Village
The village of Bukchon Hanok is situated on a picturesque hill between Gyeongbokgung and Changdeokgung palaces and is one of the most beautiful places in Seoul. [btn "Book a stay in a traditional hanok house" https://www.booking.com/city/kr/seoul.en-gb.html?aid=2380460;label=p-soul-bukchon-hanok] Bukchon Hanok is a typical example of historic Korean architecture. Traditional houses, called "Hanok" in Korean, are dotted with narrow alleys and…
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Lookout, Skyscraper
At 554.5 metres, Lotte World is the tallest building in Seoul and the 6th tallest in the world. It even exceeds the combined height of Namsan Hill and N Seoul Tower standing on top of it. [btn "Search for hotels with views of Seoul" https://www.booking.com/city/kr/seoul.en-gb.html?aid=2380460;label=p-soul-lotte] Lotte World Tower is part of a huge shopping mall, and the observation deck on the 120th to 123rd floors is one of the most popular…
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City Quarter, Market, Shopping class
The district that never sleeps, the core of Seoul. The hustle and bustle of the streets, alleyways and pedestrian zones, street markets and the most luxurious shops with world-famous brands will absorb you day and night. [btn "Find the best hotels in downtown Seoul" https://www.booking.com/city/kr/seoul.en-gb.html?aid=2380460;label=p-soul-myeongdong] Dozens of inexpensive stalls selling traditional Korean street food will satisfy your hunger…
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Modern Building, Exhibition Centre, Museum
The futuristic modern building complex Dongdaemund Design Plaza (DDP for short) has quickly become one of Seoul's main architectural landmarks since its completion in 2014. The complex is a hub for Korean modern art, architecture and design exhibitions, as well as a major shopping mall. The building stands on the foundations of a historic fortress, which can be seen in the glassed-in parts of the interior. [btn "Don't have a hotel in Seoul yet…
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City Quarter
The affluent district full of skyscrapers, corporate headquarters, but also quaint streets of older entertainment with many restaurants and bars that live long into the night, was previously known only in South Korea. [btn "10 cheapest hotels in Seoul" https://www.booking.com/city/kr/seoul.en-gb.html?aid=2380460;label=p-soul-gangnam] Everything changed in 2012. Since then, the whole world has known Seoul's Gangnam district. It was in 2012 that…
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