Seoul, or Seoul Special City, is the capital and largest metropolis of South Korea. It is located on the Han River. Seoul was once named the Design Capital of the World in 2010 by the International Council of Societies for Industrial Design. The city has a humid continental climate; summers are generally hot and humid, while winters are relatively cold.
Things to do in Seoul:
Visit the palaces.
Unhyeon Palace: Used as an exhibition area for traditional art performances, modern dances, and creative performances. The re-enactment of the marriage of King Kojong and Queen Myongsong is one of the main attractions of the palace. It happens twice a year.
Changyeong Palace – known as the most peaceful and serene among all the palaces in the city.
Changdeok Palace and Biwon Garden – Changdeok Palace represents a friendly environment. In this palace you can imagine a king having fun in the treetop. Biwon Garden, known as the secret garden, is a typical palace backyard where royalty relaxes.
Deoksu Palace: The most accessible palace due to its location in the center of Seoul.
Jongmyo Shrine: Dedicated to the spirits of Korean royal ancestors. They still follow the original procedures for the offering of sacrificial food and drink offerings on the original ritual utensils. Royal descendants and participants dress by rank, as well as ritual music and dance ensembles.
Gyeongbok Palace: Located on Seoul’s main boulevard, Sejongro. A palace near the president’s house, the Blue House.
Explore the museums.
National Palace Museum of Korea – Displays the heritage of the Joseon Dynasty and the imperial family.
National Museum of Korea – An audio or visual guide is recommended when touring this huge museum, as it has many relics. It has 6 galleries.
War Museum: It has 6 exhibition rooms that show a history of almost 5,000 years of foreign invasions. The park surrounding the museum displays planes, tanks, and other fighting machines from the Korean War to the present.
Seoul Museum of Art: Museum street has no walls to allow visitors to enjoy the sculptures and scenery from the outside. A century-old tree has been preserved along with sculptures and installed artworks that speak to the past and present form of Seoul.
The Story of King Sejong: Dedicated to displaying the achievements of King Sejong.
Other museums in the city include the Agricultural Museum, Embroidery Museum, Heojun Museum, King Sejong Memorial Hall, Korean National Police Heritage Museum, Leeum, Samsung Art Museum, National Folk Museum , Seodaemun Natural History Museum, Seoul Historical Museum and Seoul. Train museum.
Enjoy the parks.
Seoul also has many parks. Enjoy in these parks around the city: Cheonggye Stream, Yeouido Park, Dosan Park, Yangjae Stream, Dream Forest, Yangjae’s Citizen Forest, Han River Park, World Cup Park, Hongreung Arbuterum, Seoul Forest, Namsan Park, Seoul Children’s Grand Park, Olympic Park, Seonyudo Park, Paris Park and Seokchon Lake Park.
Experience the nightlife in Seoul.
Visit these places and see how fun it is in Seoul at night: Yeongdeungpo (Nightlife), Bangbae-dong Café Street, Sinchon-dong (Nightlife), COEX Mall, Lotte World, Daehang-no (University Street), Jong-no (Nightlife), Dongdaemon (Nightlife), Jamsil (Nightlife), Gangnam (Nightlife), Itaewon-dong (Nightlife), Hongdae (Hongik University area).
Go shopping.
There are many shopping malls in Seoul. Shop till you drop!
Seoul is the center of education, business, and modern culture in Korea. There are many activities in the city for everyone, such as visiting museums and palaces, parks and mountains, amusement parks and night clubs. So much to learn and so many great things to do in Seoul, South Korea!