South Korea
Seoul Travel Guide
K-pop, palaces, and cutting-edge design
Food & DiningHistoryArts & CultureArchitectureMusic & Nightlife
Top Attractions in Seoul
Highlights included in EME itineraries
Architecture2h
Bukchon Hanok Village
600-year-old neighbourhood of traditional Korean houses between two palaces — wander the alleyways for a glimpse of old Seoul
Food & Dining2h
Gwangjang Market
Seoul's oldest traditional market — legendary bindaetteok (mung bean pancakes), mayak kimbap, and raw beef tartare in a buzzing atmosphere
History2.5h
Gyeongbokgung Palace
The grandest of Seoul's Five Grand Palaces — Joseon dynasty architecture, the changing of the guard, and mountain views behind the throne hall
Architecture2h
Ikseon-dong Hanok Alley
A 1920s hanok neighborhood reborn as Seoul's trendiest quarter, where century-old courtyard houses have been converted into craft cocktail bars, vintage shops, and single-origin coffee roasters.
Arts & Culture2.5h
Leeum Museum of Art
A trio of buildings by Mario Botta, Jean Nouvel, and Rem Koolhaas housing Samsung's private collection — Korean celadon and Joseon white porcelain displayed alongside Nam June Paik video sculptures.
Food & Dining2h
Myeongdong Street
Seoul's shopping and street food epicentre — K-beauty stores, tteokbokki, hotteok, and egg bread from sidewalk vendors
Planning Your Seoul Itinerary
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Currency
KRW
Language
Korean
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