Sightseeing in Seoul - what to see. Complete travel guide
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Upscale and luxurious hotels make up a significant part of the hospitality infrastructure in Seoul. Each of them offers interesting services and excellent service in order to attract new …
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If you like shopping, then you will definitely like Seoul. If you plan to visit all the local markets, outlets, and shopping centers, you will have to spend at least a month here. This is …
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Seoul is an ideal place for families with children. There is everything that a child can wish for here. The variety of entertainment is very large - from amusement parks with attractions for …
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City tours, excursions and tickets in Seoul and surroundings
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Shopping streets in Seoul
♥ Shopping area ' Dongdaemun Market' Seoul, 0.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Shopping area ' Daehangno' Seoul, 1.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Shopping area ' Insa-dong' Seoul, 1.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Shopping area ' Myeongdong' Seoul, 1.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Shopping area ' Jongno' Seoul, 2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Shopping area ' Dongdaemun Market' Seoul, 0.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Shopping area ' Daehangno' Seoul, 1.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Shopping area ' Insa-dong' Seoul, 1.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Shopping area ' Myeongdong' Seoul, 1.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Shopping area ' Jongno' Seoul, 2 km from the center. On the map
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Survived castles around Seoul
♥ Castle 'Acha Mountain Fortress' , 9.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Namhansanseong' , 16.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Suwoneub Fortress' , 31 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Acha Mountain Fortress' , 9.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Namhansanseong' , 16.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Suwoneub Fortress' , 31 km from the center. On the map
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Art galleries in Seoul and around
♥ Art museum 'Savina Museum' Seoul, 1.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Museum of Korean Buddhist Art' Seoul, 1.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Ilmin Museum of Art' Seoul, 2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Kumho Museum of Art' Seoul, 2.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Artsonje Center' Seoul, 2.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Savina Museum' Seoul, 1.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Museum of Korean Buddhist Art' Seoul, 1.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Ilmin Museum of Art' Seoul, 2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Kumho Museum of Art' Seoul, 2.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Artsonje Center' Seoul, 2.1 km from the center. On the map
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Sights around Seoul from our guide 'Extreme places on Earth'
Everland Park
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Distance from Seoul center - 35.2 km.
A pleasant surprise awaits the visitors, who prefer the water entertainments. At the disposal of the guests is the excellent aquapark with magnificent pools and colorful water slides. Several times a year the fantastic flower festivals take place on the territory of the entertainment park. The park changes completely and is adorned with the wonderful grandiose flower arrangements and flowerbeds, which are made by the best florists of the planet. Everland is one of the most visited entertainment parks in the world. Since 2011 the number of its visitors is more than 6.5 million people annually. …
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Daewon Park Observatory
From the series “Elegant Architectural Structures for Fans of Skywalks”![](../../extreme/img/w300/daewon-park-observatory_1.jpg)
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Distance from Seoul center - 18.8 km.
Romantic people would like to visit the main attraction of Seongnam. One of the top floors of the tower features a restaurant that is the best place in town for a romantic dinner. You can visit the observatory at any time of the year. Since opening, it is a permanent venue for amazing cultural events. …
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Sightseeing in South Korea: things to see
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Thailand Relaxes Its COVID-19 Policy
New Year events in Thailand are likely to bring more people this year because everyone is tired of lockdowns and craving normal life. Many tourists, who book hotels in Pattaya, Krabi, or Phuket for the holiday season, also want to participate. As champagne has become an essential drink for New Year celebrations, the question regarding alcohol consumption comes to mind. The government allowed serving alcoholic drinks during the New Year countdown but only open-air cafes and restaurants with good ventilation will be permitted to do this until 1 am on 1 January 2022. This rule is nationwide.
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New Year events in Thailand are likely to bring more people this year because everyone is tired of lockdowns and craving normal life. Many tourists, who book hotels in Pattaya, Krabi, or Phuket for the holiday season, also want to participate. As champagne has become an essential drink for New Year celebrations, the question regarding alcohol consumption comes to mind. The government allowed serving alcoholic drinks during the New Year countdown but only open-air cafes and restaurants with good ventilation will be permitted to do this until 1 am on 1 January 2022. This rule is nationwide.
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