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| [Introduction to Seoul] |
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 Seoul has been the capital of Korea for about 600 years, since the
time of the Joseon Dynasty(1392-1910). Seoul was referred to as
“Han Yang” during the Joseon Dynasty, but after the liberation
from Japan, in 1945, the newly founded Republic of Korea officially
changed its capital city’s name to Seoul. Seoul has developed into
a bustling metropolis, acting as the hub for political, economic,
social, and cultural matters. The Han River runs through the heart
of the city. The river divides the city in two; the northern part
of the city is a focal point for culture and history, while the
southern part is well known for its business district. Seoul has
hosted many international events including: 1986 Asian Games, 1988
Olympic Games and 2002 Korea/Japan FIFA World Cup. The success of
these events has shown people that Korea is truly an international
city. In Seoul you can find ancient palaces and Royal Shrines of
the Joseon Dynasty, as well as Seoul World Cup Stadium, 63 CITY
building, Lotte World, Han River, Namsan, Bukhansan Mountain National
Park, Daehangno, Insa-dong, Itaewon, Myeong-dong, Apgujeong, Namdaemun
and Dongdaemun Markets. On the outskirts of Seoul you can find Seoul
Land, Everland, Caribbean Bay, The Korean Folk Village, Suwon Hwaseong
Fortress, and Namhansan Mountain Fortress.
Land size: 605.27㎢
Population: 10,456,000 people (Statistics from 2008)
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| [Seoul City Bus Tour] |
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City Tours are the most convenient and
comfortable way to explore cities. The major sights
and attractions of big cities are presented on a single
tour. Now City Tours are available in Seoul, Incheon,
Suwon, Deajeon, Jeonju, Gwangju, Daegu, and Ulsan.
Nestled around the Hangang River is the Korean capital
Seoul, a city of old and new. With thousands years of
history, it has well preserved royal palaces, historical
relics, and cultural treasures, yet state-of-the-art
facilities and infrastructures as well. The Seoul City
Tour bus runs a course that covers major points of interest
in Seoul.
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| [Nighttime Sightseeing in Seoul] |
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| [Festivals and Regular Performances in Seoul] |
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| [Food in Seoul] |
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Seoul cuisine is renowned for its elegance
and variety. Seoul, Gaeseong, and Jeonju are the three
top cities in Korea known for their exquisite cuisine.
Being the capital of the country for over 500 years
since the early Joseon dynasty, the cooking style of
the dynasty still remains on cusines of Seoul.
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| [Tourist Information] |
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The Tourist Information Center (TIC) provides
you with up-to-date and accurate information on Korean
tourism. Make it your first stop on your visit to Korea.
Visitors can get helpful information on travel, accommodations,
tourist attractions and much more at TIC in the Korea
National Tourism Organization (KNTO). TIC is located
at the 1st underground floor of KNTO's main office in
downtown Seoul.
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| [Transportation] |
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A subway map is usually located above of
the ticket window (see left). Most subway maps are written
in Korean and English. The numbers next to the name
of each station on the map (700/800) indicates the subway
fare for the destination from the present station. Simply
tell the worker behind the ticket window your destination,
and they will issue you the appropriate ticket. The
yellow box next to the ticket window contains free subway
maps which you can freely take and keep. Some subway
stations do not provide free subway maps. Subway fares
are as below.
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| [Links to Cool Things in Seoul] |
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| [Seoul’s Photo Gallery] |
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