📌 Top 10 Must-Visit Places in Seoul (서울에서 꼭 가봐야 할 명소)
🏙️ Top 10 Must-Visit Places in Seoul (서울에서 꼭 가봐야 할 명소)
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1) Gyeongbokgung Palace (경복궁)
The grand palace of the Joseon era. Time your visit for the changing-of-the-guard ceremony and consider renting a hanbok (free entry in costume).
2) Bukchon Hanok Village (북촌한옥마을)
Photogenic lanes of traditional houses between Gyeongbokgung and Changdeokgung. Be mindful—this is a residential area.
3) Insadong (인사동)
Traditional tea houses, antiques, craft shops, and calligraphy—great for souvenirs in one stroll.
4) Dongdaemun Design Plaza — DDP (동대문디자인플라자)
Zaha Hadid’s futuristic curves, night markets, and design exhibitions; a favorite for photographers.
5) Namsan Tower (남산타워)
City-wide panoramas by cable car or a scenic hike. Sunset to night view is especially stunning.
6) Ikseon-dong (익선동)
Trendy cafés and tiny boutiques inside a hanok maze—classic meets modern.
7) Hongdae (홍대)
Street performances, indie stores, and nightlife. Energetic on weekends.
8) Myeongdong (명동)
K-beauty mecca with must-try street food—tteokbokki, hotteok, and more.
9) COEX Mall & Starfield Library (코엑스몰 · 별마당 도서관)
Massive underground mall plus an iconic open library—cool, spacious, and photogenic.
10) Hangang River Parks (한강공원)
Rent a bike, picnic with convenience-store snacks, and try local “chimaek” by the river.
🧭 Travel Tips & Etiquette
- T-money card: Rechargeable transit card for subway/bus/taxi.
- Map apps: Use Naver Maps or Kakao Maps (English available).
- Quiet streets: In hanok areas, keep voices low; residents live there.
- Cashless: Cards and mobile pay widely accepted; some markets prefer cash.
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