And now let’s consider 6 things which every visitor should do when being in Seoul.
Dine in the restaurant of the tower “N”
On Mount Namsan, the heart of Seoul Tower “N” is situated. It is a symbol of the city and this is a place of pilgrimage for tourists. From its observation deck you can admire the panorama of the city or have a dinner at the restaurant located on the upper floors, where you can also enjoy romantic atmosphere. It must be said that from this height of the building the beautiful views of the city are offered, which can not be seen from any other points of the city.
Visit Gyeongbokgung Palace
Gyeongbokgung is one of the five largest palaces in Seoul, which were built by the Joseon Dynasty. This palace is also called the Northern Palace and is considered as a symbol of the city. Being built the same 1394, when Seoul was the capital of Korea, it is the oldest royal residence of the era. In 1990, the building underwent restoration works. Now the Imperial Throne Room is opened for visits.
Try out merry-go-rounds in the children’s Gyeongbokgung Palace
It’s a great place for families with children. Year-round in the park carousels are working, festivals, shows and holidays take place. Grand Park is surrounded by cherry trees, and at its entrance, you can see the huge bronze statue of Bang Dzhivonga. Bang Dzhivong is the world-famous Korean, who dedicated all his life to children. This is one of the most popular destinations for families with children in the whole Asia.
Lost your way in Insa-dong
This place is one of the most visited and popular in Seoul. Insa-dong has a large amount of alleys that cross each other, thus forming giant mazes. Residents and tourists enjoy spending time there, walking through the intricacies of the alleys, sitting in small restaurants with national cuisine and traditional tea places. Besides, you can visit the National Gallery of Art, which is located in the park.
Enjoy the splendor of the park Ulsan
This park stretches in the north-western part of the city. It has a lot of flowering bushes, trees, and about a hundred kinds of flowers, so it is also called floral park. In spring a lot of cherry trees and lovely azaleas are in blossoms. Only cherry trees here are more than 1800, and basically they are located on the lake and on the artificial island. The park covers a big territory with an artificial lake in the center, which is lined with walking and biking tracks. Especially spending time here in spring, during cherry blossom brings a great pleasure to everyone.
Win the races in the Park Racetrack
In this park, which is considered to be the main park in the whole Korea, horseracing takes place. This place is often chosen for families with children, meetings with friends and datings. The park offers spectacular views of horse racing, riding lessons, visiting the “Family Park” where you can watch the strolling horses of different breeds. In spring there are festivals, and in the winter it becomes a popular skating rink.
As you see Seoul has a rich historical and cultural heritage. Seoul is a huge megalopolis which is the centre of historical, cultural, economical and political busy life of the city. Seoul has about 600 years history so if you come here, several days won’t be enough for visiting the main landmarks of this rich city and learning the main facts from its history.