Best Things To Do in Seoul | Essential Attractions - On everyone's itinerary for Seoul

For first time visitors to Seoul

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The best things to do, e.g scenic walks with views,  places to eat, and places to SHOP.

1. N Seoul Tower

The tower has been used as a filming location in many Korean TV shows and movies.Namsan Tower boasts 360' views of Seoul, and the best part is it's totally possible to see this sight for free: If you have a basic level of fitness,  you can hike up the mountain to the tower. It takes just 30 minutes :-)

2. Myeong-dong

This popular district features street food carts, major shopping malls, and entertainment.

It's a shopper's paradise and definitly not-to-be-missed if you are in search of Korean Skincare or some #Kbeauty (make-up).

Tip: Visit at night time to take in the bright lights.

There are a lot of delicious kimchi-serving restaurants around here.

3. Pay a royal visit to the Palaces: Gyeongbukgung being the most popular.

You can explore the palace and dress up in hanbok -  The traditional Korean clothing.

Located at the foot of Bugaksan, the main mountain overlooking downtown Seoul, Gyeongbokgung was the principal Royal Palace for about 200 years from its construction in 1395.

4. Have fun at Korean singing rooms

Noraebang aka Karaoke

In Korean 노래(norae) means "sing", and 방(bang) means "room". Therefore, "noraebang" is a private room just for you and your friends, and you can sing to your heart's content in PRIVATE.

No trip to Seoul is complete without visiting a noraebang.

5. Get cultured in Insadong

You will find everything from art galleries, traditional restaurants, coffee shops, arts & crafts booths, Korean souvenir shops, museums, tea-houses and more. A great place to pick up souvenirs and maybe try some traditional teas or some samgyetang - Chicken soup (ginseng).