Best 10 Things to do in Seoul (Tourist Attractions) in 2021
Best 10 Things to do in
Seoul (Tourist Attractions) in 2021
Seoul
is the capital of Korea and can be your next travel destination. This article
entails the 10 best things to do in Seoul at tourist attractions.
Let’s
dive in!
1.
Visit Bukchon Hanok village
This
village is known as the “north village” because it is located in the north of
Cheonggye Stream.
The
name Hanok relates to the traditional houses in the village. There are a lot of
places in this village to visit, such as restaurants, cultural areas, where you
can enjoy their cultural traditions.
You
can get a free map to explore different locations in Seoul.
2.
Visit Myeong Dong
Myeong
Dong is one of the most popular shopping areas of Seoul. You can find a lot of
variety about Korean clothes, cosmetics, and shoes in the market.
If
you don't want shopping, still you can have a glimpse of Korean culture in this
market. There are also a lot of banks, salons, restaurants, food stalls, and
dining options in this market.
3.
Explore N Seoul Tower
This
tower is open to local visitors in Seoul. For the best experience, you can go
on weekdays, because it is too populated to enjoy on weekends.
4.
Go to Namdaemun Market
Namdaemun
market is the most traditional market in Seoul and is located in the middle point
of Seoul Station and City Hall.
There
are a lot of (almost 10,000) wholesalers, vendors, and retailers out there.
Being
a local market, it has a lot of shops ranging from foods to electronics for
visitors.
5.
Visit Changdeokgung Palace
This
palace is one of the five Grans Palace that was made by Joseon Dynasty Kings.
There is a rear garden at the palace that was created for an ideal resting
place of the royal family.
6.
Enjoy in Gangnam District
The
Gangnam district is situated near River Han and its name means "south of
the river". This district is also famous due to the fashionable and trendy
lifestyle of people. A song by PSY is also famous that stands for "Gangnam
Style".
7.
Walk along Cheonggyecheon Stream
You
can find Cheonggyecheon stream as a part of the urban park in Seoul. It's 11 km
long and starts from Cheonggyecheon. You can enjoy the view by walking along
the stream.
8.
Visit Dongdaemun Design Plaza
Dongdaemun
design plaza has a neo-futuristic design that represents the fashion trends of
the city. You can find a lot of shopping malls, marts and markets there.
The
prices may be high for shopping but you can still enjoy window shopping ;)
In
Dongdaemun Design Plaza, you can find five halls specified for different
purposes.
Their
halls are majorly for Dongdaemun History and Culture Park, Design Lab, Art
Hall, Design Market, and Museum Hall.
9.
Check out Deoksugung Palace
The
name Deoksugung means “palace of virtuous longevity". This palace is
specified into three different halls each with its style and function.
These
halls are labeled as Jeonggwanheon Hall, Seokjojeon Hall, and Junghwajeon Hall.
You can check the schedule for its tour here (http://www.deoksugung.go.kr:8081/cms/show.asp?c_show_no=92&c_check_no=86&c_relation=323&c_relation2=512 ).
10. Check
Noryangjin Fisheries (Wholesale Market)
This
market is popular being the largest seafood market in Korea. This market has a
trade of 250 to 300 tons every day. There is a six-story building with almost
700 retail shops for fishes.
Each
floor is specifically planned for different functions related to fisheries. For
example, the auctioning activities are performed on the first floor, the restaurants
for salted and raw fishes are located on the second floor.
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