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1 - Gyeongbokgung

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2 - Gwanghwamun Gate

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3 - Culinary Tour in Seoul

Eat your way through Seoul's culinary scene on a private food tour. Go on a delicious journey as you try 10 of the best food items beloved by the locals: from savory to sweet and local drinks; this tour will leave every foodie satisfied! Enjoy tastings typical of the local cuisine and hand-picked by a local guide passionate about food like Bibimbap and Noodle soup. But that's not it! This tour is more than just food; it's a cultural experience! In between food stops, you'll also find city highlights making this experience a well-rounded tour that will satisfy every foodie. Withlocals The 10 Tastings Private Food Tour™ is one of Withlocals' signature tours available in major cities worldwide. We work with passionate local guides who earn a fair fee. We support local economies by only offering local produce and prevent over-tourism with only small non-intrusive groups. Our tours are carbon-neutral and away from the standard tourist routes.

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4 - Bukchon Hanok Village

Bukchon Hanok Village is a Korean traditional village in Seoul with a long history located on the top of a hill between Gyeongbok Palace, Changdeok Palace and Jongmyo Royal Shrine.

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5 - Gyeonghuigung

Gyeonghui Palace was a palace located in Seoul, South Korea. It was one of the "Five Grand Palaces" built by the Joseon Dynasty.

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6 - Shore Excursions in Seoul

We bring you to Nami Island and Petite France 'and/or' The Garden of Morning Calm, Which is very famous for the K-drama making and its own scenery • Hotel Pick up and Sending, Entrance Fee(Nami Island with Petite France 'and/or' The Garden of Morning Calm) & Lunch is Included • Fluent English speaking Driving Guide will lead you to Nami Island and Petite France 'and/or' The Garden of Morning Calm • Pick up from Tourist hotel & Sending to Tourist hotel • Can listen to all the useful information such as politics, religions, society, culture and nature of Korea while traveling from full of knowledgeable driving guide

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7 - National Museum of Korean Contemporary History

The National Museum of Korean Contemporary History, which opened on December 26, 2012, is dedicated to researching, preserving, and exhibiting the modern and contemporary history of the Republic of Korea.

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8 - Seoul

Seoul, officially the Seoul Special City, is the capital and largest metropolis of South Korea. With the surrounding Incheon metropolis and Gyeonggi province, Seoul forms the heart of the Seoul Capital Area.

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9 - Climbing in Seoul

This tour brings you to the one of famous hiking Course in Seoraksan called Ulsanbawi which is dramatic landscapes of the Seorak range. • Tourist will be picked up and sent at a hotel in Seoul or nearby Seoul • Only for One Group Private Tour • Visit Shinheungsa Buddhist temple of the Jogye Order, with a monumental, meditating bronze Buddha statue • Step into Sokcho City to sample local cuisine such as delicious seafood at a traditional fish market • Can listen to all the useful information such as politics, religions, society, culture and nature of Korea while traveling from full of knowledgeable driving guide

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10 - Myeongdong 2(i)-ga

Myeongdong is a dong in Jung-gu, Seoul, South Korea between Chungmu-ro, Eulji-ro, and Namdaemun-ro. It covers 0.99km² with a population of 3,409 and is mostly a commercial area, being one of Seoul's main shopping, parade route and tourism districts.

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11 - Dongdaemun Design Plaza

The Dongdaemun Design Plaza, also called the DDP, is a major urban development landmark in Seoul, South Korea designed by Zaha Hadid and Samoo, with a distinctively neofuturistic design characterized by the "powerful, curving forms of elongated structures".

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12 - Snow Tubing in Seoul

On this 9-hour day trip, enjoy skiing or play in the snow at one of the premier ski resorts near Seoul. This family friendly tour includes comfortable round trip transportation from Central Seoul.

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13 - N Seoul Tower

The N Seoul Tower, officially the YTN Seoul Tower and commonly known as the Namsan Tower or Seoul Tower, is a communication and observation tower located on Namsan Mountain in central Seoul, South Korea.

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14 - Heunginjimun

Heunginjimun, literally "Gate of Rising Benevolence" or more commonly known as Dongdaemun, is one of The Eight Gates of Seoul in the Fortress Wall of Seoul, a prominent landmark in central Seoul, South Korea.

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15 - Safaris in Seoul

Everland Theme Park + Panda World + Safari Everland Resort entertains visitors all year long with various rides, festivals, theme areas, and Zootopia, perfect for a great amusement park. It houses diverse attractions which are available to enjoy with no age limits, different themed festivals including Tulip Festival, Rose Festival, Summer Splash, Halloween Festival, Romantic Illumination, and other festivals all year long. Driver will pickup you up at the hotel and bring you to Everland in Private Group. the driver who can speak English will give you Everland Free pass tickets,too. After Enjoying it, you can meet the driver and come back to Everland. If you come out too early, you can stop by some of places around or in Seoul.

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16 - Leeum, Samsung Museum of Art

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17 - HOTEL SEOUL PALACE

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18 - Yongsan-gu

   6 km away

Itaewon is the area surrounding Itaewon-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, South Korea. It is served by Seoul Subway Line 6 via Itaewon, Noksapyeong and Hanganjin stations.

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19 - 63 Building

   6 km away

The 63 Building, officially called 63 SQUARE, is a skyscraper on Yeouido island, overlooking the Han River in Seoul, South Korea.

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20 - Banpo Hangang Park

   8 km away
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21 - Bukhansan

   9 km away

Bukhansan, or Bukhan Mountain, is a mountain on the northern periphery of Seoul, South Korea. There are three major peaks, Baegundae 836.5 meters, Insubong 810.5 meters, Mangyeongdae 787.0 meters.

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22 - Lotte World Tower

   13 km away

Lotte World Tower is a 556-metre, 123-story skyscraper located in Seoul, South Korea. It opened to the public on April 11, 2017, and is currently the tallest building in South Korea and the fifth tallest in the world.

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23 - Suraksan

   16 km away

Suraksan is a mountain in South Korea. It extends across the district of Nowon-gu in Seoul, the national capital, and the cities of Namyangju and Uijeongbu, in the province of Gyeonggi-do. It has an elevation of 637.7 m.

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24 - Central Park Songdo

   36 km away
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25 - Everland

   38 km away

Everland is South Korea's largest theme park. Located at the Everland Resort in Yongin, a city in Gyeonggi-do, it receives 5,85 million visitors annually and was ranked nineteenth in the world for amusement park attendance in 2018.

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When visiting Gyeongbokgung Palace, follow these travel tips:

1. Get there early to avoid the crowds.
2. Bring your own food and water as there are few options inside the palace grounds.
3. Wear comfortable shoes as you will be doing a lot of walking.
4. Don't miss the changing of the guard ceremony!
5. Purchase a ticket in advance online to save time.
6. Dress conservatively to respect the Palace's cultural heritage.
7. Be sure to visit the adjoining National Folk Museum for a more complete experience.

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