"Seoul, Capital of Korea" Seoul by jckim

Seoul Travel Guide: 3,332 reviews and 6,318 photos

Located at 126 59' E and 37 34' N, in the west central part of the Korean Peninsula, Seoul is both the capital and the heart of the Republic of Korea. The Hangang River separates the entire length of Seoul into two distinct areas of north and south. The Hanbuk Mountain Range, which branches off from the Baekdu-daegan Range, the geological backbone of Korean peninsula along the east coast, stretches southwest, forming the northern contour of Seoul. The city lies in a natural basin, surrounded by a series of mountains and hills, whose grandeur and magnificent scenic beauty make the capital city one of the most attractive major cities of the world. ( From City Home Page )

Old and Places

Royal Palaces:
* Gyeongbok-gung
* Deoksu-gung
* Changgyeong-gung
* Changdeok-gung
* Gyeonghui-gung
* Jongmyo Shrine
* Unhyeon-gung

Museums
* The National Museum of Korea.
http://www.museum.go.kr/eng/index.jsp
* The War Memorial of Korea.
http://www.warmemo.co.kr/
* Seoul Museum of History.
http://www.museum.seoul.kr/
* National Palace Museum of Korea.
http://www.gogung.go.kr/eng/
* The National Folk Museum of Korea.
http://www.nfm.go.kr:8080/english/main.htm
* Kimchi Museum.
http://www.kimchimuseum.or.kr/english/information.htm
* Seoul Olympic Museum.
http://www.seoulolympicmuseum.com/
* National Museum of Contemporary Art Korea.
http://www.moca.go.kr/index.htm

Places and Streets

*Myeongdong( Urban Life )
*Insa-dong ( Traditional )
*Itaewon ( Mixed World )
*Hongdae area ( Club and Night Activity )
*Apgujeong-dong ( Up-to-Date )
*Sinchon ( College Zone )
*Daehak-ro( Student Street )
*Bukcheon area ( Walking )
*Seoul Tower ( Seoul Scene )
*Seoul Arts Center ( Classic and Traditional )
*Nanta Performance Center ( Delightful )
*Sang-am 2002 World Cup Stadium ( Activity )
*Hangang and excursion Ship ( Relax )
*Lotte World Indoor Park ( Family )
*Seoul Grand Park ( Amusement and Zoo )

Shoping Area:
*Dongdaemun Market
*Namdaemun Market
*Myeongdong Street
*Yongsan Electronics Market
*Gyeong-dong Oriental Herb Market
*Garakdong agricultural product Market

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Intro Updated Mar 3, 2012
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Comments (20)

Greggor58 Feb 13, 2011 at 4:52 AM Report Abuse

Thanks for your forum help..your pages look really detailed with some great photos...just what I need...Ill be back soon to explore here soon!!
AyurinHiro Nov 21, 2009 at 7:38 PM Report Abuse

Bukchon area looks very beautiful! We would like to visit there!
Pixiekatten Jan 20, 2007 at 2:50 PM Report Abuse

Back for some more of your fab tips! Saved plenty in my folder for my future trip. No doubt one of the best pages on VT! :))
i-s-a Jan 3, 2007 at 8:46 PM Report Abuse

happy new year jc! i'm missing korea. and whenever i do, i visit your pages.
MEdelmann Jan 1, 2007 at 9:34 AM Report Abuse

What a fantastic site! Some years ago I was in Seoul and I fall in love with it. Love the people, they are so great! One day I will definitely come back!
Eurasian68 Dec 23, 2006 at 7:46 AM Report Abuse

MERRY CHRISTMAS and Happy New Year! Wonderful page to read, thank your sharing:-) i am looking forward to visit Seoul next year! Greetings from Germany, Gerlinde
elPierro Oct 19, 2006 at 11:27 AM Report Abuse

Nice page! You have got a lot of usefull tips abot Seoul, I will be visiting the city next month. Thanks for the information you provide! Peter
volopolo Oct 15, 2006 at 10:19 AM Report Abuse

lovely page! Nikos
Cristian_Uluru May 14, 2006 at 12:35 AM Report Abuse

Great page!!!! Very nice photos!!!
tpangelinan Mar 9, 2006 at 5:55 PM Report Abuse

Nice pages. I like your writing! I feel the soul in Seoul on your tips! Happy Travels!