Seoul is not only the largest city in South Korea, it is also one of the largest cities in the world. It has over ten million residents and is also the capital of the country. With this in mind it is no surprise that there are numerous options for exciting and entertaining activities, events and landmarks to explore. Tourists can get great suggestions from the staff of the hotels in Seoul though the following paragraphs are intended to offer anyone who plans to visit this great city a head start on some of the most intriguing things to do while you are there.

One of the standard and highly recommended things to do when first arriving in any major world city is find one of the available city tours. Seoul, like most others, offers them on double decker buses and this is a great way to get your grounding and also learn a bit about the city and discover places you want to explore that you otherwise may not have known existed. The Korea War Memorial is not only a beautiful and impressive honorary landmark, it is also an incredible place to learn about some of the trouble past the country has faced and discover the numerous times it has been invaded throughout history. The memorial also serves as a sort of war museum and visitors can see military guns, tanks and planes on display there.

You haven’t been shopping until you have experienced Namdaemun Market, which seems to be open and active twenty four hours a day. You can find excellent deals on clothes, accessories and almost everything else in this incredible market. Gyeongbok Palace is one of the most easily recognized as well as internationally famous landmarks of the city. It was the country’s former seat of power and its amazing design and elaborately detailed construction are as impressive today as when it served as the official royal palace. It was originally built in the 1300s though it has been destroyed and reconstructed on more than one occasion. Tours of this incredible building are available to the public.