A City Full of Life

The city of Seoul lies in the North-eastern part of the country, not far from the border with the Republic of North Korea, yet the two share very little, as Seoul is considered to be one of the financial and cultural centres of East Asia. The river Han that flows through the city, offers many possibilities for water sports, boat rides and ferry rides. Given that South Korea is a small country, you can easily explore the surroundings, as all parts of the country can be reached by car in only a few hours. 

Seoul is a lively capital that offers numerous possibilities to experience, be it at night or during daytime. The best ways to get familiar with the city is via food or parties. For sure, you will be amazed by the markets of Dongdaemun or Namdaemun, where you can enjoy hours and hours of shopping, while all street food lovers will be blown away by tasting local produce at the Gwangjang market. During the day, enjoy a quiet tea in a teashop at Insadong Street, while in the evening, head to the one of the karaoke bars (noraebang bars) and treat yourself with some karaoke listening and signing. If you visit nightclubs, be ready for loud and popular K-pop hits. Well, the morning after, you can get your energy back in one of the numerous spa resorts and saunas, stocking yourself with good quality Korean cosmetic products at very fair prices. 

When you visit the city, you can immediately notice stark contrasts that make the city so attractive. The modern architecture buildings made of steel and glass beautifully intertwine with the green city parks, royal palaces and Buddhist temples.

When you visit the city, you can immediately notice stark contrasts that make the city so attractive. The modern architecture buildings made of steel and glass beautifully intertwine with the green city parks, royal palaces and Buddhist temples. One of the significant architecture features in South Korea are the hanoki, beautiful traditional wooden houses in the Bukchon village and the Jongmyo Shrine - on the UNESCO list of cultural heritage sites. In the very center of the city, you can also see two of five so-called “Grand Palaces”, Changdeokgung and Gyeongbokgung, offering an insight into the period of the Joseon dynasty. If you want to rest and take a deep breath from all the sightseeing, you can enjoy several wonderful parks or rent a bike and enjoy numerous cyclist paths.