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Nature & Parks
Bukhansan National Park
1,093 reviews
"Awesome hiking experience to the top of the Bukhasan mountain which is 832 meters altitude.""* Nice hike up highest peak in the Seoul area - Beagundae 836m * Top section involves scrambling on rock with fixed cables for security, some may find scary, others may find easy * Round trip took up about 5 hours..."
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Myeongdong Shopping Street
10,359 reviews
"The beauty shops such as Innisfree, Nature Republic and Olive Young is worth a visit as they might have special offers especially if you buy more.""You can go crazy shopping here haha so much good food and cosmetics!! Must try: - Aori Ramen - Kang Ho Dong Baekjeong - BHC Chicken Must go: - SPAO - All the cosmetic shops (hahaha)"
Museums
The War Memorial of Korea
4,271 reviews
"It opened in 1994 on the former site of the army headquarters to exhibit and memorialize the military history of Korea and it holds an exquisite collection and memorabilia of several past wars ranging from prehist...""Fighter planes, tanks, artillery and naval weapons used in the Korean war are on display on the lawns of the memorial."
Nature & Parks
Cheonggyecheon Stream
3,946 reviews
"There are many bars and restaurants in the nearby neighborhood so you can eat then take a relaxing walk along the stream or just sit and listen to the burbling water.""This is a great oasis in a very busy city, and is perfect for a contemplative walk, a jog, or just to sit and soak up the atmosphere."
Sights & Landmarks
Jogyesa Temple
1,008 reviews
"Yet, it's most worth visit on around the end of April, during May, and beginning of June (around the date of Buddha's birthday), since they decorated the whole temple with the most festive looking lanterns!""It happened to be a great time to visit during Buddha birthday celebration, they have a tour and it is just an overall peaceful place."
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Bukchon Hanok Village
5,249 reviews
"was there with hyeyoung ...lovely place lots of tiny shops and alleyways great place for photo opportunities ...but keep in mind that it’s still a residential area and people remind you to keep it low!!!!!a couple...""If you want to have a glimpse at South Korea's traditional architectural style, visit Buckchon village, with its narrow streets and extremely beautiful houses (hanoks)."
Sights & Landmarks
Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP)
2,207 reviews
"... the world’s most impressive and incredible architectural designs, the free flowing futuristic structure of the Dongdaemun Design Plaza (known as the DDP) where history marries the present and embraces the future.""Glad to be a witness of Zaha Hadid’s work in Seoul, all the curves and the details that house all the creative spaces in the complex such as museums, galleries, multi-purpose halls, markets and restaurants, such e..."
Traveller Resources
Starfield Library
307 reviews
"The cafe located amongst all the volume of beautiful book shelves on their upper floor (on top of the escalators) serves excellent cakes, coffee and has an outdoor space to catch some sun on cool winter days.""The library is a great Instagram spot and you can have the fun of checking out Harry Potter books in Korean and the Star Wars novels in Korean as well."
Fun & Games
Seoul Forest
370 reviews
"I went in spring so it was really chill bring your mat and food to picnic and chill there! the cherry blossoms were in full bloom really just gorgeous !""With all of the activity in a busy city like Seoul, this park offers a moment to walk, talk, think, and rest before heading of to the next activity."
Nature & Parks
Yeouido Hangang Park
644 reviews
"There's a guy who rents tents out to people, the little ajummas are basically waiting for you to come out of the subway so they can sell you delicious fried chicken, beer, soju, maekgoli, or tteokbokki... bring yo...""I would mainly tell people to get off at yeouinaru station, exit 1, to enjoy hangang park."
Shopping
Namdaemun Market
2,895 reviews
"It's a nice local market, perfect for shopping souvenirs to take home :) Try the dumplings and the ginger tea, those are so good!""Namdaemun Market is the largest traditional market in South Korea with selling a variety of goods from clothes to accessories, ginseng and spectacles etc… The market is adjacent to Myeongdong and takes about 10-15..."
