10 Fun and Unique Things to Do in Seoul: Travelglaze Picks, Seoul, South Korea
Planning your first trip to Seoul? This city surprises you - not just with its size or neon skyline, but with how calm it can feel, even in the middle of it all.
From palaces that whisper old stories to quiet caf茅s hidden in side streets, there鈥檚 more to this place than ticking off sights. You don鈥檛 need to rush - just wander, taste, notice.
This guide shares 10 things to do in Seoul that brought me joy during my stay. Some are well-known, others unexpected. Pick what fits your mood, and let Seoul do the rest.
That being said鈥� let鈥檚 not forget Seoul is also a big, busy city full of contrasts. You鈥檒l find sleek skyscrapers and modern malls, but also streets crisscrossed with old electricity cables and broad streets with sometimes organized chaos. Sometimes it feels like city planning took a backseat, with traditional hanoks tucked between shiny high-rises or a tiny, cute museum hiding under a massive mall. It鈥檚 this mix of polished and imperfect, old and new, that makes Seoul so fascinating to explore. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
From palaces that whisper old stories to quiet caf茅s hidden in side streets, there鈥檚 more to this place than ticking off sights. You don鈥檛 need to rush - just wander, taste, notice.
This guide shares 10 things to do in Seoul that brought me joy during my stay. Some are well-known, others unexpected. Pick what fits your mood, and let Seoul do the rest.
That being said鈥� let鈥檚 not forget Seoul is also a big, busy city full of contrasts. You鈥檒l find sleek skyscrapers and modern malls, but also streets crisscrossed with old electricity cables and broad streets with sometimes organized chaos. Sometimes it feels like city planning took a backseat, with traditional hanoks tucked between shiny high-rises or a tiny, cute museum hiding under a massive mall. It鈥檚 this mix of polished and imperfect, old and new, that makes Seoul so fascinating to explore. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
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Guide Name: 10 Fun and Unique Things to Do in Seoul: Travelglaze Picks
Guide Location: South Korea » Seoul
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Kitty Van Der Kroon
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Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
Guide Location: South Korea » Seoul
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Kitty Van Der Kroon
Read it on Author's Website:
Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
- Bukchon Hanok Village
- Insadong
- Lotte World
- Lotte Tower
- Namsan Seoul Tower
- COEX Mall
- Seoul Skygarden
- Gwanghwamun Gate
- Alive Museum
- Banpo Bridge
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