Korea Tourism Organization : http://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/index.jsp

Metropolitan Government : http://www.visitseoul.net/index 

 

 

Seoul City Tour by Bus ( for details ... )

Seoul, the capital of Korea, is arguably the most popular tourist destination in all of Korea. Packed with countless sights to see and places to visit, such as ancient palaces, traditional markets, and high-end shopping districts, Seoul is a city with so much to offer that you might not know where to start. To get the most out of your stay, visit some of Seoul's most famous attractions by taking a trip aboard the Seoul City Tour Bus, which offers various routes.
The Downtown/Palace Course travels to all the major tourist spots, while the City & Traditional Culture Course stops at some of the best traditional markets and major shopping districts. Among other courses available, the Night Course provides an opportunity to take in the city's spectacular nightscape. Travelers can pick the tour that is best suited to their interests. Language interpretation services are available in different languages on the buses, installed in each seat for tourists to learn about the places they are visiting.

 

 

 

Downtown/Palace Course (single-level bus)

- Course itinerary:

Gwanghwamun Gate → Deoksugung Palace → Namdaemun Market → Seoul Station → The War Memorial of Korea → Yongsan Station → The National Museum of Korea → Itaewon → Myeong-dong → Namsangol Hanok Village → Ambassador Hotel →  The Shilla Hotel, Jangchungdan Park → N Seoul Tower →  Grand Hyatt Seoul → Dongdaemun Design Plaza → Daehangno Street (University Street) → Changgyeonggung Palace → Changdeokgung Palace → Insa-dong → Cheong Wa Dae (Blue House) → Gyeongbokgung Palace, National Folk Museum of Korea, National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Seoul → Sejong Center →  Gwanghwamun Gate

 

- Operating hours:  Tuesday-Sunday 09:00-20:00 (Last departure from Gwanghwamun Bus Stop at 18:00)
- Intervals / Duration of the tour: Weekdays every 30 min, weekends & national holidays every 25 min / Approx. 2 hours
- Departure point: Gwanghwamun Gate, next to Koreana Hotel (Gwanghwamun Station, Seoul Subway Line 5, Exit 6)s

 

 

Subway Tour ( for details ... )

• Seoul Tour by Subway Line 1

【 Photo: Heunginjimun Gate before skyscrapers 】

 

Seoul Subway Line 1 was the first metro line introduced in Korea. Beginning with a route from Dobong-gu, Seoul to Incheon, the line has now expanded to Uijeongbu and Dong-Ducheon in the north as well as Suwon and Cheonan in the south. Not only does the route itself have a long history, the line also passes through downtown Seoul and many traditional monuments. From flea markets to wholesale fish markets and outlets to department stores, travelers can satisfy a variety of shopping needs on this line. In addition, Seoul Subway Line 1 is connected to several parts of the Seoul metropolitan area, making traveling outside of the city not only possible, but easy!

 

 

 

Beauty & Wellness ( for details ... )

• Jjimjil-bang

Experience Korea’s Unique Culture, ‘Jjimjil-bang’

During your beauty and wellness trip to Korea, one of the recommendations is to visit a Korean spa called jjimjil-bang. Even if you do not fancy the idea of sitting in a boiling hot room, fret not, as most of the jjimjil-bangs are packed with all kinds of great entertainment besides their main sauna facility.
Jjimjil derives from the words meaning ‘heating’ in Korean, however, most of the facilities do not necessary limit its function to just a hot sauna. So, join us in uncovering all the fun and facts about a typical jjimjil-bang experience!