18 Must Visit Places & Activities To Do in Seoul, Korea

KoreaToDo handpicked collection of must visit places and activities to do in Seoul across a wide range of cultural, most popular, hidden secrets and local favourite hunts.

The Seoul Must-visits and Must-do Collection offer quick picks for the first timers to Seoul, busy travellers with little planning time, travellers with short holiday in Korea and perhaps fresh ideas for the seasoned travellers.

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Which are your favourites and how many have you visited? ENJOY!

1. Korea Palaces

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Visit either:

• Gyeongbokgung Palace: The largest + Changing of Royal Guards Ceremony

• Changdeokgung Palace: UNESCO World Heritage + Secret Garden

• Deoksugung Palace: Most conveniently located next to City Hall Station + Changing of Royal Guards Ceremony

2. Namsan Seoul Tower

With the four distinct seasons, multiple ways to reach its peak and day/night scenery, N Seoul Tower is definitely a place to visit more than once.

3. Myeongdong

The shopping, restaurants and street food mecca! You can't claim been to Seoul without visiting Myeongdong, the hot favourite for many visitors to Seoul!

4. Samcheongdong Rooftop Cafes

Check out one of the rooftop cafes at the chic suburb of Samcheongdong. Enjoy your favourite drink and watch the sun sets over the beautiful horizon.

5. Korean BBQ

With so many Korean BBQ Restaurants in Seoul, why not BBQ differently this time, over a king-size pot lit at Hansang Gadeuk BBQ Restaurant? 

6. Korean Markets

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KoreaToDo favourite picks include:

• Tongin Market: An interesting market where you walk along the long alley & pick your favourite Korean dishes to fill up your lunch box provided. Purchase using brass coins

• Gwangjang Market: Many popular food to try!

• Yeongcheon Market: A must-visit for the doughnuts lovers, freshly made!

7. Seoul City Wall

The 18.6km long wall of cultural significance, surrounding the center of Seoul across 4 main mountains.

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KoreaToDo Top Picks:

• Naksan Mountain Trail: The easiest and gradual walking trail with picturesque view of the city, just 2 subway stops away from Dongdaemun Station.

• Inwangsan Mountain Trail: Feel the achievement of reaching a Seoul's mountain summit (338.2m) along the Seoul City Wall.

8. Bukhansan National Park

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Enjoy nature beauty with clear flowing rivers, tall trees and fresh air at this most visited National Park in Korea, so close to the Seoul City Center. 

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You can choose an easy walk/hike and turn back anytime (after your picnic?) or challenge yourself to one of its peaks. There are signs in English and you will see Koreans hikers on weekdays too.

9. Han River (Hangang) Parks

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Han River is a major river running through Seoul. 12 parks are created along Han River in Seoul, offering relaxation and sporting hub for the citizens.

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KoreaToDo Hot Picks: Parks with direct subway station access, unique attractions & activities to do (i.e. bicycle rental, duck boat rental, ferry cruises, etc):

• Ttukseom Hangang Park

• Yeouido Hangang Park

10. Bridge Walk across Han River

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With so many bridges connecting North and South of Seoul across Han River, bridge walk offers one of the best and unique experiences on your holiday in Seoul.

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KoreaToDo's favourite pick:

• Jamsil Railway Bridge Walk: end-to-end subway station connections.

11. Traditional Korean Spa (Jjimjilbang)

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The best-to-do after days of shopping, walking, hiking (probably...) and cycling (hopefully...) on your holiday is to hit the famous Traditional Korean Spa to relax.

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Check out the 24-hrs, 6 floors Siloam Sauna walking distance from Seoul Station. Relax in its hot & cold baths, sauna rooms (jade, charcoal, ice, etc), Korean body scrubs, entertainment rooms and sleeping rooms.

12. Korean Universities

KoreaToDo Hot Pick: Ewha Womans University

With quite a number of universities in Seoul & its own popular shopping and food culture, Ewha Womans University emerges as the must-visit with its beautiful campus, subway access, great shopping and restaurants outside its campus. It is the largest university for women in Korea and has the largest underground campus (ECC) designed by world renowned architect.

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