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Gyeongbokgung / Dongdaemun Market / A C The grandest of all palaces of Seoul. A breath-taking complex with many A huge shopping district which has malls, markets, traditional shops and architectural marvels. An absolute must-see. more. Awaken the shopaholic in you and enjoy the frenzy.

1 Sejong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea GPS: N37.57042, E127.00895 GPS: N37.57861, E126.97722 Opening hours: Phone: The market is open round the clock, there are also many shopping malls +82 2 3700 3900 with varied opening hours, late night food markets... Opening hours: Open Wed – Sun, last admission one hour before closing. The Diplomatic History Museum June – August: 9 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. D November – February: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. The name is self-explanatory. Holds exhibits on Korea's international af- Rest of the year: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. fairs through the eyes of diplomacy. Free English guided tours available at 11 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m. for 1376-1 Seocho-gu, Seocho2(i)-dong, Seoul, South Korea everyone with a valid ticket. GPS: N37.48347, E127.03276 Admission: Phone: Adults: KRW 3000 +82 2 571 1097 Children and youth (7-18): KRW 1500 Opening hours: Free for children under 6 and seniors (65+). Mon – Fri: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Combined ticket valid for Gyeongbokgung, Changdeokgung, Changgyeong- Closed on national holidays. gung, Deoksugung and Jongmyo Shrine: Adults: KRW 10 000 Children and youth (7-18): KRW 5 000 JW Marriott Hotel Seoul Marquis Spa E A luxurious hotel spa that offers massages, cosmetic treatments, an equipped gym and more. Park Club Spa & Fitness Centre B One of Seoul's luxurious spas. Offers all sorts of treatments, also has a 19-3 Banpo-dong Seocho-gu, 137-040 Seoul, South Korea fitness centre and the views from there are amazing. GPS: N37.50508, E127.00413 Phone: 995-14 Daechi 3-dong, Gangnam-gu, 135-502 Seoul, South Korea +82 2 628 26578 GPS: N37.50861, E127.06397 Opening hours: Phone: Daily: 9 a.m. – 10 p.m. +82 2 2016 1234 Booking is required. Opening hours: Daily: 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.

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Changdeokgung / Deoksugung / F G One of Seoul's majestic palaces and a UNESCO monument. The buildings One of Korea's stunning palace complexes. See the architecture, witness and gardens are a unique showcase of Eastern architecture. the changing of the guards and rest in the gardens.

2-71 Waryong-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea 58 Taepyeongno 2(i)-ga, Jung-gu, Seoul, South Korea GPS: N37.57944, E126.99167 GPS: N37.56584, E126.97497 Phone: Phone: +82 2 762 0648 +82 2 771 9952 Opening hours: Opening hours: Open Tue – Sun, last admission one hour before closing. Tue – Sun: 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. Palace building: Admission: February – May, September – October: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Adults: KRW 1000 June – August: 9 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. Youth (7-24): KRW 500 November – January: 9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Seniors (65+), Children under 6, Disabled: free The secret garden closes one hour sooner and is accessible only with a guided tour at 11.30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m. N Seoul Tower / Guided tours of the palace: 10:30 a.m., 2:30 p.m. H Admission: One of Seoul's landmarks. The restaurant and observation desk at the top Adults: KRW 3000 are a popular spot with fabulous views, especially at night. Youth (7-24): KRW 1500 San 1-3, Yongsandong 2-ga, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, South Korea Free for children under 7 years. GPS: N37.55143, E126.98800 Tours of the secret garden (includes admission to the palace): Phone: Adults: KRW 5000 +82 2 3455 9277 Youth (7-24): KRW 2500 Opening hours: Combined ticket valid for Gyeongbokgung, Changdeokgung, Changgyeong- Mon – Thu, Sun: 10 a.m. – 11 p.m. gung, Deoksugung and Jongmyo Shrine: Fri – Sat: 10 a.m. – midnight Adults: KRW 10 000 The restaurants open at 10 or 11 a.m. and close usually at 11 p.m. Children and youth (7-18): KRW 5 000 Admission: Observatory: Adults: KRW 9000 Teenagers (13-17), Seniors (65+): KRW 7000 Children (3-12): KRW 5000 Observatory + Teddy Bear museum combined ticket: Adults: KRW 14 000 Teenagers (13-17), Seniors (65+): KRW 10 000 Children (3-12): KRW 7000 Infants: KRW 5000

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Namdaemun Market / Bukchon Hanok Village / I K A huge market built around the old city's south gate. Over 1,000 shops Enter another era altogether as you explore this traditional village. Pic- make this a paradise for shopaholics. turesque alley, traditional restaurants and more. Do not miss.

GPS: N37.55944, E126.97742 GPS: N37.58289, E126.98399 Opening hours: Phone: The shops and stalls start to operate around 8 a.m. and close usually after +82 2 3707 8388 5 p.m. There is also a lively evening food market and wholesale in opera- Opening hours: tion througout the night. The market closes on Sundays. Guided tours through the village run daily at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. and need to be booked at least three days in advance. There are several different routes, see the details on the official website. Jongmyo Shrine / J Admission: The UNESCO-listed Confucian shrine is a huge complex used to commemo- The village itself is free. There are numerous attractions though, and the rate the deceased royalty. Do not miss this elaborate gem. rates are as follows (Adults/Teens): 1 Hunjeong-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea Unhyeongung (Palace): KRW 700 / 300 GPS: N37.57472, E126.99389 The Museum of Korean Buddhist Art: KRW 3500 / 2000 Phone: The Gahoe Minhwa (folk paintings) Workshop: KRW 2000 / 1400 +82 2 765 0195 The Han Sangsoo Embroidery Workshop: KRW 2000 / 1400 Opening hours: The World Jewellery Museum: KRW 5000 / 3000 Open daily except Tuesday. March – September: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Insa-dong / October – February: 9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. L A lively district that has a lot of personality – dive into the narrow alleys and explore Korea's cultural and artistic heritage. Last admission 1 hour before closing time. Guided tours in English daily except Tue and Sat at 10 a.m., 12 p.m., 2 p.m., GPS: N37.57476, E126.98694 4 p.m., reservation required. Admission: Adults: KRW 1000 Gwanghwamun / Children: KRW 500 M The stunning entryway to the local palace. The gate is a majestic sight that documents several centuries of Korean architecture.

GPS: N37.57604, E126.97702 Admission: No admission fee.

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Gwangjang Market / Lotte World / N P A well-stocked market through the day and a hub of restaurants where you One of the largest theme parks in the world – hundreds of attractions are can meet the locals at night. A magical place. waiting for you! A must-visit, especially with the family.

GPS: N37.57029, E127.00099 40-1 Jamsil-dong, Songpa-gu, Seoul, South Korea Opening hours: GPS: N37.51000, E127.10000 Opening hours of stores vary, general opening hours are 7 a.m. – 10 p.m. Phone: +82 2 411 2000 Opening hours: Ssamziegil / O The opening hours of the park vary according to the season, day of the An area that is better seen than described. Charming shops, wonderful week and events. See the specific dates on the official website. galleries and more to discover in this complex. Generally, it opens around 9 a.m. and closes around 10 p.m. GPS: N37.57432, E126.98503 Admission: Phone: Admission only: +82 2 736 0088 adults / youth (3-18) / children (3-12) + seniors (65+) Opening hours: Full day: KRW 28 000 / 25 000 / 22 000 Daily: 10 a.m. – 8:30 p.m. After 4 p.m.: KRW 24 000 / 21 000 / 18 000 After 7 p.m.: KRW 16 000 / 14 000 / 12 000 Daily Passport (admission + free playing facilities, except for game attractions): adults / youth (3-18) / children (3-12) + seniors (65+) Full day: KRW 44 000 / 38 000 / 34 000 / 11 000 After 4 p.m.: KRW 34 000 / 30 000 / 26 000 / 11 000

Jogyesa Temple / Q The main temple of Korean Zen Buddhism. A majestic and elaborate building that is a treat for the eyes.

45 Gyeonji-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea GPS: N37.57391, E126.98176 Phone: +82 2 732 2183 Opening hours: The temple grounds do not close. The halls are open 4 a.m. – 9 p.m. Tours at 9:30 a.m., 11 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 4 p.m., need to be reserved three days prior to the date. Admission: No admission fee.

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Banpo Bridge / Namsan Park / R T Probably one of the most beautiful bridges in the world. At night, it lights Seoul's largest park hides several intriguing sights within its greenery. A up with thousands of LED lights creating a stunning show. great spot for an exciting walk.

GPS: N37.51568, E126.99595 3 NamsanGongwangil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, South Korea Opening hours: GPS: N37.55337, E126.98298 The light show runs April – October and lasts 15 minutes. Phone: Mon – Fri: noon, 8 p.m., 9 p.m. +82 2 3783 5900 Sat – Sun: noon, 5 p.m., 7:30 p.m. (July & August only), 8 p.m., 8:30 p.m., 9 Opening hours: p.m., 9:30 p.m. Cable car operating hours: daily 10 a.m. – 11 p.m. Admission: Cable car ticket (one way / return) Changgyeonggung / S Adults: KRW 5500/7000 One of the five grand palaces of Seoul. The main feature of this one is sim- Children (4-12): KRW 3000/4500 plicity, giving it a unique charm.

2-71 Waryongdong, Jongnogu, Seoul, South Korea Lotte Department Store / GPS: N37.57883, E126.99549 U The main building of the department store chain offers several floors that Phone: can satisfy every one of your shopping needs. +82 2 762 4868 Opening hours: 1 Sogong-dong, Jung-gu, Seoul, South Korea The palace is open daily except Monday. GPS: N37.56500, E126.98135 November – January: 9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Phone: February – May, September – October: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. +82 2 771 2500 June – August: 9 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. Opening hours: Last admission one hour before closing. General opening hours: 10:30 a.m. – 8 p.m. Admission: Adults: KRW 1000 Hwaseong Fortress / Youth (7-18): KRW 500 V Free for children under 6 and seniors over 65. Inscripted on the UNESCO World Heritage list, this breath-taking complex Combined ticket valid for Gyeongbokgung, Changdeokgung, Changgyeong- of a fortress is a must-see. An easy one hour trip from Seoul. gung, Deoksugung and Jongmyo Shrine: GPS: N37.28890, E127.01421 Adults: KRW 10 000 Opening hours: Children and youth (7-18): KRW 5 000 March – October: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. November – February: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. A guided tour can be booked in advance. Admission: Adults: KRW 1000 Youth: KRW 700 Children: KRW 500

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Unhyeongung / National Palace Museum of Korea / W Y This elaborate royal residence is simply gorgeous. A wonderful gem of Features dozens of valuable exhibits on Korean's royal family. The high- Eastern architecture and history. Look our for royal wedding reenact- lights include vintage cars, royal costumes and ceremonial objects. ments. 12 Hyojano, Jongno-gu, 110-820 Seoul, South Korea 114-10 Unni-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea GPS: N37.57662, E126.97483 GPS: N37.57612, E126.98723 Phone: Phone: +82 2 3701 7500 +82 2 766 9090 Opening hours: Opening hours: Tue – Fri: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Open Tue – Sun, last admission 30 minutes before closing. Sat, Sun, holidays: 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. Early April – late October: 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. Last admission one hour before closing. Early November – late March: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Free guided tours in English daily at 11 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Admission: Admission: Adults: KRW 700 No admission fee. Youth (13-24): KRW 300 Seniors (65+), Children under 12, Disabled: free Apgujeong Rodeo Street / No admission fee on Tue – Fri, noon – 1 p.m. Z This street has two faces. At day, it's a mix of upscale shops and restaurants and at night it's a bustling nightlife centre. Yongsan Electronics Market / X GPS: N37.52571, E127.03998 The ultimate electronics shopping experience. Features over 20 buildings filled to the brim with various gadgets.

Hangangno 3(sam)-ga, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, South Korea GPS: N37.53287, E126.96246 Phone: +82 2 2120 5000 Opening hours: The opening hours vary; a safe bet is to visit between 10 a.m. and 7:30 p.m.

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