By Summer Brons
Seoul
South Korea
South Korea
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Temple ViewPhoto By: IHG Hotel Group -
SkylinePhoto By: IHG Hotel Group -
Seoul StationPhoto By: Matthew Ferrara -
National AssemblyPhoto By: Matthew Ferrara -
Seoul Lantern FestivalPhoto By: Sydney Langford -
Tapgol ParkPhoto By: Matthew Ferrara -
SkylinePhoto By: Matthew Ferrara -
Temple ViewPhoto By: IHG Hotel Group
With a population exceeding 10 million, South Korea's megacity of Seoul is a major hub for everything from entertainment to commerce. Seoul truly has something for everyone with its historic sites, sports involvement, shopping and business centers. Plan your travels to Seoul with EscapeWizard.com and experience the energy of this special city!
Serviced by two international airports, flying into Seoul is a breeze. Incheon International Airport (ICN) opened in 2001 and has risen to be one of the busiest airports in the world, leaving Gimpo International Airport (GMP) to mostly handle domestic flights. Book your own flight through EscapeWizard.com by clicking (www.escapewizard.com/flight.php) to take advantage of our fantastic rates on airfare! We can help with hotels too, just click (www.escapewizard.com/hotels.php?flag=htl) and choose your preferred accommodations. EscapeWizard.com highly recommends selecting the InterContinental. It offers deluxe accommodations so you can experience luxury at an affordable rate.
To get a feel for the history and impact of this vibrant city, EscapeWizard.com encourages you to visit some of the many local museums. Start with the National Museum of Korea, home to a collection of 150,000 items representing all of South Korea. Next, get in touch with Korean culture by visiting the National Folk Museum located on the grounds of the Gyeongbokgung Palace. Be sure not to miss the Seodaemun Prison history museum, the Seoul Museum of Art and the Ilmin Museum of Art, just to mention a few of Seoul's more than 100 museums.
History buffs are sure to also appreciate Seoul's four United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization's World Heritage Sites. Enjoy wandering the Changdeokgung Palace, Hwaseong Fortress, Jongmyo Shrine and the Royal Tombs of the Joseon Dynasty. Each of these sites are architecturally fascinating, bear historic and cultural importance and are EscapeWizard.com must-see venues.
Once you've had your fill of education, get out and experience Seoul's unique shopping industry. Times Square is the city's newest and most modern shopping mall, and even features the Guinness World Records world's largest cinema screen. Additional popular shopping areas include the Dongdaemum Market, Namdaemun Market and the Myeongdong shopping distract in downtown Seoul. Looks for arts and antiques? EscapeWizard.com knows that Seoul can satisfy those shoppers too. Try the Insadong cultural market, the Hwanghakdong Flea Market and the Janganpyeong antique market for your hard-to-find items. Finally, tourists tend to frequent the area known as Itaewon both for shopping needs and for food. This district features restaurants of international flavor that may not be as widely found in other areas of the city, so if your palette requests familiar flavors, Seoul has you covered.
Although unquestionably a massive city, EscapeWizard.com assures you that Seoul has opportunities to get outside and sample a taste of nature during your visit. Stretch your legs in Namsan Park and take in some stunning views of the Seoul skyline during a gentle hike, or visit the 10-tier Wongaksa Pagoda in Tapgol Park. Tancheon stream and Cheonggyecheon stream also offer recreational areas for when the hustle and bustle of big-city life begins to overwhelm. Then once a year, the city celebrates the Seoul Lantern Festival. During this festival there are hundreds of lanterns from all over the world extending from Cheonggye Plaza to the Samilgyo Bridge which is approximately one mile. EscapeWizard.com highly recommends checking out the festival if you are in the city during early November.
Sports enthusiasts will feel at home in Seoul, the city has hosted many important sporting events throughout the years. Tour the Seoul Olympic Park to see the home of the 1988 Summer Olympics, or check out the Seoul World Cup Stadium where the first game of the 2002 FIFA World Cup tournament was held. While taekwondo is the national sport of Korea, Seoul also takes part in other popular sports: football, baseball, basketball, volleyball and even horse racing are enjoyed in this active city.
If your next vacation calls for a city of excitement and cultural, consider traveling to Seoul. As always, EscapeWizard.com is happy to help you plan your adventure! With endless entertainment options and ample historical interest, your experience in Seoul is sure to be a memorable one.
Serviced by two international airports, flying into Seoul is a breeze. Incheon International Airport (ICN) opened in 2001 and has risen to be one of the busiest airports in the world, leaving Gimpo International Airport (GMP) to mostly handle domestic flights. Book your own flight through EscapeWizard.com by clicking (www.escapewizard.com/flight.php) to take advantage of our fantastic rates on airfare! We can help with hotels too, just click (www.escapewizard.com/hotels.php?flag=htl) and choose your preferred accommodations. EscapeWizard.com highly recommends selecting the InterContinental. It offers deluxe accommodations so you can experience luxury at an affordable rate.
To get a feel for the history and impact of this vibrant city, EscapeWizard.com encourages you to visit some of the many local museums. Start with the National Museum of Korea, home to a collection of 150,000 items representing all of South Korea. Next, get in touch with Korean culture by visiting the National Folk Museum located on the grounds of the Gyeongbokgung Palace. Be sure not to miss the Seodaemun Prison history museum, the Seoul Museum of Art and the Ilmin Museum of Art, just to mention a few of Seoul's more than 100 museums.
History buffs are sure to also appreciate Seoul's four United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization's World Heritage Sites. Enjoy wandering the Changdeokgung Palace, Hwaseong Fortress, Jongmyo Shrine and the Royal Tombs of the Joseon Dynasty. Each of these sites are architecturally fascinating, bear historic and cultural importance and are EscapeWizard.com must-see venues.
Once you've had your fill of education, get out and experience Seoul's unique shopping industry. Times Square is the city's newest and most modern shopping mall, and even features the Guinness World Records world's largest cinema screen. Additional popular shopping areas include the Dongdaemum Market, Namdaemun Market and the Myeongdong shopping distract in downtown Seoul. Looks for arts and antiques? EscapeWizard.com knows that Seoul can satisfy those shoppers too. Try the Insadong cultural market, the Hwanghakdong Flea Market and the Janganpyeong antique market for your hard-to-find items. Finally, tourists tend to frequent the area known as Itaewon both for shopping needs and for food. This district features restaurants of international flavor that may not be as widely found in other areas of the city, so if your palette requests familiar flavors, Seoul has you covered.
Although unquestionably a massive city, EscapeWizard.com assures you that Seoul has opportunities to get outside and sample a taste of nature during your visit. Stretch your legs in Namsan Park and take in some stunning views of the Seoul skyline during a gentle hike, or visit the 10-tier Wongaksa Pagoda in Tapgol Park. Tancheon stream and Cheonggyecheon stream also offer recreational areas for when the hustle and bustle of big-city life begins to overwhelm. Then once a year, the city celebrates the Seoul Lantern Festival. During this festival there are hundreds of lanterns from all over the world extending from Cheonggye Plaza to the Samilgyo Bridge which is approximately one mile. EscapeWizard.com highly recommends checking out the festival if you are in the city during early November.
Sports enthusiasts will feel at home in Seoul, the city has hosted many important sporting events throughout the years. Tour the Seoul Olympic Park to see the home of the 1988 Summer Olympics, or check out the Seoul World Cup Stadium where the first game of the 2002 FIFA World Cup tournament was held. While taekwondo is the national sport of Korea, Seoul also takes part in other popular sports: football, baseball, basketball, volleyball and even horse racing are enjoyed in this active city.
If your next vacation calls for a city of excitement and cultural, consider traveling to Seoul. As always, EscapeWizard.com is happy to help you plan your adventure! With endless entertainment options and ample historical interest, your experience in Seoul is sure to be a memorable one.