10 must-visit places in Seoul
1. Gyeongbokgung Palace (๊ฒฝ๋ณต๊ถ) ๐
Why go? The largest of Seoul's 5 royal palaces, famous for its changing of the guard ceremony (10AM/2PM daily) and hanbok rentals.
Location: 161 Sajik-ro, Jongno-gu
Hours: 9AM-6PM (Closed Tue)
Tip: Rent hanbok for free entry!
Hashtags: #Gyeongbokgung #SeoulPalace #KoreanHistory
2. Bukchon Hanok Village (๋ถ์ดํ์ฅ๋ง์) ๐ฏ
Why go? Walk through 600-year-old traditional Korean houses with Instagrammable alleyways.
Location: Between Gyeongbokgung & Changdeokgung
Hours: Always open (quiet after 6PM)
Hashtags: #BukchonHanok #OldSeoul #KoreanTradition
3. N Seoul Tower (N์์ธํ์) ๐
Why go? Iconic 236m tower with 360° city views and the famous "Love Lock" fence.
Location: 105 Namsangongwon-gil, Yongsan-gu
Hours: 10AM-11PM
Tip: Take the cable car up!
Hashtags: #NSeoulTower #BestView #SeoulAtNight
4. Myeongdong (๋ช ๋) ๐️
Why go? Seoul's #1 shopping district for K-beauty, street food (try cheese hotdogs!), and fashion.
Location: Jung-gu
Hours: Shops 10AM-10PM / Food stalls until midnight
Hashtags: #Myeongdong #KoreanBeauty #SeoulShopping
5. Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) ๐ธ
Why go? Zaha Hadid's futuristic landmark with 24-hour shopping, LED rose garden, and exhibitions.
Location: 281 Eulji-ro, Jung-gu
Hours: 24/7 (Exhibitions 10AM-7PM)
Hashtags: #DDP #SeoulArchitecture #AllNightShopping
6. Gwangjang Market (๊ด์ฅ์์ฅ) ๐
Why go? Oldest traditional market for bindaetteok (mung bean pancakes), mayak gimbap, and authentic Korean vibes.
Location: 88 Changgyeonggung-ro, Jongno-gu
Hours: 8:30AM-10PM
Hashtags: #GwangjangMarket #KoreanStreetFood #NetflixSpot
7. Hongdae (ํ๋) ๐ค
Why go? Youthful district with free K-pop performances, quirky cafes, and nightlife.
Location: Mapo-gu
Hours: Shops 11AM-10PM / Clubs until 5AM
Must-try: Tteokbokki at "Hongdae Dakgalbi Street"
Hashtags: #Hongdae #KpopStreet #SeoulNightlife
8. Lotte World Tower (๋กฏ๋ฐ์๋ํ์) ๐️
Why go? Korea's tallest building (555m) with sky deck observatory and luxury mall.
Location: 300 Olympic-ro, Songpa-gu
Hours: 10AM-10PM
Tip: Visit Seoul Sky on floors 117-123!
Hashtags: #LotteTower #SeoulSky #HighViews
9. Han River Park (ํ๊ฐ๊ณต์) ๐
Why go? Rent bikes, picnic with chimaek (fried chicken+beer), or cruise on Hangang River ferries.
Best Spots: Yeouido or Banpo Hangang Park
Hours: 24/7
Hashtags: #HanRiver #SeoulPicnic #Chimaek
10. Insadong (์ธ์ฌ๋) ๐️
Why go? Traditional artsy street for hanji paper, calligraphy, and ssamziegil shopping complex.
Location: Jongno-gu
Hours: 10AM-8PM
Must-buy: Korean tea sets at "Shinchon Tea House"
Hashtags: #Insadong #KoreanCrafts #SouvenirShopping
๐ Pro Tips:
Transport: Use T-money card for subways/buses.
Best Times: Spring (cherry blossoms) & Autumn (foliage).
Combo Tickets: Save with Integrated Palace Pass (₩10,000 for 4 palaces).
Tag your trip: #SeoulBucketList #KoreanAdventure #SeoulMustSee ๐ฐ๐ท✨
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