A flight to Seoul brings you to South Korea’s vibrant city of contrasts, founded back in 1392. Among the modern cityscape, see the Gyeongbokgung Palace and the 14th-century Namdaemun (Great Southern Gate).
Explore the culture of Seoul at the National Folk Museum where there are exhibitions of traditional costumes and crafts. Mix with the locals at Namdaemun Market, the largest in Seoul, and popular with both tourists and locals.
Find a city retreat at Deoksugung, a peaceful 15th-century palace and park in Seoul city centre. Or travel to the last outpost of the Cold War in the Demilitarised Zone on the North Korean border 35km to the north of Seoul.
Locals in Seoul love their gimchi, a spicy dish of vegetables, garlic and ginger and at dinner try samgye tang (ginseng chicken soup). Seoul is an excellent place to try sushi as well. Also sample Seoul’s herbal ginseng or ginger teas. |