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Seoul Travel Guide

🇰🇷 South Korea · Asia

Where K-drama meets 5,000 years of dynasty history — Seoul is a hypnotic blend of ancient palaces and neon-lit digital culture. Home to the world's fastest internet, global K-pop and K-beauty influence, and some of Asia's most exciting food.

📅Best TimeApril – May (cherry blossom) · September – November

💵Budget$60–150/day

💱CurrencySouth Korean Won (KRW)

🗣️LanguageKorean

🛂VisaVisa-free for 110+ countries (90 days)

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🏛️ Top Attractions in Seoul

1 Gyeongbokgung Palace (free entry in hanbok)

2 N Seoul Tower & Namsan Mountain hike

3 Bukchon Hanok Village (traditional wooden houses)

4 Hongdae street art & nightlife district

5 Myeongdong shopping & street food

6 Insadong antiques & tea houses

7 DMZ tour to the North Korean border

🍽️ What to Eat in Seoul

🍴 Korean BBQ (samgyeopsal pork belly)

🍴 Bibimbap

🍴 Kimchi jjigae (kimchi stew)

🍴 Tteokbokki (spicy rice cakes)

🍴 Korean fried chicken with beer (chimaek)

🍴 Hotteok (sweet stuffed pancake from street stalls)

💡 Insider Tips for Seoul

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T-money card for metro, bus and taxis

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Rent a hanbok at Gyeongbokgung — free palace entry included!

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Myeongdong is best for K-beauty skincare shopping

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Korean BBQ: go with locals if possible for the full experience

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GS25 and CU convenience stores have excellent cheap food 24/7

✈️ Getting to Seoul

Incheon International Airport (ICN) — 50 min by AREX express to Seoul Station (KRW 9,500). Regularly voted one of the world's best airports.

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