Seoul - Tour Highlights and Travel Tips
Travel Highlights
- Gyeongbokgung Palace is the most important historical site of the city, located in downtown Seoul. The best time to visit it is during the change of guards.
- A shoppers dream come true, the Myeong-dong area is where you’ll have a chance to hear the latest K-pop tunes, purchase the hottest skin care products and snack on tasty Korean street food.
- Bukchon Hanok Village, a quaint, hilly area in Samcheon-dong, is home to hundreds of picturesque hanoks, traditional Korean houses.
- Hongdae, the vibrant area concentrated around Hongik University, is jam-packed with bustling coffee shops, chic bars and exquisite, yet affordable eateries.
- Namsan Tower, the symbol of Seoul, overlooks the city from a mountain nestled in its central part. This spot is also a couples’ favorite, which makes it ideal for a romantic stroll.
Travel Highlights
- Seoul is an enormous city, but its extensive subway system makes it easy to get from point A to point B. To avoid the hassle of always buying single journeys, make sure to get the T-money card (sold in every convenience store), which you can use in all public transport, as well as taxis.
- Korea is known for flavorful, belly-warming cuisine. While in Seoul, make sure to try the Korean barbeque, bibimbap (rice bowl topped with various meats, vegetables and kimchi) and tteokbokki (rice cakes in spicy sauce).
- If you feel like you need to escape the sensory overload of urban Seoul, head to the Seoul Forest, when you can relax in nature, observe butterflies and even feed deer!