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Coordinates
  • Latitude: 37.5139
  • Longitude: 126.9828

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Introduction

Night time traffic in Seoul

Night time traffic in Seoul

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Seoul (서울) is the heart of South Korea, hosting about a quarter of the country's population of nearly 50 million. Seoul was also the historic capital of Korea from the 14th century until the nation's partition into North and South in 1948. Located just 50 km south of the North Korean border, Seoul symbolises the division of North and South Korea.

Seoul enjoys a lively nightlife, which has earned it comparisons with Tokyo. Thankfully though, Seoul is much cheaper than the Japanese capital.

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Neighbourhoods

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Sights and Activities

  • Gyeongbokgung Palace
  • Deoksugung Palace
  • Insadong
  • Myeongdong
  • Namsan Park
  • Namdaemun/Dongdaemun Markets
  • Itaewon
  • Hangang River
  • Olympic Park

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Events and Festivals

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Weather

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Getting There

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By Train

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Getting Around

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By Public Transport

The extensive Seoul Metro Subway is inexpensive and easy to use.

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Drink

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Sleep

As with any large city, Seoul has many different areas to stay, such as Gwanghwamun, Insadong, Bukchon Hanock Village, Myeongdong, Itaewon, Honggik/Sinchon/Ewha.

Budget

Mid-Range

Myeongdong
Namsan Guesthouse - 50-1 Namsandong 2 Go, Chung Ku, (02)752-6363 (http://www.namsanguesthouse.com/index_e.html) ₩30000-40000, free pickup and advice!

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