[Latest 2025 Travel Guide] Seoul

🏙 Seoul Introduction

Seoul, the capital of South Korea, is a hub of K-pop culture, cuisine, shopping, and history. A vibrant blend of modern skyscrapers, traditional palaces, trendy neighborhoods, and night market eats, Seoul offers something for everyone, whether you're a celebrity fan, a shopaholic, or a culture buff.

📍 Must-see attractions in Seoul

1. Gyeongbokgung Palace (경복궁)

  • Highlights : The largest palace of the Joseon Dynasty, with magnificent architecture.
  • My personal recommendation : Rent a Korean costume to take photos, the tickets are free and you can travel back in time.
  • Transportation : Subway Line 3, Gyeongbokgung Station, Exit 5.

2. Bukchon Hanok Village

  • Highlights : Well-preserved Korean house settlement, suitable for walking and taking photos.
  • Editor’s Tips : There are fewer people in the morning and the light is better, so the photos will be more beautiful.
  • Transportation : Metro Line 3, Anguo Station, Exit 2.

3.Insadong

  • Highlights : Traditional handicrafts, teahouses, and street performances.
  • My personal recommendation : You must try Korean traditional tea and rice cakes.

4. Hongdae (Hongik University Business District)

  • Highlights : A young and trendy center with many street performers, cafes, and specialty shops.
  • Editor's Tips : There are street performances on weekend afternoons, which are super lively.

5. Myeongdong

  • Highlights : Shopping paradise + snack center.
  • My personal recommendation : Eat fish cakes, fried squid, and sugar cakes while strolling around.
  • Transportation : Subway Line 4, Myeongdong Station.

6. Seoul Tower (Namsan Tower)

  • Highlights : Panoramic night view of Seoul, a must-have love lock for couples.
  • Transportation : Take the cable car or bus up the mountain from Myeongdong.

7. Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP)

  • Highlights : Futuristic architecture and night market shopping.
  • Editor’s Tip : The LED sea of ​​roses is super romantic at night.

8. Han River Park

  • Highlights : picnic, cycling, and watching the sunset.
  • My personal recommendation : Order some fried chicken to be delivered to the river while enjoying a beer, just as romantic as in Korean dramas.

🍜 Must-eat food in Seoul

  1. Korean BBQ (삼겹살)

    • Thick-cut pork belly served with lettuce and kimchi.
    • Recommended: Mapo Sutbul Galbi, 육쌈냉면.

  2. Troop Pot (부대찌개)

    • A sinful combination of ham, sausage, instant noodles and spicy soup.

  3. Spicy Rice Cake (떡볶이)

    • A must-eat on the streets of Myeongdong and Sinchon, it’s sweet and spicy and addictive.

  4. Fried Chicken and Beer (치맥)

    • Double flavor + ice beer, a standard in Korean dramas.

  5. Snowy soup (설렁탕)

    • White soup made from beef bones is a must-drink for breakfast or to warm the stomach in winter.

  6. Ginseng Chicken Soup (삼계탕)

    • For both qi-replenishing and health-promoting, we recommend the Tusu Village Ginseng Chicken Soup.

  7. Dessert

    • Shaved ice (bingsu), honeycomb ice cream, and sugar cookies.

🚆 Seoul Transportation Guide

City transportation

  • Subway : Seoul Metro has 23 lines covering a wide area, and there are signs in Chinese, English and Japanese in the stations.
  • Bus : There are blue, green, yellow and red routes, which serve both the city and the suburbs.
  • T-money card : can be used for subways, buses, taxis, and can be topped up at convenience stores.

From the airport to the city

  • Incheon Airport → Seoul Station : Direct Airport Railroad, approximately 43 minutes.
  • Gimpo Airport → Seoul Station : Approximately 30 minutes on Subway Line 5 or Line 9.

Popular day trips

  • Nami Island + Petite France : Romantic and Hipster Route
  • Suwon Hwaseong Fortress : World Cultural Heritage.
  • Gangchon Rail Bike : Enjoy the Korean countryside on a bike ride.

💡Editor 's warm reminder

  • It is recommended to make reservations in advance for Hanbok rental, as it is easy to be fully booked during popular weekend periods.
  • In winter (December-February), the temperature can drop below zero, so be sure to prepare a warm hat, scarf, and hand warmer.
  • The subway is very crowded during peak hours (7-9 am and 6-8 pm), so it is recommended to avoid it if you have a lot of luggage.
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