In your opinion, where are the best places to visit in Seoul, South Korea?

Question

I've been once before and the Olympic Park was my favourite. Any other suggestions?

Thank you.

Answer 1

1. Palace Area
Gyeongbokgung, Changdeokgung, Deoksugung are the three major palaces in Seoul.
They are located in northern part of Seoul.
http://www.royalpalace.go.kr/html/eng/main/main.jsp
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gyeongbokgung
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Changdeokgung
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deoksugung

2. Itaewon
Itaewon is located in the center of Seoul and it's home to Korea's international community.
English is widely spoken in almost every store and restaurant.
Itaewon is always full of non-Korean residents from Western people to Africans and Arabs.
You can appreciate all kinds of food in Itaewon such as Indian, Thai, Mexican, American, French, Turkish and etc.
Itaewon is very popular for shopping and dining and it's very foreigner-friendly & gay-friendly place.
Itaewon has a gay street, I don't know the name of the street but it's close to Itaewon Fire Station.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Itaewon

3. Insadong
Insadong is located close to the palaces I've mentioned above and it's home to Korea's traditional arts and culture.
There are many antique shops, art galleries and Korean traditional restaurants in Insadong.
It's a great place to buy souvenirs.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Insadong

4. Daehagno or Sinchon & Hongdae
Seoul's student quarter and there are many theaters and concert halls as well.
Hongdae is right next to Sinchon and it's a mecca of clubs. (dance clubs, live music clubs, night clubs and etc.)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daehangno
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sinchon
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hongdae

5. Myeongdong
Myeongdong is a crowded shopping place and full of famous restaurants.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Myeongdong

6. Namdaemun Market or Dongdaemun Market
They are the oldest open-air market and one of the largest shopping district in Korea.
Also, Namdaemun(South Great Gate) itself is worth a visit.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Namdaemun_%28gate%29

7. Namsan Park and N Seoul Tower
Namsan is Seoul's Landmark peak and it has a famous tower called N Seoul Tower.
The tower has a fantastic view when you go there at night.
http://www.nseoultower.com/english/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seoul_Tower

8. Apgujeong and Chungdam
This place is called Korean Beverly Hills. They have luxurious fashion shops like Prada, Gucci and Armani.
People are very fashionable and gorgeous there.
You can see Korean celebrities on the street of this area =p
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apgujeong

9. COEX
This is the largest underground shopping complex in Asia and it's close to Buddhist temple(called Bong-Eun-Sa) and has a huge aquarium.
It also has the biggest movie theater in Korea- Megabox.
http://www.coexmall.com/language/en/

10. Lotte World
This is one of the Asia's most fascinating amusement park and I really liked this place when I was young.
http://www.lotteworld.com/Global_eng/Main.asp
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lotte_world

I think those are the Top 10 tourist places of Seoul.
Of course, there are some museums and parks for tourists but I can't mention them all.
National Folk vilage, Grand Park, Everland(amusement park) and Fortress are also popular for tourists but they are located in suburban area of Seoul. (about an hour-away from the center of Seoul.)

I also found this website was very helpful for tourists in Korea:
http://tour2korea.com/

Answer 2

If you like the outdoors, you've got to visit Lake Park in Ilsan. Yes, it's not in Seoul, you'll need to take the #3 orange line to get there, but from Seoul, it's about a 45 min ride. Lake Park is famous for its "Musical Singing Fountain" along with the fact that it is the largest man made lake in Korea. While you're in Ilsan, you'll also want to visit La Festa and the Western Dome - the Imax theater and the famous meat street with all the open air restaurants will be a memorable treat.

Other places to visit in Seoul:

Myungdong - shopping!

Namdaemun and Dongdaemun Market - bargain hunting and great places for quality souvenirs

Insadong - Korean antiques

Choenggyecheon Stream - newly restored by the South Korean Government, it attracts tons of visitors every year. It's located near Dongdaemun Stadium.

Gyeongbokgung Palace - historical site

Itaewon - Westerners love it here. You'll see many English speaking shops that take the US dollar. If you're also into non Korean food, this is the place to be.

Yongsan- electronics market is huge and the prices can't be beat.

Sinchon and Hongdae - take the green line #2. The hot spots for college students and westerners who want to party, shop, and hang out.

Apgujeong - the place where celebrities can be spotted. The prices in the area will be high, but you'll find expensive boutiques and shopping malls here along with cozy cafes.

COEX mall - located near Samsung station, green line #2. It's huge with an indoor aquarium, Megabox movie theater, and tons of stores and restaurants packed into one. They also have Bandi and Luni's which is an English bookstore popular with westerners living here.

Jongno-5-ga - if you love flowers and plants, this is the place to get them at a bargain. Korean orchids are especially prevalent here, but you can also find exotic plants, cacti, trees, and water plants all along the 5 block area. Watch Alley is also located in this area and is a good place to buy pricey watches for a rock bottom price.

Good luck!

Answer 3

Insadong: weather has to be good for strolling... only goood when a lot of other people are around for "people watching" and enjoying the culture.

Dongdaemun Market on saturday nights! Do not even show up before 9pm... all places are not open and set up before 10pm This place is a cultural phenomenon.

River walk: start near shoe alley in Dongdaemun market area and stroll alongside the river.

Korean Cultural Village, just 45 mi nute drive from seoul center (south) REally a great experience.. we had our photos done in hanbok, had a traditional tea ceremony and made traditional taffy/candy.

Answer 4

well first of all aj, it sounds like your wedding is going to be so great just from the questions you've been asking, let me know sometime when this wedding is going to be, (if it's not to personal) I thought for some reason you lived in England, as for where you should go I think Seoul, but they both sound great I guess it would depend on the food you guys like and what your looking to do, and of course go to the safest place, there's so much icky stuff going on in this world right now, and i hope you post some of your wedding pictures and honeymoon pictures on your 360 or somewhere we can all take a peek,

Answer 5

Imma try keep this simple!

Places:

1. Itaewon- shopping and American goods
2. Yongsan- Tech center
3. COEX
4. Insadong- korean shops

Attractions:
Han River
63 building- highest building in korea
COEX aquarium, IMAX
Various palaces
"Jump" taekwondo performance
Everland & Carribean Bay- tons of fun!
Gyeongi province- go karting, paintbal, etc

Answer 6

Dongmyo temples, Samcheok Beaches particularly Youghawa! and also jeju island...