Tours to Korea with GLORY TOUR. Excursions around Seoul Seoul sightseeing tour
Those who come to Seoul for a short time may want to see all the sights of the Korean capital at once and quickly. The easiest way to do this is with a bus sightseeing tour - Seoul city bus tour.
Similar tourist buses operate in many tourist cities world, and Seoul is no exception. Its convenience is that you can purchase a ticket for one of the routes (which are usually circular) and see all the main attractions of the city in 2-3 hours. The ticket is valid for the whole day, that is, you can get off at a certain stop - take a closer look at this or that attraction, and then board another tourist bus and continue the trip without buying a new ticket.
There are several types of excursion buses:
- Daytime route by (single-decker bus) from 9:00 to 20:00 (cost ₩12,000)
- Daytime panoramic route on a double-decker open-top bus from 9:30 to 17:00 (cost ₩15,000)
- Night route at 19:30 (in summer at 20:00). The cost is ₩12,000 for a double-decker bus and ₩6,000 for a regular one.
Routes cannot be combined; a ticket is purchased for a specific route and cannot be used on another route. Tickets can be purchased at the square in front of the palace (on the left side when facing the Gwanghwamun Gate and the monument to King Sejong).
The audio guide, unfortunately, does not speak Russian yet, only English (as well as Chinese, Japanese, etc.). Seoul city bus tour has a day off on Monday.
Buses depart from the station (Gwanghwamun), exit 6. Route maps can be viewed.
Official website (in English) Seoul city bus tour.
In addition to the route described above, there are also large a tourist route by main cultural sites Seoul (double-decker bus) and route by (single-decker bus).
Big map bus route in Seoul. You can order a ticket for a cultural tourist route
Sightseeing tour: Cheonggyecheon stream, Gwanghwamun Square, Jogyesa Buddhist Temple, TV tower, folk village, lunch.
At 10 am we left for a sightseeing tour of the city. Cheonggyecheon Stream flows through the city center. At one time the stream was enclosed in an underground pipe. A highway was built above it. And then the highway was demolished, the stream was released from its imprisonment, improved and turned into a recreation area.
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We also took a walk along the stream. True, it was very cold :)
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At night everything is illuminated here, there are multi-colored lights. In summer, fountains gush from the stream.
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There's a bird drinking water from the stream down there.
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This is the view back.
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It's forward.
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Here we have crossed to the other side.
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And we went back. But even in the sun it’s cold! On the banks of the stream there are tiles with drawings.
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We returned to the shell. How nice it must be here in the summer!
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Gwanghwamun Square - central square cities. There are two monuments here: to Admiral Yi Sun-sin and to King Sejong the Great, the inventor of the Korean Hangul alphabet.
From Cheonggyecheon Stream, where we were, Sejong-no Street leads to Gwanghwamun Square. On the other side, the square ends in front of Gyeongbokgung Palace, where we watched the changing of the guard.
The traffic here is very busy.
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Look how many flowers have been prepared to decorate the square:)
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Monument to Admiral Lee Sun-sin, national hero of Korea. Admiral Yi Sun-sin is famous for his victories over navy Japan.
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Monument to King Sejong the Great, inventor of the Korean Hangul alphabet.
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The gates of Gyeongbokgung Palace are visible in the distance.
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Let's go back. Photographers came running :)
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We arrived to Buddhist temple Jogyesa. The temple was founded in 1395, then it was destroyed during the Japanese occupation. The modern building was built in 1910.
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We go through the gate.
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The temple is operational. You can look inside, but you cannot take pictures.
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Walls of Jogyesa Temple.
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Opposite is a seven-tiered stone pagoda where the remains of the monks are buried.
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The next part of our program is to take the funicular up to the TV tower.
We arrived at the funicular site.
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It turns out that you can climb the TV tower on foot. There's a path on the right.
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There used to be an observation post here. And in case of alarm, a fire was lit in these towers and smoke was visible from below in the city. From here the city is not very clearly visible. We must rise higher.
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To the TV tower.
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Entrance to the TV tower.
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Near the entrance there are Christmas trees with locks. And benches with a slope towards the middle :)
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Views from above. To the right is the shadow of the TV tower.
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Funicular station. We went up from there.
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We go to the right in a circle.
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Somewhere in the area of these towers with helipads is our hotel.
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We made a circle and returned to where we started.
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Let's go down.
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At the foot of the Seoul Tower, a folk village of traditional Korean houses from the Joseon Dynasty was built. All houses are original and brought from different parts of Seoul.
At the entrance there is a row of figures in national costumes.
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Village plan.
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We looked into the well.
Hotel –Seoul Station – Namdaemun Gate – Seoul City Hall – Deoksukung Palace – Cheonggyechon stream - Gwanhamun Square – Presidential Residence Cheonghwadae – Changing of the Royal Guard - Gyeongbukgung Imperial Palace – Folklore Museum – Insadong Souvenir Street – Traditional Lunch – Dongdaemun Market – Seoul Tower "N" – Hotel
Attention:
- Objects that can be seen while passing through are marked in green, and blue where excursions with a stop are held.
- The palace is closed on Tuesdays
- Changing of the guard and other performances are canceled in rainy weather.
- Time: 10:00-18:00
- Included: Transfer. Guide. Entry tickets.
Addition: after conducting a sightseeing tour of the center of the capital, the guide will introduce you to the historical sights of Seoul and its main districts, after which you will be able to navigate around the capital city.
Description:
Gyeongbokgung Palace
Gyeongbokgung Palace, built in 1395, is located slightly north of the "Eastern Palace" (Changdeokgung) and the "Western Palace" (Gyeongheegun), so it is also called the "Northern Palace". Among all five palaces in Seoul, Gyeongbokgung is rightfully considered the largest and is proud of its beauty and rich history.
The palace suffered greatly and was almost completely destroyed during the Imjin War (1592-1598), but during the reign of the Li dynasty (1852-1919) it was rebuilt under the leadership of General Heungsong.
One of the most beautiful places in the palace, preserved since the Joseon Dynasty, the buildings “Gyeonghwaru”, “Hyangwonjeong” and the lotus pond, clearly reflect the extraordinary beauty of ancient Korea.
The National Palace Museum is located near the Honnyemun Gate, and the National Folklore Museum is located in Hyangwonjeong.
Presidential Residence (Cheonwadae)
The symbol of the Blue House, which is the center of Korean politics, is blue tiles. The first thing that catches your eye when you approach the Blue House is also the blue tiles on the main building. The blue tiles and smooth roof are in perfect harmony with the surrounding Pugak San Mountains behind. If the Blue House represents Korea, then the blue tiles and smooth curves of the roof represent the beauty of Korea.
Unique buildings
The Blue House consists of the Head Office, Yongbingwang (Guest House), Chunchugwang (Spring and Autumn Pavilion), Nokjiwon (Green Grass), Mugunghwa Gorge (Rose of Sharon) and the Seven Palaces. The interesting thing is that the buildings have a unique shape. They are unique and beautiful because they were built in Korean traditional style. As mentioned above, the blue tiles and smooth curves of the main building's roof shape are very beautiful. Approximately 150 thousand tiles make up the roof of the Blue House. Each was individually molded to make it durable enough to last for decades. If you turn right, you will see Chunchugwan. The roof of this building was made of ceramic tiles. Presidential press conferences are held here. On the left side of the main office is Yongbingwan. It was conceived to host huge conferences and official events when visiting foreign guests. It looks very lush with 18 pillars inside the building.
You can walk along Nokjiwon and Mugunghwa Gorge. Nokjiwon is where a succession of presidents have planted trees on commemorative days. There is one famous tree here that is 310 years old.
Mugunghwa Gorge features flowers, a fountain and a phoenix statue, making it an ideal spot for photography. The most beautiful time here is from July to October, when the Mugunghwa flowers bloom. A lot of beautiful places is located in Hyoja-dong Saranbang. Everything that surrounds the president is reflected here. You can take a free tour and buy Blue House souvenirs. One place you should never miss is the “seven palaces”. This is an area with seven palaces and traditional houses, as well as courtyards dating back to the Joseon Dynasty. After the opening of this place in November 2001, many tourists visit it.
Cheonggyechon Stream
In the 1970s, a road was built on the site of the Cheonggyecheon stream, which flowed in the center of Seoul, and active construction of high-rise buildings began along it. In 2005, as a result of a special restoration program for the Cheonggyecheon Stream, it was successfully restored and became one of the main attractions of Seoul. There are 20 bridges rising over the Cheonggyecheon stream, each of which carries a specific meaning, and the walls along the stream are beautifully decorated.
The most beautiful and attractive places along the entire length of the Cheonggyecheon Stream are the fountains in Cheongye Square, where the stream originates, and the Gwanthongyo Bridge (it is believed that if you walk across this bridge on the first full moon of the new year according to the lunar calendar, your legs will not hurt all year ), painted walls in the Dongdaemun area, a wish wall where you can hang a note with your wish, and much more. In addition, the surrounding area of Cheonggyecheon is home to famous attractions such as Deoksugung Palace, Seoul Square, Emperor Sejong Cultural Center, Insadong Street, Changdeokgung and Changgyeonggung Palaces and much more, so after exploring Cheonggyecheon you can continue your exploration of Korean culture. going to these places.
Seoul N Tower
Seoul N Tower, which opened to the public on October 15, 1980, is one of the famous places, at the top of which you can enjoy the most beautiful panorama of Seoul. The height of the tower is 236.7m and 243m above sea level, which is why Seoul Tower is still called the best tower in the East. The Seoul Tower has been one of the favorite tourist destinations for 30 years, but since December 9, 2005, the tower has been closed for remodeling and now appears before viewers in a new, even more colorful form.
The name Seoul Tower “N” includes the first letter “N” Namsan and new (new), 15,000,000,000 won were spent on the huge remodeling of the tower, thanks to which the tower truly became a new, even more popular tourist spot in Seoul. Seoul N Tower, depending on the time of year or the content of the festivals, changes its appearance thanks to the new installed lighting system, and every evening from 7 to 12 o'clock at night, under the theme "flower of Seoul", 6 distant spotlights are projected into the sky, where, changing different forms, they create the image of a blossoming flower.
On ground floor there is a media zone where you can watch video clips and preview clips of new films, there is also a children's playground, as well as an exhibition and concert hall. On the 5th floor you will find the n.Gril restaurant with a beautiful view of Seoul, rotating 360 degrees every 48 minutes, and on the second floor, where you must visit Seoul Tower N, there is a heavenly toilet. In addition, there are many other amenities that have been updated in Seoul Tower N, thanks to which the tower is now not just an observation tower, but a whole integrated cultural space.
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wahwamun - Insadong Souvenir Street - Seoul Tower N Description: Gyeongbok Palace or Gyeongbokgung (???) is a palace complex located in the north of Seoul, South Korea. He was in charge and largest palace during the Joseon Dynasty. It was built in 1394. Some parts of the palace were burned during the Japanese invasion in 1592. It was reconstructed in the 1860s. After reconstruction it began to consist of 330 buildings and 5792 rooms. total area complex - 410 thousand square meters. The buildings of the complex are included in the list of national treasures. Gwanghwamun Square, or Gwanghwamun Plaza, is the central square in the heart of Seoul. Sejong-no Street, which stretches from Gwanghwamun Gate to the square at Cheonggyecheon Stream, is 550 m long and 34 m wide. Various exhibitions and events are held here, in which all visitors to the square can participate. Insadong Street is a wide walking road with numerous alleys on both sides. Inside these alleys there are galleries, traditional restaurants, tea houses and cafes. Souvenir shops in Insadong are very popular among people of all generations because each shop is unique in its own way. The galleries are of particular value in Insadong. There are about 100 galleries here, where you can see masterpieces of various fields of traditional art. Seoul N Tower, which opened to the public on October 15, 1980, is one of the famous places, at the top of which you can enjoy the most beautiful panorama of Seoul. The height of the tower is 236.7m and 243m above sea level, which is why Seoul Tower is still called the best tower in the East. It is also a symbol of Seoul. If you wish, you can book a table in the revolving restaurant n"Grill on the 5th (topmost) floor of the tower. n"Grill has a mesmerizing panorama of the city and excellent cuisine. For any questions write to [email protected]
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8 ocloc'kSIGHTSEEING TOUR OF SEOUL 1. Cheonggyecheon Stream (In the 1970s, a road was built on the site of the Cheonggyecheon Stream, which flowed in the center of Seoul, and along it...
The implementation of a special restoration program led to the active construction of high-rise buildings. It was restored and became one of the main attractions of Seoul.) 2. Gwanghwamun Square (Gwanghwamun Square, the central square in the heart of Seoul with a 600-year history. The space of the square is surrounded by architectural monuments such as Gyeongbokgung Palace, in addition, the square offers an extraordinary view of Mount Bukhansan, and the recreated historical appearance of the Sejong-no road makes the square an important cultural and historical landmark) 3. Gyeongbokgung Imperial Palace, Changdeokgung, Deoksugung 4. Souvenir Street - Insa-dong 5. TV Tower (Namsan) (Seoul N Tower, which opened to the public on October 15, 1980, is one of the famous places, at the top of which you can enjoy the most beautiful panorama of Seoul. The height of the tower is 236.7m and 243m above sea level, in connection with this, Seoul Tower is still called the best tower in the East) In 2005, as a result of Cheonggyecheon Stream, it was successfully
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Cheonwadae. The residence of the President of South Korea, the Cheongwadae House (or "Blue House") is a working residence in which the President receives foreign...
delegations and holds daily meetings. The house is built in traditional Korean architecture style. Gyeongbokgung Palace. Gyeongbokgung Palace was founded in 1395 by Emperor Taejo and served as the main residence and government office of the Korean Emperor until 1910. Today it is the best example of palace architecture of the Joseon era. (note: closed on Tuesdays) Insadong. Insadong Street is a wide walking road with numerous alleys on both sides. Inside these alleys are galleries, traditional restaurants, tea houses and cafes. Souvenir shops in Insadong are very popular among people of all generations because each shop is unique in its own way. This street is located in the very center of the city, preserves the ancient traditions of Korea and is of particular value. Village of traditional hanok houses on Namsan. This village is home to five restored traditional Korean houses, as well as a pavilion, a time capsule and a pond, making it an ideal place to stroll. N-Tower. Seoul N Tower, which opened to the public on October 15, 1980, is one of the famous places where you can enjoy a beautiful panorama of Seoul at the top. The height of the tower is 236.7m and 243m above sea level, which is why Seoul Tower is still called the best tower in the East.
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COEXAquarium One of the largest aquariums in South Korea. COEX Center provides shopping opportunities. It features several restaurants, entertainment...
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Dongdaemun Market Retail trade is carried out in the modern shopping centers Dusan Tower, Milliore and Freya Town, and the ancient markets of Cheil Pyeonghwa...
“Hungying”, as well as in the “Designers Club” and “apm” centers, goods are sold mainly in bulk. Cheil Pyeonghwa, Heungin and the other 13 old markets around Dongdaemun Stadium look modest and simple. Mostly people 30-40 years old come here. Traders from all over the country come here for night sales. Old markets are located in 2-3-story buildings with narrow corridors. Mostly older women trade here. The most famous markets are Cheil Pyeonghwa, Hunyin and Gwangjang. Here you can often see foreign merchants purchasing goods. The largest of the wholesale shopping centers are “Art Plaza”, “Designers Club”, “apm”, etc. Most shopping centers open at 8 pm and are open until the early morning. Since the main customers here are wholesale buyers, prices in these centers are even lower than in other places. But it should be taken into account that ordinary buyers, not wholesalers, are not very welcome here. Myeongdong Myeongdong resembles a massive trading city. Myeongdong Street stretches 1 km from Myeongdong Station (Subway Line 4) to Lotte General Store in Euljiro. This street is home to a large number of specialty shops and boutiques, as well as department stores. In these stores you can buy various products such as clothes, shoes and accessories. Unlike Namdaemun and Dongdaemun, Myeongdong is home to many high-end brand stores. The Lotte and Shinsege department stores are located here, as well as shopping centers“Zone U-tu”, “Milliore” and “Avatar”. You can purchase products High Quality in department stores or fashion products at low prices in "Milior" or "Avatar". Moreover, various branded stores line one after another along the main street and side streets. Myeongdong also has Korean, Western and Japanese restaurants, fast food restaurants, etc. Among the many restaurants, we recommend choosing Myeongdong Tongkasi (chops) and Khalguksu (noodles).
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The Han River Cruise "Night Lights of Seoul" is one of the the best ways enjoy the scenery around the Han River, which flows through Seoul. Cool...
they operate all year round. Available during the cruise. Currently, and get off the ship: the pier on Ttukseom Island and ends in Chamsil, or begins in Chamsil, Yeodo, Jamsil, Nanji and Yanghwa, Chamsil and other famous tourist destinations, as well as two types of schedules, what awaits you on the ship, makes a stop on Ttukseom Island, weddings, birthdays, musical departure point, and the other begins with a motor boat rental service. The breeze from the river surrounding and ends in Yeouido. In 4 places where you can sit on the pier, following the course of the river with singing voices, the International Financial Trade Center http://www.ifcmallseoul.com/eng/main.do concerts combining piano performances will remain for a long time. The cruise is often used for cruise time, you can see cruising from Yanghwa to Jamsil, Han Gang, and back to the beautiful scenery of the Han River, the surrounding islands, Choldusan Park, the 63 Building, a landscape that becomes more beautiful in memory. In the summer, at the pier in the evenings, this is when there are 6 such cruises, either in Yeouido, stopping for performances and other events. Living Namsan Tower, sports complex on cruises. One cruise starts from
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Everland. The Everland amusement park offers its visitors more than 40 exciting attractions, seasonal flower festivals, the longest and largest...
indoor parks water activities. Everland "Disney". In addition, Everland surprised to be part of the life of only such predators as the tiger sledding hills ages. With over 10 million visitors to observe at close range, it is one of the most representative and Safari World, which showcases a variety of unique carnivores within the park, is known for years in a row. Everland continues to undergo herbivory. Since April 2010, the first in Korea has opened in the park. new route safari "World of Herbivores", during which others. Caribbean Bay Water Park, located next to four amusement parks of the world's amusement parks, placing it one of the best in the world in the international entertainment industry, recording the highest and lion, bear and some other animals, but also the amusement parks of the world and brings the day Everland goes further giraffe, elephant, ostrich and many visitors will be able to see joy and relaxation together for all visitors and giving magic and the joy of fulfillment of desires. service and content. With each noted Everland Park 5th among the growth in attendance during three of its guests, providing quality service for large herbivores, such as changes and improvements regarding and
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"Nanta" A very emotional, positive show! The actors are so captivated by their performances that time flies at lightning speed. In order to understand the action...
to participate - DO NOT be scared and DO NOT play incomparably and everything is clear, you are invited to the stage at the “wedding”. It will be fun! A very fantastic and fascinating sight. If refuse! Nothing complicated or ugly without words. Acrobatics, humor, flying, it is quite enough to have a minimum level, I recommend this show! (http://vk.com/club61540705?w=wall-61540705_36%2Fall) Dinner at a popular local restaurant. You can chat with your fellow travelers and try bibimbap. Bibimbap is a traditional Korean dish served as a bowl of white rice with stir-fried vegetables, egg, sliced meat and chili paste. English, since the actors will not require cabbage all over the stage from you: help make Korean dumplings and take part
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When you get off the subway at Chungmuro Station, you will find yourself right in front of the Korean traditional village of Namsangol. “It's interesting to find this kind of place among...
temporary high-rise buildings,” you might think. This village has five restored traditional Korean houses and is an ideal place for walking. If you enter the main gate, you will see the gorge and Cheonugak to the left of the pond. Near the pond there is a place where performances are held. Off to the side you will see five traditional houses. These houses were built similar to the traditional houses of the Joseon Dynasty and represent the traditional homes of people of various social levels from the common peasant to the king. Furniture and interior decoration houses corresponding to the status of the owner, which helps visitors gain insight into the daily life of people in the past. Neat traditional houses and home furnishings make good photographic material. If you want to see souvenirs, check out the traditional crafts exhibition, where various dishes and souvenirs are sold. Here you can try traditional tea or other drinks. In the village you can play traditional games such as noltvigi (jumping on a swing), tuho (arrow throwing) and yunnori (a traditional game of tossing wooden sticks). Don't miss the traditional wedding ceremony. On weekends, traditional weddings are shown at Park Young Hyo's house.) A traditional wedding is an interesting event for both foreigners and Koreans, so many people always come here to see this exciting spectacle. In the cold weather from November to February there are not many weddings, more often they take place in the spring and autumn. Usually weddings are held during the day at 12 or 13 o'clock. Foreigners can take photos with the bride and groom dressed in traditional wedding attire. There is also a time capsule commemorating Seoul's 600th anniversary. It was buried in 1994 and is due to be discovered 400 years later. Korean dishes Dinner “Korean House” is traditional Korean dishes and snacks and a pond that makes it also a pavilion, a time capsule
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Lotte Department Store in Jamsil is the second branch of Lotte Department Store. Opened in 1988 during Olympic Games in Seoul. The store is located in the...
The central shopping district of Seoul is close to brands and luxury designer boutiques. Your personal belongings, including the famous LotteWorld theme park, Lotte Mart store, Lotte Mart hotel where customers can store, making it ideal also refrigerated rooms while they are in the store, premium -class. It has a storage facility that customers can store frozen on the floors there are world famous stores the first underground level there is a grocery supermarket! On the first and second floors, the shoe departments are on the third and fourth floors; on the fifth and sixth floors, they specialize mainly in men's clothing. The seventh floor is represented by departments with casual clothing and jeans, the eighth - furniture stores and home goods. The ninth floor is used as a venue for various events, and on the tenth floor there is a duty free store called Lotte Duty Free, popular among foreign tourists. On the eleventh and twelfth floors there are various restaurants, a cultural center, a foreign currency counter for the convenience of tourists from abroad. LotteWorld is an amusement park located in Seoul and consists of two parts: one in a huge building on the shore of the lake, and the second nearby, on the island. The indoor part, LotteWorld itself, is the largest amusement park located under a roof, which is recorded in the Guinness Book of Records. The island part is called MagicIsland and is connected to the land by three bridges (one main one - used by visitors) and a monorail line that runs around the perimeter of the entire LotteWorld, both parts of it. A place to enjoy culture, shopping and sightseeing all at once. On
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"Karosu-gil" is the name of a trendy place in modern Seoul. This street inherited the title of “fashion center” from nearby Apgujeong, which...
combines with the current trends of modern fashion industry leaders. Beautiful word modality. There are many shops concentrated here, which creates a certain romantic mood. As a result, it resulted in a mass exodus of “Karosu-gil”, which means prosaic rental prices in the end. It is true: Karosu-gil is distinguished by an atmosphere, an influx of buyers, and the sudden growth of this place has a somewhat exotic atmosphere. foreign tourists who come here to understand for themselves what this “Gangnam style” is and to buy fashionable goods in this style. Karosu-gil was originally famous for fashion from young stylists, but these days shoppers are greeted by both the ateliers of designers who have not yet made a name for themselves in the fashion industry, as well as stores of famous brands, such as KateSpade. There are also retail outlets of popular fast fashion retailers - Zara and Fashion 21, and nearby there are cute, cozy shops offering their customers only strictly selected models from manufacturers from the Dongdaemun market. Likewise, original fashion and mass fashion, luxury fashion and inexpensive fashion coexist here. The Gallery department store is perhaps the most famous and fashionable place for shopping. The department store consists of two buildings - the East building and the Western building, decorated with 4330 glass discs, thanks to which the building shines with pearls during the day and shimmers with all the colors of the rainbow at night. The luxurious interiors are reminiscent of fashion show runways, and numerous boutiques and branded cosmetics stores offer everything you need to look flawless. In addition, on the ground floor of the Western building there is a grocery supermarket, a wine store and a bakery. Gallery Department Store should undoubtedly become the starting point for shopping in the Apgujeong and Cheongdam areas. Western building: Both in the Western and Eastern buildings the range of goods presented is quite large, but the Western building has more reasonable prices. Here, under one roof, you can find cosmetics from famous brands (Chanel, Lancome, Estee Lauder), hair care products (Biotherm), moisturizing facial cosmetics (Biotherm), as well as branded clothing ((Lacoste, Addidas, Hugo Boss, Kenneth Cole) The department store's bright and stylish interior will make your shopping experience enjoyable and productive.East Building: Although there are fewer stores in this part of the department store, they are much larger in area and more carefully designed. The goods sold here are perhaps the most expensive and exclusive in all of Apgujeong. Shopping in the Eastern Building is more traditional in style and will appeal to middle-aged shoppers and people with conservative tastes. The building is also called "Lux Hall Gallery". Website: www.galleria.co.kr
large and small (children's) zoos. Currently, the zoo is home to the extremely rare gorilla Roland and about 360 species of animals, a total of 3,200 creations from all over the world, divided by habitat and species. The zoo hosts hands-on shows. Dolphins and fur seals are the pride of Seoul Greater Park. The shows are very popular among adults and children of all ages. You can also travel along the park by cable car, leading from the entrance to the highest point of the zoo. After talking with representatives of the fauna, you can visit the botanical garden. The botanical garden is divided into different temperature zones. It presents 1,300 plant species. For lovers quiet rest The Seoul Great Park has many landscaped and simply wild corners, which can be reached along mountain paths. Park employees traditionally pay a lot of attention to nature, which is why seasonal festivals are held here every year. Tourists may be interested in the Royal Cherry Blossom Festival (in February), the Rose Festival (in June), a particularly popular park for lovers, and the Autumn Foliage Festival (in October). Official site http://grandpark.seoul.go.kr/intro.jsp Hotel reservations in Seoul
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In addition to being the capital of South Korea, Seoul is also a major tourist center visited by travelers from all over the world. Many people prefer to explore the city and its attractions on their own. This option is quite convenient for those who are fluent English language and is not limited in time. There are signs throughout the city to help you find your way to a particular landmark or palace. True, they do not always have English translation. This is probably why for a significant part of tourists organized excursions around the metropolis become a more convenient option.
So, a good addition to a business trip could be individual tour in Seoul. Tourists who came to South Korea to admire ancient monuments and become more familiar with the features of one of the most interesting countries on Earth, they can select and pay for a survey or thematic excursion. You can do this while already in the city.
Views of Seoul at night
Among the large selection of excursion programs, the night city tour is especially popular among tourists. Her route passes through shopping centers and the main attractions of Seoul. This unusual tour allows you to visit many interesting places in one night and admire the beauty of night Seoul, illuminated by lights and bright illuminations. Getting around the city takes place in double-decker or regular buses. The starting point of the excursion is the center of Seoul – Gwanghwamun Square. The further route can take an hour without stopping along the main city bridges, including the Panpo-daegyo Bridge. It is famous for the unusual “Moonlight” fountain that gushes out of it. water flows which they dance to the beat of the music and are illuminated with rainbow lights.
A must-see on this route is Namdaemun Market. Even within a short period of time allotted for inspection shopping arcades, you can find unusual souvenirs, accessories and things at a low price. After visiting the shopping area, tourists are taken to the final point of the route at Cheonggyecheon Square, where city guests can admire the Cheonggyecheon stream illuminated by blue lights.
You can buy a tour right before it starts from a guide waiting for tourists near one of the buses on Gwanghwamun Square. The city night tour starts at 20:00 and lasts from 2.5 to 3 hours. For adult tourists, the excursion costs 10,000 won; little travelers can admire the city at night for 6,000 won. For tourists who decide to take advantage of the excursion for the whole family, a bonus is provided in the form of a free trip for one child under five years of age. The tour runs on all days except Monday.
Sightseeing tour
You can explore the city in detail during a sightseeing tour. Many people call it panoramic, because in an hour and a half tourists are invited to travel by bus to all the remarkable places in Seoul. But this excursion has a small nuance. It consists in the fact that travelers can freely leave the bus at one of twelve stops and explore in detail the place that interests them. After which tourists can take the next bus again and continue traveling along the route. Total in excursion program 14 stops, including the initial - Gwanghwamun Square, the final - Seoul Art Center and intermediate - Building 63, Myeongdong Street, Hongdae district with numerous galleries and interesting cafes, cable car, Animation Center (a popular part of the route among children) and other interesting places.
Only tourists who have not completed the full circuit can board the bus again. The interval between buses is one hour, and the last one leaves from Gwanghwamun Square at 17:00. Such an excursion will cost tourists 15,000 won; for children, the tour costs 10,000 won.
Self-guided tour of Seoul with children
Don't be afraid to take a self-guided tour of Seoul with kids. It may well turn out that moving around the city by metro is much faster than by tourist bus. Moreover, the Seoul metro is very comfortable and everything is done for people, including passengers with small children in strollers. And there are enough places for children's excursions in Seoul. Using the same subway, you can get to Gyeongbokgung station on line 3 and take an excursion to National Children's Museum. In that unusual place kids can run, scream and touch all the exhibits with their hands. Children will love the large stupa to grind grains in and the ancient drums to play. The museum has slides and a room with old toys. On one's own organized excursion does not limit tourists’ time, which gives children the opportunity to explore everything interesting and have enough fun. Then you can look into Robot Museum. This place will be interesting not only for boys and their dads, but also for the female half of travelers.
Miniature models of cartoon and fairy-tale characters can be disassembled in a special play room. In the exhibition halls you can admire small Japanese robots of the latest generation. This place is open from Tuesday to Sunday. When getting to the museum by metro line 4, you will need to get off at Hyehwa station.
There is no need to take a stroller with you. You can rent it for free during a museum tour. The main thing is to independently inquire about the provision of such a service from museum employees. True, will a child sit in it when given the opportunity to run around and touch museum exhibitions with his hands? Perhaps a tired baby will be able to take a nap in the stroller while adult tourists explore the non-adult exhibits.
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If you come to the capital of the Republic of Korea for a few days, I recommend that you definitely go to one day excursion to Chuncheon Province, which is located in central region states. It is not only very picturesque, thanks to its flooded rice fields, numerous mountains and hills, but also rich in numerous interesting sites and attractions to visit. The cost of such an excursion varies among different travel agencies at around 80 US dollars.
First you will go to one of the main cities of the province - bustling Daejeon. This city is one of the country's largest transport hubs, and recently it has increasingly declared its claims to the status of the scientific center of Korea. It will take you two hours to get to this city from Seoul.
Your acquaintance with the city will begin in the Expo Park area. It is located in the northern part of the city and covers an area of truly gigantic size– more than 600 thousand square meters. In 1993, the largest world exhibition achievements of science and technology "Daejeon-Expo". Upon completion, all exhibition pavilions were converted into the largest science park in the entire Asia-Pacific region. The excursion program includes a visit to two pavilions – “Nature and Life” and “Beyond the Earth”. Here you will not only learn interesting information about your native planet, you will see strange objects of its flora and fauna, but you will also learn many secrets of space. Moreover, the exhibition here is designed in such a way that it does not tire the tourist, but, on the contrary, promotes his active involvement in the process of cognition. Almost all exhibits presented here are made in interactive form.
After inspecting the achievements of this unique research complex, the group goes to National Park Kerensan, which is located west of Daejeon. You will have the opportunity to walk along mountain paths to two Buddhist monasteries. The first one, Capsa, looks especially beautiful in autumn against the backdrop of the bright yellow foliage of the picturesque landscapes surrounding it. The second monastery is called Tonhaxa. It is located on the eastern slope of the mountain and its background always makes for wonderful photographs.
Next, your path lies to the city of Gongju. Once upon a time, this settlement was the capital of one of the ancient Korean states - Baekje. The period of his greatness fell on 475-539. AD Then the capital of the state moved south to the city of Puye. The kingdom fell in the 7th century, when the entire Korean state became a single entity. Today, in local museums you can get acquainted with many archaeological finds that clearly illustrate the heyday of Baekje culture. The main cultural and historical site of Gongju is its National Museum. Here you can view treasures from the 4th century tomb of King Muren. Although most of Baekje's burial grounds were plundered over many centuries, but the tomb of King Muren miraculously remained intact. It was discovered during excavations at the end of the 20th century.
The next city you visit on the route is Puye. It is located just 30 kilometers from Gongju and was the last capital of the state of Baekje. Here the program also includes a visit National Museum, where you will get acquainted with the traditional architecture of ancient times. This museum contains a unique collection of various archaeological exhibits discovered in this area in different centuries.
Here you will visit one of the largest Buddhist monasteries in the country - Gwanchhoks. This is where one of the most interesting buddhist statues countries - Eunjinmirik. According to legend, the age of this statue exceeds 1000 years. Its height is about 20 meters, making it one of the tallest Buddha statues in Korea. Your attention will certainly be attracted by its disproportionate size. The earlobes, for example, are very long, the head itself is huge, and it is crowned with an unusual, irregularly shaped crown. Be sure to check out the local souvenir shops to buy something reminiscent of the history of the Baekje Kingdom. For example, history books are in great demand among tourists (there are even versions in Russian), as well as copies of archaeological finds from the Baekje period. Among other interesting souvenirs that you can purchase as a gift to friends and family: all kinds of amethyst products, dried mushrooms and plants, medicinal herbs, as well as ancient folk crafts. Pay attention to the local exquisite ceramics.
Next you will go to the Korean Independence Museum. It was created in memory of people who fought against foreign invaders at different stages of the state's development. Historical artifacts are exhibited here that are related to the theme of resisting external aggression, glorifying the struggle for independence, promoting the development of national identity, and also demonstrating the country’s perseverance in moving along the path of progress and development.
After visiting the Museum, you will have a stop for lunch at a cafe serving traditional Korean cuisine. You will be able to appreciate all the advantages of the cuisine of this region of the country, which is famous for dishes from eel caught in the Paengmagan River, as well as from wild edible plants from Seongnisan Mountain. Be sure to try the local bean curd dishes, and for dessert order the Hodo Kwaja walnut-shaped cookies. Well, the most popular dish among visitors to this cafe is considered to be kkotpub - a richly herbed version of the traditional Korean dish bibimbab (steamed rice with vegetables).
After lunch, you will visit a medicinal plant plantation. This is one of the largest greenhouse farms in Asia. More than 500 species of medicinal plants are grown here. Glass greenhouses make it possible to grow all kinds of deciduous plants even in the cold season.
This excursion ends with a visit to national park Voraksan, which is located on the territory of a mountain range more than a thousand meters high. Here is also the famous Tokchusa Monastery, which was built by the last princess of the Silla kingdom, Tokchu, and very well harmonizes with the beauty of the surrounding mountains and creates an atmosphere of mystery.
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Bus excursions in Seoul, allowing you to see all the main attractions of the city during one trip, are popular with both foreign guests and local tourists.
Excursions are carried out along two routes: in the city center (Downtown Tour) and in palaces (Palace Tour), and tourists can get off at any stops, and then board any next bus again and continue the trip. The 35-seater buses are equipped with headphone players through which tourists can listen to a narration of the route in Korean, English, French, Japanese and Chinese. Unfortunately, there is no Russian among them. The city center route operates daily, except Mondays, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Bus departure every 30 minutes. You can take the bus in front of the Donghwa Duty Free Department Store near Gwanghwamun Station (Seoul Subway Line 5, Exit 6) or at any stop along the route. A one-time trip (to a stop) costs 5,000 won, and a ticket that allows you to use the route all day costs 10,000 won.
Seoul also offers complex excursions, during which you can visit several tourist sites of the famous demilitarized zone. Landing on these sightseeing buses– at Imjingak Pavilion and Dorasan Station. You must have your passport with you. The demilitarized zone is closed on Mondays.
Tours from Imjingak Pavilion are offered six times a day. Includes visits to the Tora Observation Tower, the Third Tunnel and the Unification Village. Bus departures are at 9.20, 10.00, 13.00, 14.00 and 15.00. Duration - about three hours. Cost: 8,700 won.
Excursions from Torasan station. The train to this station departs only three times a day from Imjingan Station: at 11.43, 12.43 and 13.43. Excursions are conducted around the same facilities of the demilitarized zone three times a day, from the moment the trains arrive at the Torasan station. Round trip train fare is 2,200 won. Demilitarized Zone Tour – 8,700 won.
Bureau phone number tourist information at Imjingak Pavilion: 031-953-4744.
Travel agencies in Seoul also offer tours to the demilitarized zone for foreign tourists. Departure is from various points in Seoul. Prices range from 48 thousand to 65 thousand won (some tours include lunch). The largest agencies specializing in such excursions in Seoul are Global Tour (phone 02-330-4270) and Good Monin Tour (phone 02-757-1232).
Another excursion that may also be of interest to those wishing to get a closer look at the plight of the Korean Peninsula is a trip to the Iron Triangle area. The territory between the cities of Chorwon, Kimhwa and Pyogan, located in the DPRK, is so named for its shape. It was here that the largest battles took place during the Korean War. It will be interesting to see the ruins former building Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea ("Labor Party House"), as well as the 2nd tunnel, the Iron Triangle Observation Tower and the rusted skeleton of a steam locomotive at Woljeongni Station. To purchase an excursion, contact the Anbo Tour agency (phone 031-834-8951). The duration of the tour is 4 hours, the cost is 13 thousand won).
A trip to Yanggu County to explore the Haeangmyeon Lowland, surrounded by mountains, will be just as educational. During the war there were fierce battles here. Foreign correspondents nicknamed her “punch bowl” (that is, “meat grinder”). The Punch Bowl Battlefield Memorial Complex in Yanggu is one of the most glorious battlefields of the Korean War. The complex includes a Hall North Korea, 4th tunnel and observation tower "Eulji". There are only three buses a day to these places, so it is recommended to use private transport or take a taxi to Yanggu. The mode of transportation is as follows: by bus from East Seoul Bus Terminal to Yanggu (travel time - 4 hours), then by bus to Haeang-myeon (50 minutes) and finally a 5-minute walk to the North Korea Hall. The pavilion's opening hours are from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. In the winter season - from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. You will need to pay 1,000 won to visit each museum in the complex.
Finally, another most popular excursion from Seoul is a trip to Seorakan National Park. This is one of the most beautiful mountain ranges In Korea. It is divided into external, internal and southern. The park's numerous valleys are famous for their spring blossoms and autumn leaf fall. The less rugged outer area extends east to the resort village of Sorakton, where there are hotels, campsites and shops. Everything a tourist needs. A 1,100-meter cable car connects the entrance to the park in Seorakton with the one located at mountain peak Gwonggeumseong Fortress from the Silla Kingdom. Other interesting places here are the rock with flat top Pisondae, from where, as legend has it, one of the celestial beings once ascended to heaven, as well as Osek mineral springs, the water of which is believed to help with digestive disorders. Visitors arriving to the area from the west through the city of Inje may first visit Baektamsa Monastery, another gateway to Seoraksan. Price entrance ticket to the park – 2800 won.