Distance from Seoul

2 km for Bugaksan located in Cheongun dong

2 km for Inwangsan

Trekking is perhaps the best way to get exercise and enjoy nature. South Korea offers some of the most beautiful sites that will allow you to do so without any inhibitions. There are two sites that offer the best results for this expedition, Bugaksan Mountain and Inwangsan Mountain.

Travel time:

8 mins by train for Inwangsan located in Jongno gu (1000 won to 2000 won)

4 mins by cab for Inwangsan located in Jongno gu (7000 won to 8000 won)

11 mins by train for Bugaksan located in Cheongun dong (7000 won to 10000 won)

4 mins by cab for Bugaksan located in Cheongun dong (7000 won to 10000 won)

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Distance from Seoul: 44.4 km

Bungee jumping might be the thing that you want to experience in Seoul! A thrilling ride as you experience the strength of gravity, Cheongpyeong River Land Bungee Jump is 50 m and offers a scenic view as you fall through the sky. It cost 30000 won per person and 25000 won for groups of 10.

Travel time:

1 hour 30 minutes by train.

Distance from city center: 1.9 km

This village boasts 600 years of history and is located between two palaces, having the most privately own traditional wooden Korean houses. It reflects neo Confucianism as well as the Joseon era. It showcases the architecture of the old time through the hanok buildings.

Travel: By Taxi

Time needed: 4 minutes

Distance from city center: 2.2 km

The place that serves as the President’s executive office, it’s a beautiful place that is infamous for its blue tiles. The name when translated means pavilion of blue tiles. It is comprised of the Main Office, Yeongbingwan (Guest House), Chunchugwan (Spring and Autumn Pavilion), Nokjiwon (Green grass), the Mugunghwa (Rose of Sharon) Valley, and the Seven Palaces.

Travel: By taxi

Time needed: 4 min

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Distance from city center: 1.9 km

The tower that truly showcases all of Seoul’s attractions and acts as it symbol ever since it was opened in 1980. After going through a remodeling, it is now better than ever with different upscale restaurants and attractions.

Travel: By taxi

Time needed: 5 mins

Distance from Zanzibar city: 50km

Among the other activities that take place in Zanzibar, this is one of the most famous ones. Kite surfing is known as a family sport. This place is known as a kite school that helps people learn the art that is kite surfing. It’s a seasonal sport so it’s active from June to September and from December to March.

Travel time:

1 hour by car (130837.54 Tanzanian shillings)

Distance from Zanzibar city: 50km

Among the other activities that take place in Zanzibar, this is one of the most famous ones. Kite surfing is known as a family sport. This place is known as a kite school that helps people learn the art that is kite surfing. It’s a seasonal sport so it’s active from June to September and from December to March.

Travel time:

1 hour by car (130837.54 Tanzanian shillings)

Distance from Zanzibar city: 50km

Among the other activities that take place in Zanzibar, this is one of the most famous ones. Kite surfing is known as a family sport. This place is known as a kite school that helps people learn the art that is kite surfing. It’s a seasonal sport so it’s active from June to September and from December to March.

Travel time:

1 hour by car (130837.54 Tanzanian shillings)

Central City (At the Express Bus Terminal Station in Gangnam)

This is a place that features many record stores and book stores among other things. It’s a very large area and so it’s easy to get lost but fret not, it’s still an adventure to explore. It does cater to a higher crowd so that’s something to consider.

COEX (Line 2 Samseong Station exit 6 or Line 9 COEX Station)

It is considered to be one of the largest underground malls in Asia and though it’s going through some heavy construction, it’s still worth a visit. Once it is finished, it’ll be something to behold as it will then be a part of a massive complex which also includes Hyundai Department Store, a large aquarium, a duty free shop, KEB foreigner desk, Grand Intercontinental Hotel, and more.

Lotte Mall (Gimpo Airport Station)

Following a more Western influence, Lotte Mall is the perfect place to go shop as it contains several different types of stores and even a roofstop observatory through which you can sky gaze at the sky to your leisure. It’s one of the best places to eat as it contains restaurants that cater from different cuisines.

Condu (South Korea, Seoul, Jung-gu,)

A modern restaurant that puts twists in the traditional food of South Korea, this is another restaurant that was featured on many lists. As Korean food is very healthy, it caters towards that aspect as well, serving healthy but delicious food to their customers.

+82 2-722-7002, Open everday from 11.30 AM to 10 PM

Ddukbokkie (spicy rice cake)

This is a type of rice cake dish that may seem unusual but tastes wonderful. The rice cakes are cooked in a sauce that is spicy and sweet at the same time. The sauce itself has no specific ingredients as it changes from vender to vender but it’s a must eat when visiting Seoul.

Hanwoo (Beef)

This is a special type of beef meat that can only be found in South Korea. Though the making of it is simple, it’s really the meat that’s special. Considered one of the best pieces of meat in the world, when cooked perfectly, it’s the best thing to enjoy.

Seolleongtang (Ox bone soup)

A traditional winter dish, it is made through boiling the bones for a long period of time to better extract its flavor. It may be white but it has the most beef flavor that you can imagine from any soup. With a large piece of beef or radish put it, it’s the best soup that you’ll ever taste!

To Sok Chon(5, Jahamun-ro 5-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul)

This is another of the famous restaurants which is famous for one particular dish which is their ginseng chicken soup. This soup is a staple for Koreans and a very healthy option for everyone, thought to increase vigor and strength. It boasts of another era through its unique design.

+82-2-737-7444, Everday 10 AM to 10 PM

Club Ellui

This club is situated in a hotel called Hotel Ellui but that hasn’t shortened its clientele at all. It’s located in a posh area but club goer’s flock in during the weekends. It caters to every customer having three different zones playing three different kinds of music, guaranteeing variation for each patron.

Hotel Ellui, 551 Dosan-daero, Cheongdam-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, +82 10-2032-7954

Octagon

Located in the heart of the night life culture, Gangnam, Octagon is a club that has not been lost on the new upcoming trends. It’s a club that is always booked through the weekends and barely has any elbow space for any newcomers. It’s a perfect place for a weekend party and has brought it many international artists for their shows.

645 Nonhyeon-ro, Nonhyeon 1(il)-dong, Gangnam-gu,, +82 2-578-0855, Open on Thursday, Friday, Saturday from 10 PM to 6 AM.

The A

Though it started as Club Heaven, through renovation it has made its new name stick. It’s very diverse in its choice of music and roomy so that there can be space for you to enjoy yourself. There are certain privileges present here, as you can book VIP rooms or private rooms for yourself and your friends.

3F Munhwa building, Nonhyun-Ro 552, Gangnam-Gu, Seoul, +82-2-6319-6947

List of nationalities that can enter without Visa:

Japan (90 Days), Hong Kong (90 Days), Macao (90 Days), Taiwan (90 Days), Kuwait(90 Days), Brunei, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Oman, United Arab Emirates, Bahrain (90 Days) United States (90 Days), Argentina, Honduras, Paraguay, Uruguay (90 Days), Ecuador, Guyana Canada (6 Months) Andorra, Monaco, San Marino, Cyprus, Albania, Croatia, Slovenia (90 Days), Vatican, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Australia (90 Days), Guam, Fiji, Nauru, Palau, Marshall Islands, Solomon Islands, Micronesia, New Caledonia, Samoa, Tuvalu, Tonga Serbia, Montenegro, Republic of South Africa, Mauritius, Seychelles, Swaziland, Egypt.

Drug use is forbidden.

Drinking under age is forbidden and the legal drinking age is 19. Driving under influence can lead to legal issues and the legal limit for alcohol consumption is 0.05.

Prostitution is illegal. Homosexuality is frowned upon due to South Korea’s conservative culture.

There is the occasional hazard of being pickpocketed or mugged but South Korea is relatively safe. It is safe to walk around at night. South Korea is a relatively healthy country. They pay extra attention to body health and are very cautious. A simple cold causes them to wear face masks as they do not want to spread the disease. In case of visiting rural areas in South Korea, be wary of mosquitos as malaria can spread easily. Yellow dust can be an issue as well. This is a form of allergy akin to pollen allergy but is very uncommon. Regardless keeping a mask at hand is preferable. It is best to make sure that your Hepatitis A vaccination is up to date. Always carry around sanitizer as public bathrooms aren’t always the most sanitary places.

Korea has a very rich culture and a lot of bloodshed in its history. Korea remained in the rule of Kings throughout its history and spawned two eras, Goryeo, and Joseon. Both eras furthered the civilization of Korea through its leap in sciences and the making of their Hangul language. In 1910, the Japanese occupation began which led to discrimination and torture. Through the help of other countries, Korea became free and later separated to form South Korea and North Korea with South Korea being the friendlier of the two. South Korea speaks Korean with some having knowledge in Japanese but most do not know English.