While everyone is hunting the “hidden gems” & “non-touristy spots” like crazy - which I of course love to do too - I still think the most popular sights are worth visiting! 🙌🏼 They’re central, offer stunning views and they usually show the essence of the city you’re visiting. Of course there are many people and often tickets are overpriced, but still I would always recommend “Seoul-first timers” to go there at least once for previously mentioned reasons, but also because there are usually fun activities, other sights or events around them too ❤️ 1️⃣ GYEONGBOKGUNG PALACE: Guard Changing Ceremony, Hanbok-Experience, K-Culture Museum, National Folk Museum, Gwanghwamun Square,… 2️⃣ N SEOUL TOWER: Namsan Hike, Cultural Performance, Love Locks, Great Souvenir Shop, Namsangol Hanok Village,… 3️⃣ BUKCHON HANOK VILLAGE: Bukchon Traditional Crafts Center, Hanbok Experience, Kimchi Academy, Insadong, Art Museums & Galleries,… 4️⃣ LOTTE WORLD TOWER: Lotte World, Lotte Mall, Seokchon Lakes, Wooden Ring Making, Drawing Cafe, Sky Bridge Tour,… 5️⃣ BANPO RAINBOW FOUNTAIN: Yacht Tour, City View, Bike Rental, Shinsegae Department Store, Events at Sevit Islands,… #korea #seoul #sights #hiddengem #gyeongbokgungpalace #namsan #lottetower #bukchon #banpobridge
Attraction
Gyeongbokgung Palace
Cultural landmark
4.6
Free guided tours are offered of this large 14th-century royal palace with a museum & gardens.
Gwanghwamun Square
Historical landmark
4.4
Huge public square opened in 2009 as part of an environmentally friendly redevelopment of Seoul.
Namsangol Hanok Village
Landmark
4.3
Tours & cultural programs inside a recreated Korean village with 5 restored hanoks, built 1392–1910.
Lotte World
Amusement center
4.3
Theme park rides, water flumes & marine life exhibits in a family centred 3-in-1 adventure park.
N Seoul Tower
Landmark
4.5
Opened in 1980, this iconic tower offers panoramic views of the city & a revolving restaurant.
Bukchon Hanok Village
Landmark
4.4
Village dating to the 14th century filled with narrow streets lined with restored traditional homes.
LOTTE WORLD TOWER
Landmark
4.4
Massive 123-floor skyscraper housing a luxury hotel & an observation deck with grand views.
Banpo Bridge Moonlight Rainbow Fountain
Landmark
4.5
1,140-m. fountain alongside a bridge, with regular shows of colored lights in spring & summer.
Activity/Tour
Seoul: Gyeongbok Palace, Bukchon Village, and Gwangjang Tour
Activity
4.8
Museum/Gallery
Bukchon Traditional Crafts Center
Museum
