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Seoul
The 24-hour K-culture capital — Palaces beside neon e-sports arenas, barbecue alleys and mountain trails inside the city.
South KoreaBest time: April–June and September–November
Things to see & do
Signature attractions and experiences in Seoul.
historic
Gyeongbokgung Palace
Joseon grandeur — free entry in rented hanbok.
neighborhood
Bukchon Hanok Village
Traditional wooden houses between the palaces.
experience
Myeongdong & Hongdae
Street food, K-beauty and busking till late.
landmark
N Seoul Tower on Namsan
Cable car to the love-locks viewpoint.
food
Gwangjang Market
Bindaetteok and knife-cut noodles since 1905.
Signature events
November
Seoul Lantern Festival
Glowing sculptures along Cheonggyecheon stream.
May
Lotus Lantern Festival
Buddha's Birthday parade of light.
Getting there & around
The subway is vast, cheap and signed in English; T-money cards tap everything. AREX express reaches Incheon in 43 minutes.
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