Traveling to Seoul. Part Two: what to see and where to go in Seoul

Seoul - a place where you can get a lot of new experiences and interesting rest. South Korean majestic palaces are located on the back of high and modern business centers. Under the city metro modern moving train, and on the surface of the future mixed with boiling Asian indispensable attributes: street cafes, aquariums with strange wildlife, with the kiosks clothing. In all of this in a very clean and comfortable. The concept of waste in Seoul is not in principle. Therefore, the impression of the trip will not be ruined, as it might be when visiting the capital of some other, less industrial Asian countries.

Problems with moving around the city can be avoided by using a smartphone or tablet, the benefit of free Wi-Fi is almost everywhere. On the case with the internet there are any problems, I recommend to keep in reserve a handy navigator offline MapsWithMe. We repeatedly rescued, he travels not only in South Korea. Easy movement around the city also are contributing to the fact that all the inscriptions and signs necessarily duplicated in English.

Gyeongbokgung Palace

The palace is located in a large park complex and is the ancient residence of the rulers of the Korean people. Access to the costs about 3,000 won (about $ 3). Royal Residence is located on an island in the middle of the lake, which in itself looks very nice. In the main square of the complex regularly hosts a colorful ceremony of Changing of the Guard of the Royal Guard. Imperturbable guards dressed in national costumes of the era of the Joseon Dynasty, and allow tourists to be photographed with him. In general, it is very beautiful, you can just walk a little dip in the history and lifestyle of the ancient rulers.

National Museum of Korea

This museum consists of two monumental buildings, connected by a transition-ceiling. One of these is the National Museum, the other - a library with thousands of books in Korean. The construction is amazing his community by both outside and inside. Almost everything here is made of marble blocks and slabs, which adds even more pomp this place. Admission is free to all comers. Theme exhibits inside - the history and culture of Koreans.

The museum is accessible English speaking guide, whose services should use clear, otherwise it will be difficult to get some intelligible information presented exposition. However, this facility is required for a visit to assess the passion of Korean Architects gigantomania. By the way, right next to the beautiful panoramic view of the city.

Skyscraper "63"

This building - one of the business cards of Seoul (height 250 meters), it is as if covered with gold. Inside there is a fancy movie theater, restaurants, shops and an observation deck, a visit which will cost 10,000 won (about $ 10). From a viewing platform overlooking the entire city, but it is not very impressive due to the fact that the upper glazed balcony, and the windows, it's hard to believe, is not very clean. Much more interesting panorama that opens from Seoul Tower - the highest point in the South Korean capital.

The tower is located on the hill of Namsan, to which can be reached by cable car. During a visit to the tower will have to pay about $ 10. The observation deck there are also glazed, but the view it offers much more interesting, because the tower is located above. On the ground floor there is a museum teddy bears Teddy, if someone is interested. After visiting the tower down the hill is better to go down the stairs on foot, as the road across an open area with wonderful views.

Amusement park Lotte World

Excellent place to relax with the children, and without them. Lotte World is divided into two parts. The first - a multi-storey indoor complex with a lot of attractions (especially for children), a beautiful ice rink, seating areas and a café. The second part - a real open-air tale that will appeal not only to children but also adults. Disney settled around the castle cute fairy houses, dizzying rides and other indispensable attributes of a theme park. A ticket for the whole day costs $ 40, and the park is open until late. On a visit to this place is worth spending the whole day.

embankment

Embankment in Seoul - a great place for walking. It is clean and there is where to turn. A really interesting place, it becomes night, closer to the night. At this time, young people flock here, parents with children and tourists. Young people sit companies, drink alcoholic beverages, talk and sing songs. Do not bawl, as is customary in our country, but calmly and cultural rest. Children are from head to toe wet, because they frolic in the artificial river that runs directly on the waterfront. In general, the promenade of Seoul - a place where you can really quality rest after a hard working day or a tourist.

City Hall

Despite the fact that the City Hall administration, it is open access for everyone, including tourists. City Hall is something futuristic, obviously not from this century. There are a lot of glass, metal pipes and structures, and the walls inside the completely entwined with green plants. In the mayor's office, you can walk freely and to get acquainted with what is living modern Seoul. In addition there are many interactive lounges and toilets with flies and control panel that Koreans are sorry, instead of toilet paper.

City Hall - this is one of the few places in Seoul where you can somehow feel the next breath. Perhaps the whole thing in architecture and clean around. As for the rest, in spite of the commercials most guidebooks, the capital of South Korea - this is the usual modern city skyline, which thinned Asian tones and colors. Therefore, Seoul - not city XXII century.

In the next section I will discuss the cuisine, weather and more, different and interesting.