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Namsan (South Mountain) and Seoul Tower   Seoul

Namsan (South Mountain) and Seoul Tower, Seoul

 67 Reviews  From the Myeong-dong Station, we walked a long way going uphill to be able to get a ride of the cable car. Round trip costs KW7,500 and it only took us about 3minutes to reach the peak of Mt. Namsan;... 

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Gyeongbokgung Palace   Seoul

Gyeongbokgung Palace, Seoul

 96 Reviews  Much has been written about this place so I won't say much about it except to confirm that if you only have time to visit one palace then make it this one. Enough said. And in one stop, you get to... 

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DMZ - DeMilitarized Zone   Seoul

DMZ - DeMilitarized Zone, Seoul

 51 Reviews  It is only in Korea (whether South or North) where the peninsula's division is highlighted and tourists are allowed in given the fact that a state of war still exists. Not even when Germany was... 

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Lotte World   Seoul

Lotte World, Seoul

 37 Reviews  Learn more about Korea's culture in the Lotte World historical folk museum. Exhibition includes a minature village, traditional wedding, market street. Opening hours: Weekday: 9.30am - 8om (Entrance... 

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Insadong   Seoul

Insadong, Seoul

 39 Reviews  I really had a hard time to find a nice place to stay online. Lucky me, I was able to find Saerim Hotel which is within the Insadong Street! Hurray!!! Insadong street is the souvenir street where... 

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Korean Folk Village   Seoul

Korean Folk Village, Seoul

 51 Reviews  If one wants to see more than just the Hanok village to know how life was in the past, then visit the Korean Folk Village in Suwon, a 2-hour journey by train and bus from Seoul. On display are old... 

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Everland   Seoul

Everland, Seoul

 20 Reviews  I find Everland nice & enjoyable. My favorite is the Safari World where you can see different wild animals up close. I wish I could hug those bears. They're so cute & cuddly. Am afraid of the coasters... 

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Namdaemun - Great South Gate   Seoul

Namdaemun - Great South Gate, Seoul

 40 Reviews  This open air market of many stalls and shops is a favorite for local and foreign tourists. Famous for bargains from clothes, ceramics, Korean artwork, kitchen utensils, accessories, glasses and... 

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Korean War Memorial   Seoul

Korean War Memorial, Seoul

 31 Reviews  When you first hear the name 'War Memorial', you can't help but think it's all about the Korean War. Actually the place is a museum dedicated to warfare and weaponry. It showcases all the important... 

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Changgyeonggung Palace   Seoul

Changgyeonggung Palace, Seoul

 39 Reviews  Changgyeonggung Palace was the third palace compound built in 1483 by King Seongjong. the size of the palace is compact and simple, and similar to Changdeokgung Palace. Changgyeonggung Palace is one... 

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Myeongdong   Seoul

Myeongdong, Seoul

 25 Reviews  Myeong-dong is a must visit tourist spot with Korea's trendiest shopping area consisting of over 300,000 square meters of shops selling clothes, shoes, handbags, accessories, and cosmetics. Many... 

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Dongdaemoon - Great East Gate   Seoul

Dongdaemoon - Great East Gate, Seoul

 37 Reviews  While taking a walk along the Dongdaemum district, I saw this structure that looks like a palace... so I took a picture. Eventually, after reviewing the map, I found out that this is the major eastern... 

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Itaewon   Seoul

Itaewon, Seoul

 20 Reviews  Having lived in or around Itaewon off and on since 2004 I have experienced many of the good and the bad that a muticultural area like this has to offer. First and in my opinion the best thing about... 

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COEX Mall   Seoul

COEX Mall, Seoul

 14 Reviews  COEX Mall has aquarium for those marine life lovers. This is huge being greatest theme aquarium in Korea. There's a tunnel with automatic walkway to view the diverse marine life including sharks.... 

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Korea House & Namsan Hanok Folk Village   Seoul

Korea House & Namsan Hanok Folk Village, Seoul

 13 Reviews  the village contains 5 tradtional houses and a variety of cultural performances, seasonal festivities, exhibitions and folk events are held to re-create Korean lifestyles and entertainment here.... 

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Yook-Sam (63) Building   Seoul

Yook-Sam (63) Building, Seoul

 12 Reviews  This building has despite its name only 60 floors. They just counted the 3 floors in the basement as well. It used to be Korea's tallest building with its 249 metres. It was built 1985. You can go... 

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National Folk Museum   Seoul

National Folk Museum, Seoul

 27 Reviews  National Folk Museum is situated beside the Gyeongbukgung Palace. The museum is free & has an internet room for use without charge. There's also a cafe inside. Quite interesting piece of architecture.... 

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Bukhansan Mountain   Seoul

Bukhansan Mountain, Seoul

 7 Reviews  Bugaksan, like Ingwangsan, has a great view of the city to the south and of Bukhansan to the north. Unfortunately, there are no photographs allowed on the south overlooks of the mountain because of... 

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Yeouido Island   Seoul

Yeouido Island, Seoul

 10 Reviews  A nice park for a walk. It's the size of a few city blocks, but it feels a lot larger. Yeouido Park is a haven for families, rollerbladers, cyclists, couples and salarymen who want to take a stroll... 

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City Hall   Seoul

City Hall, Seoul

 23 Reviews  Hi Seoul festival was held from May.1st to May.9th. This was the 2nd festival and will be held every year in Seoul. There were diverse kinds of events during this period. And the "Light show (PiGi... 

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Jogyesa - Buddhist Temple   Seoul

Jogyesa - Buddhist Temple, Seoul

 8 Reviews  This is the odd Buddhist temple. Most temples I have been to are located in these quiet areas surrounded by trees and nature, not so at Jogyesa. This is right in the middle of downtown Seoul, and it... 

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Deoksugung Palace   Seoul

Deoksugung Palace, Seoul

 38 Reviews  The Gyeongbokgung Palace is a BIG place to walk around but if you wish to see something small-scale then Deoksugung is an alternative. It's also closer to restaurants and a subway stop if these things... 

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'88 Olympic Park   Seoul

'88 Olympic Park, Seoul

 11 Reviews  Created for the 88 Olympics, this park is massive. There are wide spaces; the Olympic cycling bowl, swimming pool, tennis courts (all covered) and other stadiums as well as outdoor tennis and miles of... 

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Sinchon   Seoul

Sinchon, Seoul

 4 Reviews  Sinchon University District is an area of Seoul, Korea, that is famous for its shopping and nightlife. It is jam-packed with restaurants, bars, cafes, and clothing stores. Sinchon is at the heart of... 

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Suwon Fortress   Seoul

Suwon Fortress, Seoul

 8 Reviews  If you've been to the Citadel in Hue, Vietnam then this place seems to be its counterpart. The ancient city was protected by a wall and entrances/exits are through massive and elaborate gates. At the... 

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HAHOE MAUL~~~GO HERE~!!!!!!!!!!!

by Christianzagar

The place should be TOP priority for anyone visiting Korea~ I feel that soon it will become more famous abroad!~Even the Queen of England has been, and there is a little museum dedicated to her visit~~~Andong's Hahoe Maul (village) is a great getaway from Seoul. Staying in one of the numerous minbak (homestay) is a greatway to feel the times goneby. The village is about 600 years old and the locals who live there nurture and preserve it. It's very tasteful and nothing compared to the "korean folk village" in Suwon. Most homestays will offer you dinner and breakfast. You can also eat a meal at the homestays if you arn't planning to spend the night. Try the "Chimdak" a local specialty, its a kinda sweet spicy chicken stew with veggies. Go spend the night, and explore at night when all the tourists have gone home. there is a beautiful river that winds around the village and is perfect for...

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Hot spring Town : Asan-si

by jckim

Asan-si ( old name " Onyang-si" )is the famous Hot spring city of Korea. Onyang Hot spring is the oldest hot spring in Korea of which mention can be traced back to the record 1,300 years old, Hot spring is the wherever you go have access to Hot spring in the city area. Asan-si is many good tourist hotels and Hot spring motels, Saunas located there. especially, " SPAVIS " was one of most famous Hot spring house of Asan-si.Onyang Tourist HotelOnyang Grand Hotel

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UNESCO Sites Series : Suwon-Hwaseong Fortess

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Hwaseong Fortess in Suwon City was begun by King Jeongjo ( 1776~1800), the 22nd King of Joseon Dynasty. Along the Hwaseong Fortress there are various fortifications at every strategic point. The fortifications include four gates in the four directions, four gateguard platforms, two observation towers, five firearms bastions, five senty towers, four angle towers, five secret gates, two floodgates, one beacon towers and two multiple-arrow-launcher platforms. The total area of the inside of Hwaseong Fortess is 130 hectare.( See more pictures and tips to Travelogues )

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Korean Movies in English

by jburron

There are 3 ways to see Korean-language movies in English:(i) Check out the link below for the subtitled screenings put on by Seoul Selection. The movies are first-run and usually quite good. There's usually 1 showing a day for a week and then it's done, so you have to get on it! Cost is about 8,000 won/7USD.(ii) Go to a DVD-bang (room, I have another tip on this in Local Customs) and get your fill. There are hundreds of English and Korean movies in these places and you can choose other languages too (usually Chinese, French, Spanish, Japanese and Indonesian). Cost is usually 10,000-12,000 won (10USD) for two in a room (cuddle if you like).(iii) Buy a DVD (or 10) from the sellers at Yongsan Electronics Market or any of the other many sellers around town. Quality may be low (as some of the movies are burned before they are even in theatres, if you know what I mean) but some also have all...

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National War Memorial

by NettiABM

This is in fact a museum - and a very good one! It is a very sombre place. The outside is beautifully landscaped, and amidst all the nice sculptures and landscaping there is a large exhibition of weapons and equipment from the Korean War. You see large bomber airplanes, fighter jets, tanks, helicopters, missiles and even a submarine.Inside, there is the roll of honour of all those who lost their lives in the war. It is very sombre, indeed.It is well worth a visit and really illustrates the loss of lives and terrible consequences of the war.

Walk. This is a great place to walk.

by acommon1

Give "walking" a try. Very safe city. In December 2007, I strolled thru a number of Seoul streets. The sun was out but I froze my butt off. Wrap up as the wind sweeps across the China & Japan Sea. This moist air clashes Siberia continental land air mass that'll send a shiver thru even a thick coat. Make certain that you wear long-johns when walking in the winter. It gets as cold here (or colder) like Chicago. Yet, I enjoyed the many walks that I chose to take across different parts of the city. One night, I got lost. Walked around for about 2 hours. Concentrated on the appropriate landmarks then make adjustments until arriving at the right destination. Consider trying to do this without a pulling out your map. You never want to look like you don't know where you're going.The city's streets have quality sidewalks. They're usually level and flat. Sealed. Clean. Not usual to follow uneven...

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small and beutiful island nami island!

by fabulous36

The attractions I will introduce to you is NamIisland.It cover an area of nearly six hundred thousand‡u.There is NamI General's graveyard, and That's why it's called NamIsum.And Many tourist have come to here and they will, Because There are so wide lawn and chestnut forest on its girth. In addition, There are so many entertainment such as Villa, bungalow, golf course, swimming pool. Also, It was the set of the drama 'Winter Sonata'.It will be good for family or a pair of happy lovers.

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Fabulous Heiry art valley in South korea

by fabulous36

I live in South Korea now.I'll recommend very attractive place in south korea.It is similar with Saint paul de vence in France called artist village.In other word, Heiry art valley is idealistic place for all the arist including poet, architect, singer, photographer and so on. They exhibit their collection and sell. When we visit Heiry art valley, we can see a lot of picturesque things like wonderful building, charming sculpture.In addition, Heiry art valley have many kind of amazing museum.For instance, Toy museum for 20 century's boys and girls, cinepalace which exhibit past movie poster in Korea.MY favorit place in Heiry art village is 'i like dalki'Dalki is animation charactor's name. This is place for family.It have plenty of shopping place and restuarant too.Visit Heiry right noW!!

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Busan Tower

by Arial_27

The Busan Tower overlooks a beautiful view of the sea, mountains, the city life of the Nampo-dong area and its harbour with ships and a bridge. Its definitely worth a visit. It was built in 1973 and stands about 120m on a very high hilltop. It costs roughly 6,000 won to get to the top and from there you can spend as much or little time as you want enjoying the view! Great way to spend an afternoon in Busan. Nampo-dong is also a pretty big shopping area so you can kill 2 birds with one stone.

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Dr. Fish

by Arial_27

Dr. Fish originated in Turkey as a method of treating skin diseases, and its become quite prevelent in many other countries; South Korea being one of them. It can be found in many locations in Korea; sometimes they're in a spa resort area, or they can be in cafes where you can order a latte or tea before or after the treatment. You don't need to have a skin disease to try it, many people do it for fun. I've heard it been called a "fish pedicure" treat.Basically, you wade your feet in a small tub and let the fish nibble the dead skin off of them. I've tried it once - it does tickle a little. The more calluses you have, the more the fish will love your feet! (I had just been to a jimjibong the day before, so there wasn't much on my feet for the fish. They were all over my friend's feet.)Also, its very cheap - it shouldn't cost more than 3,000 won ($3 USD) for the treatment and you can keep...

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