| 1. |
Gyeongbok Palace |
| royal palace - former seat of power at the northern end of Seoul's main boulevard. |
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| 2. |
Bukhansan National Park |
| offers hiking trails, panoramic views, flora, fauna and ancient temples. |
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| 3. |
The War Memorial |
| six indoor exhibition rooms which memorialize the military history of Korea. |
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| 4. |
N Seoul Tower |
| communication tower at the top of Namsan mountain with cable car and great views. |
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| 5. |
Suwon Hwaseong Fortress |
| built between 1794 and 1796, the fortress includes King Jeongjo's palace Haenggung. |
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| 6. |
Lotte World |
| one of the biggest indoor parks in the world; includes outdoor section (Magic Island). |
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| 7. |
Seoul Grand Park |
| park complex including hills, hiking trails, zoo, rose garden and amusement park. |
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| 8. |
Jogyesa Buddhist Temple |
| Zen Buddhist temple, with trees over 500 years old and religious symbols. |
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| 9. |
Korea Furniture Museum |
| houses more than 2,000 traditional furniture pieces; reservation required. |
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| 10. |
Bongeunsa |
| Buddhist temple founded in 794 providing striking views of the modern skyline. |
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Country: South Korea
City area: 605.21 km2
Website: english.seoul.go.kr
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