Travel Guide to Seoul, South Korea

Everyone should be familiar with Seoul, South Korea! This place is not only popular among young people, but also popular with tourists from all over the world. So what is so beautiful about this place? Today, the editor will give you a brief introduction to the attractions in Seoul, South Korea: 1N Seoul Tower

N Seoul Tower is located in Namsan Mountain, Yongsan District, Seoul, and is one of the popular attractions. Have you ever wondered why there is an "N"? In fact, N stands for Nansan (the first letter of Nansan), and it also means New.

On the tower, you can overlook the beautiful scenery of Seoul. In the blue sea of ??Incheon, there is also a Global Village Folk Museum in the tower. From 7 to 12 o'clock every night, the searchlights on the tower will spell out a pattern of blooming flowers in the sky, and it has a delicate name - Seoul. Flowers.

Under the N Seoul Tower, the Love Lock Wall and Love Lock Tree are also beautiful scenery. You can tie your own love lock with your partner and leave beautiful and unforgettable memories together.

Even the chairs here are carefully designed in the shape of a heart. In order to bring shy lovers closer to each other, the designer deliberately bent the center of the chair into a "V" shape. It is said that as long as you sit down, you will fall into The Magic Chair of Love.

Nichkhun and his wife, who are popular among Chinese people, also visited here to lock the love lock. The previously popular "My Love from the Star" was also filmed here, so you can see this coordinate. It is quite popular in Seoul. Countless lovers have made their love promises here, hoping that their love will be protected.

Address: Namsan Park Street, Yongsan District, Seoul. 126

Business hours: Monday to Friday, Sunday 10:00~23:00, Saturday 10:00~24:00. Closed: all year round.

Fee: Free admission. It takes about 10 minutes to walk from Exit 4 of Myeong-dong Station on Subway Line 4 to the elevator at Namsan.

2 Ewha Womans University

Ewha Womans University is located in Daehyeon-dong, Seodaemun District, Seoul. Many ancient buildings are preserved on the campus. It is one of the world-famous women's universities and the most beautiful university in South Korea. Ewha Womans University symbolizes the coexistence of wisdom and beauty in South Korea. It is a model of female education in the era and is famous for producing the wives of South Korean presidents. You may even meet the future wives of South Korean presidents here.

Some people may think that the university tour is just a tourist attraction. It's monotonous, but in fact, there are very convenient accommodation and shopping conditions around Ewha Womans University. If you like to live in a quiet and convenient place, this is a good choice. The school is next to the main tourist shopping mall in Seoul, and the price is lower than in the city center. It’s also cheap.

3 Gyeongbokgung Palace

Gyeongbokgung Palace’s status in South Korea is equivalent to that of the Forbidden City in my country, but it is obviously smaller than the Forbidden City. It is the royal palace of the Lee Dynasty. There is an interesting point. When you observe carefully, you will find that there is basically no vegetation in the palace except the imperial garden. It is all covered with yellow sand. In fact, it was because the emperor was afraid of being assassinated, so he uniformly covered the ground with yellow sand. In this way, as long as the assassin If you step on it, it will make a sound and you will be discovered.

There is also a regular "Gyeongbokgung Palace Gatekeeper Handover Ceremony" every day, which is similar to a military parade and is an event to recreate the traditional Korean palace culture.

4 Samcheong-dong

Samcheonggung Palace, located near Gyeongbokgung Palace, can be said to be a gathering place for fresh literature and art in Seoul. Regarding the origin of this place name, there is a saying that it is called Sanqing because of its clear mountains, clear water and simple people.

Samcheong-dong, which is both beautiful and lovely, has many quaint traditional Korean house buildings, galleries and cafes. Take a stroll to view the galleries, museums and antique shops here and feel the strong cultural atmosphere here. There are also large and small museums gathered in the small alley, such as the Ornament Museum, the Owl Museum, the Tibet Museum, the Chinese Cuisine Museum, etc.

An alley hides a scenery, and a small shop tells a story. This is Samcheongdong.

5 Bukchon Hanok Village

The nearby attractions of Gyeongbokgung Palace are Bukchon Hanok Village. The architectural form here is the Uwabang, which was regarded as the residence of the upper class during the Joseon Dynasty. Structure, if you want to experience Korea’s retro history, this is the place to go.

There are also some interesting specialty shops hidden in the village. You can also try to make Korean kimchi yourself, or put on a Korean costume to take photos.

It is rumored that there are "Eight Scenic Spots of Bukchon" and many people come here to find all eight of them. It is very challenging to find all eight scenic spots.

6 Ewha Mural Village

As soon as you hear the name, you know that this place must be related to murals. Ewha Mural Village is located in the Ihwa-dong area of ??Jongno District, Seoul. It used to be just a poor mid-mountain village. In order to revitalize the place, the Seoul government hired more than 70 artists to decorate the place and painted vivid and interesting murals. The Ewha Terrace is a must-photo spot.

The reputation of this place also comes from the rate of departures in Korean dramas and variety shows. It has appeared in Korean dramas many times. The prince in the Korean idol drama "Rooftop Prince" was shot at Ewha Stairs.

Friends who like Korean dramas must come here to see the Q version of the Avengers, the stairs filled with petals, cute animals, and find vivid and interesting scenes in the quiet little village, which are thought-provoking.

When you come here, remember to wear a pair of shoes that are good for climbing stairs. Stairs are everywhere in Seoul. From Mural Village, you can go to Naksan Park. Due to its geographical advantages and wonderful scenery, this is an excellent place to have a bird's-eye view of Seoul's Daehanglu. "Rooftop Prince" and "KING2HEART" once shot the city outline here. , is a good place for couples to fall in love.

The big wings often seen on Weibo are actually from Lihua Mural Village. You can also use your imagination here to discover more creative photo angles.

Nearby attractions:

After going to Ewha Mural Village, you can take Subway Line 2 to Euljiro Station from exits 7 and 8 to Myeongdong. For those who love shopping, Myeongdong is paradise. This is also a gourmet paradise, with ginseng chicken soup, bibimbap, barbecue, and more.

Transportation:

Take Exit 2 of Huihua Station of Metro Line 4 and go straight. There is a sign at the first intersection. Walk along the direction of Luoshan Park, turn left at the main entrance of the park, and you will see it after walking along the road for about 15 minutes.

Food

I have to admit that Korean food is still very popular among Chinese people to some extent. Korean kimchi, bibimbap, Korean barbecue, ginseng chicken soup, etc. are all well-known Korean dishes. In addition to the romantic attractions in TV dramas that people long for when going to South Korea, the delicious food on the tip of our tongues is also an irresistible temptation for us.

The editor’s stomach is already rumbling after talking about this. Now I will introduce the classic Korean food to you, as a reference for friends who are preparing to set off to South Korea.

1 Barbecue

Korean barbecue, which can be seen everywhere in the country, is of course at the top of the list. The essence of Korean classic meat dishes is all concentrated on barbecue. Every Korean restaurant attaches great importance to the selection of ingredients. According to the different parts of meat required, the meat here also has different recipes.

Ingredients such as beef or pork belly have been marinated in green onions, soy sauce and honey in advance, placed on an iron plate, grilled together with mushrooms, onions and even kimchi, and finally coated with various Barbeque sauce, wrapped in lettuce and eaten together, the feeling of happiness arises spontaneously and the deliciousness is unstoppable.

2 Samgyetang Soup

Samgyetang is the most royal dish in Korea and the best choice for dietary therapy. The ginseng chicken soup is not only non-greasy, refreshing and delicious, but also has high nutritional value. It has a light medicinal aroma, and the bones and flesh are separated when you pinch it with chopsticks. The chicken belly is also filled with glutinous rice, absorbing the essence of the chicken soup, and you will be satisfied with every bite. One book will satisfy you.

As a woman who is a foodie and is trying to lose weight, this dish is a great benefit. It only supplements food without gaining weight. It also has good effects of replenishing blood, nourishing the skin, calming the mind, and replenishing physical strength!

< p>3 Fried Chicken and Beer

My Love from the Star was a hit earlier. In addition to Professor and Erqian, there was also another national delicacy, fried chicken and beer. Beer and fried chicken, which were originally just a meal for uncles and aunts to chat with in Korea, have instantly replaced the love-showing delicacies and become the first choice of date food for young couples.

Many Korean drama fans are willing to travel across mountains and rivers to come to South Korea to experience the most authentic beer-fried chicken. Do you want to jump on this "star" trend? 4 Bibimbap

< p>Bibimbap, also known as "Bibimbap", is a unique Korean rice dish. It originated in Gwangju, South Korea, and later evolved into a representative food of South Korea. The stone pot is made of pottery. The thick black pottery pot can be directly placed on the stove for cooking, and has good heat preservation effect. People who chew slowly can enjoy it without fear of the food getting cold.

Eating "bibimbap" in Korea is also a symbol of love. If lovers go to a restaurant together and order "bibimbap", the man must first stir the bibimbap for his girlfriend. If his girlfriend cannot finish the meal, the man must eat the remaining rice completely to represent his love for her. Girlfriend love.

5 Force Hot Pot

Force Hot Pot is a Korean hot pot that originated during the Korean War. At that time, due to a shortage of supplies, residents near the Uijeongbu U.S. military base used leftover sausages and hams. , add spicy gochujang (a spicy soup base) to relieve the pain of meatlessness. Many Koreans don’t know that there was no instant noodles in the old army pot.

Nowadays, instant noodles It has become the protagonist of the military hotpot. Without the refreshing and chewy noodles, the military hotpot cannot be called the authentic military hotpot.

Shopping

In fact, it must be a shopping spot in Seoul. Everyone has heard that major duty-free stores such as Lotte and Shilla are good places for shopping. I won’t go into details here. I will simply list a few non-mall shopping areas for your reference. The most important thing is to compare shopping. Three, find the right one and return with a full load.

1 Myeongdong

Myeongdong is like a chess board. After getting off the Myeongdong subway station, you will see Myeongdong. The main street is lined with alleys. Myeongdong is located in Jung-gu, Seoul. It is a representative shopping street in Korea. Not only can you buy clothing, shoes, groceries and cosmetics, but there are also various restaurants, and banks and securities companies are gathered here. < /p>

Compared with Namdaemun and Dongdaemun, which have mid-to-low-end products, Myeongdong’s products are mainly mid-to-high-end.

Myeongdong Street is lined with high-end brand stores, and the alleys on both sides of Myeongdong Street are filled with mid-range brand stores and bonded stores. Lotte Mall, etc. are all nearby.

2 Sinsa-dong Boulevard

Sinsa-dong Boulevard is a very distinctive commercial street in Seoul. "Dong" means street. There are many streets on both sides of this road. The street with tall ginkgo trees is home to many cafes, concept restaurants, fashion stores, creative home furnishings stores and jewelry stores. Each shop is unique and the street is clean and exotic. It is called "the road you want to walk" .

Sinsadong Boulevard is also known as Korea's "Style Road". The fashionable men and women shopping in Sinsadong are also the scenery on this street. These handsome men and beautiful women who are exquisitely dressed and fashionable are extremely wealthy. It has Korean characteristics, with exquisite makeup and slim and elegant attire, which is very eye-catching.

3 Ewha University Women’s Street

Ewha University Women’s Street, just above Ewha University, is a popular shopping destination for young Koreans. You can come here to relax after visiting the university. Shopping. Most of the friends who have been there are not too expensive and can basically represent the current fashion trends in Korea.

There are many unique cafes and restaurants on the street. If you are tired from shopping, you might as well take a break there and feel the Korean atmosphere. You can encounter various cafes within a few steps. Korean cafes are an essential part of Korean life. No wonder there are always such romantic scenes in Korean dramas.

The Ewha University subway station is not far from the main entrance of Ewha University. When you see this huge high-heeled shoe, it is the entrance to Ewha University Women’s Street. Different from the free hippie style of Hongdae, the small shops near Ewha University are completely in the style of Korean drama heroines, regardless of clothes, shoes, hats and accessories.

4 Dongdaemun Market

Dongdaemun Market in Seoul, South Korea was born in 1905. Since it was designated as a clothing wholesale street, it has developed at an alarming rate. The entire Dongdaemun Market is divided into two major shopping areas with the road in the middle as the first area where Doosan Tower is located and the second area around Dongdaemun Stadium. ''The first shopping area is mainly retail, although It is a wholesale and retail market, but in fact it is mainly a highly modern retail market. The market is dominated by recently built large shopping malls. Most of them open from 10 to 11 a.m. and stay open until 5 a.m.

It is worth mentioning that many tourists report that the shopping in Dongdaemun is not as good as Myeongdong, but it is still a must-visit place in Seoul. You can choose whether to go there according to your personal needs.

Whether you are coming to Seoul, South Korea for shopping, food, or sightseeing, I believe this information can satisfy everyone. I wish you all a happy trip!