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        • 11/06/2024

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    Seoul is the perfect travel destination to experience the past and present and stand in the center of the most current Korean trends. There are beautiful old palaces with a 600-year history located in the middle of a forest of buildings, and the entire city is filled with vivid scenes of K-Culture, such as music, beauty, fashion, and performances.

    Seoul not only has attractive shopping spots but it is also a smart tourist city with convenient transportation and cutting-edge Information and Communication Technology (ICT).

    Explore Seoul: the glamourous, tourist-friendly city


    Getting to Seoul from Incheon International Airport

    1) AREX
    - Subway system that has trains run between Incheon Int’l Airport and Seoul Station. Travel time takes approximately 40 minutes with 20- to 40-minute intervals.

    AREX: www.airportrailroad.com

    2) Airport LimousineS
    - Take the limousine bus to reach a specific district in Seoul or travel to other regional cities directly from Incheon International Airport or Gimpo International Airport.

    City Airport Limousine: www.calt.co.kr
    Airport Limousine: www.airportlimousine.co.kr
    Seoul Airport Limousine: www.seoulairbus.com
    KAL Limousine: www.klimousine.com


    Must-visit Attractions

    #Popular_among_international_tourists

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      Bukchon Hanok Village
      (북촌한옥마을)

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      Gyeongbokgung Palace
      (경복궁)

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      Banpo Bridge Rainbow Fountain
      (반포대교 달빛무지개분수)

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      Starfield COEX Mall
      (스타필드코엑스몰)

    #Popular_among_locals

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      Insa-dong
      (인사동)

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      Namsan Seoul Tower
      (남산서울타워)

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      Myeong-dong
      (명동)

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      Dongdaemun Design Plaza
      (동대문디자인플라자 (DDP)

    #Experience#ForChildren#KidsCenter

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      Chidren Museum of the National Museum of Korea
      (국립중앙박물관 어린이박물관)

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      Seoul Children’s Museum
      (서울상상나라)

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      Sweet Park(Lotte Children’s Food Experience Center)
      (스위트파크(롯데어린이식품체험관))

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      KidZania Seoul
      (키자니아 서울)

    #Traditional_markets#Food_streets

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      Starbucks Buckhansan
      (스타벅스 더북한산)

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      Sindang-dong Tteokbokki Town
      (신당동떡볶이골목)

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      Mangwon Market
      (망원시장)

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      Dongdaemun Dak Hanmari Alley
      (서울 동대문 닭한마리 골목)

    #Mega_malls

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      Shinsegae Department Store - Main Branch
      (신세계백화점 (본점))

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      The Hyundai Seoul
      (더현대 서울)

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      Namdaemun Market
      (남대문시장)

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      Lotte Mart - Seoul Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop]
      (롯데마트 서울역점)

    #Recommended_by_VISITKOREA

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      HiKR Ground
      (하이커 그라운드)

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      Seongsu-dong Cafe Street
      (성수동 카페거리)

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      Yeouido Hangang Park
      (여의도한강공원)

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      Seoul Forest
      (서울숲)

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    Travelers can fulfill all their travel dreams in Seoul. The area of Gwanghwamun and Jongno is full of Korea's history and tradition and includes Gyeongbokgung Palace, the National Palace Museum of Korea, and Bukchon Hanok Village. Travel to Myeong-dong, a representative shopping district, and Seoul N Tower for a view of the Seoul cityscape. Dongdaemun Fashion Town, a major shopping district that does not sleep, is also a must-visit. Hongdae, the area near Hongik Univesity, is the perfect place to feel the most dynamic culture of youth. Seoul is also full of unique streets and attractions. Itaewon and Yongsan is a small global village in Seoul. Gangnam is where K-pop stars get their makeover, and K-beauty's current trends are on display. Don’t forget to enjoy the view of the Hangang River flowing elegantly and visit the Seoulsup Forest, Seoul's green shelter.

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