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Built
in 1394 as the main palace, this
is the oldest and grandest of
the five Joseon Dynasty palaces.
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contain a lotus pond and extensive
gardens, and currently houses
the National Museum of Korea and
the National Folk Museum. Subway
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This
main gate is the southernmost
of the four gates of Gyeongbokgung,
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During the Japanese occupation
of Korea, the Japanese governing
general destroyed the gate and
built a Japanese government building,
in order to demoralize Korea.
Rebuilt in concrete in 1968, Gwanghwamun
serves as a reminder of the resiliency
and strength of the Korean spirit.
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Seoul
Tower sits atop Mount Namsan,
with a bird’s eye view of Seoul.
Also called Namsan Tower, this
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has a revolving restaurant, for
a panoramic dining experience,
a 3D theater, and a Global Village
Folk Museum, with over 20,000
relics from over 150 countries.
Take the cable car for a romantic
view of the city lights at night.
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Formerly
the site of Seoul National University,
this neighborhood is still a mecca
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the heart of Daehangno is Marronier
Park, where street performers
and artists display their talents.
Also known as Seoul’s off-Broadway,
there are plenty of small theaters,
cafes, and galleries. Subway
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"
The Blue House". The equivalent
of the U.S. White House, this
is Korea’s presidential residence.
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Wa Dae also has a main office
building, a guest house, a press
hall and secretariat buildings.
Tours are available. Subway
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This
international shopping area is
a must for visitors. The main
strip boasts over a thousand shops
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foreigners, with leather goods,
clothes and souvenirs. Highly
diverse, you will find most any
ethnic restaurant in this area,
such as Indian, Pakistani, Thai
and German. The nightlife in this
area is popular, with Western-style
nightclubs and bars. Take the
free Westin Chosun Shuttle Bus.
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The
only major Buddhist temple in
Seoul, Jogyesa is named for Jogye,
the largest Buddhist school in
Korea. |
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guests may request the free English
tour. There are also many Buddhist
supply shops in the vicinity.
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shopper’s paradise. This once
traditional market has been transformed
into an ultra-modern shopping
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dominated by high-rise shopping
centers. Clothes, bags, shoes,
jewelry, imported goods and even
sporting goods can be found at
bargain prices from 10:00am to
5:00am. Subway
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An
artist’s haven, the main street
of this area is Insadong-gil,
where you can find antiques, calligraphy
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traditional restaurants and plenty
of art galleries. In fair weather,
the sidewalk abounds with street
vendors selling everything from
jewelry to ceramics. This is the
perfect walking street for foreign
visitors, closed to vehicle traffic
on Sundays. Subway
Line #1-Jonggak
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See
the evolution of Korean culture
from the prehistoric age to the
Joseon Dynasty.This educational
museum displays |
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traditional, everyday objects,
as well as major works of art.
Located in Gyeongbokgung. Subway
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Discover
a spectacular collection of cultural
assets through a variety of fantastic
exhibition galleries. |
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over 135,000 items representing
Korea’s prehistoric and ancient
archaeology, cultural heritage
and sculpture and craft culture,
visitors can get the ultimate
inside look into the heart and
soul of Korea. Located in Yongsan,
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A
tribute to the tumultuous 5,000-year
history of Korea. More than just
a memorial, this museum contains
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memorabilia, historical documents
and displays of various war craft,
such as tanks, fighter jets and
weapons used through the ages.
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One
of the highlights of Seoul is
this magnificent garden with ponds,
pavilions and ancient wooded areas.
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“The Secret Garden,” Biwon is
the royal garden of Changdeokgung
Palace, the best preserved of
the Joseon palaces. Passing under
the “Pullomun’ gates is said to
give everlasting youth. Subway
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The
central hub of three major universities:
Yonsei, Ehwa Women’s and Sogong.
The fashionable streets of |
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are filled with boutiques and
beauty shops. In the evenings,
Shinchon buzzes with coeds visiting
at coffee shops, jazz bars and
nightclubs. Also famous in Korea
is Ahyeon-dong Wedding Street,
lined on both sides with over
100 wedding dress shops. Subway
Line #2-Sinchon
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This
ultra-modern high-rise is famous
for its unusual design. The top
floor restaurant has a dramatic,
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In the basement, Millennium Plaza
has an array of shops and restaurants.
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On
this beautiful, tree-lined street,
you can visit the Korean Traditional
Folk Dress Museum, the Kumho Museum
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Art and handicraft stores. Running
one-kilometer from Gyeongbokgung
to Samcheong-dong, this street
is famous for its luxurious restaurants
and upscale galleries. Subway
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Minutes
from Yeouido Park is the tallest
building in Korea. Take the glass
elevators to the top of this golden
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and see all of Seoul from the
rooftop observatory. Or, watch
a movie in the IMAX theater. Children
and adults alike will enjoy the
wide variety of sea life at Sea
World Aquarium. Also housed here
are luxury restaurants, a food
court and a shopping mall. Subway
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