Seoul

Korean women dressed Hanbok in Gyeongbokgung

Overview

Seoul is the capital city of South Korea, and the country’s center for culture, food, music, fashion, and more. You can get lost learning about Korea’s rich history, indulge in delicious delicacies, dance along to K-pop, and shop until you drop in the city’s vibrant neighbourhoods. Stepping outside of Seoul to experience the stunning coast, traditional architecture, and smaller villages is a must on your trip to South Korea.

5 things you’ll want to do on a trip to Seoul:

1. Visit palaces
The Changdeokgung Palace is one of five palaces in Seoul that were built during the Joseon Dynasty, and today it's a UNESCO World Heritage site. The idyllic grounds surrounding it are filled with trees and a pond. You can rent traditional hanboks near the palaces to immerse yourself into the past, plus take some fun photos.

2. Eat everything
South Korean cuisine is a crucial part of exploring the culture while you’re visiting. The street food scene in Seoul is impressive with stalls specializing in dishes from across the country in many of the city’s markets. Restaurants serve Korean classics like barbecued meats, bulgogi, and kimchi. Save room for a couple glasses of Korea’s alcohol soju.

3. Explore neighbourhoods
Hopping around Seoul’s different districts will show you the unique characteristics of the city. Chungdam is where all the K-pop stars train, Itaewon has a international flair, Hanok Village is filled with traditional architecture, and Apgujeong is your destination for food and nightlife.

4. Ride a train to Busan
The KTX train travels 320km from Seoul to the coastal city of Busan in just over two hours. Busan is the second largest city in South Korea that’s famous for its beaches, mountains, and temples.

5. Sing karaoke
Make all your k-pop dreams come true by spending a few hours in a noraebang. You can rent out a private karaoke room to sing your heart out. There are servers in charge of bringing you all the food and drinks you desire so you can focus on the music.

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Destination Basics

Public transportation is efficient and affordable in both Seoul and around the country. For travel within cities, subways and buses connect you from one place to another. There are high-speed trains that go from city to city, and buses that make travel easy to everywhere else in the country. If you prefer taking a taxi, they’re easy to find and relatively inexpensive.