The most tourist attraction in Seoul, South Korea

Seoul is the largest city and the capital of South Korea. Seoul is currently one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world and many tourists visit this city every year. In this article, we will introduce you to the must-see attractions in Seoul.

South Korea is one of the East Asian countries which is located between the East China Sea and the Sea of Japan. This country has a land border only with North Korea. South Korea with an area of 100,210 km² has a population of over 50 million. This country has a continental climate with cold winters and hot summers. Korean language is the official language of this country and majority of people have no religion but you can see other religions such as Christianity and Buddhism. Korean people are genuinely kind, friendly and respect each other. For example, they bow and sometimes shake hands when they meet each other. Seoul is the capital and largest metropolis of the Republic of South Korea.

Where is Seoul?

Seoul, the capital and largest metropolis of the Republic of South Korea is considered one of the most modern and beautiful cities in Asia. This city is located on the Han River in the northwest of South Korea and is the largest city in the world. Seoul with an area of 605.2 km² has a population of about 10 million in the last census. This lively and charming city is a combination of old temples, magnificent palaces, mountain railways, modern buildings with the latest designs and thousands of other historical and recreational attractions.

 

Some Most Interesting Facts About South Korea

• in Korean culture, 4 is an unlucky number, which is a symbol of death.
• South Korea has the largest number of cosmetic surgeries in the world.
• The world's first robotic prison was opened in 2012 in South Korea.

 

Top Tourist Attractions in Seoul

Gyeongbokgung Palace

 

Gyeongbokgung Palace was one of the first and largest royal palaces built during the Joseon Dynasty in 1395 AD. This palace is located in the heart of Seoul and is the largest and main palace among the five palaces of the Joseon dynasty.Gyeongbokgung is often compared to Beijing's Forbidden City and includes the National Folk Museum of Korea.

Address: 161 Sajik-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea

 

National Museum of Korea

This museum is the largest museum of history and art of Korea, which was established in 1945. The National Museum of Korea is known as one of the most famous museums in the world and Asia due to the annual visit of million people. The museum includes permanent exhibitions such as the historical gallery, the fine arts gallery, a dedicated exhibition hall, children's museum, outdoor exhibitions, restaurants, cafes, shops and other facilities.

Address: 137 Seobinggo-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, South Korea

 

Changdeoggung

Changdeokgung Palace is known as one of the most beautiful palaces in Seoul, which was built in 1405. This palace is very popular because of its large secret garden, countless temples, mansions and diverse flora and fauna. There is also a beautiful river flows in it, which adheres to the principles of Feng Shui. Today, this palace is considered one of the most famous and important tourist attractions in South Korea, and you can learn about the history of this land there. This palace was registered in the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1997.

Address: Gwonnong-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea

Bukchon Hanok Village

Bukchon Hanok Village is full of beautiful traditional houses for tourism, which built in the 14th century during the Joseon Dynasty. This village includes more than 400 traditional Korean houses and is located between Gyeongbokgung and Changdeokgung. This village was the residence of Chosan nobles and some of them are still owned by the local people. Most of the houses in this historic village have been converted into cafes, restaurants and small shops that sell handicrafts and souvenirs.

Address: Gyedong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea

 

Lotte World

Lotte World is one of the attractions in Seoul, which was opened in 1989 and includes many entertainments. Lotte World is Seoul's largest amusement complex and the world's largest indoor theme park. This complex includes luxury hotels, shopping centers, lakes, museums, sports facilities, restaurants, cinemas, museums, skiing, etc. If you are looking for first-class entertainment, Lotte World is the best place for you.

Address: 240 Olympic-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul, South Korea

 

War Memorial of Korea

The War Memorial Museum is one of the attractions of South Korea, which is located in the Yongsan-gu district of Seoul and  was built in 1994. This huge collection tells the history of the Korean army and includes 6 exhibitions with 33,000 works of art.

Address: 29 Itaewon-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, South Korea

 

Bukhansan National Park

Boksan National Park is one of the most important tourist attractions and one of the largest parks in South Korea, which attracts many tourists to this country every year. This park has an extremely beautiful nature and is one of the most beautiful landmarks in South Korea.

Address: 262 Bogungmun-ro, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul, South Korea

 

N Seoul Tower

Another beautiful and spectacular attraction in Seoul is the N Seoul Tower, which is a tall telecommunication and tourism tower in Seoul that was built in 1969 around Namsan Mountain around this city. N Seoul Tower with the height of 239 meters is the tallest tower in South Korea. This tower includes different floors and exciting entertainment and famous restaurants.

Address: 105 Namsangongwon-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, South Korea

 

Most famous Foods in Seoul

Kimchi

Kimchi is one of the most famous dishes in South Korea, which consists of various fermented vegetables and various spices, and its taste is very hot and spicy. Kimchi ingredients include Chinese lettuce, carrot, spring onion, white radish, rice flour, salt, hot pepper, paprika, balsamic vinegar or soy sauce, grated ginger, grated garlic, white or brown sugar, water, onion and gochujang (a type of red pepper).

 

Bibimbap

After kimchi, Bibimbap is another most well-known and popular Korean dishes, whichconsists of various food items such as vegetables, meat and eggs, which are poured over cooked rice.

 

Bulgogi

Bulgogi is one of the most famous spicy Korean dishes, which is made by grilled pieces of beef or chicken with pieces of green pepper, onion, and garlic on a grill. Bulgogi is often served with rice, lettuce, kimchi or egg soup.

 

Jajangmyeon

Jajangmyeon or black noodles is one of the delicious Korean dishes, which actually consists of noodles and black bean sauce. This dish dates back to 1905 and is an occasion dish, which is served at parties and celebrations, such as birthdays, graduation parties, etc.

 

Samgyetang

Samgyetang is one of the most popular dishes in South Korea. Samgye Tang is a traditional Korean soup that is usually eaten during summer. Samgyetang consists of whole young chicken, garlic, rice, shallots, jujube, ginseng and various spices, and has a creamy texture and a delicious taste.

 

Galbi

Galbi, which literally means "rib" and is made of beef or pork. This dish consists of thick slices of beef, which are soaked in a mixture of soy sauce, garlic, and sugar and grilled over a fire.