Bus sightseeing tour of Seoul. Seoul
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In addition to being the capital of South Korea, Seoul is also a major tourist center visited by travelers from all over the world. Many people prefer to explore the city and its attractions on their own. This option is quite convenient for those who are fluent English language and is not limited in time. There are signs throughout the city to help you find your way to a particular landmark or palace. However, they do not always have an English translation. This is probably why for a significant part of tourists organized excursions around the metropolis become a more convenient option.
So, an individual tour of Seoul can be a good addition to a business trip. Tourists who came to South Korea to admire ancient monuments and become more familiar with the features of one of the most interesting countries on Earth, they can select and pay for a sightseeing or thematic excursion in advance. You can do this while already in the city.
Views of Seoul at night
Among the large selection of excursion programs, the night city tour is especially popular among tourists. Her route passes through shopping centers and the main attractions of Seoul. This unusual tour allows you to visit many interesting places in one night and admire the beauty of night Seoul, illuminated by lights and bright illuminations. Getting around the city takes place in double-decker or regular buses. The starting point of the excursion is the center of Seoul – Gwanghwamun Square. The further route can take an hour without stopping along the main city bridges, including the Panpo-daegyo Bridge. It is famous for the unusual “Moonlight” fountain, whose water flows dance to the beat of the music and are illuminated by rainbow lights.
A must-see on this route is Namdaemun Market. Even in a short period of time allotted for exploring the shopping arcades, you can find unusual souvenirs, accessories and things at a low price. After visiting the shopping area, tourists are taken to the final point of the route at Cheonggyecheon Square, where city guests can admire the Cheonggyecheon stream illuminated by blue lights.
You can buy a tour right before it starts from a guide waiting for tourists near one of the buses on Gwanghwamun Square. The city night tour starts at 20:00 and lasts from 2.5 to 3 hours. For adult tourists, the excursion costs 10,000 won; little travelers can admire the city at night for 6,000 won. For tourists who decide to take advantage of the excursion for the whole family, a bonus is provided in the form of a free trip for one child under five years of age. The tour runs on all days except Monday.
Sightseeing tour
You can explore the city in detail during a sightseeing tour. Many people call it panoramic, because in an hour and a half tourists are invited to travel by bus to all the remarkable places in Seoul. But this excursion has a small nuance. It consists in the fact that travelers can freely leave the bus at one of twelve stops and explore in detail the place that interests them. After which tourists can take the next bus again and continue traveling along the route. Total in excursion program 14 stops, including the initial - Gwanghwamun Square, the final - Seoul Art Center and intermediate - Building 63, Myeongdong Street, Hongdae district with numerous galleries and interesting cafes, cable car, Animation Center (a popular part of the route among children) and other interesting places.
Only tourists who have not completed the full circuit can board the bus again. The interval between buses is one hour, and the last one leaves from Gwanghwamun Square at 17:00. Such an excursion will cost tourists 15,000 won; for children, the tour costs 10,000 won.
Self-guided tour of Seoul with children
Don't be afraid to commit self-guided tour around Seoul with children. It may well turn out that moving around the city by metro is much faster than by tourist bus. Moreover, the Seoul metro is very comfortable and everything is done for people, including passengers with small children in strollers. And there are enough places for children's excursions in Seoul. Using the same subway, you can get to Gyeongbokgung station on line 3 and take an excursion to National Children's Museum. In that unusual place kids can run, scream and touch all the exhibits with their hands. Children will love the large stupa to grind grains in and the ancient drums to play. The museum has slides and a room with old toys. A self-organized excursion does not limit tourists’ time, which gives children the opportunity to explore everything interesting and have enough fun. Then you can look into Robot Museum. This place will be interesting not only for boys and their dads, but also for the female half of travelers.
Miniature models of cartoon and fairy-tale characters can be disassembled in a special playroom. In the exhibition halls you can admire small Japanese robots of the latest generation. This place is open from Tuesday to Sunday. When getting to the museum by metro line 4, you will need to get off at Hyehwa station.
There is no need to take a stroller with you. You can rent it for free during a museum tour. The main thing is to independently inquire about the provision of such a service from museum employees. True, will a child sit in it when given the opportunity to run around and touch museum exhibitions with his hands? Perhaps a tired baby will be able to take a nap in the stroller while adult tourists explore the non-adult exhibits.
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If you come to the capital of the Republic of Korea for a few days, I recommend that you definitely go on a one-day excursion to Chuncheon Province, which is located in the central region of the state. It is not only very picturesque, thanks to its flooded rice fields, numerous mountains and hills, but also rich in numerous interesting sites and attractions to visit. The cost of such an excursion varies among different travel agencies at around 80 US dollars.
First you will go to one of the main cities of the province - bustling Daejeon. This city is one of the country's largest transport hubs, and recently it has increasingly declared its claims to the status of the scientific center of Korea. It will take you two hours to get to this city from Seoul.
Your acquaintance with the city will begin in the Expo Park area. It is located in the northern part of the city and occupies a truly gigantic area - more than 600 thousand square meters. In 1993, the largest world exhibition of science and technology, Daejeon Expo, was held here. Upon completion, all exhibition pavilions were converted into the largest science park in the entire Asia-Pacific region. The excursion program includes a visit to two pavilions – “Nature and Life” and “Beyond the Earth”. Here you will not only learn interesting information about your native planet, you will see strange objects of its flora and fauna, but you will also learn many secrets of space. Moreover, the exhibition here is designed in such a way that it does not tire the tourist, but, on the contrary, promotes his active involvement in the process of cognition. Almost all exhibits presented here are made in interactive form.
After inspecting the achievements of this unique research complex, the group goes to National Park Kerensan, which is located west of Daejeon. You will have the opportunity to walk along mountain paths to two Buddhist monasteries. The first one, Capsa, looks especially beautiful in autumn against the backdrop of the bright yellow foliage of the picturesque landscapes surrounding it. The second monastery is called Tonhaxa. It is located on the eastern slope of the mountain and its background always makes for wonderful photographs.
Next, your path lies to the city of Gongju. Once upon a time, this settlement was the capital of one of the ancient Korean states - Baekje. The period of his greatness fell on 475-539. AD Then the capital of the state moved south to the city of Puye. The kingdom fell in the 7th century, when the entire Korean state became a single entity. Today, in local museums you can get acquainted with many archaeological finds that clearly illustrate the heyday of Baekje culture. The main cultural and historical site of Gongju is its National Museum. Here you can view treasures from the 4th century tomb of King Muren. Although most of the Baekje tombs have been plundered over the centuries, the tomb of King Muryeong miraculously remained intact. It was discovered during excavations at the end of the 20th century.
The next city you visit on the route is Puye. It is located just 30 kilometers from Gongju and was the last capital of the state of Baekje. Here the program also includes a visit National Museum, where you will get acquainted with the traditional architecture of ancient times. This museum contains a unique collection of various archaeological exhibits discovered in this area in different centuries.
Here you will visit one of the largest Buddhist monasteries countries - Gwancheoks. It is here that one of the most interesting Buddhist statues of the country is located - Eunjinmirik. According to legend, the age of this statue exceeds 1000 years. Its height is about 20 meters, making it one of the tallest Buddha statues in Korea. Your attention will certainly be attracted by its disproportionate size. The earlobes, for example, are very long, the head itself is huge, and it is crowned with an unusual, irregularly shaped crown. Be sure to check out the local ones souvenir shops to purchase something reminiscent of the history of the Baekje Kingdom. For example, history books are in great demand among tourists (there are even versions in Russian), as well as copies of archaeological finds from the Baekje period. Among other interesting souvenirs that you can purchase as a gift to friends and family: all kinds of amethyst products, dried mushrooms and plants, medicinal herbs, as well as ancient folk crafts. Pay attention to the local exquisite ceramics.
Next you will go to the Korean Independence Museum. It was created in memory of people who fought against foreign invaders at different stages of the state's development. Historical artifacts are exhibited here that are related to the theme of resisting external aggression, glorifying the struggle for independence, promoting the development of national identity, and also demonstrating the country’s perseverance in moving along the path of progress and development.
After visiting the Museum, you will have a stop for lunch at a cafe serving traditional Korean cuisine. You will be able to appreciate all the advantages of the cuisine of this region of the country, which is famous for dishes from eel caught in the Paengmagan River, as well as from wild edible plants from Seongnisan Mountain. Be sure to try the local bean curd dishes, and for dessert order the Hodo Kwaja walnut-shaped cookies. Well, the most popular dish among visitors to this cafe is considered to be kkotpub - a richly herbed version of the traditional Korean dish bibimbab (steamed rice with vegetables).
After lunch, you will visit a medicinal plant plantation. This is one of the largest greenhouse farms in Asia. More than 500 species of medicinal plants are grown here. Glass greenhouses make it possible to grow all kinds of deciduous plants even in the cold season.
This excursion ends with a visit to national park Voraksan, which is located on the territory of a mountain range more than a thousand meters high. Here is also the famous Tokchusa Monastery, which was built by the last princess of the Silla kingdom, Tokchu, and very well harmonizes with the beauty of the surrounding mountains and creates an atmosphere of mystery.
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Bus tours around Seoul, allowing you to see all the main attractions of the city during one trip, are popular with both foreign guests and local tourists.
Excursions are carried out along two routes: in the city center (Downtown Tour) and in palaces (Palace Tour), and tourists can get off at any stops, and then board any next bus again and continue the trip. The 35-seater buses are equipped with headphone players through which tourists can listen to a narration of the route in Korean, English, French, Japanese and Chinese. Unfortunately, there is no Russian among them. The city center route operates daily, except Mondays, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Bus departure every 30 minutes. You can take the bus in front of the Donghwa Duty Free Department Store near Gwanghwamun Station (Seoul Subway Line 5, Exit 6) or at any stop along the route. A one-time trip (to a stop) costs 5,000 won, and a ticket that allows you to use the route all day costs 10,000 won.
Seoul also offers complex excursions, during which you can visit several tourist sites of the famous demilitarized zone. These sightseeing buses board at Imjingak Pavilion and Dorasan Station. You must have your passport with you. The demilitarized zone is closed on Mondays.
Tours from Imjingak Pavilion are offered six times a day. Includes visits to the Tora Observation Tower, the Third Tunnel and the Unification Village. Bus departures are at 9.20, 10.00, 13.00, 14.00 and 15.00. Duration - about three hours. Cost: 8,700 won.
Excursions from Torasan station. The train to this station departs only three times a day from Imjingan Station: at 11.43, 12.43 and 13.43. Excursions are conducted around the same facilities of the demilitarized zone three times a day, from the moment the trains arrive at the Torasan station. Round trip train fare is 2,200 won. Demilitarized Zone Tour – 8,700 won.
The telephone number for the Imjingak Pavilion Tourist Information Office is 031-953-4744.
Travel agencies in Seoul also offer tours to the demilitarized zone for foreign tourists. Departure is from various points in Seoul. Prices range from 48 thousand to 65 thousand won (some tours include lunch). The largest agencies specializing in such excursions in Seoul are Global Tour (phone 02-330-4270) and Good Monin Tour (phone 02-757-1232).
Another excursion that may also be of interest to those wishing to get a closer look at the plight of the Korean Peninsula is a trip to the Iron Triangle area. The territory between the cities of Chorwon, Kimhwa and Pyogan, located in the DPRK, is so named for its shape. It was here that the largest battles took place during the Korean War. It will be interesting to see the ruins of the former committee building of the Workers' Party of Korea ("Labor Party House"), as well as the 2nd tunnel, the Iron Triangle Observation Tower and the rusted skeleton of a steam locomotive at Woljeongni station. To purchase an excursion, contact the Anbo Tour agency (phone 031-834-8951). The duration of the tour is 4 hours, the cost is 13 thousand won).
A trip to Yanggu County to explore the Haeangmyeon Lowland, surrounded by mountains, will be just as educational. During the war there were fierce battles here. Foreign correspondents nicknamed her “punch bowl” (that is, “meat grinder”). The Punch Bowl Battlefield Memorial Complex in Yanggu is one of the most glorious battlefields of the Korean War. The complex includes a Hall North Korea, 4th tunnel and observation tower "Eulji". There are only three buses a day to these places, so it is recommended to use private transport or take a taxi to Yanggu. The mode of transportation is as follows: by bus from East Seoul Bus Terminal to Yanggu (travel time - 4 hours), then by bus to Haeang-myeon (50 minutes) and finally a 5-minute walk to the North Korea Hall. The pavilion's opening hours are from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. In the winter season - from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. You will need to pay 1,000 won to visit each museum in the complex.
Finally, another most popular excursion from Seoul is a trip to Seorakan National Park. This is one of the most beautiful mountain ranges In Korea. It is divided into external, internal and southern. The park's numerous valleys are famous for their spring blossoms and autumn leaf fall. The less rugged outer area extends east to the resort village of Sorakton, where there are hotels, campsites and shops. Everything a tourist needs. A 1,100-meter cable car connects the entrance to the park in Seorakton with the one located at mountain peak Gwonggeumseong Fortress from the Silla Kingdom. Other interesting places here are the flat-topped rock Pisongdae, from where, as legend has it, one of the celestials once ascended to heaven, as well as mineral springs Osek, whose water is believed to help with digestive disorders. Visitors arriving to the area from the west through the city of Inje may first visit Baektamsa Monastery, another gateway to Seoraksan. The entrance fee to the park is 2,800 won.
Sightseeing tour: Cheonggyecheon stream, Gwanghwamun Square, Jogyesa Buddhist Temple, TV tower, folk village, lunch.
At 10 am we left for a sightseeing tour of the city. Cheonggyecheon Stream flows through the city center. At one time the stream was enclosed in an underground pipe. A highway was built above it. And then the highway was demolished, the stream was released from its imprisonment, improved and turned into a recreation area.
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We also took a walk along the stream. True, it was very cold :)
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At night everything is illuminated here, there are multi-colored lights. In summer, fountains gush from the stream.
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There's a bird drinking water from the stream down there.
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This is the view back.
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It's forward.
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Here we have crossed to the other side.
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And we went back. But even in the sun it’s cold! On the banks of the stream there are tiles with drawings.
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We returned to the shell. How nice it must be here in the summer!
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Gwanghwamun Square - central square cities. There are two monuments here: to Admiral Yi Sun-sin and to King Sejong the Great, the inventor of the Korean Hangul alphabet.
From Cheonggyecheon Stream, where we were, Sejong-no Street leads to Gwanghwamun Square. On the other side, the square ends in front of Gyeongbokgung Palace, where we watched the changing of the guard.
The traffic here is very busy.
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Look how many flowers have been prepared to decorate the square:)
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Monument to Admiral Lee Sun-sin, national hero of Korea. Admiral Yi Sun-shin is famous for his victories over the Japanese navy.
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Monument to King Sejong the Great, inventor of the Korean Hangul alphabet.
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The gates of Gyeongbokgung Palace are visible in the distance.
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Let's go back. Photographers came running :)
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We arrived at the Chogyesa Buddhist Temple. The temple was founded in 1395, then it was destroyed during the Japanese occupation. The modern building was built in 1910.
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We go through the gate.
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The temple is operational. You can look inside, but you cannot take pictures.
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Walls of Jogyesa Temple.
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Opposite is a seven-tiered stone pagoda where the remains of the monks are buried.
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The next part of our program is to take the funicular up to the TV tower.
We arrived at the funicular site.
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It turns out that you can climb the TV tower on foot. There's a path on the right.
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There used to be an observation post here. And in case of alarm, a fire was lit in these towers and smoke was visible from below in the city. From here the city is not very clearly visible. We must rise higher.
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To the TV tower.
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Entrance to the TV tower.
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Near the entrance there are Christmas trees with locks. And benches with a slope towards the middle :)
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Views from above. To the right is the shadow of the TV tower.
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Funicular station. We went up from there.
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We go to the right in a circle.
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Somewhere in the area of these towers with helipads is our hotel.
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We made a circle and returned to where we started.
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Let's go down.
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At the foot of the Seoul Tower, a folk village of traditional Korean houses from the Joseon Dynasty was built. All houses are original and brought from different parts of Seoul.
At the entrance there is a row of figures in national costumes.
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Village plan.
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We looked into the well.
Hotel –Seoul Station – Namdaemun Gate – Seoul City Hall – Deoksukung Palace – Cheonggyechon stream - Gwanhamun Square – Presidential Residence Cheonghwadae – Changing of the Royal Guard - Gyeongbukgung Imperial Palace – Folklore Museum – Insadong Souvenir Street – Traditional Lunch – Dongdaemun Market – Seoul Tower "N" – Hotel
Attention:
- Objects that can be seen while passing through are marked in green, and blue where excursions with a stop are held.
- The palace is closed on Tuesdays
- Changing of the guard and other performances are canceled in rainy weather.
- Time: 10:00-18:00
- Included: Transfer. Guide. Entry tickets.
Addition: after conducting a sightseeing tour of the center of the capital, the guide will introduce you to the historical sights of Seoul and its main districts, after which you will be able to navigate around the capital city.
Description:
Gyeongbokgung Palace
Gyeongbokgung Palace, built in 1395, is located slightly north of the "Eastern Palace" (Changdeokgung) and the "Western Palace" (Gyeongheegun), so it is also called the "Northern Palace". Among all five palaces in Seoul, Gyeongbokgung is rightfully considered the largest and is proud of its beauty and rich history.
The palace suffered greatly and was almost completely destroyed during the Imjin War (1592-1598), but during the reign of the Li dynasty (1852-1919) it was rebuilt under the leadership of General Heungsong.
One of the most beautiful places in the palace, preserved since the Joseon Dynasty, the buildings “Gyeonghwaru”, “Hyangwonjeong” and the lotus pond, clearly reflect the extraordinary beauty of ancient Korea.
The National Palace Museum is located near the Honnyemun Gate, and the National Folklore Museum is located in Hyangwonjeong.
Presidential Residence (Cheonwadae)
The symbol of the Blue House, which is the center of Korean politics, is blue tiles. The first thing that catches your eye when you approach the Blue House is also the blue tiles on the main building. The blue tiles and smooth roof are in perfect harmony with the surrounding Pugak San Mountains behind. If the Blue House represents Korea, then the blue tiles and smooth curves of the roof represent the beauty of Korea.
Unique buildings
The Blue House consists of the Head Office, Yongbingwang (Guest House), Chunchugwang (Spring and Autumn Pavilion), Nokjiwon (Green Grass), Mugunghwa Gorge (Rose of Sharon) and the Seven Palaces. The interesting thing is that the buildings have a unique shape. They are unique and beautiful because they were built in Korean traditional style. As mentioned above, the blue tiles and smooth curves of the main building's roof shape are very beautiful. Approximately 150 thousand tiles make up the roof of the Blue House. Each was individually molded to make it durable enough to last for decades. If you turn right, you will see Chunchugwan. The roof of this building was made of ceramic tiles. Presidential press conferences are held here. On the left side of the main office is Yongbingwan. It was conceived to host huge conferences and official events when visiting foreign guests. It looks very lush with 18 pillars inside the building.
You can walk along Nokjiwon and Mugunghwa Gorge. Nokjiwon is the place where a succession of presidents planted trees in memorable days. There is one famous tree here that is 310 years old.
Mugunghwa Gorge features flowers, a fountain and a phoenix statue, making it an ideal spot for photography. The most beautiful time here is from July to October, when the Mugunghwa flowers bloom. There are many beautiful places in Hyoja-dong Saranbang. Everything that surrounds the president is reflected here. You can take a free tour and buy Blue House souvenirs. One place you should never miss is the “seven palaces”. This is an area with seven palaces and traditional houses, as well as courtyards dating back to the Joseon Dynasty. After the opening of this place in November 2001, many tourists visit it.
Cheonggyechon Stream
In the 1970s, a road was built on the site of the Cheonggyecheon stream, which flowed in the center of Seoul, and active construction of high-rise buildings began along it. In 2005, as a result of a special restoration program for the Cheonggyecheon Stream, it was successfully restored and became one of the main attractions of Seoul. There are 20 bridges rising over the Cheonggyecheon stream, each of which carries a specific meaning, and the walls along the stream are beautifully decorated.
The most beautiful and attractive places along the entire length of the Cheonggyecheon Stream are the fountains in Cheongye Square, where the stream originates, and the Gwanthongyo Bridge (it is believed that if you walk across this bridge on the first full moon of the new year according to the lunar calendar, your legs will not hurt all year ), painted walls in the Dongdaemun area, a wish wall where you can hang a note with your wish, and much more. In addition, the surrounding area of Cheonggyecheon is home to famous attractions such as Deoksugung Palace, Seoul Square, Emperor Sejong Cultural Center, Insadong Street, Changdeokgung and Changgyeonggung Palaces and much more, so after exploring Cheonggyecheon you can continue your exploration of Korean culture. going to these places.
Seoul N Tower
Seoul N Tower, which opened to the public on October 15, 1980, is one of the famous places, at the top of which you can enjoy the most beautiful panorama of Seoul. The height of the tower is 236.7m and 243m above sea level, which is why Seoul Tower is still called the best tower in the East. The Seoul Tower has been one of the favorite tourist destinations for 30 years, but since December 9, 2005, the tower has been closed for remodeling and now appears before viewers in a new, even more colorful form.
The name Seoul Tower “N” includes the first letter “N” Namsan and new (new), 15,000,000,000 won were spent on the huge remodeling of the tower, thanks to which the tower really became new and even more popular tourist place Seoul. Seoul N Tower, depending on the time of year or the content of the festivals, changes its appearance thanks to the new installed lighting system, and every evening from 7 to 12 o'clock at night, under the theme "flower of Seoul", 6 distant spotlights are projected into the sky, where, changing different forms, they create the image of a blossoming flower.
On the lower floor there is a media zone where you can watch video clips and preview clips of new films, there is also a children's playground, as well as an exhibition and concert hall. On the 5th floor you will find the n.Gril restaurant with a beautiful view of Seoul, rotating 360 degrees every 48 minutes, and on the second floor, where you must visit Seoul Tower N, there is a heavenly toilet. In addition, there are many other amenities that have been updated in Seoul Tower N, thanks to which the tower is now not just an observation tower, but a whole integrated cultural space.
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Excursion program around the historical center of Seoul:
Historical Center Seoul with a statue to King Sejong- a walk along Gwanghwamun Square, where most of the historical monuments and administrative buildings are located. See the famous statue of King Sejong the Great, whose portrait is on the 10,000 won banknote. It was he who created the Korean phonetic alphabet in 1446, thanks to which literacy became accessible to all segments of the population and this gave impetus to the development of national culture. Sejong also founded the Chipyeongjeong Academy, translated as the “Assembly of the Worthy,” and attracted talented young people to study. The Academy created many works on medicine, agriculture, and the first laws on taxation and criminal matters. And in 1442 he created the world's first rain gauge.
Imperial CastleGyeongbokgung- This palace is also called the Palace of Radiant Happiness - the largest royal palace in Seoul. Built in 1395. The palace was destroyed several times by the Japanese and in 1911 there were again only 10 buildings, which housed the residence of the Japanese Governor-General. The main buildings of the palace are the Gungjeongjong throne room; the Gyeonghweru pavilion, standing in the middle of the lake; the Hyangwonjeong building, which today houses the Museum of the Korean Nation. Near the palace gate "Honnemun" is located State Museum Korea. Held in front of the palace changing of the guard ceremony royal guards dressed in Joseon era costumes.
area with Bukcheon Folk Village- the oldest district of Seoul from Joseon times. Back then, these traditional Korean-style houses with tiled roofs belonged to the “yangban” - the highest nobles. Today they have been preserved almost in their original form, and walking along the cozy streets among the ancient houses, it seems that you have been transported 6 centuries ago and now you will meet people in hanboks - Korean clothes.
Insadong and best places for shopping- Every Sunday, traffic stops on Insadong Street and the street becomes pedestrian. Inside the streets there are galleries, tea houses and cafes, traditional restaurants. Souvenir shops in Insadong are very popular, and each store is unique in its own way. You will be able to see a lot of ancient and modern things and buy the ones you like. Exhibitions of craftsmen and designers are regularly held here, and there are also about 100 galleries where you will see various masterpieces of traditional art, sculptures and paintings.
Jogyesa Temple- a Buddhist temple built in 1920, known for its unique architectural details and is the main temple of Zen Buddhists, belongs to the largest Buddhist order in the country, Choge, which manages about 1,500 temples. The main sanctuary of the complex is the Tuenjeong building, inside it there is a gilded statue of Seokgamoni Buddha, and the building itself is larger in size than the temple in the Gyeongbokgung Royal Palace. Nearby is a seven-tiered pagoda in which the remains of the monks are kept. In addition to architectural values, two ancient trees grow on the territory of the temple - Japanese Sophora, 26 meters high, and a 500-year-old white pine, recognized as a national natural monument of Korea. Around the temple there is a colorful area of shops selling Buddhist temple supplies.