It was very hard to narrow down to 5 must-see sights and sites in Seoul. I really debated whether to include the DMZ. It’s such a unique experience. The only reason I didn’t include it is because it’s not actually in Seoul, even though the tour begins in Seoul. But I’m talking about it now, so maybe I included it after all. Hmmm….
Must-Sees in Seoul
1. Gyeongbokgung
Seoul has 5 grand palaces. Gyeongbokgung is the grandest (even though Changdeokgung, with its Secret Garden, is the one designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site).
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2. Bukchon Hanok Village
Traditional neighborhoods don’t come much more beautiful than Bukchon Hanok Village. I could have wandered around for hours taking pictures. Utterly charming.
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3. Cheonggyecheon
I couldn’t get over how peaceful Cheonggyecheon–the reclaimed stream running through the center of Seoul–was. Just down a flight of stairs, you could leave the busy city behind.
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4. Bukhansan National Park
It’s so convenient to have a mountainous national park right in a major metropolis, isn’t it? I did so much hiking on this trip. And I probably did the most hiking in Bukhansan National Park in the rugged mountain over Seoul.
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5. National Museum of Korea
I thought the National Museum of Korea was phenomenal. Korea may get overshadowed by its neighbors, China and Japan. But this collection shows that its culture deserves just as much respect.
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[If I had to add 1 more site in Seoul, I’d add Olympic Park. But don’t tell anyone!]
Okay, that’s completely, finally it for my 2018 East Asia trip. Stand by for pictures from my 2018 sightseeing all over the San Francisco Bay Area.
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