Best places: Tourist attractions in Seoul, South Korea

Sprawling, scenic grounds around Changdeokgung Palace featuring pavilions, ponds & lush trees.

Major building opened in 2005 to house the country's cultural & military artifacts & artworks.

Brick-built, 19th-century, Gothic-style Catholic cathedral with a 45m-high bell tower.

Modern 1976 mosque in the traditional style, offering sermons in English, Arabic, and Korean.

Seoul’s largest park, a tranquil, hilly forest with trails, an observatory tower & a cable car.

👍👍 This trail takes you all the way to Namsan Seoul Tower, if you choose not to take a cable car. Rather steep climb up, but the views are amazing. Came during the evening so we could see the panaromic city view at night.

Free guided tours are offered of this large 14th-century royal palace with a museum & gardens.

Historic palace in the heart of Seoul offering a popular Changing of the Royal Guard ceremony.

Museum charting Korea's conflicts, with exhibition rooms, monuments & an outdoor vehicle display.

Tours are offered of this large Joseon dynasty palace & its surrounding gardens.

Vast, tree-filled park featuring a lake, bike path & roses, plus deer to feed & a butterfly house.

Prison museum in former jail, opened in 1908, used to house Korean patriots during the colonial era.

Exhibits focused on the Joseon Dynasty & royal family, with many artifacts & an audio tour.

👍👍 Absolutely wonderful hike, with great historical importance. Crowded on weekends, especially sunny ones, to the point that I couldn't enjoy it. But I go up mountains for solitude,not crowds. However I went again on. Friday at 10 AM and had the place to myself. Highly, highly recommend.

👍👍 I guess if you want an aerial view of Seoul from east to west, Seoul Sky is a quite competitive place to visit. As it is located at the pinnacle of Lotte World Tower, arguably highest tower in East Asia. The main entrance is on the B1 floor of the tower. Unless you visit on weekdays, line is typical...

Futuristic library & cultural event space on 2 levels of a mall with floor-to-ceiling bookshelves.

Children's museum with an interactive focus, featuring exhibits exploring science, culture & art.

Buddhist temple, founded in 1997, with tours, meditation halls, cultural classes & tea ceremonies.

Site of Seoul 1988 Olympics with nearly a square mile of green space, sculptures & sports venues.

National museum celebrating the history, culture & lives of Korean people, established in 1946.