Traveling Korea#1 Seoul

Seoul is a capital of South Korea. It has been a capital city since 1394. Seoul is the mecca of politics, economic, society of South Korea. Han river flow along the middle of Seoul and several mountains like Mt. Bukhan, Kwanak, Dobong, and Bulam surrounds it. So, the geography of Seoul is basin. Seoul is famous for its high population. The extent of Seoul is only 605.27㎢, which is 0.6% of South Korea territory, but there is almost ten of million people. South Korea has more than fifty of million people so there is almost one-fifth population of Korea. Therefore, in Seoul, you can enjoy fast and convenient urban lifestyle, enjoy cafe and bars (I guess you can drink and hang out almost 24/7 in Korea!), get anywhere with comfortable transportation system, and have some outside activity near Han river or many mountains.



 Touristic place
 #1 Namsan

 Namsan is a mountain at the center of Seoul. Its height is 265m so you can get the top of Namsan easily. You can also take a cable car and look down Seoul. The tower in the picture is N Seoul Tower which allows you can see all part of Seoul. At the top of Namsan, you can get some foods, fasten your locker at particular space and enjoy beautiful and dynamic night view of Seoul.

 #2 Hongdae

This is one of the hottest place in Seoul. Some artists are playing music or talking about comedy on the street. Here are many young people enjoying bars, club, cafe, restaurant, and shopping. Hongdae looks very dynamic and never boring place. Your eye will be very busy to see and where to go and have a fun at night!


#3 Gangnam


 Does everyone know Gangnam Style from PSY? Actually, Gangnam is quite big area and technically district area. But Korean usually called area near Gangnam station Gangnam. This is the most hottest place and one of two biggest business complex in Korea. Here are a lot of skyscrapers which headquarters of many companies are located in. Gangnam has wide business district, so here are also famous for dating, clubbing, drinking, hanging out, meeting, and dining out. This is fancy area having a lot of luxurious restaurant, hotel, and fashion shops. If you visit here, you can see the most dynamic and modern place in Seoul.

 #4 Cheonggyechen

 This is another biggest business complex area in Seoul. So here are tons of big buildings. That is why Cheonggyecheon is surrounded by many buildings. This is a place where many Seoul people can take a rest and hang out with friends or family in the city center. Many people dip foot in the water, see some special exhibition and outside performance.

 #5 Bukchon Hanok Village


 Bukchon Hanok Village is tranditional residence area in Seoul. High-ranking officials and royal family had lived here during our last dynasty period. Here are full of Korean traditional style houses and you can see what is Korean beauty. You can walk around this village peacefully and have a time to meditate. Bukchon Hanok Village also have many traditional style cafe where you can enjoy our own design and tea. Hope you have a great time here!