Virtual walks around Seoul. Panorama of Seoul. Virtual tour of Seoul. Attractions, map, photos, videos. Various walks around Seoul
I like Seoul. I love this city for no reason, even though I've only been here 3 times. I feel that in it I am calm, distant from any negativity. I love just walking the streets, looking around, at people passing by. Ride the subway, eat at a myriad of eateries and drink great Korean beer. Last year, I again visited the city simply out of love for it; I could have gone to ChunCheon or Busan, but once again I chose Seoul. I wanted to walk and photograph every corner, every house, street, people, but no matter how much time I had, it was always not enough, and the weather was not very favorable. Therefore, the story will be short, within the framework of what was seen in one day.
It just so happens that the first place I get to in Seoul is the subway.
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I can’t compare it with any other metro yet, but I think it’s very difficult to get lost in Seoul. Everything is so simple and clear that you don’t have to worry about any other transport (buses, taxis, etc.). You can get to almost any point without problems. Of course, it is advisable to have a metro card, then any tourist, and not tourist routes can be calculated very quickly. You can get a map directly in Seoul, but it is better to pick up a “guide to Korea” brochure at the Consulate. The first thing you will have to pay attention to is buying a ticket, where and how to buy it, but this is also not a problem, since Koreans are always happy to help you) They themselves come up and offer help, but as they say, they have not been married for the first year). Although every year some new products appear in the metro. For example, if 3 years ago tickets could be bought at the box office, then next year they can only be bought from a machine. This year, the machines have become even more sophisticated and you can now program ticket cards as you need. When buying a card, you always overpay a little (500 won), but when you exit at your station, you can return this money by putting the card in a special machine or add more money and reprogram it for another trip. In general, everything is simple) so don’t be afraid to take the subway in Korea) and it’s also clean and there are clean toilets on every corner, and this is oh how important it is in Korea (for me, anyway).
From the metro along numerous lines I go out into the city and...
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...I just walk around watching people pass by.
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But the incessant rain forces us to adjust the route, driving us into different shopping centers, museums and other establishments with a roof over their heads) The first was Techno-Mart at Gangbyeon subway station. Huge center, 9 floors. 7 of them are stuffed with various equipment (photos, videos, computers, phones, household)
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Traveling by escalators or elevator
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On the top floors there are various cafes and restaurants. 10. 
In the meantime, while men are busy choosing equipment, and kids are eating ice cream in a cafe, women can stroll around and buy clothes and various accessories on the lowest floor. eleven. 
I must say that another electronics center located at Yongsan station is practically no different from Techno-Marta and I did not notice any difference in price.
Next shopping complex became COEX. It is located at Samgseong subway station. There was this beauty at the entrance
And like this
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Since I’m not keen on shopping, I just walked around the center out of curiosity, had lunch at one of the many cafes and bought something at the souvenir shop.
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At every step in Coex there are signs to various boutiques and entertainment halls. The Khimchi Museum and Aquarium seemed the most interesting to me. But in reality, you can visit them once, no more. Although the Aquarium will undoubtedly be interesting for children.
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And of course the metro in the opposite direction
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I'll tell you a little about where I stayed. Dongdaemun Subway Station. This is practically a Russian quarter. In local cafes, restaurants and shops you can meet Russians, Kazakhs, Ukrainians, etc. There are inscriptions in Russian. In nearby hotels and motels there is always a person or phone number you can call and explain in Russian what you need (for example, it could be special requests regarding a room or, say, transfer to the airport, port or to another city, etc. ).
I stayed at the budget YuSungJang Motel. The cost of a room with one double bed is 30,000 won (just under $30). The amenities are the usual - cable, wired Internet, air conditioning, refrigerator with a free fortified Korean drink)) dispenser with cold and hot water, shower, toilet. And in order to rest at night I didn’t need anything else.
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The traditional Korean hanbok suit captivates many people with its beauty, and trying on this outfit has long been a fashionable cultural trend among travelers visiting Korea. Therefore, in the vicinity of royal palaces and other main attractions there are a huge number of shops offering hanbok rental services, and on the streets you can increasingly see tourists walking in this elegant attire. At rental places, you can also choose a headband, a ribbon for decorating braided hair "tengi", a headdress, a bag and other accessories in a traditional style, and the rental time varies from 2 hours to 2 days. In this article, we will tell you how to dress up in hanbok and introduce you to the main capital attractions where you can take the most beautiful photographs as a souvenir.
- First you need to choose a skirt
The arsenal of hanbok rental shops has a huge number of the most different models, so the choice is not easy. We recommend that you first choose your favorite “chhima” skirt (solid color, lace or embroidered), and then choose the “jegori” top to match it. You should choose a skirt so that the hem only lightly touches the floor.
- Selection of accessories
To make your hanbok look even more beautiful, you can add various accessories and hair decorations to your outfit. Those with long hair are recommended to braid their hair and decorate it with a special “tengi” ribbon, or, after carefully collecting their hair, make an accent with a hairpin, while girls with short hair are advised to use traditional headbands with embroidery. For a complete look, you can also choose traditionally made headdresses, shoes and a handbag for various small items to go with your hanbok.
- Mandatory attribute of hanbok - sokchima
The sokchima petticoat helps the hanbok maintain its shape, making the skirt fuller and the outfit itself more graceful and elegant. We advise you to choose a sokchim that is 2-3 cm shorter than the outer skirt.
- UNESCO cultural heritage site
Changdeokgung is one of the royal palaces built during the Joseon Dynasty. The complex includes the palace premises from where the king ruled the country, and the secret Huwon Garden - the residence and resting place of the king and queen. The secret garden of Huwon is incredibly beautiful with dense groves, a pond and small and large pavilions. There are also trees preserved here that are over 300 years old.
Being an object cultural heritage UNESCO Changdeokgung Palace is of great historical and architectural value. There is probably no more suitable place to walk in traditional Korean attire. When visiting this place, be sure to take pictures against the backdrop of the majestic buildings of the palace complex.
Seoul, env. Jongno-gu, st. Yulgok-ro 99
How to get there
about 10 min. walk from Exit 6 of Jongno 3(sam)-ga Station (종로3가역, Jongno 3(sam)-ga Station) Seoul Subway Lines 1, 3, 5
Opening hours
February - May 09:00-18:00 / June - August 09:00-18:30 / September - October 09:00-18:00 / November - January 09:00-17:30 (Visitor entry closes 1 hour before before the palace closes)
Day off - every Monday
Entrance fee
Adult - 3,000 won, Children - 1,500 won
Admission is free for visitors wearing a hanbok and on the last Wednesday of every month.
Phone for information
02-3668-2300 (Kor.)
in Seoul
Another must-see place for walking in hanbok is folk village Bukchon with traditional Korean hanok houses. In the past, the area was home to members of the royal family and high nobility, and only houses with tiled roofs from the Joseon Dynasty have survived to this day. Home to more than 1,400 hanok houses, Bukcheon Village is located on a hill with stunning views of the Seoul area.
There are 8 photo zones in Bukchon village: the first one is panoramic view to the Changdeokgung Palace, the second is located at the end of an alley with stone walls, the third is in the vicinity of the Gahoe Museum, the fourth photo zone is a hill near house No. 31-ponzhi in the Gahwe-dong area, the fifth is an alley leading down in the Gahwe-dong area, the sixth is the leading one uphill alley in the Gahwe-dong area, the seventh - the surrounding area around building No. 31-ponji in Gahwe-dong, and the eighth - a stone staircase in the Samcheon-dong area.
Seoul, env. Jongno-gu, st. Gaedong-gil 37
How to get there
walk about 9 minutes. from Exit 2 of Anguk Station, Seoul Subway Line 3
Opening hours
Entrance fee
for free
Phone for information
02-2133-1372 (Kor.)
Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP)
Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP), located at the Historical and cultural park Dongdaemun" is a multifunctional cultural space where various exhibitions, forums, fashion shows and other cultural events are held. The DDP building is famous for its unique architecture and is the largest three-dimensional and atypical structure in the world.
At first glance, it may seem that the Dongdaemun Design Plaza complex is not exactly a suitable place for pictures with a hanbok, but the elegant hanbok looks quite harmonious against the background modern architecture DDP buildings. It is especially beautiful here at night when the lights in the LED Rose Garden come on. Be sure to take memorable photos here too.
Seoul, env. Jongno-gu, st. Eulji-ro 281
How to get there
walk about 3 minutes. from Exit 1 of Dongdaemun History & Culture Park Station (Dongdaemun History & Culture Park Station) Lines 2, 4, 5 of the Seoul Subway
Opening hours
Museum Zone: weekdays 10:00-19:00, Friday and Saturday 10:00-21:00 (closed every Monday)
Design Lab Zone: weekdays 10:00-21:00, weekends and holidays 10:00-22:00 (closed on the third Monday of every month)
LED rose garden: ignition at 19:00, shutdown at 00:00
Opening hours in the Art Hall area may vary depending on event times.
Entrance fee
for free
Phone for information
02-2153-0000 (Kor.)
Modern style hanok Baek In-je House
Baek In-je House, an unusual modern-style hanok located in Bukcheon Village, was built in 1913 during Japan's colonial rule over Korea. Unlike other similar traditional houses, the windows in the hanok are made not of the usual changhoji window paper, but of glass. The mansion consists of a main house, a guest house, large garden and an outbuilding. Entrance is free, so you can walk freely here, exploring the surrounding beauty.
The filming of the film “Assassination” (2015) took place in the Baek In-je House hanok. The buildings are neat and well preserved, so it’s nice to walk here and take pictures against the backdrop of traditional architecture. There is a specially designated area in the yard where vats are lined up for storing soy sauce, and with the arrival of spring, the fences are covered with a flower blanket of forsythia. You can take as many photographs as you wish!
Seoul, env. Jongno-gu, st. Bukcheonro 7-gil 16
How to get there
walk about 9 minutes. from Exit 2 of Anguk Station, Seoul Subway Line 3
Opening hours
09:00~18:00 (Visitor entry closes at 17:30, closed every Monday)
The capital of Korea is far from the cheapest city in the world; in terms of rubles, everything in it is much more expensive than in Russia. This also applies to excursion services.
If you buy tours and entry tickets, then this can eat up a fair share of your travel budget. However, on excursion program In Korea, you can save money by choosing free options. In this article we will tell you how.
1. Long connections between flights
Korean Air passengers who make a transfer in Seoul are in the most privileged position.
For their entertainment, the airline organizes free sightseeing tours in Seoul.
Everything is very simple and convenient - just go to a special counter at the airport, show your plane ticket and you can choose a tour. Tours are available for one, three or five hours, depending on the waiting time for your connecting flight. Excursions are conducted on comfortable buses, the story is told in English language.
How to sign up for a tour: You can sign up for the tour online or near the KoreanAir office on the Transit Tour in section B.
Important to remember: an English-speaking guide and bus are provided free of charge, but the tours are not entirely free, you will have to pay for entrances to museums, palaces and meals on your own.
The airline has six tour options that cover all the city's attractions:
— Gyeongbokgung Palace Complex, Insadong District (5 hours);
— Myeongdong Shopping District, Namdaemun Market (5 hours);
— Jeondeungsa Temple, Deokjinjin Fortress (4 hours);
— Jogyesa Temple, river canal Cheonggyecheon (4 hours);
— Excursion to Gwangmyong Cave (4 hours);
— G-Tower in Songdo, Songdo NC Cube Canal Walk in Songdo (2 hours).
Link to excursion descriptions
In recent years, the popularity of this type of excursion has increased significantly and now the airport itself provides a similar type of free excursion, only at a slightly lower cost. more. You can find Transit Tour Desk desks at the airport (yes, desks - there are five of them) on the second floor (arrivals floor), near gates No. 42 and No. 25, as well as on the first floor near Gate C.
If you are in Seoul with a transfer, be sure to take advantage of this offer.
2. Professional guides Free Tours
The Free Tours project was founded by enthusiasts from Dublin with the aim of organizing for foreigners free tours around town. Over the years, the number of cities has grown to 250 in more than 90 countries. Seoul is on this list! The tours are led by professionals, people who love their city and understand exactly how and what the traveler should be told about.
You also don't have to pay anything, but if you want you can always leave a tip. Of course, no one canceled payment for food, transport and other travel attributes.
Today there are 3 tours available for free:
1 market tour.
Seoul Walking Tour Night
Here you can see the traditional markets used local residents. If you wish, you can try dishes prepared right there in the kitchen. After visiting the markets and eating food, it takes about 30 minutes to walk to the Seoul Sky Park viewpoint. During the walk, the guide will tell you about the history of Seoul and answer all your questions.
2nd tour of mountain historical points.
Mountain Climbing and Sights Tour Seoul
Here the first point will be the Seodaemun Prison, notorious among Koreans. Then there will be a climb to Mount Inwang, which will take 40-50 minutes. The mountain itself is not high and is more like a hike. After the ascent there will be a short walk along the mountain and a descent down. In between, you can try national fast food.
3 bike tour.
Hangang Bicycle Tour
As you may have guessed, the tour will be on bicycles, the rental of which will cost $20. The route will run along the Han River, beloved by Koreans. Then you can see artificial island Sebit. Next, the guide suggests ordering food delivery and having a picnic right on the river bank. Overall a great tour for the whole family.
3. Volunteering
If Seoul is the final destination of your trip, then “connecting” excursions from Korean Air are not available to you, but you can find options in the city itself.
First of all, you need to pay attention to the communities:
— Meteor Youth
— Seoul Mate
— Seoul Free Walk Tour
In them, Korean students and volunteers offer assistance to tourists in getting to know the culture and history of the Korean capital, and completely free of charge.
On community websites you can see the schedule, meeting point, etc. important information about the tour:
The excursions themselves are walking, their organizers are not professional guides, but students and volunteers who just like to do a good job and communicate with foreigners, but still this is an excellent and absolutely free chance to get to know Seoul as the locals see it.
Excursions are conducted in English, and you must register for them in advance, at least three days in advance, on the community websites.
Despite how it sounds, excursions with volunteers are no worse than paid excursions, and maybe even more soulful.
4. E excursion to the blue house (with a gift!)
Free excursions in the Korean capital are also offered to the residence of the country's president. The tour is in demand not only among tourists, but also among the Koreans themselves - to get on it you need to sign up much in advance, almost several months in advance. During the excursion, security measures are increased, passports are checked and the police are looking after the group; after all, it is almost a security facility. You can't disperse, everyone follows the same route. But some inconveniences are worth it.
Tourists are shown the main office, the guest house, the Spring and Autumn pavilions, the Muhungawa gorge, palaces, an impressive park and the main building - the Blue House (it is also sometimes called the Blue House). This name is by analogy with the White House because of the bright blue tiles. It’s very beautiful and original, although you can only take pictures in certain places. The program also includes a visit to the press center and watching a film about the residence. The tour and film are on Korean, but if desired, tourists can be given an audio guide in English.
The best part is that after the excursion, participants will receive gifts. The presidential administration gives visitors silk wallets or scarves as souvenirs.
If your budget is limited, even in expensive Seoul, there is an opportunity to see the main attractions and find an English-speaking guide completely free of charge. I hope our advice will be useful to you, and you will send us your photo reports about such excursions in Seoul 😉
Have a good trip!
py.sy. don’t go to Seoul, go to Turkey, there are also excellent excursions there:
Seoul (Korean 서울, Seul - lit. “capital”) is a city, the capital of the Republic of Korea. It forms the only city of special status in the country, divided into 25 self-governing districts. The official name of the city is Seoul Special Status City (Korean: 서울특별시 Seul Teukpyeolsi) Population - 10.1 million people (2015), or 19.5% of the country's population. It forms the Seoul-Incheon agglomeration with a population of 23.5 million people (2015), the fifth largest in the world. Located in the north-west of the Republic of Korea near the Yellow Sea, on a plain surrounded by mountains, on the banks of the Han River, 24 km from the border with the DPRK. Chief political, economic and Cultural Center Republic of Korea. One of the leading financial centers in East Asia. Since 1394, under the name Hanyang, the capital of Korea; since 1948, under the name Seoul, the capital of the Republic of Korea. During the Korean War, the city was heavily destroyed. The remains of the fortress wall with gates have been preserved, restored palace complex Gyeongbokgung, 14th century. Objects available World Heritage UNESCO.
City name
The word Seul comes from the ancient Korean sable or sorabol ("capital") from the Silla period. At that time, this word referred to the city of Gyeongju, the former capital of Silla. In Hanja, gyeon (京) means "capital"; this syllable occurs, for example, in official name administrative unit on the territory of Seoul during the years of Japanese colonial rule (Gyeongseon/Keijo) and in the names of iron and highways(Gyeongbuseong, 경부선 - railway line Seoul-Busan; Gyeongin Kosoktoro, 경인고속도로 - Seoul-Incheon Expressway).
Chinese transcription
Unlike most Korean geographical names, the word “Seoul” has no analogue in Hancha, and in Chinese the city is called by its former name (漢城/汉城, Chinese reading Hancheng, Korean Hanson; meaning “fortress on the Han River”, but if desired, can be interpreted as “ Chinese fortress", "Han fortress"). In January 2005, the city government requested a change to the city's Chinese name to 首爾/首尔 (Shǒu'ěr, Shou-er), which is an approximation of the Korean pronunciation in Chinese (in Korean itself, however, 首爾 is read 수이, Su-i). Moreover, 首 (shou) means “first” and “capital”. The Chinese adopted this name. This change only affects Chinese speakers and does not affect the Korean name of the city.
Main article: History of Seoul The city's first name is Wireseong, and has been the capital of the state of Baekje since 370 BC. e. During Goryeo times it was known as Hanseong (漢城, "fortress on the banks of the Han River"). During the Joseon Dynasty, which began in 1394, it was the capital of the state and was called Hanyang (漢陽). During the years of Japanese colonial rule, the administrative unit of Gyeongsong (京城, Keijo) was located on the city's territory; the name Seoul was finally approved in independent Korea in 1946. Baekje, one of the Three Kingdoms of Korea, was founded in 18 BC. BC, with its capital in the city of Viresong in the area of modern Seoul. Since then they have been preserved...
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