Places you must visit if you go to Seoul this summer

If you are cherishing a plan to go to Korea without knowing where to start, it's simple, go to Seoul and visit the following great points.

1. Gyeongbokgung

Gyeongbokgung is Seoul's most famous palace.

Another name is Canh Phuc Palace (palace of happiness), Gyeongbokgung is Seoul's most famous palace . Built in 1395, it suffered many times during Japanese wars and colonial wars, but Gyeongbokgung is still alive today.

To visit Gyeongbokgung, you have to pay an entrance fee of 3,000 won (nearly 60,000 dong) for adults, 1,500 won for people under 18 years old.

The palace will be open every day except Tuesday, from 9 am to 6 pm between March and October, from 9 am to 5 pm between November and February.

Want to go to Gyeongbokgung, you can catch the subway gate number 5 - Gyeongbok station number 3.

2. Myeongdong

Myeongdong is Seoul's largest shopping district.

Myeongdong is a ward in Jung-gu district, Seoul, South Korea, considered Seoul's largest shopping district . Here, you can find any product, high-end and affordable. Almost every foreign brand that wants to penetrate the Korean market, also chooses Myeongdong as a " peaceful place".

This is also the place where you can easily find Korean cult brands like Thefaceshop, Etudehouse .

The market is open from 10 am to 10 pm every day. You can go to the market by subway, right at the door number 5,6,7 or 8, Myeongdong station number 4.

3. N Seoul Tower

N Seoul Tower is a famous cultural space with luxurious restaurants.

N Seoul Tower, also known as Namsan Tower, creates a spot on Namsan Mountain, which is one of Seoul's hottest tourist destinations. This is a famous cultural space with performances, movies, exhibitions . along with luxurious and polite restaurants serving tourists. In particular, this place also has thousands of love keychains right on the terrace right at the entrance of the tower, being visited by tens of thousands of couples and leaving.

Sightseeing hours are 10 am to 11 pm (Sunday - Thursday), 10 am to 12 pm (Friday - Saturday). You can catch the # 6 flight, the No. 4 door from Itaewon subway. Then catch the green bus number 03, "Namsan Tour". Buses operate from 8:00 - 23:00, each trip is about 10 minutes apart.

From Chungmuro ​​Subway Station, take Line 3 and No. 4, Door No. 2. Then take bus number 02 (08h00 - 24h00 every day, every 5 minutes apart) or bus number 05 (07h30 - 23h50, each 15 minutes apart) to N Seoul Tower.

4. Dongdaemun

Dongdaemun shopping paradise for fashion followers.

This is a paradise for those who are addicted to fashion shopping in Korea. With major shopping centers like Migliore, Mesa, Doota . Dongdaemun is proud to be Korea's largest market place . It is always crowded, always bustling. Dongdaemun is also the only tourist destination that allows night shopping.

The market is open from 10:30 am to 5 am every day from Tuesday to Saturday, and Sundays are open from 10:30 am to 11 pm. The market is on Mondays every week and some holidays.

You can catch the subway door number 8 or 9, 1 or 4 number trip from Dongdaemun station.

5. Bukchon Hanok Village

Bukchon Hanok Village consists of many traditional villages with a long history.

This is a traditional Korean village with a long history located between Gyeongbok Palace, Changdeok Palace and Jongmyo Shinto shrine. Here, you will see a lot of alleys, hanok houses preserved intact over 600 years. The retro landscape here will help you get loads of beautiful photos.

Sightseeing hours are from 9 am to 6 pm daily from Monday to Monday, from 9 am to 5 pm daily from Saturday to Sunday.

You take the 2nd and 3rd subway trains of Anguk Station. Get off the train, go straight about 300m to get there.

6. Changdeokgung

Changdeokgung is one of Korea's five most magnificent palaces.

Also known as Xuong Duc Cung, Changdeokgung is one of Korea's five most magnificent palaces. The architecture here must be beautiful. The most special is the fairy scene of Hau Hoa Vien, built during the reign of King Taejong (Thai Tong) and the resting place of royal members. This was once called the Secret Garden because civilians never arrived. Now, every time you collect, each gold leaf will fall, creating a very romantic scene.

Business hours:

From April to October: 09:00 - 18:30

From March to November: 09:00 to 17:30

From December to January: 9:00 to 17:00

Media: Subway. There are 2 options for you: Gate 3, Anguk Station No. 3, or Gate 7, Jongno Station take 1.3 or 5.

7. Insadong

Insadong - Seoul's old town.

This is considered the old town of Seoul, when everywhere is full of Korean traditional cultural beauty. Although only 700 meters long, but you will be immersed in discovering many interesting things along this beautiful street, such as shops selling antiques, pictures, souvenirs, Hanbok .

Every Sunday, the street will close a few areas from 10 am to 10 pm, the rest will be open 24 hours a day. You can catch subway trip 3 from Anguk station, then exit the 6th door. Get off the train, go straight 100m then turn left.

8. Hongdae

Hongdae is the youngest street in Seoul.

This is like Bui Vien or Ta Hien in Saigon, because it has extremely interesting night activities for young people. Dubbed The youngest street in Seoul, Hongdae is always covered by a modern, liberal, vibrant atmosphere. The band is everywhere, trendy fashion stores, artisan markets . Do you want to come here once?

Then take the subway number 2 from Hongik station, then go to door 6 immediately.

9. Nami Island

Nami Island is the ideal place to play romantic Korean movies.

Surely there is no need to say much about the beautiful island that used to be the place to film the emotional drama to cultivate this winter love song. Nami is beautiful, beautiful and beautiful in every aspect, every terrain. If you want to have a romantic trip with the person you love, then absolutely do not ignore this place.

To visit Nami, you have to pay 8,000 won (150,000 equivalent). If you visit after 18 hours a day (from December to March) and 19 hours a day (from April to November), you will only pay 4,000 won (approximately 125,000)

There are many means to get to Nami, such as subway, train, taxi . The most convenient is to take the subway, flight number 7, Sangbong station. Then change the train to Gyeongchun to Gapyeong. Get off the train, you catch a taxi and come to Nami.

10. Everland Park

Around the world at Everland park.

Everland Park is located in Yongin, Gyeonggi Province, only an hour by bus from Seoul. Everland is in the list of 10 most attractive amusement parks in the world, is a tourist destination not to be missed when visiting Korea. With 5 thematic zones including " American Style Adventure Zone ", " Legendary Land ", " Global Market ", " Zoo " and " European Style Adventure Zone ", Everland will take visitors to explore history, culture and festivals throughout the five continents.

The park is open from 10 am to 6 pm (Sunday to Friday), 10 am to 7 pm (Saturday and public holidays). There are 3 electric trains for you to choose from:

- Number 2 Gangnam Station, exit No. 10. Then take the bus number 5002.

- Gangbyeon Station No. 2, exit number 1. Then take the bus number 5800.

- Bus number 2 and 4, Sadang station, exit number 2 or 3. Then take bus number 1500-2

11. Lotte World Park

Lotte World Park gathers many exciting games and special art programs.

Lotte World's largest indoor park deserves a place to visit once in a lifetime. With a space of more than 130,000 m2, this place converges all the best games, the best art program and where family and friends take each other to play every weekend.

Opening hours: 9.30-22.00 (Friday - Sunday: 23.00)

Ticket price: 38,000 won (more than VND 700,000)

Tickets and shows: 25,000 won (more than VND 480,000)

Tickets for each game: 3,000 - 4,000 won (equivalent to 55,000 - 75,000 VND)

Lotte World can easily be reached from Jamsil Station, Seoul Subway Line 2 and Seoul Subway Line 8.