Seoul, South Korea Travel Guide

You should be familiar with Seoul, South Korea! It is popular not only with young people but also with tourists from all over the world. So what is the beauty of this place? Today, Bianshao will give you a brief guide to Seoul, South Korea!

Attractions

1N Seoul Tower

N Seoul Tower is located in Namsan, Yongsan-gu, Seoul and is one of the popular attractions. Are you curious why there is an "n"? Actually, when the first letter of Nansan (Nansan) is represented by an N, it takes on a whole new meaning.

The tower overlooks the beautiful scenery of Seoul and the blue sea of Incheon. The tower also houses the Global Village Folk Museum. The Seoul Tower has a delicate name, Seoul Flower, when the tower's searchlights spell out a pattern of blooming flowers in the sky from 7 p.m. to 12 a.m. every day.

n Below the Seoul Tower, the Love Lock Wall and the Love Lock Tree are also a sight to behold. You can tie a love lock with your partner and make beautiful and unforgettable memories together.

Even the chairs here are carefully designed in the shape of a heart. Such designers deliberately bent the center of the chairs into a "V" shape in order to bring shy couples closer together. It is said that once they sit down, they will fall in love with this amazing chair.

The popular Chinese couple Ni Kun also patronized this place to lock their love locks, and the previously popular "You Who Came From the Stars" was also filmed here. It is evident that this coordinate is still quite popular in Seoul. Countless lovers have made love promises here, hoping that their love will be sheltered.

Address: 126 Namsan Park Street, Yongsan-gu, Special City of Seoul

Opening Hours: Observatory is open Monday through Friday, Sunday from 10:00 to 23:00, and Saturday from 10:00 to 24:00. Closed: All year round.

Cost: Free admission. Take the elevator from Exit 4 of Myeongdong Station on Subway Line 4 and walk to Namsan for about 10 minutes.

2 Ewha Womans University

Ewha Womans University is located in Daesundong, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul. There are many old buildings on the campus. It is one of the world famous women's universities and the most beautiful university in Korea. Ewha Womans University in South Korea symbolizes the model of women's education in the new era where wisdom and beauty coexist. It is known for its abundance of Korean presidential wives, and it is possible to meet a future Korean presidential wife here.

Some people may find university sightseeing a bit monotonous, but Ewha Womans University is actually surrounded by very convenient accommodations and shopping. Staying here is a good choice because it's quiet and convenient. Next to the school is the main tourist shopping center in Seoul, and prices are cheaper than in the city.

3 Gyeongbokgung Palace

Korea's Gyeongbokgung Palace is the equivalent of the Forbidden City in China, but significantly smaller. It was the palace of the Lee Dynasty. There is another interesting point in the palace. When you take a closer look, you will find that there is basically no vegetation in the palace except for the royal gardens, which are all covered with yellow sand. In fact, it was because the emperor at that time was afraid of being assassinated that the ground was uniformly covered with yellow sand so that the assassins would make a sound and be detected as soon as they stepped on it.

The Gyeongbokgung Palace Gatekeeper Handover Ceremony, which is similar to a military parade, is a daily event that recreates the traditional Korean court culture.

4Samcheong-dong

Samcheong-gung, near Gyeongbokgung Palace, can be said to be the gathering place of Seoul's small, fresh, literary and artistic, and as for the origin of the name of this place, there is a theory that it is called Samcheong because of the mountain cleanliness, water cleanliness, and simplicity of the people's hearts.

The beautiful and lovely Samcheong-dong is full of quaint traditional Hanbok buildings, galleries and cafes. Walk through the galleries, museums, and antique stores and feel the rich cultural flavor of the place. There are also large and small museums in the alley, a jewelry museum, an owl museum, a Tibetan museum, and a Chinese food museum.

There is a scenery hidden in the alley and a story told in a small store. This is Samchung-dong.

5 Bukchon Hanok Village

The attraction near Gyeongbokgung Palace is Bukchon Hanok Village. The architecture here is in the form of an oval house structure, which was considered the residence of the upper class during the Joseon Dynasty. If you want to experience Korea's retro history, you can do so here.

There are also some interesting specialty stores hidden in the village. You can also try making your own kimchi or take a photo in a Korean outfit.

There are rumors of the "Eight Views of Bukchon". Many people come here to find these eight sights, and finding them can be challenging.

6Ihwa Mural Village

As soon as you hear the name, you know that this place must have something to do with murals. Iwha Mural Village is located in the area of Iwha-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul. Previously, it was just a poor village halfway up the mountain. In order to revitalize the place, the Seoul government recruited more than 70 artists to paint it with vivid and interesting murals. It's here that Pear Blossom stepped into a must-photograph spot.

The place's fame also stems from its exit rate from Korean dramas and variety shows, where it has appeared several times. In the Korean idol drama "Prince of Octavia," the King's son filmed a scene at the Ewha Stairs.

Friends who like Korean dramas must come here to see. q version of the Avengers, steps covered with flower petals, cute little animals in a quiet village looking for vivid and interesting images, intriguing.

Come here children's shoes, remember to wear a pair of shoes suitable for climbing stairs. Seoul is full of stairs. From Mural Village, you can go to Rosan Park. It's a great place to get a bird's eye view of Seoul's University Road because of its geographic advantage and marvelous view. 'King of Octavia' and 'KING2HEART' used to film the walls here and it's a great place for couples to fall in love.

The big wings often seen in tweets are actually from Ewha Mural Village. Here, you can also use your whims and discover more creative photo angles.

Nearby Attractions:

After you've been to the Yeohwa Mural Village, you can take the Subway Line 2, Extension B Station to Myeongdong from Exit 7 and Exit 8. Myeong-dong is heaven for those who love shopping. It is also a food paradise with ginseng chicken soup, bibimbap, barbecue, and more.

Transportation:

Subway Line 4, Hahoe Station, Exit 2 and go straight. There is a sign at the first intersection. Walk along Luoshan Park, turn left at the main gate of the park and walk along the road for about 15 minutes.

Food

I have to admit that Korean cuisine is still popular with the Chinese to some extent. Korean kimchi, stone pot bibimbap, Korean barbecue and ginseng chicken soup are all well-known Korean dishes. In addition to the romantic attractions of TV dramas that make people yearn for, the food on the tip of the tongue is also an irresistible temptation for us to go to Korea.

Speaking of which, Bianshao's stomach growled. Now, I will introduce you to the classic Korean cuisine, to give friends who are ready to leave for Korea some reference.

1 barbecue

Korean barbecue, which can be found everywhere in China, is of course at the top of the list. The essence of the classic Korean meat dish is all focused on the grill. The choice of ingredients is taken very seriously in every Korean dish, and there are different recipes here depending on the part of meat required.

Beef or pancetta marinated beforehand in seasonings such as scallions, soy sauce and honey is placed on an iron plate and grilled with mushrooms, onions and even kimchi. Finally, it is coated with various barbecue sauces and eaten with lettuce. A feeling of happiness comes over you, and the fresh flavors are to die for.

2Ginseng Chicken Soup

Ginseng Chicken Soup is a perfect choice for therapeutic purposes and is one of the most courtly dishes in Korea. Ginseng chicken soup is not only non-greasy, but also fresh and flavorful with high nutritional value. With a light medicinal flavor of the muscles, the bones are separated when you clip the chopsticks, and the stomach of the chicken is stuffed with glutinous rice. You can get the essence of chicken soup in one bite.

As a foodie, women who are losing weight, this dish is a great benefit. It only replenishes but does not add weight. It also has good effects of replenishing blood, nourishing the face, calming the mind and replenishing energy!

'You Who Came From The Stars',3 Fried Chicken Beer

. In addition to the professor and two thousand, there is another national cuisine, fried chicken and beer. Originally used in Korea only by older men and women to chat with each other, beer and fried chicken have instantly replaced Xiuen's frenzied cuisine as the first choice of date food for young couples.

Many fans of Korean dramas have come to Korea to experience the most authentic beer and fried chicken. Do you want to catch the "star" trend?

4 Stone Pot Bibimbap

Steel Pot Bibimbap, also known as "stone pot bibimbap," is a rice dish unique to Korea. It originated in Gwangju, South Korea and has since evolved into a representative Korean food. Stone pots are made of earthenware, and the heavy black pots can be placed directly in the stove to cook and retain heat well. People

Eating "bibimbap" in Korea is also a sign of love. If a couple goes to a restaurant together and orders "bibimbap", the man must first fry the bibimbap for his girlfriend. If the girlfriend can't finish all the food, the man has to eat the rest of the food completely to show his love for his girlfriend.

5Troop Wok

The troop wok is a Korean hot pot that originated during the Korean War. At the time, due to a shortage of supplies, residents near the Senate government's U.S. military bases used leftover sausage and ham, along with pungent bitter chili sauce (a spicy broth) as a base, to ease the pain of being without meat. Unbeknownst to many Koreans, there used to be no instant noodles in military pots.

Now instant noodles are the star of the team pot. Without that refreshing noodle, a team pot can't be called an authentic team pot.

Shopping

Actually, you must have heard of the shopping spots in Seoul. Duty free stores like Lotte and Shilla are great places to shop. Not much to say here. Here is a brief list of a few non-mall shopping areas for your reference. The most important thing is to compare and contrast and find the right one in order to return home fully loaded.

1 Myeongdong

Myeongdong is like a chessboard. When you get off at Myeong-dong subway station, you will see Myeong-dong street with hutongs on both sides. Myeongdong, located in the center of Seoul, is a representative shopping street in Korea. It is a place where you can buy not only clothes, shoes, groceries and cosmetics, but also various restaurants where banks and securities firms gather.

Myeong-dong is dominated by upscale goods compared to the low-grade Nammun and Dongmun. Myeong-dong Street is lined with upscale brand name stores, and the alleyways on both sides of Myeong-dong Street are lined with mid-range brand name stores and bonded stores. Lotte Mall and others are in this neighborhood.

2 Shinsadong Boulevard

Shinsadong Boulevard is a very distinctive shopping street in Seoul. The word "cave" means street. There are many streets of tall ginkgo trees on both sides of this road, and there are many cafes, concept restaurants, fashion stores, creative home stores, and jewelry stores. Each store is unique and the street is neat and exotic. It's called The Way You Want to Go.

Sandong Avenue is also known as the "Road of Style" in Korea. The fashionable men and women who shop at Samdong are also a sight to see on this street. These stylish and fashionable men and women are rich in Korean characteristics, with delicate and slim makeup and elegant clothes, which makes them eye-catching to look at.

3 Ewha University Women's Street

Ewha Daemun Street, just above the outskirts of Ewha University, is a popular shopping place for young Koreans. After visiting the university, you can come here for casual shopping. Most of the friends who have been there are not too expensive, and it basically represents the current fashion trends in Korea.

There are many specialty cafes and restaurants on the street. If you are tired of shopping, you may want to take a nap there and feel the Korean atmosphere. You can come across various cafes just by walking. Korean cafes are an essential part of Korean life. No wonder there are always such romantic scenes in Korean dramas.

The subway station is not far from Ie Jungmun. When you see this huge high heeled shoe, it's the entrance to Ms. Pear Street. Unlike Hongdae's free hippie style, the small stores near Lee Da are totally in the style of Korean drama heroines, no matter the clothes, shoes, hats and accessories.

4 Dongdaemun Market

Dongdaemun Market in Seoul, South Korea was born in 1905. Since it was designated as a wholesale clothing street, it has grown at an amazing rate. The entire Dongdaemun Market is divided into two shopping districts, the first being the area where the Doosan Tower is located, and the second being the area around the Dongdaemun Sports Complex, which is bounded by Middle Road. The 1st shopping area, which is mainly retail, is a highly modernized retail market, although it is said to be a combination of wholesale and retail. The market is dominated by recently built shopping centers, most of which are open from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. and stay open until 5 a.m. the next morning.

It's worth noting that many tourists report that Dongdaemun is not as good for shopping as Myeongdong, but it's still a must-see in Seoul. You can choose to go or not according to your personal needs.

Whether you want to shop, eat food, or go sightseeing here in Seoul, South Korea, I believe this information can satisfy everyone. I wish you a pleasant journey!