See what the experts are saying about Seoul. Get expert advice on how to get there what to see and more.
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Introduction
At first glance, Seoul appears to be a sprawling concrete mass of high-rise apartment buildings and modern buildings interspersed with historical treasures. But on closer investigation, the city can be divided into numerous smaller districts... Continue reading »
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History
The beginnings of this fast-growing and increasingly important world-class city are difficult to pinpoint, but archaeological evidence indicates human settlement in the area during the prehistoric age, some 6,000 years ago. Artifacts found he... Continue reading »
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Where to stay
From corporate executives to budget-conscious backpackers, travelers to Seoul are sure to find accommodations with services, facilities and prices suited to their needs. What's more, you can be certain that the hotel management will provide n... Continue reading »
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Eat drink
Seoul is a great place to experience a wide variety of spicy yet mouth-watering foods, especially the local cuisine with its distinctive tastes based on garlic, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, red pepper powder and fermented soybean paste. Kor... Continue reading »
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Entertainment
There is no reason to be bored in Seoul. Whether you are visiting for a few hours or staying for a few weeks, Seoul offers round-the-clock opportunities for shopping, performing arts and cinema going, sightseeing, sports activities, nightlife... Continue reading »
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Tours
The wide, well-kept sidewalks of downtown Seoul make for an excellent walking tour of the city. With no stops, the following route can be covered in just an hour or two, but if you take time to explore the many sites recommended here, the str... Continue reading »
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Getting there
Getting There: By Air: Seoul offers two airports. The Incheon International Airport (ICN) (+82 032 741 0104/ http://www.aiport.or.kr), the largest, is a state-of-the-art facility that still smells new. Located on Yongjong Island, 32 miles... Continue reading »
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Fun facts
Seoul Country: South Korea Seoul By The Numbers: Population: 10.6 million Land Area: 233 Square Miles/ 603 square kilometers Average Annual Rainfall: 48 inches/ 122 centimeters Average January Temperature: 27 degrees F/ -3 degrees C Ave... Continue reading »
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Introduction
Seoul is a rambling, crowded, and exciting metropolis. First-time visitors may have trouble with the congestion (both automotive and human) and the smog, but the city has many wonderful things to offer. Recent city government attempts to clea... Continue reading »
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Planning a trip
Getting There & Away By Plane -- Seoul is served by two airports, but the majority of international passengers arrive at Incheon International Airport (tel. 032/1577-2600; www.airport.or.kr). It was built in 2001, 52km (32 miles) west of S... Continue reading »
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Fast facts
American Express -- The main office in Seoul is in the Gwangwhamun Building, 15th Floor #64-8, 1-KA, Taepyeong-no, Jung-gu (tel. 02/399-2929). You may also need to contact authorizations (that operate 24 hr.) for emergency card replacement (t... Continue reading »
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Getting around
By Subway -- Seoul is covered by an extensive and modern subway system, the Seoul Metro (www.smrt.co.kr or www.subwayworld.co.kr). The system is fast, clean, safe, cheap, and runs frequently. But the best things about the Metro are that it ca... Continue reading »
Seoul Travel Experiences
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Avocados and 1.5 hour Grand finale
So this weekend was a weekend of some siginifcant 1sts for me--- Here is the list:1. Orange line meets Green line of the subway2. "Is tha... Continue reading »
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Living and Working in Korea
I wrote this piece many months ago in my blog, Heather in Wanderland http://heatherinwanderland.blogspot.comThis past week has been a bit... Continue reading »
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Korea for Golden Week!
Afternoon people,I hope you are all enjoying the summer weather. It’s so nice to go to sleep at night and no wear the hat/scarf/glove com... Continue reading »
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Eastern Medicine meets Western stubborness
Greetings all, It is hard to believe that this is already my third week here. I am amazed by how quickly the time goes by. There is... Continue reading »
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Week 1-- Fall comes to Korea
Dear friends, Well I can safely tuck week one away into the baggage of memories. It was a full one filled with things that I would... Continue reading »
Popular Seoul Hotels
- Renaissance Seoul Hotel
- Sofitel Ambassador Seoul
- The Ritz-Carlton, Seoul
- Lotte Hotel Seoul Jamsil
- Millennium Seoul Hilton
- Hamilton
- Sejong Hotel
- Holiday In Korea Hostel
- The Westin Chosun
- Novotel Ambassador Doksan Seoul
Popular Seoul Things to Do
- Myung-dong Street
- Children's Grand Park
- Namsan Cable Car
- Admiral Yi Sun Shin Statue
- Insadong
- Coex Aquarium
- Itaewon Street
- Three Alley Pub
- Seoul Land
- COEX Convention Center
Popular Seoul Restaurants
- Puccini
- Vino Rosso
- Ipanema
- Il Mare
- Pho Hoa
- Deung Na Mu Jip
- Jihwaja
- Wan Chai
- Koryeo Jeong
- Ninth Gate Restaurant(The)
