Complete Your Seoul Trip By Visiting These Top 10 Attractions (According To You!)

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Besides K Pop and K Dramas, Seoul is where it all started for us at Have Halal, Will Travel and it will always be in our hearts. Without Seoul, there would be no HHWT.

1. Myeongdong Shopping

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Myeongdong is one of Seoul’s must-go shopping districts featuring mid to upscale shops, cafes and restaurants. 

Opening Hours: Varies according to shops 

Address: 52, Myeondong 8-gil, Jung-gu Seoul 

2. Bukchon Hanok Village

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An actual traditional residential area known as hanok, Bukchon not only holds the traditional culture of Seoul, but also holds cafes, galleries and museums, including the Bukchon Cultural Center.

Address: 36, Gyedong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

3. Gyeongbokgung Palace

 Built 6 centuries ago by the founder of the Chosun dynasty, this palace is the largest of the Five Grand Palaces.

Opening Hours: 0900 – 1700. Closed on Tuesdays

Price: Adults 3000 won, Youth (7-18 years old) 1500 won, Free for Children aged 6 and under and Senior Citizens 65 years and above 

Address: 161 Sajik-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea 

4. N Seoul Tower

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The tower’s observatory offers stunning views of Seoul’s sprawling cityscape, with nighttime light displays, a digital observatory and restaurants 480 meters above sea level.

Opening Hours: 1000 – 2300

Price: Adult 10,000 won, Children (3-12 years old) and elderly (over 65 years old) 8000 won

Website:http://www.nseoultower.com/eng/index.asp

Address: 105, Namsangongwon-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, South Korea

5. Ewha Womans University Fashion Street

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If you want to shop cheap garments with great quality, then you truly need to visit this spot. Everything is just excessively adorable and did we mention cheap? In addition, you can visit the lovely college building, which is an attraction in itself. Check out our guide for more information!

Opening Hours: Varies according to shops

Website:http://english.visitseoul.net/shopping/Ewha-Womans-University-Fashion-Street_/447

Address: 10 Ewhayeodae 1-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, South Korea

6. Dongdaemun Market

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Dongdaemun Market is a large commercial area with wholesalers, markets and major malls (such as Migliore, Freya Town, Doosan Tower, etc.) that covers the whole area around Dongdaemun. It’s definitely not your everyday shopping experience, with special items such as fabrics that are not found anywhere else and accessories sold at reasonable prices. 

Opening Hours: Open 24/7 

Address: Euljiro 6(yuk)-ga, Jung-gu, Seoul, South Korea 

7. Insadong

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One of Seoul’d best-loved tourist destinations, Insadong is a cultural hub of artsy galleries, handicrafts, and serene teahouses linked by winding alleys that are begging to be explored.

Opening Hours: Varies according to shops

Website:http://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/SH/SH_EN_7_2_2_1.jsp

Address: Insa-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea

8. Hongik University Street (Hongdae)

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The hub of Seoul’s youth culture, with quirky boutiques, galleries, and nightlife gives a different glimpse into the usually conservative Korean culture. 

Opening Hours: Varies according to shops

Website:http://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/ATR/SI_EN_3_1_1_1.jsp?cid=1326972

Address: 162-1, Donggyo-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea 

9. Ihwa Mural Village

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This full-of-character village has beautiful and quirky murals painted on its walls and interesting artwork by 60 artists commissioned for the project. It’s the perfect place for taking lots of photos! Put your walking shoes on as it's quite a hilly walk. 

Address: 9-723 Ihwa-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea 

10. Cheongyecheon Stream

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Credit: Kimmo Räisänen on Flickr

One of the city’s most iconic beautification projects, this waterway flows through the heart of Seoul, with cascading fountains, stone walkways and nighttime light displays. 

Address: Cheongyecheon-no, Jung-gu 

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