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Although the Han River once marked the southern boundary, the city has sprawled across to the southern side
with some 2 dozen bridges crossing it and one subway tunnel underneath. As Korea's capital and most
populous city, Seoul represents the country's center for business, education, and modern culture. It offers many
activities for everyone, including museums and palaces, parks and mountains, and amusement parks and
night clubs.
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Palaces : Seoul became the national capital in 1394 during the Joseon Dynasty, and has been maintained
as the hub city of Korea for 600 years. As a result, Seoul has several beautiful ancient palaces such as
Gyeongbokgung, Gyeonghuigung, Deoksugung, Changgyeonggung, and Changdeokgung. |
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Temples : Bongeun-sa, Bongwon-sa, Hwagye-sa, Jogye-sa |
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Historical Sites : Dongnimmun (Independence Gate), Namsangol Traditional Folk Village, National
Cemetery, Seodaemun Prison |
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Traditional Activity
Visitors have many opportunities to sample Korea's long and rich culture, whether it be in the form of visiting
museums, folk villages, and historical sites or attending traditional music recitals and dance performances.
Traditional holidays always bring out many examples of traditional life. Various festivals allow people to
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Nightlife
Korea has a lively night life scene, with bars, singing rooms, night clubs, and cabarets. Most areas have a
midnight closing time. However, that does not stop the true die hards from going underground and
continuing to party! Additionally, Korea offers many Western activities such as movies and amusement
parks. Here are some nightlife spots:
Bangbae-dong Cafe Street, Daehang-no (University Street), Dongdaemun (Nightlife), Gangnam (Nightlife),
Hongdae (Hongik University area), Itaewon-dong (Nightlife), Sinchon-dong (Nightlife) |
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Leisure Sports
The leisure industry is one of the fastest-growing sectors in Korea, as an increasing number of people
engage in various leisure activities as a result of the nation's rising living standards. In Olympic Park in
Seoul, the venues from the 1988 Summer Olympics still house major sporting events, and riverside parks
give amateur athletes places to compete. Tennis and jogging are the two most popular morning sports.
Among other activities pursued are swimming, Hiking, golfing, Skiing, water skiing, salt- and fresh-water
fishing, wind surfing and handball. |
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Theme Parks
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Korean Dishes
A number of the more elegant Korean dishes have been handed down from the cuisine of the royal court.
Seoul cuisine is very similar to that which was served in the royal court. Discover the veritable smorgasbord
of Korean cuisine and restaurants where you can have them in this section.
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Drinks
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Food Markets & Stores
Jongbu Market
Namdaemun Market
Oriental Tea Arcade
Exotic Foodstuff Stores
Gyeong-dong Herbal Medicine Market
Noryangjin Fisheries Wholesale Market
Makwon-dong Korean Rice Cake Arcade
Garak-dong Agricultural Products and Fisheries Wholesale Market |
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Insa-dong Shopping Area
Ideal place for visitors who want to experiv ence the true character of Korean art, with its subtle,
enduring beauty |
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Dongdaemun Market
Buy everything you need at a reasonable price and in one convenient location. A cheap and crowded
conventional market selling second-rate goods 24 hours |
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Myeong-dong Shopping Area
Feel the cultural richness and prosperity, evidenced by the skyscrapers and the huge number of
passers-by that crowd the streets |
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Itaewon-dong Shopping Area
Seoul's most cosmopolitan area with its largest number of ethnic restau rants |
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Apgujeong-dong
Seoulís No. 1 Fashion Street. Home to many of Korea's richest families, it showcases the reckless
indulgence of the upper class |
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Yongsan Electronics Market
Made up of over 20 buildings housing 5,000 stores that sell appliances, stereos, computers and
peripherals, office equipment, telephones, lighting equipment, electronic games and software, and
videos and CDs |
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Techno Mart
This complex houses 2,000 stores that sell a variety of high-tech products. From electrical appliances to
computers, you will find everything you need. |
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Department Stores & Duty Free Shops
Customers will find anything their hearts can possibly desire as stores deal in a huge number of products,
ranging from haute couture to inexpensive clothes, and from electronic goods to furniture. |
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