5 Places to Visit in South Korea, Tourist Places & Attractions
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Seoul

The Namsan Seoul Tower is a must-visit landmark attraction for the visitors. Visible from mostly anywhere around the capital, the place is a beautiful observatory from the top of which the capital can be seen spread in all directions. The view from here is mesmerising and worth witnessing.

As it is now a major tourist spot, it has innumerable cafes and restaurants around it which allow the people to enjoy their meals with a spectacular view. As the sun sets, the place is lit up in multiple colours, which makes it even more romantic and attractive at night. 

Location: 105 Namsangongwon-Gil, Yongsan 2(i)ga-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
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The name Bukchon Hanok literally translates to "northern village houses”. The village is an actual neighbourhood with people’s homes but now many of the Hanoks have been converted into restaurants, tea houses, guest houses etc so that the visitors can experience the actual traditional Korean lifestyle as it is surrounded by the Gyeongbokgung Palace, Changdeokgung Palace and Jongmyo Shrine.

The walking tour across the whole place takes about 3 hr - 3 hr 30 min and is a round trip that begins from the Anguk station. The reservations should be made at least three days prior to the trip as it is one of most famous places to visit in Seoul.

Location: 37, Gyedong-Gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Timing: 9 AM to 6 PM every day
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If your list of tourist places in Seoul has to include a museum, then this one is it. The National Museum of Korea focuses on the modern or contemporary history of Korea. To educate the visitors about the changes that take place in the nation, various exhibitions and programs are held in the museum.

It has four major exhibition halls which talk about the prelude, foundation, development and modernization of the Republic of Korea respectively. The national museum is not only a place for adults, it keeps in mind the interests of children and features a hands-on program for them under the Korean history dream village, giving them an opportunity to learn about modern history. 

Location: 198, Sejong-daero, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Timing: 10 AM to 6 PM on days except Wednesday and Saturday. Wednesday and Saturday - 10 AM to 9 PM
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Gyeongbokgung palace - the largest and undoubtedly, the most beautiful one of the 5 major palaces in Seoul deserves to be included on every list of tourist places in Seoul worthy of a visit. It is one of the most famous historical sites and speaks volumes about the culture and architectural advancement of Seoul, which makes it a must on everybody’s list of best places to visit in Seoul.

The ideal duration one requires to see this palace is anywhere between 1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes. The palace has parking and restroom facilities.

Location: 161 Sajik-ro, Sejongno, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea

Timings: The palace is open for visitors all year round, from 9 AM to 5 PM. Closed on Tuesdays.

Entry Fee: The admission fees vary as per age & group and the maximum goes up to 3,000 won.
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Lotte World Tower AKA Seoul sky, as the name suggests is the tallest building in South Korea and the 5th largest in the world, with a total number of 123 floors. This makes the tower an add on to your list of must visit tourist places in Seoul. The Seoul sky is located on floors 117-123, which gives a spectacular view of the whole capital city.

You reach the top of the world by taking the Sky shuttle, a double-deck elevator. The place is beautiful during both day and night and the place is open for visitors of all age groups, all round the year.

Location: 300 Olympic-ro, Jamsil 6(yuk)-dong, Songpa-gu, Seoul, South Korea

Timing : 11 AM to 9 PM and 11 AM to 10 PM on Friday, Saturday and public holidays.

Entry Fee: Regular admissions to the theme part cost 36,000 won for adults and 29,000 won for children.
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Itaewon

Itaewon is also called the special tourist zone, it is a place in Seoul where the foreigners reside. It is well known for its vibrant nightlife and its foreign-friendly cultural diversity! The place is a hub of entertainment and shopping as it is full of thousands of shops, restaurants, hotels and much more. You can also enjoy multiple cuisines in this district.

Another famous part of this place is the antique furniture street, which got its importance due to its role in the war with America.

Location: 177, Itaewon-ro, Yongsan-gu 1B, Seoul 04350 South Korea
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Places to visit in Seoul carries the opportunity for tourists to visit the executive office of the state. The roof of the main office is made up of a hundred thousand blue tiles, each baked individual to make it last for a hundred years.

Also known as Cheong Wa Dae it comprises the Main Office, the State Guest House, the Spring and Autumn Hall, Nokjiwon Garden, Mugunghwa (Rose of Sharon) Hill, and Chilgung Palace. All the buildings are beautifully constructed in the traditional Korean style and the hall is open and free to all the visitors.

Location: 45, Hyoja-ro 13-Gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Timings: Closed on Sundays, Mondays and public holidays.
Opens on Tuesday to Friday  second and fourth Saturday of every month.
Time Slots of batches - 10 AM, 11 AM, 2 PM, 3 PM
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Located in Deoksugung Palace, this modern art museum is worthy of being on your list of places to visit in Seoul. SeMA has six exhibition halls, a lecture hall for educational programs and a library where visual reference materials are available to the public.

One of the exhibition halls is a permanent collection exhibition of the works of the famous Korean artist Chun Kyung Ja. SeMA has international exhibitions twice a year, making it an interactive place for the locals as well as international visitors.

Location: 61, Deoksugung-Gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

Timings: Closed on Mondays and New years 
On other weekdays 10 AM to 9 PM
Museum Night: Open until 10 PM on the second and last Wednesday of every month
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Located inside Bukhansan National Park, Jingwansa temple is where tourists go to experience Buddhist Culture. The temple provides accommodation for tourists, along with training to female monks. This is the only temple in Seoul which serves Suryukje - a Buddhist custom to provide food to demons who are believed to be wandering on the land and the sea.

The architecture of the temple tells the tales of ancient times and thus makes the place historically rich and appealing. A trip to this temple can be combined with some time spent at Bukhansan National park. 

Location: 73 Jingwan-gil, Jingwan-dong, Eunpyeong-gu, Seoul, South Korea

Timing: 4 PM to 9 PM
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Your itinerary of Seoul places to visit can include this modern recreational place in downtown Seoul, a stream that is about 11 km long and is created as a part of an urban renewal project. It starts from the Cheonggye Plaza and flows across many attractions along its ways.

It has an unstable history that has been put up on display at the Cheonggyecheon Museum along with pictorial evidence that allows the visitors to learn about how it evolved over time. 

Location: 1 Cheonggyecheon-ro, Seorin-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea
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