10 most attractive tourist destinations in Seoul
Gyeongbokgung Palace is one of the representative palaces located in Seoul, and it is popular with foreign tourists because it has good accessibility in modern urban scenery and can experience various cultural events
Myeong-dong
Myeong-dong has long been one of the largest downtown areas and major tourist attractions in old downtown Seoul. It is a tourist attraction in Seoul, where tourists of various nationalities and ages visit all year round, regardless of season or weather, and it is also the region with the largest floating population among downtown Korea.
N Seoul Tower (Namsan Seoul Tower) has become an object of interest and love from citizens due to the height, unique structure, and shape of the tower seen from all over Seoul, and it is solidifying its position as the No. 1 tourist attraction enjoyed by Koreans and foreigners. Recently, it has become a popular filming location for various entertainment and dramas that have brought the Korean Wave, attracting domestic and foreign tourists.
Bukchon Hanok Village is located between Gyeongbokgung Palace, Changdeokgung Palace, and Jongmyo Shrine, and is our traditional residential area with 600 years of history in Seoul. The traditional Hanok-gun is located between the two huge palaces, and it preserves numerous alleyways in various shapes, dramatically showing the scenery of a 600-year-old historical city
Changdeokgung Palace was the second Joseon palace built in 1405, following Gyeongbokgung Palace. It was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1997 as it was considered the most Korean palace because it was built naturally to harmonize with the surrounding terrain without following an artificial structure compared to other palaces.
Insa-dong is currently a representative street of traditional culture in Korea. Antiques stores, galleries, and traditional crafts stores are concentrated here, and traditional tea houses, traditional pubs, and traditional restaurants are flourishing. Insa-dong is one of the most visited places by foreigners. There are many tourists visiting Insa-dong, so the floating population is much higher than that of Sangju.
Hongdae street
Hongdae in Hongdae street is short for Hongik University, and many people visit Hongik University for its vibrant nightlife such as youth air space, street performances, and indie music as its distinctive large commercial district is maintained after the opening of Hongik University Station
DDP is a complex cultural space located at Dongdaemun History & Culture Park Station. Since its opening on Mar. 21, 2014, DDP has hosted various cultural events, including exhibitions, fashion shows, new product presentations, forums, and conferences. DDP is a place where design trends begin and cultures interact.
The world’s fifth-highest 555m Lotte World Tower is a huge 123-story vertical city that is the hub of global business and can provide a one-stop lifestyle for art and culture. It is a representative landmark in Korea where Korea’s state-of-the-art construction technology and Korean traditional beauty coexist. It is a skyscraper with the technological prowess of Lotte Engineering & Construction
Jogyesa Temple is the representative temple of Korea, and for more than a hundred years since its establishment in 1910, it has been a source of will for Buddhists with the symbolism of being the No. 1 place for Korean Buddhism. It is famous for its beautiful architecture, solemn atmosphere, and hosting various cultural events
