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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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UN Memorial Cemetery, Busan

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United Nations War Cemetery is located within a stone's throw of Yongdusan Park in Busan. It covers a total area of approximately 15 hectares and contains the remains of approximately 2,300 UN soldiers from several countries including South Korea. The South Korean government granted the land permanently to the United Nations free of charge to dedicate those soldiers who lost their lives for defending South Korea in the Korean War between 1950 and 1953. Most of the victims still buried at the cemetery came from Great Britain, Canada, Turkey and Australia. The cemetery was constructed in 1951 by the United Nations.

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City Hall, Seoul

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Seoul City Hall is located at Taepyeongno-Jung-gu right in the heart of downtown Seoul, very close to shopping centres, embassies, banks, government buildings and major tourist attractions. It is home to Seoul Metropolitan Government. Seoul City Hall building was constructed in 1926 during the Japanese occupation. There is a lovely fountain in front of the building. City Hall Subway Station is located nearby at Seoul Plaza. A general information center for tourists is located at the second floor of City Hall building.

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Pukak Skyway, Seoul

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Pukak Skyway is located along Mount Pugaksan, very close to the heart of the city of Seoul. Seoul is basically surrounded by several mountains and Pukak Skyway is one of the most popular driving courses in the city. The skyway is approximately 20 kilometre long and has spectacular view of Seoul city and the surrounding mountains. Pukak Skyway is certainly one of the few green refuges in the city. The skyway was partially opened to the public in 1968 as most parts of Mount Bugaksan contain sensitive military zones which are manned by both South Korean and US militaries. An attraction at Pukak Skyway not to be missed by any foreign tourist is the Palgakjeong Pavilion which has spectacular and scenic views of the surrounding areas.

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Seoul Olympic Stadium

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Seoul Olympic Stadium is also known as Jamsil Olympic Stadium. It is located at Jamsil Sports Complex at Songpa-gu in Seoul. The stadium was officially opened to the public in 1984. It was used in the opening and closing ceremonies of Seoul Olympiad in 1988. It was also used for the 10th Asian Games two years earlier.Seoul Olympic Stadium has a capacity for approximately 70,000 spectators although the original capacity was for 100,000 spectators. The stadium was designed by Korean architect Kim Swoo Geun. Today it is used for football matches, athletics and other sporting events and is home to Seoul United of K3 League. It is also used for popular concerts by local and foreign artists occasionally.

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War Museum, Seoul

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This is an open-air war museum located in the heart of city of Seoul. It contains exhibits of military hardwares from the ugly Korean War from 1950 to 1953. Technically the Korean War has not been ended in the 1950s as there is no peace treaty signed between the warring nations! The extensive open-air War Museum is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the heart of Seoul.

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National Folk Museum, Seoul

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National Folk Museum is located inside Gyeongbok Palace in the heart of Seoul. It is the national museum of South Korea. It was founded in 1945 by the US Military Government and is operated by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism.The National Folk Museum has three exhibition halls containing exhibits of different periods of Korean history from pre-history to Joseon Dynasty. The three exhibition halls are History of the Korean People, Lifestyle of the Korean People and Lifecycle of a Korean from Birth to Death.The Natioal Folk Museum is one of the most important tourist attractions at Gyeongbok Palace and attracts millions of foreign tourists every year. It is regarded as a "must-see" museum when you visit Gyeongbok Palace!

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National Museum of Korea, Seoul

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Gyeongbok Palace was also home to the National Museum of Korea as depicted in our photograph on the right. The National Museum was relocated to Yongsan-gu in 2005. Today this building is just one of the tourist attractions in Gyeongbok Palace owing to its beautiful architecture!

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Keungjeong-jeon, Seoul

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Keungjeong-jeon (sometimes spell as Geunjung jun) is located inside the Gyeongbok Palace in Seoul. It was constructed in 1394 by King Taejo under Joseon Dynasty. Keungjeong-jeon was used as a hall for royal throne by the King. It is the largest surviving wooden structure in South Korea today. The King held official functions in this hall, conducted various state affairs and received foreign rulers and dignitaries.

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Gyeongbok Palace, Seoul

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Kyeongbok Palace or Kyeongbokgung in Korean (sometines spell as Kyongbuk) is located right in the heart of Seoul City. It was constructed in 1395 by King Taejo under Joseon Dynasty to form as a royal palace of Korea. It covers a total area of approximately 400,000 square metres. The palace had at one time more than 300 buildings complete with approximately 5,000 rooms. Most part of the palace were destroyed during the Japanese invasion in the 16th Century and were rebuilt in 1866. Don't miss Kyeongbok Palace when you are having a vacation in Seoul! Flip through our photographs above to see the various attractions at Kyeongbok Palace.

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Jirisan(West)

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Some good hiking, possible to get away from the crowds of Korea. Beautiful views from the peaks in the park, shelters to stay out of nasty weather. Note that the Nogodan shelter is large(About 100 people) and not preferable for light sleepers. My advice is to skip this shelter and stay at the smaller ones. ***I added a link that I found quite helpful, it has a great deal of info on hiking in Jirisan & other National Parks***http://koreaclimbs.blogspot.com/2007/12/click-image-for-high-resolution.htmlhttp://english.knps.or.kr/knps_eng/parks/reservation_01.asp For shelter reservations

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