City: Seoul
Top Things to do in Seoul
10 Points of Interest & Landmarks in Seoul That You Shouldn't Miss
Seoul is the business and cultural hub of South Korea, where skyscrapers tower over Buddhist temples. Take it all in from the N Seoul Tower, built atop a peak in Namsan Park. The teahouses and shops of Insadong give you a taste of Korean flavor, which you can further experience with a visit to the grounds and museums of Gyeongbokgung. UNESCO World Heritage Site Changdeokgung Palace is a fine example of authentic ancient architecture.
Restaurants in Seoul
1. Samcheonggak
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 117 reviews
A historic site established in 1972 which held a Red Cross Korea conference feast commemorating the joint communique of 4 July. 1972 between the South and the North Korea. Samcheonggak is a place of history that wishes the oneness of North and South Koreas. tradition and modernity and Korea and the world. It has now turned under the care of Sejong Center into a traditional and cultural complex and an international tourist attraction where you can experience the class and taste of Korea's elegant tradition passed down through creative inheritance.
2. Myeongdong Shopping Street
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4.5 based on 10,355 reviews
Reviewed By SOLARIZEDCHERRY - Singapore, Singapore
Love love love Myeongdong. You can go crazy shopping here haha so much good food and cosmetics!! Must try: - Aori Ramen - Kang Ho Dong Baekjeong - BHC Chicken Must go: - SPAO - All the cosmetic shops (hahaha)
3. Bongeunsa Temple
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4.5 based on 1,298 reviews
It’s hard to believe that this large, beautiful Buddhist temple is situated in the middle of a bustling metropolis. It’s impossible not to be moved by the beauty and serenity of this enchanting temple. You can even stay overnight for a fee.
Reviewed By 285lawk - Singapore, Singapore
The temple looks boring from the front. Walk further in towards the back and u will see a kind of little forest or park. The autumn foliage is simply gorgeous and out of this world. this place is an easy 500m walk from Coex Mall so u can easily combine this with a visit to Starfield Library and a meal in Coex Mall.
4. Changgyeonggung Palace
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4.5 based on 736 reviews
Reviewed By abhooo - Dubai, United Arab Emirates
This is an amazing place and we had so much fun! We have tried their tradition costume (Hanbok) and tour around the palace. A huge place to roam around and very interesting history!
5. Ewha Womans University
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4.5 based on 908 reviews
Reviewed By meowleng92 - Melaka, Malaysia
The young girl student here are freedonly wear their outfit to Uni. Around the Uni, there is alot cosmetic shop, cloth, cafe and etc Be alert and bring enough cash and card as here is the cheapest shopping palace ever.
6. Hongik University Street
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4.5 based on 2,256 reviews
This is the nexus of Seoul’s youth and indie culture. Funky boutiques, avant-garde galleries, and great nightclubs are this neighborhood’s mainstay. Come here for a fascinating look at the other side of traditionally conservative Korean culture.
Reviewed By dblim - Singapore, Singapore
This place never sleeps! It is filled with mostly teenagers and young adults as there is a variety of things to do here from street shopping, eating real good Korean bbq and bingsu, taking booth photos and drinking/clubbing. You can be sure to see youths awake even at 5am and during the weekends even restaurants are packed at that hour. Definitely worth checking it out if you need supper and like the night scene.
7. Bugaksan Seoul Fortress
8. Korea University
9. Samcheongdong-gil Road
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4.5 based on 534 reviews
Reviewed By bucketlisttravellers - Sydney, Australia
This road has plenty of interesting looking shops, great cafes and restaurants and heaps of cool art galleries. It is close to Gyeongbokgung Palace and some tourists wander around here in their rental hanbok outfits. It's a very chilled place to spend a few hours.
10. Lotte World Tower & Mall
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4.5 based on 804 reviews
Lotte World Tower & Mall offers stores, cafes, restaurants, galleries, and even a concert hall. The Tower is the fifth highest in the world and has an observation deck, a skywalk, and a luxury hotel.
Reviewed By thomasbg - Gran Canaria, Spain
One of the best tallest buildings I have visited. Very, very modern (opened in 2017), beautiful architecture, very high observation deck (478m), including a nice glass floor section, great views to all Seoul.
