Things To Do
Lotte World Tower (Seoul Sky)
Experience breathtaking views from the tallest building in Korea (555 meters high). You can book a ticket for observatory at around 15 USD online.
Banpo Hangang Park
There are 12 parks along the Han River where you can take a stroll or go on a picnic. Among them, our favorite is Banpo as the bridge seen from the park lights with performance. People usually enjoy Chimaek (fried chicken and beer) at night.
Hongdae Street
Hongdae district is where the cool kids (mostly gen z) get together. You can watch street performances, go to arts and crafts market, enjoy karaoke, visit animal cafes (samoyed, meerkat, cat, etc.), and shop trendy clothes at reasonable prices.
Gyeongbokgung Palace
If you are into historic buildings and traditional gardens, Gyeongbokgung Palace is the perfect place to visit. You can watch the royal changing of the guard ceremony that takes place twice a day. Admission fee is around 2 USD. If you wear a Hanbok (traditional Korean clothing), then the admission is free.
Bukchon Hanok Village
This village is residential neighborhood housing hundreds of Hanok (traditional Korean homes). It’s known as Seoul’s most beautiful historical district.
Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP)
The largest 3D amorphous structure in the world and major urban development landmark in Seoul. This place offers a unique backdrop for exhibitions, performances, and events that showcase the best of contemporary design and creativity. We recommend to go there at night when the illuminating is fantastic!
Gwangjang Market
You can try various Korean street food in this oldest and biggest traditional market in Seoul. If you wanna a real foodie experience, go for it!
N Seoul Tower
It is located on Namsan Mountain, allowing you to view the entire city and surrounding areas. You can choose to travel by cable car or climb a stone stairway to the tower.
The Hyundai Seoul
The biggest mall with best trendy clothing brands and huge selection of restaurants in Seoul. This place is known for amazing food court and very easy to access as it's connected with subway station (Yeouido station).
DMZ zone tour
Visiting the buffer zone separating South and North Korea would be special experience to learn about the history. You can book a tour from Seoul and it costs around 40 USD.