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Ranked #1 of 389 attractions in Seoul
- "NANTA - Hotch Potch of everything" 05/18/2013
- "Very good show, must watch!" 05/15/2013
Category: Performances; Theaters
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"A talented troupe of Korean performers treats Cookin' audience to a taste of Culinary lunacy-sliced and diced to percussive...
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"A talented troupe of Korean performers treats Cookin' audience to a taste of Culinary lunacy-sliced and diced to percussive perfection." - Playbill, Minetta Lane Theatre-NANTA premiered in 1997 and is the longest running show in Korean history. This electrifying 90-min show, on the comically-charged efforts of four cooks who are tasked with preparing an entire wedding banquet in just one hour, is one of Korea's most popular musicals of all time. Since its first performance, this world famous non-verbal performance made a record of 20% above full capacity at the theatre driving the largest number of audience in Korean history.
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Ranked #2 of 389 attractions in Seoul
- "Must-see for any history buff" 05/17/2013
- "Highly recommended" 05/17/2013
Category: Monuments/ Statues; Museums
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Poignant exhibits, war memorabilia, art works, and military equipment make this a perfect place to learn about Korea’s...
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Poignant exhibits, war memorabilia, art works, and military equipment make this a perfect place to learn about Korea’s history of war, most notably with North Korea. Kids will enjoy the display of actual tanks and airplanes.
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Ranked #3 of 389 attractions in Seoul
- "The way to get around to avoid traffic..." 05/17/2013
- "Easy and Quick" 05/17/2013
Category: Transportation
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Ranked #4 of 389 attractions in Seoul
- "Art, humour, entertainment" 05/18/2013
- "Life line of Seoul - Must visit" 05/18/2013
Category: Performances; Theaters
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Ranked #5 of 389 attractions in Seoul
- "Window into Korea's past worth (at lea..." 05/18/2013
- "Seoul National Museum" 05/17/2013
Category: Museums
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This is the largest museum in Korea with over 220,000 objects in its collection. It has six permanent exhibition galleries...
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This is the largest museum in Korea with over 220,000 objects in its collection. It has six permanent exhibition galleries such as Historical Gallery and Fine Arts Gallery. It also has special exhibition halls, a children's museum, outdoor exhibit areas, restaurants, cafes, shops and other amenities. *Admission: Free to Permanent Exhibition & Children's Museum(changeable after 2010)*Hours: Tue/Thu/Fri: 9am-6pm, Wed/Sat: 9am-9pm, Sun/holidays: 9am-7pm, closed Mon & January 1st
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Ranked #6 of 389 attractions in Seoul
- "Namsan Tower" 05/13/2013
- "a wonderful & bloomy place" 05/12/2013
Category: Parks; Gardens
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Ranked #7 of 389 attractions in Seoul
- "Amazing palace" 05/17/2013
- "Worth a trip" 05/15/2013
Category: Castles; Historic Sites; Gardens; Architectural Buildings; Monuments/ Statues
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This 600-year-old UNESCO World Heritage Site is the city's jewel. It's as famous for its outstanding architectural details as...
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This 600-year-old UNESCO World Heritage Site is the city's jewel. It's as famous for its outstanding architectural details as for its verdant and expansive gardens.
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Ranked #8 of 389 attractions in Seoul
- "Fun, local experience" 05/15/2013
- "Amazing atmosphere, fun experience" 05/10/2013
Category: Sports Complexes
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Ranked #9 of 389 attractions in Seoul
- "The best art place in Seoul" 04/20/2013
- "unusual design" 03/27/2013
Category: Art Museums; Performances; Concerts; Operas
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Ranked #10 of 389 attractions in Seoul
- "The Palace which is destroyed and buil..." 05/18/2013
- "amazing palace" 05/18/2013
Category: Castles; History Museums; Historic Sites
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The National Museum of Korea and the National Folk Museum are located on the grounds of this palace, built six centuries ago...
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The National Museum of Korea and the National Folk Museum are located on the grounds of this palace, built six centuries ago by the founder of the Chosun dynasty.
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Ranked #11 of 389 attractions in Seoul
- "Unique and Interesting Art Museum" 05/15/2013
- "If you only have one day, go here!" 05/11/2013
Category: Art Museums
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Ranked #12 of 389 attractions in Seoul
- "Amazing Hike!" 05/08/2013
- "amazing that such a place exists so cl..." 05/05/2013
Category: National Parks
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One of the most popular pastimes in Seoul is hiking and this stunning national park just outside the city is a local...
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One of the most popular pastimes in Seoul is hiking and this stunning national park just outside the city is a local favorite. Aside from a variety of hiking trails for every skill level, you’ll also see lots of flora and fauna, temples and ancient fortresses.
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Ranked #13 of 389 attractions in Seoul
- "Cafe cafe cafe" 05/16/2013
- "Worth a visit" 05/15/2013
Category: Landmarks/ Points of Interest
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This is the nexus of Seoul’s youth and indie culture. Funky boutiques, avant-garde galleries, and great nightclubs are this...
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This is the nexus of Seoul’s youth and indie culture. Funky boutiques, avant-garde galleries, and great nightclubs are this neighborhood’s mainstay. Come here for a fascinating look at the other side of traditionally conservative Korean culture.
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Ranked #14 of 389 attractions in Seoul
- "lovely place" 05/12/2013
- "Cherry Trees in Full Bloom" 04/27/2013
Category: Parks
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This park is a good place to get away from the crowds and bustle of Seoul. The cycling trails (bikes are available for rent)...
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This park is a good place to get away from the crowds and bustle of Seoul. The cycling trails (bikes are available for rent) are popular as are the swan boat rides. And the views of the Han river and city are stunning.
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Ranked #15 of 389 attractions in Seoul
- "A Pleasant-Serene Experience" 05/10/2013
- "Give your soul a rest" 05/07/2013
Category: Religious Sites
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It’s hard to believe that this large, beautiful Buddhist temple is situated in the middle of a bustling metropolis. It’s...
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It’s hard to believe that this large, beautiful Buddhist temple is situated in the middle of a bustling metropolis. It’s impossible not to be moved by the beauty and serenity of this enchanting temple. You can even stay overnight for a fee.
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Ranked #16 of 389 attractions in Seoul
- "Entertaining but draggy" 04/17/2013
- "Comedy and martial arts" 04/13/2013
Category: Performances
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Be Prepared to be Wowed!JUMP is gravity-defying, internationally acclaimed comedy sensation combines comedy, martial arts,...
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Be Prepared to be Wowed!JUMP is gravity-defying, internationally acclaimed comedy sensation combines comedy, martial arts, acrobatics and butt-kicking, live-action shenanigans. It’s a story of one very unusual family and all the mishaps and misadventures that ensue. It gives a rare opportunity to see kinds of action scenes you’d see in Matrix ™ or Jackie Chan movies but in LIVE! No second-takes, no wires and no special effects for these actors who have gone through the years of extensive martial arts training. JUMP will have you on the edge of your seat, rolling on the floor laughing and cheering for more! Seen by over 3 million of people worldwide through tours including at Sadler’s Wells Peacock Theatre during 4 successive years (2006 to 2009), 1 year run in Off-Broadway (2007), Edinburgh Festival Fringe (2005, 2006, Box Office No.1 & Comedy Award), Royal Variety Performance (2006). Open run at JUMP Theatre in Seoul and Jeju in Korea. In May 2011, JUMP made its triumphant return to New York Off-Broadway at New World Stages.
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Ranked #17 of 389 attractions in Seoul
- "nice touristy area in Seoul" 05/17/2013
- "Artsy part of Seoul" 05/17/2013
Category: Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Neighborhoods; Historic Walking Areas
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Though touristy, this vibrant neighborhood is one of the cultural and artistic hubs of Seoul. Great tea houses, restaurants,...
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Though touristy, this vibrant neighborhood is one of the cultural and artistic hubs of Seoul. Great tea houses, restaurants, street food, galleries and souvenir shops make it a must-see area.
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Ranked #18 of 389 attractions in Seoul
- "Shopping heaven" 05/16/2013
- "Vibrant street shopping" 05/15/2013
Category: Neighborhoods
Myeongdong is Seoul's busiest area teeming with tens of thousands of people at any given time. There are hundreds of shops here and you can find Korean cosmetics stores like The... more »
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Ranked #19 of 389 attractions in Seoul
- "A glimps into old Seoul" 05/11/2013
- "Unique walk in the ancient city" 05/10/2013
Category: Neighborhoods
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Ranked #20 of 389 attractions in Seoul
- "A must do in Seoul" 05/18/2013
- "A Tower of Love" 05/18/2013
Category: Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Lookouts
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Built on a 262 meter peak in Namsan Park, the tower reaches to 480 meters above sea level. When the weather and pollution...
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Built on a 262 meter peak in Namsan Park, the tower reaches to 480 meters above sea level. When the weather and pollution levels cooperate, visiting the observation tower (370 meters above sea level) allows you to view the entire city and surrounding areas.
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Ranked #21 of 389 attractions in Seoul
- "take a relaxing stroll along this stre..." 05/17/2013
- "Every city should do this!" 05/11/2013
Category: Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas; Bodies of Water
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Formerrly polluted and covered with an elevated road since 2005 this stream has been cleaned up and made into an Art and...
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Formerrly polluted and covered with an elevated road since 2005 this stream has been cleaned up and made into an Art and nature walkway through the heart of Seoul.
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Ranked #22 of 389 attractions in Seoul
- "Fun! Nice work with audience!" 02/20/2013
- "Nanta showed" 01/11/2013
Category: Performances; Theaters
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Ranked #23 of 389 attractions in Seoul
- "Something very Different." 04/26/2013
- "Really a great show for all" 02/04/2013
Category: Theaters
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MISO is one of Korea's leading shows, holding 4,800 performances in the fourteen years since 1997 and welcoming 850,000...
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MISO is one of Korea's leading shows, holding 4,800 performances in the fourteen years since 1997 and welcoming 850,000 viewers from all over the world. Now it's your turn!With a greater love than Romeo and Juliet, the love story of Chunghyang and Mongryong comes to the stage with a mixture of Korea's traditional melodies and singing, dance moves, outdoor performances, and seasonal customs that will leave viewers from all over the world with hearts pounding.
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Ranked #24 of 389 attractions in Seoul
- "Another high end shopping mall" 05/15/2013
- "Big Mart" 04/30/2013
Category: Malls
Lotte World is a wonderful place to shop, things are not that cheap but it is comprehensive and complete. Cheap and good products can be found at Inchong Station. There is a big... more »
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Ranked #25 of 389 attractions in Seoul
- "Worth a visit" 04/30/2013
- "Changing of the Guard" 04/27/2013
Category: Castles; Architectural Buildings; History Museums; Historic Sites
This mid-15th-century palace houses the Royal Museum.
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Ranked #26 of 389 attractions in Seoul
- "Nice campus!" 05/03/2013
- "Beautiful campus, especially the archi..." 05/02/2013
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Ranked #27 of 389 attractions in Seoul
- "Fun afternoon for the kids." 05/18/2013
- "Fun fun fun" 05/17/2013
Category: Museums
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The Trickeye Museum is an art gallery with paintings created using 'trompe l'oeil' techniques that give each 2D art piece the...
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The Trickeye Museum is an art gallery with paintings created using 'trompe l'oeil' techniques that give each 2D art piece the illusion of being in 3D. Instead of merely viewing paintings (as in a typical art gallery) visitors can interact with the paintings, posing themselves just right so that they look as if they are part of the original work. To ensure that even its busiest patrons have time to enjoy the fun, the museum stays open each day until 10PM, making it a popular date and hang-out place.Outside of the main exhibition hall is a main square that is decorated like the Santorini in Greece. In addition to classy fountains and decorations, the main square is also home to the museum café (simply called ‘Santorini) which serves up scrumptious organic coffee and other beverages.
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Ranked #28 of 389 attractions in Seoul
- "A Touch of Tradition" 05/08/2013
- "Very Korean" 05/02/2013
Category: Historic Sites
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Ranked #29 of 389 attractions in Seoul
- "Korean street food" 05/13/2013
- "Worth the experience" 05/05/2013
Category: Landmarks/ Points of Interest
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Though known as a market for clothes, for those in-the-know, this market is actually a foodie’s dream. Gwangjang offers a...
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Though known as a market for clothes, for those in-the-know, this market is actually a foodie’s dream. Gwangjang offers a cornucopia of cheap, traditional Korean snacks and “street foods.” Try the giant mung-bean pancakes for an authentic, affordable treat.
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Ranked #30 of 389 attractions in Seoul
- "Korean history in a great visual insta..." 05/18/2013
- "nice little museum" 05/16/2013
Category: History Museums
The history of ordinary Koreans.
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