Why Seoul?
The Birth Place of K-Pop
Seoul was named the 2010 World Design Capital. It is the birthplace of K-pop and the Korean wave, as it is the heart of Korean culture and massive medias, entertainment firms, and broadcasters.
Seoul, the capital of South Korea, is a huge metropolis where modern skyscrapers, high-tech subways and pop culture meet Buddhist temples, palaces and street markets. Notable attractions include futuristic Dongdaemun Design Plaza, a convention hall with curving architecture and a rooftop park; Gyeongbokgung Palace (pictured to the left), which once had more than 7,000 rooms; and Jogyesa Temple, site of ancient locust and pine trees.
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Top Sights in Seoul
Gyeongbokgung Palace
The largest of the Five Grand Palaces built by the Joseon dynasty, Gyeongbokgung served as the home of Kings of the Joseon dynasty, the Kings' households, as well as the government of Joseon.
Location:
161 Sajik-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea
What is great about it?
Gyeongbokgung Palace is arguably the most beautiful, and remains the largest of all five palaces.
Gwangjang Market
Gwangjang Market, previously Dongdaemun Market, is a street market in Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea, with more than 5000 shops and 20,000 employees in an area of 42,000 square metres.
Location:
88 Changgyeonggung-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea
What is great about it?
The market is one of the oldest and largest traditional markets in South Korea.
N Seoul Tower
Officially the YTN Seoul Tower and commonly known as Namsan Tower or Seoul Tower, is a communication and observation tower located on Nam Mountain in central Seoul, South Korea.
Location:
105 Namsangongwon-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, South Korea
What is great about it?
N Seoul Tower was established as the highest point to glance at the most beautiful images of Seoul.
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