City Guide: Seoul

Seoul is the capital of South Korea located in the country’s northwest.

It is one of the largest cities in the world. Seoul has a vast history dating back to the 18th century BC. The city offers great hiking opportunities due to the number of high mountains; various palaces and museums to attend; delicious cuisine and boisterous nightlife.

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Seoul houses a great number of majestic palaces representing the grand history of the city. The major sights include:

- Gyeongbok-gung, the biggest palace of Joseon Dynasty that used to be the seat of power for centuries. The palace currently houses the Joseon Palace Museum and the Korean Folk Museum.

- Changdeok-gung palace built in 1405 is included in the UNESCO World Heritage Site. Here you can see the King's office, bedchamber and the Secret Garden.

- Deoksu-gung palace was constructed in the mid 15th century. Its architecture is very distinct from that of the palaces nearby and combines Western and Korean features.

- Gyeonghui-gung palace where you can find Seoul History Museum.

- 19 Memorial Cemetery, a national cemetery, where 224 people are buried. The cemetery also houses a museum, statues, and a mausoleum.

- Jongmyo Shrine devoted to the members of Korean dynasties. Here you can learn about the various rituals that were applied to the royal family members to treat their diseases.

- The National Museum of Korea with a great collection of art pieces dated back to ancient times and representing different dynasties.

If you fancy visiting typically Korean markets, the country’s largest Dongdaemun Market and the oldest Namdaemun Market are located in Seoul. High-style shops and entertainment centers can be found in Myeongdong area in downtown. If you would like to buy some art pieces, the Insadong market is the place where you can find traditional and modern Korean artworks. If you are looking for antique stuff, Hwanghak-dong Flea Market and Janganpyeong Antique Market are the places to attend. Seoul is famous for its grand parks. Namsan Park is a great place to chill out in the central Seoul as well as to see a great number of animals. Yangjae Citizen's Forest is a stunning park for the entire family, where you can find over 106,600 trees planted.

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