Seoul is full of surprises, revealing a city of towering skyscrapers and sleek freeways that preserves a hidden treasure-trove of ancient palaces, temples, pagodas and beautiful gardens.
Fly to Seoul with Air France/KLM daily connecting via Paris Charles de Gaulle or Amsterdam.
Things to do in Seoul
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Tour the Palaces
The Joseun Dynasty built five Grand Palaces during its rule, including Gyeongbokgung and Changdeokgung. See changing of the guards, three times each day in the forecourts.
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Visit the National Museum of Korea
The largest in museum in Asia.
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Climb Bugaksan
Several trails take hikers through reconstructed 15th-century gates and along Seoul's ancient fortress wall. From the top of the 342-m ascent, there is a fantastic view of the capital.
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Namdaemun Market
Browse the street-vendor stalls and pick up inexpensive clothing, fabrics, food and more.
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Stroll along Cheonggyecheon Stream
Located 15ft below street level, with small waterfalls and nearly two dozen overhead bridges.