Seoul Attractions

If you are looking to travel to any attractions around Seoul And South Korea, or to any of these attractions, then you should read the page on “Transport” that will identify how you can get to where you want to go.

Gyeongbokgung Palace in Seoul, South Korea – historic royal landmark and top tourist attraction

Gyeongbok Palace is the most spectacular of five royal palaces located in Seoul. It was built in 1395 and was the main palace of the Kings of the Joseon dynasty. It is home to the National Palace Museum of Korea and the National Folk Museum.

Seoul National Museum of Korea – premier cultural institution showcasing Korean history, art, and heritage
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National Museum Of Korea

Bugaksan Mountain in Seoul – scenic hiking trail with panoramic city views and historic fortress walls

Bugaksan is a spectacular mountain in Seoul. It is home to the Gyeongbokgung Palace and a recently restored city wall. View the palace and old city wall then walk along one or two of the easy hiking trails. In Spring, you can enjoy the beautiful cherry blossoms. This is an area of great natural beauty and a refreshing break from the hustle and bustle of Seoul.

Admission: free
Opening hours: 9:00 am to 3:00pm Apr-Oct, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm Nov-Mar

Lotte World Theme Park in Seoul – popular family attraction with rides, indoor adventures, and entertainment

Lotte World is a theme park and major recreation complex in Seoul, South Korea. Opened in July 1989, Lotte World consists of a large indoor theme park,[4] an outdoor amusement park called “Magic Island”, shopping malls, a luxury hotel, an observation tower, a Korean folk museum, sports facilities and movie theaters. 

Lotte World opened the Gimhae Lotte Water Park in Jangyu-dong, Gimhae, Gyeongsangnam-do from 2014 to 2015. In October 2014, Lotte World Aquarium was opened within Lotte World Mall in Songpa District, Seoul. In 2016, Lotte World Kids Park was opened in Eunpyeong Lotte Mall.

In 2021, the Busan Lotte World Magic Forest Theme Park, also known as Osiria Theme Park, was opened at the Dongbu Mountain Tourist Complex in Gijang-gun, Busan.

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