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The jewel of Seoul's five historic palaces, Gyeongbokgung was
built in 1395 by Lee Seong-Gye, founder of the Joseon Dynasty, who
established the city as the capital of Korea. The...
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Set among the skyscrapers, the Namsangol traditional Korean
village comes as a pleasant surprise. Centred on five restored
Korean historical homes depicting various social levels from the
Joseon...
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Fun and thrills are the order of the day at Seoul's main theme
park, which draws about six million visitors annually. According to
the Guinness Book of World Records, Lotte is the largest...
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No visit to Seoul is complete without exploring the capital's
heart and artistic soul: the alleyways of the Insadong district,
known colloquially as 'Mary's Alley'. More than 100 antique shops
and...
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Namsan, the mountain that stands sentinel in the centre of
Seoul, is a popular recreational feature in the city. A cable car,
and stairway, takes visitors to the summit, where there are...
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Paradise for shoppers, Myeong-dong is Seoul's retail haven
covering a vast area that spreads out from the Myeong-dong subway
station. Massive department stores, boutiques, restaurants,
fast-food...
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Hop a bus and visit Incheon, a major Korean port city on the
West Sea about an hour from Seoul, where the surrounding irregular
coastline with its islets and mountainous inland terrain provide...
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One of the 'Five Grand Palaces' built by the kings of the Joseon
Dynasty, Changdeokgung is set within a large park in Jongno-gu and
the whole complex has been included on the UNESCO World...
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Bongeunsa is a Buddhist temple in Gangnam-gu and was founded in
794 AD by Yeon-hoe, the highest-ranking monk of Silla at the time.
The temple was reconstructed in 1498 and became the main temple...
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The Seoul Olympic Park, or Olpark, was built to host the 1988
Summer Games, located in Songpa-gu, Bangi-dong. It is home to
Jamsil Olympic Stadium, the main stadium built for the summer
games. The...
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Jogyesa is the chief temple of the Jogye Order of Korean
Buddhism. First established in 1395, Jogyesa is located in
Gyeonji-dong, Jongno-gu, in central Seoul. In 1998, Jogyesa made
international...
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Jongmyo Shrine is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is heralded
as Korea's foremost cultural treasure. Visitors to Seoul will be
hard-pressed not to visit the Jongmyo Shrine. Built in 1394,...
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Hwaseong Fortress is yet another of South Korea's UNESCO World
Heritage sites. The fortress is situated in Suwon, a city south of
Seoul central but still within the greater Seoul area....
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Everland is South Korea's version of Disney Land. This massive
amusement park is situated on the outskirts of Seoul and is the
perfect daytrip for visitors travelling with kids. Everland has...
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Jejudo is one of the most popular holiday destinations in South
Korea. Jeju Island is situated off the southern tip of the Korean
peninsula and enjoys relatively warm weather throughout the...
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For those with even a passing interest in historical affairs,
the Korean Demilitarised Zone (DMZ) - a 4km-wide strip of land that
divides the Korean peninsula in two - is an absolute must-see....
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A quintessential Korean pastime - and a good everyday option for
budget-conscious travellers - Galbi Restaurants are immensely
popular places, full every night of the week with locals,
expatriate...
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Without doubt the most popular area of Seoul for foreign
visitors, the gritty neighbourhood of Itaewon is one of Korea's
coolest, most cosmopolitan urban enclaves. Located near the US Army
base in...
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