City: Seoul
Top Things to do in Seoul
Things to do in Seoul, South Korea: The Best Gardens
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. Changdeokgung Palace
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 4,612 reviews
This 600-year-old UNESCO World Heritage Site is the city's jewel. It's as famous for its outstanding architectural details as for its verdant and expansive gardens.
Reviewed By Inspire818731 - Belfast, United Kingdom
Interesting Palace to learn about ancient Korea and its architecture.The English tour guide to the hills and valleys of the Secret Garden was a superb insight to the life and times of the early dynasties. The Palace is spread over a wide area, which is mainly flat, but there are some steep areas, so allow plenty time to visit.Crowds,queues,heat not a problem in September.
2. Namsan Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,213 reviews
Reviewed By Milodecoco - Singapore, Singapore
Be there by 4:30PM, if you want to see the day view, catch the sunset, and see the night view of the Namsan Seoul Tower. Oh , there's a super long queue for the namsan cable car, but the queue goes fast. You won't mind the little wait. Just be there around 4pm - 4:30pm . You will catch 3 types of scenic views :)
3. Seoul Children's Grand Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 378 reviews
This park has it all: rides, a zoo, a park, and a concert hall. Make sure to check out the most popular event: a dazzling water-fountain music and lights show.
Reviewed By yipjcs88 - Hong Kong, China
The park is attractive to both adults and children in autumn (late Oct./ early Nov.). The autumn colours are fascinating but they vary from year to year depending on weather, etc. This year, the summer is long and dry but the ginkgo and maple trees still show off their beautiful autumn colours, although not as good as those of last year. The park has a good zoo, apart from an amusement park, etc. I like to go there (and to the Seoul Grand Park) when I visit Seoul, as both are great places for photography and leisure.
4. Namsan Outdoor Botanical Garden
5. Seoul Botanical Garden
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 28 reviews
Reviewed By katfuz - Seoul, South Korea
I just visited last Sunday and truly enjoyed myself. It’s a close walk from the station and it was easy to get there from south Seoul by the express train. The garden itself is lovely...and nicely decorated. Divided into various country areas with some fascinating plants and fruit trees. It’s still quite new, so the place inside as well as outside the restaurant feels fresh and nicely kept. Walking around the greenhouse garden made me really happy. It’s a nice place for a date too. There are spaces to explore within the building attached to it and I found interesting displays. Furthermore, there are other nature areas outside attached to the garden such as wetlands which I didn’t explore because I spent around 3 hours within the botanical garden and later had a nice meal in the 6th floor. There is a korean cafeteria and a Italian/fusion restaurant. I had herb bibimbap and it was really good. I’d like to go back here again and explore outside areas next time. As I can only attach 10 photos here, more pictures are on my Instagram @katfuz
