Seoul is a beautiful city with plenty of touristy things to do which is why it has slowly become a popular destination for people looking for modern comforts and traditional wonder. Here are some things you should definitely do in Seoul.
1. Bukchon Hanok Village
Traditional Hanok houses date back to the Joseon dynasty and have been perfectly preserved in this part of the city. You can visit some of the houses and witness traditional lifestyles.
2. Buy Cosmetics at Myeongdong
A short walk from Travelodge Myeongdong Euljiro, Myeongdong is an iconic shopping district. You haven’t visited Seoul until you’ve bought cosmetics here!
3. Lotte World
The world’s largest indoor amusement park, Lotte World has an outdoor amusement park, indoor theme park, a hotel and a massive shopping complex.
4. The Changing of the Guard at Gyeongbokgung
Easily accessed from any of the Myeongdong hotels, Gyeongbokgung Palace is located at the centre of the old city and is open to the public. Make sure you are there around beginning of the hour from 10 am to 4 pm except on Tuesday.
5. Take a Cable Car to Mount Namsan
Take the cable car to Mount Namsan and spend the morning or night at N Seoul Tower looking out over the entire city.
Roland Lefevre is a travel writer who specializes in creating features on leisure as well as business travel destinations across the globe. Google+
