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Seoul - Centre of Korean Culture

by victorwkf - last update: Oct 21, 2007

The impressive Gyeongbokgung Palace at Seoul
Seoul is a city which is rich in history, culture and the people there are very friendly. Modern buildings exist side by side to ancient palaces, city gates and other monuments.

I would like to share with you my experiences of visiting Seoul in July 2002 and Oct 2005. Hope you would find the information in this guide useful, and perhaps you can rate them or give your comments. Thanks.
Typical day in Seoul, South Korea
Seoul is a very modern city which is divided by the famous Han River. Most of the attractions are at the northern side of the Han River but apparently the property prices on the southern side of the river are higher because it is further away from North Korea in case of an attack.
Although Seoul is a very modern city, there are many beautiful historical sites in the city, and the people are still very traditional and religious. Sometimes during major festivals, you can see local people dressing up in traditional costumes and praticipating in ancient rituals which have been passed down from generations.
Locals in traditional costumes, Seoul

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Pros:"Very interesting city with a good mix of culture & modernisation"
Cons:"Language problems"
In A Nutshell:"A city which you must visit if you come to Asia"
victorwkf's Seoul Travel Tips

OverviewThings to Do
Tips: 23 - Photos: 50
 
Restaurants
Tips: 7 - Photos: 27		Hotels & Accommodations
Tips: 5 - Photos: 21
 
Nightlife
Tips: 1 - Photos: 5		Off The Beaten Path
Tips: 16 - Photos: 53
 
Tourist Traps
Tips: 3 - Photos: 2		Warnings Or Dangers
Tips: 4 - Photos: 16
 
Transportation
Tips: 5 - Photos: 17		Local Customs
Tips: 10 - Photos: 35
 
Packing ListsShopping
Tips: 8 - Photos: 36
 
Sports TravelGeneral Tips
Tips: 10 - Photos: 14

victorwkf's Seoul Travelogues
Title [Click to view]Travel YearPictures
Sinchon Ladies Street at SeoulOctober, 2005 8
Gyeongbokgung PalaceSeptember, 2005 8
Scenes from SeoulSeptember, 2005 6
My meeting in Seoul (July 2002)July, 2002 5
Scenes from Myeongdong and Namdaemun areasOctober, 2007 8
Autumn Colours (Part 1)November, 2008 8
Autumn Colours (Part 2)November, 2008 8
Photos of Seoul (November 2008)November, 2008 8

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yellowbell Thu Mar 26, 2009 16:55 UTC
 Hi Victor! I love Dongdaemun market, shopping after all is a woman's fave past time!		hunterV Tue Mar 10, 2009 14:03 UTC
 Hi, Vic! Thanks for your wonderful tips! ~ Take care, my friend! ~
Jim_Eliason Mon Nov 12, 2007 03:06 UTC
 great page Victor, I will put these tips to use next week		Fra.da. Tue Nov 6, 2007 17:16 UTC
 Thanks for visiting my Seoul page... Yours's great!!
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