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Hangang Shimin Gong-won - Han River Citizens' Park

Hangang Shimin Gong-won - Han River Citizens' Park, Seoul

 8 Reviews  I just love Hangang Park in Yueido. This will be lovelier at night perfect for a romantic stroll. When exiting Yeouinaru Subway, go directly to the Cascade indicated on the map at the entrance of the... 

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Jongmyo - Royal Shrine

Jongmyo - Royal Shrine, Seoul

 13 Reviews  Jong Myo is the Royal Ancestral Shrine of the Joseon Dynasty ( 1392~1910 ). There are two major ritual halls and seven auxiliary structures including Gongsindang, pavilion. This( picture ) main hall... 

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Seoul World Cup Stadium

Seoul World Cup Stadium, Seoul

 10 Reviews  If you've lived in Seoul for a while you may start to miss some of your back-home products. You also, however, don't really want to go out on an all-day shopping trip to Wal-Mart or Costco or wherever... 

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Changdeokgung Palace

Changdeokgung Palace, Seoul

 26 Reviews  Korean drama series are very close in our hearts. Okay; I admit that I did watched one of their drama series-the traditional one! I'm amazed by Korea's rich culture and tradition that's why I'm very... 

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Cheonggyecheon Stream

Cheonggyecheon Stream, Seoul

 7 Reviews  Cheonggyecheon stream is cooling downtown Seoul and there are more entertaining cultural events planned this year than ever before. GWANGTONGGYO BRIDGE is the largest of the bridges crossing the... 

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Presidential Blue House

Presidential Blue House, Seoul

 6 Reviews  Cheong Wa Dae (청와대) is often called the "The Blue House", named after its blue roof with a tongue-in-cheek reference to the United States White House. Like the White House, the... 

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Seodaemun Prison History Hall

Seodaemun Prison History Hall, Seoul

 5 Reviews  Even before Japan's annexation of Korea in 1910, Korean opposition forces' increasing resistance gave the Japanese government incentives to build a prison that could house those Koreans who opposed... 

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Phoenix Park Ski Resort

Phoenix Park Ski Resort, Seoul

 2 Reviews  Phoenix Park is the main location of TV drama 'Endless Love'. Phoenix Park has varied facilities such as ski resort with 12 slopes, golf club, condo, and hotel. You can find fast food restaurants,... 

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Bukchon Hanok Village

Bukchon Hanok Village, Seoul

 4 Reviews  Bukchon is numerous Korean-style houses standing close together in Gahwe-dong, Samchong-dong, Gyedong, Jaedong, Hwa-dong, Sogyuk-dong, Sagan-dong, Anguk-dong and Wonseo-dong. Since the old days, the... 

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Tapgol Park

Tapgol Park, Seoul

 10 Reviews  Tapgol Park was opened in 1897. Its location is great to have some rest between visits to Changdeokgung, Jongmyo and Changgyeonggung. The park is a symbol of Korean resistance. A Declaration of... 

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Suraksan

Suraksan, Seoul

 3 Reviews  Suraksan is a mountain north of Seoul, most of the way to Uijongbu. From the summit and various other points on the mountain, there are amazing views of Seoul, Bukhansan, and Dobongsan. Near the peak,... 

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National Museum of Korea

National Museum of Korea, Seoul

 5 Reviews  The National Museum of Korea is the most representative and most extensive museum in Korea with over 220,000 objects in its collection. If you want to feel the core of Korean art and history, this is... 

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Namsangol Hanok Village

Namsangol Hanok Village, Seoul

 6 Reviews  There is a few houses in the village. And the house is either the actual house or a restored house according to the actual design. What interest me the most is something that you can see at Saranchee... 

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Incheon International Airport

Incheon International Airport, Seoul

 4 Reviews  Am pretty impressed by the architectural beauty of Incheon International Airport. It's very huge, modern & bright. You have to take a train inside to take you to the boarding gates. Try to get here... 

42.

Namhansanseong - Mountain Fortress

Namhansanseong - Mountain Fortress, Seoul

 2 Reviews  Namhansanseong (남한산성) is one of my favorite places to hike in Korea. It combines nice hiking trails, with a historic fortress, massive gates, several Buddhist temples, a... 

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Bongeun - Sa Buddhist Temple

Bongeun - Sa Buddhist Temple, Seoul

 3 Reviews  Just a little bit of a walk from COEX is this temple. It seems incredibly out of place for the area it is in, but is typical Korea of in many respects. It is a temple for the Zen sect of Buddhism... 

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Gangnam

Gangnam, Seoul

 1 Review  There are many 'hang out' areas in Seoul such as Yeongdong, a largely residential area but with many local bars/lounges, and Itaewon, place to see non-Asian foreigners. But my favorite had to be... 

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Daehak-ro

Daehak-ro, Seoul

 3 Reviews  There are dramatic performance street of Seoul. lots of dramatic companys and lots of little theaters stand at street, and you'll to find for many atmosphere restaurants and street drawing artists,... 

46.

Wongudan Altar

Wongudan Altar, Seoul

 4 Reviews  This is where King Gojong held a ceremony to begin the new Daehanjeguk Empire and proclaimed himself emperor; officially ending the Joseon Dynasty. He attempted to demonstrate the independence of the... 

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Pagoda Park

Pagoda Park, Seoul

 2 Reviews  Seoul's Pagoda Park, now called Tapgol Park, is the first modern one built in this city. It has a number of beautiful and historically significant pagodas, including some that are counted as national... 

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Chongmyo

Chongmyo, Seoul

 4 Reviews  This is, in my opinion, the most beautiful of Korea's royal palaces. Built in 1395, it is dedicated to the monarchs of the Choson dynasty, who ruled Korea from 1392 to 1910 (when Japan took over).... 

49.

Grand Park - Zoo

Grand Park - Zoo, Seoul

 3 Reviews  You can get to this green and mountainous area just outside of Seoul easily on the blue subway line. The park is a welcome change from inner city Seoul and has plenty to keep the whlole family... 

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City Bus Tour

City Bus Tour, Seoul

 6 Reviews  I took this tour, starting from Yongsan where I was staying, on the day I arrived, as it gives you a fantastic overview of the city, helping you to understand its layout and decide where to go back to... 

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Lotte Hotel Seoul

 7 Reviews and 696 Opinions  We stayed here for a week. It is very nice but DO NOT have your laundry done by them, a piece of... 

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The Westin Chosun Seoul

 7 Reviews and 534 Opinions  I've stayed at many hotels in Seoul, but among them, I've stayed at three of the top names, the... 

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JW Marriott Hotel Seoul

 6 Reviews and 318 Opinions  Centrally located in South Han River area, integrated with a shopping mall - center city. Hotel is... 

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