astounding seoul

AN:This is a good place for a night out and having some fun with friends. Hongdae is full of bars, nightclubs and restaurants. It’s also a really busy shopping street. I got many good deals on clothing when I was going shopping there.

AN:Gyeongbokgung Palace is the first and largest palace of the Joseon Dynasty. The palace is beautiful with the sense of ancient kingdom. There is a royal guard changing performance at Gwanghwamun gate every hour every day from 10 AM to 4 PM, not on Tuesday though. The entrance fee is 3000 won for adults, but it’s for free if you wear a traditional hanbok. You can rent hanbok from stores nearby.

AN:Myeongdong is absolutely a place for shopping, fromcosmetics to clothing, from books to flower, from souvenir to electronics, youname it. It also has many lovely café and restaurants to take a break after along day of shopping. Make sure to try out cat café if you are a cat lover.

AN:Bukchon Hanok Village has many houses in traditional styles.There are also a lot of restaurants, tea houses, café and guesthouses here. Youcan simply rent a room in a guesthouse and immerse yourself into a traditionalKorean life.

AN:If you like a nice walk along the riverside, Han river is the place to be, or maybe just simply take a seat on the steps and drink soft drinks (of course, alcohol is not allowed in public place). Or you can order food and have a nice cosy picnic right near the river.

AN:Noryangjin Fisheries Wholesale Market is a place you don’t want to miss if you like seafood. You can buy fresh seafood here and take it to the restaurants right inside the market, pay some extra money and they can cook seafood for you.

AN:With its unique architecture style, Dongdaemun design plaza is one of the most attractions in Seoul. It also have a museum and a shopping mall inside.