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Seúl The glamourous city of Seoul is the New York of East Asia. Full of contrasts and paradoxes, this South Korean capital is an interesting amalgamation a long history dating back to the Korean dynastic period, and modern day cutting edge technology backed by a highly advanced infrastructure.

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Lively nightlife, trend-setting youth culture, scenic beauty, blitzy shopping and entertainment centres, amusement parks, serene Buddhist temples, palaces, ancient and modern architechture, global food joints, adventure sports, museums, festivals...phew! Is anything missing? You name it, Seoul has it! It is Korea's largest city and one of East Asia's prominent financial and cultural centres. It is also the world's most exciting and happening, but least visited cities. Get a basic crash course in Korean (they say it's easy to pick up) and learn to handle the chopstickes before you set out to Seoul.

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Pleasant weather. Carry Light woollen, umbrella.

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Max: 29.7°C

Pleasant weather. Carry Light woollen, umbrella. Max: 25.9°C

Freezing weather. Carry Heavy woollen. Min: -5.7°C

Rain: 24.3mm

Feb Freezing weather. Carry Heavy woollen.

Rain: 182.8mm

Min: -3.5°C

Rain: 34.4mm

Cold weather. Carry Heavy woollen, umbrella. Max: 19.9°C

Very cold weather. Carry Heavy woollen, umbrella.

Dec

Rain: 55.9mm

Rain: 62.0mm

Very cold weather. Carry Heavy woollen, umbrella. Max: 11.9°C

Min: 1.5°C

Min: 9.8°C

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Mar

Max: 10.7°C

Min: 16.9°C

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Jan

Max: 5.2°C

Rain: 412.6mm

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Max: 2.2°C

Min: 22.1°C

Min: 2.8°C

Rain: 60.3mm

Freezing weather. Carry Heavy woollen. Max: 4.6°C

Min: -3.4°C

Rain: 24.6mm

Apr Cold weather. Carry Heavy woollen, umbrella. Max: 18.1°C

Min: 7.6°C

Rain: 75.3mm

May Cold weather. Carry Heavy woollen, umbrella. Max: 23.0°C

Min: 12.8°C

Rain: 113.1mm

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Min: 17.8°C

Rain: 171.7mm

Jul Pleasant weather. Carry Light woollen, umbrella. Max: 28.7°C

Min: 21.6°C

Rain: 457.2mm

What To

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Seolleung Park Royal Tombs


Seongjongneung Park Jamsil, Seoul, South Korea Amidst the tranquil and pleasant surroundings lies the royal tombs of Seolleung and Jeongneung . The Seonjeongneung burials shelters the toms of King Jungjong (15061544), King Seongjong (1469-1494) and his wife Queen Jeonghyeon, of the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910), which comprises the primary tombs in the area. The gates are decorated with the colour red which implies the purity in Korean, and a ying-yang symbol. The tombs of the royalties are sorted into two types. One kind is the Tombs of the kings and queens and others are the ones posthumously granted the title of king or queen. The latter were interred in the neung-type tombs. The crown princes and their wives, as well as the parents of royalty, were interred in won-type tombs. These royal tombs are scattered over 18 locations, with many of them located 40 kilometers from Seoul. The tombs were built for individuals as well as family groups. All in all there are about 40 neung-type and 13 won-type tombs, thus creating a total of 53 royal tombs in the entire area.

161, Sajik-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea One of the five grand palaces built by the Joseon Dynasty in Seoul. The Changdeokgung Palace was one of the favourite of the Joseon princess and it retained numerous glimpses of the Three Kingdoms of Korea. It is the second palace after the construction of the Gyeongbokgung palace. It was famous as a place of leisure for the kings and the garden at the back boasts a huge tree that is over 300 years old, a small pond, and a pavilion. The palace gained in importance starting from the time of 9th king of Joseon, Seongjong, when a number of kings began using it as a place of residence. Today, it is a UNESCO world heritage site and tourists from far and wide come here to experience its glory and splendor. The Changdeokgung Palace was one of the places visited by the "first ladies of the Seoul G20" during the G20 conference in Seoul in November 2010. It is one of the historic attractions that represent the beauty of Korea.

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161, Sajik-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea The Gyeongbokgung Palace is a royal palace in South Korea, that is located in the Northern parts of Seoul. The first construction of the palace started in the year 1395. It is one of the five grand palace of the Joseon dynasty. In the 20th century however, the palace was destroyed by the Imperial Japan. Later it was reconstructed in the year 2009 and taken up by the government as one of the most important historic structures in South Korea. You can spend pleasant hours wandering about in this Palace. The whole area is being divided up into sections that you can explore to get an insight of the Korean history. There are the Pavillion, Shrines, Living quarters, Official Quarters, compounds and many more.

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National Folk Museum of Korea

37, Samcheong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea Located in Gyeongbokgung Palace, National Folk Museum of Korea boasts of an amazing collection of more than 4000 artifacts that represent the history, lifestyle and culture of Korean people. It takes you through the evolution of Korea via its paintings, historic items and exhibitions. Founded in the year 1945 by U.S. Government, the museum today has become a popular tourist attraction in Seoul. It has 3 exhibition halls which are referred to as History of Korean People, Life Cycle of the Koreans and Korean Way of Life. The first one has a collection which features materials and items from everyday life of Korean people from as early as prehistoric times till the year 1910. Life Cycle of the Koreans exhibition offers an interesting insight about the influence of Confucianism on Korea and how it shaped the Korean culture. The third exhibition, Korean Way of Life depicts the lifestyle of Korean villagers. In addition to all these, the museum has open-air exhibits which are a great source of information about the life of people in Korea. So, don't miss visiting this place while you are here. So, don't miss visiting this place while you are here.

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Hwaseong Fortress


Ingye-dong, Paldal-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do, Seoul, South Korea Hwaseong Fortress is an impressive structure of the Joseon Dynasty. If you are interested in world history you will love the place. Learn about the Korean history and the kings and queens that have ruled them. The structures that they built and are still standing till date. The walls of the fortress stretches for a total of 5.52km. Witness the great variety of military facilities that’s you can barely find anywhere else. the four gates of the fort faces each of the cardinal directions; Janganmun towards the north, Paldalmun in the south, Changnyongmun in the east and Hwaseomun on the west end. The seven-arch style Sumun gates straddle where a stream reaches the palace.

Yeomyeong-gil Gangnam, Seoul, South korea

A very popular Korean restaurant in Seoul, that serves the signature dish of the country with an absolute delicate way, Sundae. Sundae here doesn't refer to the icecream with fresh fruits but the black noodle sausage, which is apparently a Korean delicacy. If you like to experiment with food and believe that it is imperative to taste the local delicacies it is just the right place for you. Make sure to try out the pyeongando jeongsik, which is a spicy soup with a plate of sundae and pork hocks. It wont be so bad and would cost you around KRW 9000.

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Spread across 5 floors with different hideaway spots and zones with their own set of furniture and decor, Mindeulleyeongto could be the largest cafe around the world. It is as famous for its extensive menu as it is for its sprawling area and that is hardly surprising! The 5th floor of cafe gets candlelit during nights with aromatic candles lighting up the place. The menu here boasts of a wide variety of cuisines and a range of beverages, the most popular being the fresh coffee. So, the place is highly recommended for the first timers as the patrons don't need any recommendation to visit this restaurant.

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Berries Café

Mindeulleyeongto Apgujeongno Gangnam-gu 2nd floor, Seoul, South korea +82-2-5149567

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Pyeongandochapssal Sundae

Maronie 2-gil Daehangno, Seoul,

The decor of this cafe is something to look forward to.The plants, bare bricks, and lilac tablecloths with it specialises in organic food and drinks makes you feel relaxed and wonderful here. You would want to spend hours after hours as you settle into the cozy environment of the cafe. It is located in the second floor and offers

range of beverages with a brief menu with Italian food, which includes pastas, pizzas and salads. There is also a organic shop down stairs.

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Sanchon

14, Gwanhun-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea +82-2-7350312 Sanchon is a unique restaurant in Seoul that serves delicious food in authentic Buddhist style. The food here is vegetarian, but doesn't mean that should keep you from visiting the place. Starting from the flavours to the texture of the food here you will love everything that is presented to you. The low sitting and relaxed decor would keep you at peace and cozy. They also


have folk performances quiet often in the evening. So, keep a look out for that. All in all the place is absolutely inviting and highly recommended to experience the Buddhist culture and cuisine.

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Namaste

548, Sinsa-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea +82-2-21983301 Namaste is a very popular restaurant in Seoul that serves genuine Indian food. The banchan -style thalis are the favourite order here, which means dishes of food served along with cooked rice in Korean cuisine. Come here for some delectable tandoori food and authentic lassi. The prices are also quiet decent and the staff is helpful and friendly.

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See A: Seolleung Park Royal Tombs B: Changdeokgung Palace C: Gyeongbokgung Palace D: National Folk Museum of Korea E: Hwaseong Fortress

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Food O: Pyeongandochapssal Sundae P: Mindeulleyeongto Q: Berries Café R: Sanchon S: Namaste

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