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 Traveller's Tales: Places to go and see in Seoul, South Korea
Take a tour of the top places to go in Seoul, South Korea. You may read about must see places and activities in the area. Also, you might want to read our
Jeju city guide,
and Seoul city guide.
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| F Gibson |
19 September 2003 |
Stayed at Best Western New Seoul Hotel - Seoul, South Korea.
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I visited the tourist information site, using it and brochures from my hotel selected different points of interests that most of the tours went on. However, I went to the different palaces myself, using the subway which is fairly easy to figure out with the right guide map. Also, if you look at the map long enough, someone will come up and help you. I spent loads less than a tour would`ve cost. Also, if you`re 24 or younger, you can get a discount in many places so take your ID. I also recommend a visit to the DMZ (Demilitarized Zone), the point between North and South Korea. You have to join a tour to go here and they need at least 24 hours advance notice. Make sure to go on a clear day though. It was raining when I went and I wasn`t able to get a clear view of the North/South Korean border.
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| R Holguin |
01 September 2003 |
Stayed at Best Western New Seoul Hotel - Seoul, South Korea.
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We (9 people total), had a great trip thanks to our very gracious hosts. Trips to Seoul tower, shopping areas, the Secret Garden, Palaces and temples. The best trip I've taken in Seoul since I've been in Korea.
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| C Hodder |
08 August 2003 |
Stayed at Tower Hotel - Seoul, South Korea.
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The Hotel can help you book a tour to the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) between North and South Korea - a thoroughly informative and wholly worthwhile tour. Highly recommended.
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| S Mok |
22 July 2003 |
Stayed at President Seoul, Hotel - Seoul, South Korea.
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You can get around easily via the subway. It is only 700 won per ride if you are travelling within the city.
If you plan to visit Everland, take the express bus at Central City. Do not go for the alternative route from Suwon station, that will take you 2+ hrs from Seoul City to reach Everland!
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| L Lievan |
29 June 2003 |
Stayed at Seoul Palace Hotel - Seoul, South Korea.
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Great destination - Seoul. I live in another part of Ulsan and had not visited Seoul yet. I had a wonderful time - enjoying the foreigner's part of the city, Itaewon. I toured the war museum which was very well done and also viewed the city from the observatory of the highest building in Korea.
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| L Larsen |
28 June 2003 |
Stayed at Sofitel Ambassador Seoul - Seoul, South Korea.
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For the first time travelling with our children (11 / 14) as backpackers, we got around in Korea in buses and trains. Public transport works extremely well! Our stops were: Seoul, Daechon Beach, Songnisan National Park, Gyeongju, Jeju island (Gwakji Beach + Soegwipo)- all in 15 days.
In Seoul: Don't miss the dance / theatre performance in "Korean House". They have a very good souvenir shop, too.
In Songnisan National Park: don't miss the Beopusa Temple, Buddha's etc.
Except from Seoul we have been staying in yogwans and eating in small local places. We have had excellent menues for 5000 won/person and 4 people sleeping for 40.000 - 60.000 won. It's no problem to have family rooms.
We have had a wonderful time. The Koreans are extremely nice and helpful people. Unfortunately only very few speak english, but we managed any way.
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| C Cheng |
28 June 2003 |
Stayed at Lexington Hotel - Seoul, South Korea.
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Location allows ease of movement to Hangang Park, which is a lovely place to be, especially in the early morning. 63 Building and also subway was nearby.
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| S Lalchandani |
21 June 2003 |
Stayed at Tower Hotel - Seoul, South Korea.
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Among many others things, my friends and I visited the DMZ (De Militarized Zone) in South Korea / North Korea. This border spans from the West end of Korea to the East end. DMZ is still one of the most heavily fortified border on the planet. It is the last place on earth where the historical struggle between communism and the free world can still be seen with one's own eyes.
For the South Koreans, one fringe benefit of having US troops on homeland is the ability to utilise their services for their own defense... in the zonal area, it works similarly to a JV... and very tight security with among others, tanks and AK 47 guns.
Took a train down the infiltration tunnel, which runs through bedrock at a depth of almost 250 metres below the ground... one can notice many things, including, dynamite spots and also, mole holes from which the South Koreans discovered the infiltration tunnels... Although built in 1978, the tunnel is capable of accommodating the rapid movement of 30,000-armed forces within an hour... interesting indeed. Looking at the DMZ is like looking into the past directly at the iron curtain...
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| W Armes |
15 June 2003 |
Stayed at Hamilton Hotel - Seoul, South Korea.
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Palaces are worth seeing. Taxis are inexpensive and the subway is one of the best in the world.
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| K Peucker |
05 May 2003 |
Stayed at Novotel Ambassador Kangnam - Seoul, South Korea.
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Seoul is a great city, I've visited the foreigeners quarter Itaewon, here you can have fun and go shopping. I visited the promenade at the Han river and took a trip with a boat. At the promenade several sport activities can be performed like cycling, roller skating or kiting. The city has so many hotspots and tours, so just visit it.
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