Tourism in Seoul, Korea

Contents

• 1 Reasons why you should travel to Seoul, Korea
• 2 tourist attractions in seoul korea
• 3 Best time to visit Seoul Korea
• 4 How safe is tourism in Seoul, Korea?
• 5 The cost of tourism in Seoul Korea
• 6 references

Reasons to visit Seoul, Korea

Seoul Korea has many tourist attractions, temples and kitchens famous for Korean food, and it is one of the best tourist places that visitors enjoy, and the following are the most important reasons that drive visitors to visit Seoul Korea: ^[1]

• Famous for fashion and keeping up with fashion

Seoul is one of the most progressive cities in terms of fashion, and twice a year there is a street fashion week, during which designers showcase their designs to viewers and visitors.

• Its distinct culture

Seoul Korea is distinguished by its different culture and is considered a center for Korean business and is famous for its pop culture, and visitors will notice the possibility of practicing many distinctive activities in its streets such as visiting temples, as well as markets and neon-lit streets.

• A city full of adventures

The visitor can go on various adventures, such as hiking a trail that leads to the top of Mount Baegundi (the highest mountain in South Korea), and visiting forests and green areas.

• Full of authentic Korean food restaurants

Seoul Korea has large restaurants that serve Korean food, although Korean dishes are spread throughout Korea, but Seoul has restaurants that prepare it in the old folk way.

• Rich in heritage monuments

Seoul, South Korea has many heritage monuments, such as palaces, Buddhist temples, and mosques that express the ancient civilizations that passed through it.

• Sophisticated and up-to-date with technology

Seoul Korea is one of the world’s most technologically advanced cities, with fast internet connection, and home to the largest electronics manufacturers.

Tourist attractions in Seoul Korea

Seoul Korea is vibrant, exciting and tourist attractions, as this city combines the civilization of the past and the technology of the present, and therefore it contains a large number of areas that the tourist can go to when visiting, as follows: ^[2]

Seoul Tower

The Seoul Tower is located at an altitude of 500 meters above the city of Seoul, and the visitor can see the wonderful views through it and see the entire city. ^[2]

The tower also houses a media art gallery that contains 40 laser projectors, all displaying five-dimensional maps of the city. ^[2]

Bukchon Heritage Village

This cultural and heritage village is home to architecture education, and ancient neighborhoods testify to the civilizations that Korea passed through 600 years ago. This village is located in the center of Seoul between Gyeongbok Palace and Changdeokgung Palace. ^[2]

The neighborhoods of Bukchon Village contain narrow streets full of traditional Korean houses. This village is popular with tourists, as some of these houses are converted into restaurants and guest houses, some are converted into museums, and some are full of cultural centers displaying traditional crafts and historical aspects of the city, and some of these homes are especially for its residents. ^[2]

The National Museum of Korea

One of the largest museums in Asia, the Seoul Museum of Korea is located in Yongsan, near Itaewon. This museum houses antiquities, science and a large collection of works dating back one million years. ^[2]

The museum also includes ancient artifacts, evidence of prehistoric times, sculptures, paintings, and other antiques and objects. Next to the museum is a quiet outdoor space, where the visitor can relax. ^[2]

Lotte World Tower

The Lotte World Tower or this skyscraper is the tallest building in South Korea, with a height of up to 500 meters above ground, and it is the fifth tallest building in the world, built in the shape of a vase with its gentle curves, this tower includes indoor and outdoor observation areas on floors between 117- 123, amazing views can be seen day and night. ^[2]

The tower contains an integrated group for tourists, as it includes offices, residences and hotels, in addition to art museums, huge shopping centers, and a large cinema hall with 21 screens, and includes the largest movie screen in the world. ^[2]

Gyeongbok Palace

Gyeongbok Palace was built in 1395 during the Joseon Dynasty, and it is the largest palace built at that time. This palace was destroyed and rebuilt more than once during the previous centuries, and was completely restored in the nineties. ^[2]

This palace houses the National Palace Museum of Korea and the National Folk Museum of Korea. This museum displays items from the palaces of the Joseon Dynasty through antiques and artwork, tools used daily for cooking and cleaning, and clothes that tell the stories of the prehistoric Korean people . ^[2]

Seoul Museum of Art

This museum includes a large number of artworks of the modern era, as it includes Korean art and works of Korean artists, works of international creators, and unique artworks. It also contains three floors in a large building. ^[2]

blue house

The Blue House is a copy of the White House, it is the official residence of the Korean President, and it is a group of buildings located within one campus, all built in the Korean style, named after the blue bricks that cover all its buildings, the visitor can get an hour tour and book this tour in advance. ^[2]

Jingwansa Temple

Jingwansa Temple is located in Bukhansan National Park. This temple offers the experience of the daily life of a monk for several hours. The temple also offers a range of educational and cultural programs, in addition to serving foods as eaten by monks. Built since 1000 BC, this temple is one of the most important of the four major temples. in Seoul. ^[2]

Itaewon District

Itaewon is a bustling neighborhood full of shops, cafes and consumer companies, in addition to food carts and the spread of street artists, so Itaewon is great for people who want to wander around and buy special gifts. ^[2]

Best time to travel in Seoul Korea

You can visit Seoul, South Korea from March to May, as well as from September to November, when the weather is mild during these periods and tourist prices are almost low. ^[3]

It is possible to visit Seoul between December to February to see the snow and enjoy the cool weather. It is also preferable to avoid visiting Seoul in the summer, where the humid monsoon is not comfortable and the prices are high. ^[3]

How safe is tourism in Seoul, Korea?

Seoul, South Korea is a safe area for visiting and tourism, as it is characterized by low crime rates and violent crimes rarely occur, and if the tourist faces any problem of exposure, the police can be contacted for help immediately. ^[4]

But the tourist faces traffic problems due to the movement of fast cars, so it is preferable to pass through the pedestrian crossings and make sure that the street is clear of cars before cutting the streets, and the best option is to cut the streets through the underground passages. ^[4]

The cost of tourism in Seoul, Korea

A trip to Seoul, Korea, costs for two people approximately 1398 US dollars, and this amount is sufficient to practice normal life activities over the course of a week-long trip, which can be divided as follows: ^[5]

• food cost

Tourists need $26 USD for meals for one day.

• Transportation cost

A tourist spends approximately US$15 while roaming the city on local transportation.

• hotel cost

The average hotel price for two people in Seoul, Korea is $90 per day.

The reviewer

1. ↑ Simon (28/1/2021), “8 reasons to visit Seoul”, ef, Retrieved 17/12/2021. Edited.
2. ^ Freddy Sherman (26/11/2021), “16 Top-Rated Attractions & Things to Do in Seoul”, planetware, Retrieved 17/12/2021. Edited.
3. ^ “Best Times to Visit Seoul”, usnews, Retrieved 17/12/2021. Edited.
4. ^ “How Safe Is Seoul for Travel?”, travelsafe, Retrieved 17/12/2021. Edited.
5. ↑ “How much does it cost to travel to South Korea?”, budgetyourtrip, Retrieved 17/12/2021. Edited.