| Seoul, the capital of South Korea, is by far the | | | | well as traditional tea and coffee shops. |
| country's largest city populated by over 10 million | | | | * If exploration of history is your interest, go visit |
| people. Moreover, it is considered the nation's | | | | Gyeongbok-gung, the grandest palace of Seoul. It |
| center of culture-a culture that has been | | | | had been the seat of power for centuries during |
| cultivated for 600 years. | | | | the time that the city was made South Korea's |
| The plane going to Seoul will land you at the | | | | capital. More historical facts and artifacts can be |
| futuristic Incheon International Airport, situated 52 | | | | explored in the National Palace Museum and the |
| kilometers west of the city. Taking you to the | | | | National Folk Museum. |
| city itself, a taxi or a bus can be your option. The | | | | * If fun-filled theme park is your kind of treat, |
| latter is the best option for most travelers as it | | | | Lotte World is the place to be. It is one of the |
| runs directly to Seoul and will cost less. | | | | world's largest indoor amusement parks. Rides, |
| Once you are settled in, keeping in mind you have | | | | skating rink, and parades await you. For a mellow |
| exchanged enough money into Won, it is now | | | | experience, check out the folk museum to |
| time to explore the city. Choose your mode of | | | | immerse yourself in ancient Korean life. |
| transportation-subway, bus, or taxi-that will suit | | | | During the night: |
| your budget and your schedule, as traffic jams | | | | * Hongdae, a bar district, is well known for |
| are common in this city. As a tourist, getting | | | | Catchlight Club for hip hoppers, Jokerred for |
| around will be quite difficult if there is a language | | | | house music lovers, and Luxury for the karaoke |
| barrier. The solution: the Army Air Force | | | | singers. |
| Exchange Service (AAFES) taxis where the | | | | * Sinchon, on the other hand, offers a calmer feel |
| drivers speak English and accept US dollars if you | | | | as it is more known as a shopping district. But it |
| opt to pay in that currency. | | | | boasts of JJ Mahoney in Grand Hyatt Hotel where |
| During the day: | | | | the in-crowd and the who's who can be seen. |
| * If you are a fan of market shopping, Insadong | | | | Whatever it is you feel like doing-shopping, sight |
| should be in your checklist. It is the touristiest | | | | seeing, dining, or clubbing-you will never forget |
| place that boasts of its art galleries and shops, as | | | | that you are immersed in Seoul's rich culture. |