Since arriving in Seoul three months ago, I have had the chance to play tour guide on several occasions for friends that visited as well as for Kelli's parentals. Consequently, I also became a campus tour guide for the International Office here at Konkuk University. So trust me when I say that I'm pretty okay at showing people places, and that if you ever visit me in Seoul, I'll show you some pretty neat stuff. In fact, let me name a few...
1. Cheonggyecheon • 청계천
Where: Line 5 Gwanghwamun Station • Exit 5
What's here: Many people recognize this place because of Korean dramas. It's basically a stream that runs from Gwanghwamun Plaza all the way to the Dongdaemun area. You can take a stroll here with your S.O.
2. Gwanghwamun Plaza • 광화문광장
Where: Line 5 Gwanghwamun Station • Exit 9
What's here: This is the probably Seoul's biggest plaza and a staple of every city tour guide. Some of the many landmarks found here include the statues of Admiral Yi Sun-sin and King Sejong (the guy who invented Korean), Sejong Center, and the American Embassy.
3. Gwanghwamun • 광화문
Where: Line 5 Gwanghwamun Station • Exit 9
What's here: Gwanghwamun is the main gate of Gyeongbok Palace. At certain times during the day, you can watch the changing of the guards and then take selfies with the new guards afterwards.
4. Gyeongbok Palace • 경복궁
Where: Line 5 Gwanghwamun Station • Exit 9
Fee: Adult: 3,000원; Youth (7-18): 1,500원
What's here: As the capital of the Joseon Dynasty for hundreds of years, Seoul is home to five palaces. Aside from architecture-appreciation, they're only really worth a one-time visit. Gyeongbok Palace is the biggest and most important, so go here.
5. Bukchon Hanok Village • 북촌한옥마을
Where: Line 3 Anguk Station • Exit 2
What's here: A hanok village is a neighborhood that has traditional architecture. You can find a handful of these villages throughout Seoul. The thing that makes Bukchon unique, however, is that its hanoks are still occupied by actual residents, so please be respectful when traversing through it.
6. Myeongdong • 명동
Where: Line 4 Myeongdong Station • Exit 7
What's here: Myeongdong is shopper's paradise. A lot of foreigners come here and it can get really crowded especially at night. Plenty of good food here too.
7. Namsan (N Seoul Tower) • 남산 (N서울타워)
Where: Line 4 Myeongdong Station • Exit 3
Fees: Cable car | N Seoul Tower
What's here: Namsan and the N Seoul Tower is another tour guide staple and the number one destination for couples. If seeing excessive amounts of PDA makes you queasy, then consider bringing a paper bag when you come here. Otherwise, you'll miss out on the love locks and a spectacular view of the whole metropolis.
8. Namdaemun [Market] • 남대문[시장]
Where: Line 1 Seoul Station • Exit 4
What's here: Namdaemun is Korea's National Treasure No. 1 which was actually burnt down in 2008 by a disgruntled farmer. Across the street from it is Namdaemun market, Seoul's largest traditional market where you can bargain for cheap clothes and try awesome street food.
9. Ewha • 이대
Where: Line 2 Ewha Womans Univ Station • Exit 3
What's here: In addition to being one of the top universities in Korea, Ewha also has one of the best-looking campuses (cough, and girls). Also, in its vicinity is one of the best (and cheapest) shopping areas for trendy clothing in all of Seoul.
10. Hongdae • 홍대
1. Cheonggyecheon • 청계천
Where: Line 5 Gwanghwamun Station • Exit 5
What's here: Many people recognize this place because of Korean dramas. It's basically a stream that runs from Gwanghwamun Plaza all the way to the Dongdaemun area. You can take a stroll here with your S.O.
2. Gwanghwamun Plaza • 광화문광장
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Where: Line 5 Gwanghwamun Station • Exit 9
What's here: This is the probably Seoul's biggest plaza and a staple of every city tour guide. Some of the many landmarks found here include the statues of Admiral Yi Sun-sin and King Sejong (the guy who invented Korean), Sejong Center, and the American Embassy.
3. Gwanghwamun • 광화문
Where: Line 5 Gwanghwamun Station • Exit 9
What's here: Gwanghwamun is the main gate of Gyeongbok Palace. At certain times during the day, you can watch the changing of the guards and then take selfies with the new guards afterwards.
4. Gyeongbok Palace • 경복궁
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Where: Line 5 Gwanghwamun Station • Exit 9
Fee: Adult: 3,000원; Youth (7-18): 1,500원
What's here: As the capital of the Joseon Dynasty for hundreds of years, Seoul is home to five palaces. Aside from architecture-appreciation, they're only really worth a one-time visit. Gyeongbok Palace is the biggest and most important, so go here.
5. Bukchon Hanok Village • 북촌한옥마을
Where: Line 3 Anguk Station • Exit 2
What's here: A hanok village is a neighborhood that has traditional architecture. You can find a handful of these villages throughout Seoul. The thing that makes Bukchon unique, however, is that its hanoks are still occupied by actual residents, so please be respectful when traversing through it.
6. Myeongdong • 명동
Where: Line 4 Myeongdong Station • Exit 7
What's here: Myeongdong is shopper's paradise. A lot of foreigners come here and it can get really crowded especially at night. Plenty of good food here too.
7. Namsan (N Seoul Tower) • 남산 (N서울타워)
Where: Line 4 Myeongdong Station • Exit 3
Fees: Cable car | N Seoul Tower
What's here: Namsan and the N Seoul Tower is another tour guide staple and the number one destination for couples. If seeing excessive amounts of PDA makes you queasy, then consider bringing a paper bag when you come here. Otherwise, you'll miss out on the love locks and a spectacular view of the whole metropolis.
8. Namdaemun [Market] • 남대문[시장]
Where: Line 1 Seoul Station • Exit 4
What's here: Namdaemun is Korea's National Treasure No. 1 which was actually burnt down in 2008 by a disgruntled farmer. Across the street from it is Namdaemun market, Seoul's largest traditional market where you can bargain for cheap clothes and try awesome street food.
9. Ewha • 이대
Where: Line 2 Ewha Womans Univ Station • Exit 3
What's here: In addition to being one of the top universities in Korea, Ewha also has one of the best-looking campuses (cough, and girls). Also, in its vicinity is one of the best (and cheapest) shopping areas for trendy clothing in all of Seoul.
10. Hongdae • 홍대
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