Travel Guide Seoul 서울

Thriving not far from the Yellow Sea, Seoul, South Korea's political, economic and cultural capital, symbolizes the dynamism of East Asia's megacities, where skyscrapers and modern buildings - like the futuristic Dongdaemun Design Plaza - flourish alongside ancient Buddhist temples. With more than 10 million Koreans living at full speed, the sprawling city with its staggering population density is indeed an astonishing combination of the future - with its acid pop culture and unconditional penchant for high-tech - and age-old traditions, both religious and commercial, something that can be seen in the countless holy places and street markets. The many monuments listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites, such as Gyeongbokgungou Palace or Jogyesa Temple, are exceptionally well preserved, bearing witness to an illustrious past. It is this profusion of urban treasures that the Seoul tourist guide proposes to explore, not neglecting the stops in the green spaces dotting the city, but also the good addresses to eat and, as the shopping capital of the world, the stores not to be missed. You can also get away from the city frenzy to visit the famous demilitarized zone separating the two Koreas, but also the islands of Incheon Bay with their traditional villages, including the historical site of Suwon, a must-see. Welcome to Seoul! 서울

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