Hvis du planlægger en tur til Sydkorea, er chancerne for, at du tilbringer nogen tid i Seoul. Hovedstaden er absolut centrum for handlingen, da næsten halvdelen af landets befolkning bor i metroområdet. Med omkring 25 millioner mennesker er det det 4. største storbyområde i verden.
Et besøg i Seoul er lidt som at være i en ægte version af “tilbage til fremtiden.” Et minut går du rundt i et gammelt palads, og det næste stirrer du op på et futuristisk indkøbscenter. På vej til at udforske en konfuciansk helligdom ser du koreanere fikseret på deres smartphone og nyder lynhurtig WiFi på metroen.
Der er absolut en interessant blanding af tradition og modernitet her.
Mens Standard Hanbok -tøj stadig er omkring, har Seoul -ungdommen deres egen specielle modesans. Leverandører koger stadig klassiske koreanske retter op, men du finder også vestlige fastfoodkæder rundt om hvert hjørne.
Der er masser af sjove ting at gøre i Seoul for at holde dig travlt. Byen kan prale af nogle fremragende museer, travle markeder, charmerende parker og nogle temmelig vilde natteliv. Her kan du glæde dig i en vandretur op i bjergene i løbet af dagen og sparke tilbage i et massivt dagspa -kompleks om natten.
Jeg flyttede næsten til Seoul. Det kom ned til den koreanske hovedstad eller Beijing, og jeg valgte sidstnævnte, så jeg kunne tjekke OL i 2008 og studere kinesisk. Vi checkede ud Seoul et par gange, da vi boede i Kina og havde en eksplosion på hver tur.
Det er absolut en af mine yndlingsbyer i Asien, og jeg vender faktisk tilbage i 2020 for at udforske meget mere af de fantastiske steder at besøge i byen.
For et dybtgående kig på, hvad man skal gøre i Seoul, skal du læse videre for nogle af de allerbedste ting at gøre i Sydkoreas hovedstad.
Indholdsfortegnelse
1. Udforsk gamle paladser
2. Besøg Jongmyo -helligdommen
3. Vandretur omkring Namsan Park og N Seoul Tower
4. Se standard Hanok Homes
5. Forkæl dig i koreansk køkken
6. Gå langs Cheonggye -strømmen
7. Besøg en Jimjilbang (en af de mest afslappende ting at gøre i Seoul!)
8. Snap fotos i Ihwa Mural Village
9. Besøg Nationalmuseet i Korea
10. Prøv Soju
11. Gennemse lokale markeder
12. Gå langs Seoullo 7017
13. Sjovt på floden
14. Udforsk Bukhansan National Park
15. Oplev nattelivet
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1. Udforsk gamle paladser
Vi begynder vores rejse omkring Seoul ved at træde ind i byens fortid. Joseon -dynastiet var det sidste rige i Korea, der varede fra 1392 indtil 1910. I løbet af århundreder byggede Joseon Kings flere paladser her. At tjekke et par af de fem store paladser skal være på toppen af din liste over ting at gøre i Seoul.
Der er fem forskellige paladser, som du kan besøge – Gyeongbokgung, Changdeokgung, Changgyeonggung, Deoksugung og Gyeonghuigung. Jeg leverede dem i køb fra de mest fremragende til det mindste. Gyeongbokgung er absolut den største af dem alle, mens Gyeonghuigung normalt overses.
Hvor mange af de paladser, du beslutter at se, afhænger helt af, hvor længe du har i Seoul, og hvad dine interesser er. I det mindste skal du absolut tjekke Gyeongbokgung. Navnet angiver “Palace meget velsignet af himlen”, og det er et smukt sted at udforske.
De, der har en stærk interesse for koreansk historie og kultur, ville gøre det godt at tilføje et par meget flere paladser til deres rejseplan. Changdeokgung og Changgyeonggung er ideelle ved siden af hinanden, så det er let at ramme begge på en halv dag. Førstnævnte er især fantastisk at besøge takket være sin rolige “Secret Garden.”
Gyeongbokgung er åben hver dag (undtagen tirsdag) fra 9:00 til enten 17:00 eller 18:30. Mellem 11:00 og 15:00 foretager de en ændring af vagtceremonien hver time på timen. There are also complimentary excursions in English that start at 11:00, 1:30 and 3:30. Tickets cost about $2.50.
They’re both open Tuesday to Sunday from 9:00-5:30 or 6:30. Tickets cost $2.50 for Changdeokgung and an extra $4 or so to visit the gardens. Meanwhile, Changgyeonggung costs less than a dollar. You can also snag combination tickets that grant you access to all of the palaces plus the Jongmyo Shrine for about $8.50.
For a guided morning walking tour, which includes a visit to Gyeongbokgung, click here, or the image below to learn more.
2. visit The Jongmyo Shrine
Next on our list of things to do in Seoul is this Confucian shrine. It’s a UNESCO world Heritage site and an crucial part of the city’s history.
During the Joseon Dynasty, this was a place of worship for the kings. Here, they would do a memorial ritual known as Jongmyo Jaerye for the deceased royalty. These continue to this day accompanied by standard music and dance. It’s said that the music invites their spirits to return from the heavens.
The Jongmyo Shrine is open every day except for Tuesday. On weekdays and Sundays, you can only visit as part of a tour. Their English excursions happen at 10:00, 12:00, 2:00, and 4:00. Head there on a Saturday or the last Wednesday of the month to explore the shrine on your own.
Tickets cost just under $1 for the Jongmyo Shrine if you don’t have the combination pass. It’s easy to combine a visit to the shrine with trips to the nearby palaces. Click here to get directions.
3. Vandretur omkring Namsan Park og N Seoul Tower
Despite being a megacity of over 25 million, Seoul is still home to lots of exceptional public parks. The largest park in the city is Namsan (South Mountain), and it’s a great place to visit.
South Koreans love to go hiking, and there are plenty of trails here at Namsan. escape the chaos of the city streets for a bit and walk up to the peak. At 262 meters, you’ll take pleasure in some epic views of Seoul from here.
For an even better view, head to the top of the N Seoul Tower. This adds another 262 meters and supplies the best panoramas of the city. It’s open every day from 9 AM until 11 PM or midnight and costs about $9 for adults. You can also indulge in a amazing meal at the top of N Seoul Tower, click here for information about that.
Be sure you add a trip to the park and the top of the tower to your itinerary, this is one of the top Seoul attractions. There are several entrances to access the park. check the map for directions.
4. Se standard Hanok Homes
One thing I love about Seoul is how pleased the city is of its past. It’s great to see how this bustling city of the future still holds on to tradition. The Namsangol Hanok village is one of the best places to take a glimpse into the Seoul of years gone by.
While massive apartment or condo buildings dominate the skyline of Seoul these days, people here used to live in standard hanok homes. A handful of these have been restored and filled with antique furniture, art, and other household items. It’s an interesting contrast walking around the restored hanok homes as you see cranes towering in the distance, building the Seoul of tomorrow.
Here you’ll also find the city’s thousand-year time capsule. This was buried here in 1994 to mark Seoul’s 600th anniversary and it will be opened in 2394 for its millennial celebration.
The Hanok village is located at the foot of Namsan, click here for directions. It’s open from Tuesday to Sunday from 9 AM until either 8:00 or 9 PM depending on the month. best of all, it’s absolutely complimentary to visit! If you would like to combine the Hanok village with some of the palaces provided above, check out this walking tour.
5. Forkæl dig i koreansk køkken
If you’re ever not sure of what to do in Seoul, just stop for a snack. There’s so much mouth-watering Korean food on every street here, so dig in!
When it pertains to Korean food, kimchi is the king. This spicy, fermented cabbage is considered the national dish of Korea. It’s on the table at every meal here and is an essential part of Korean culture.
While kimchi is delicious, it’s a lot more of a side than a meal. In fact, Korean meals normally have a bunch of sides that are collectively known as banchan. In addition to kimchi, other sides range from potato pancakes, rolled omelettes, and tofu simmered in soy sauce. one of the best parts about eating Korean food is getting to sample many dishes in one sitting without feeling guilty!
There are so lots of tasty Korean meals that this guide would go on forever if I talked about them all. absolutely be sure to try some bibimbap (mixed rice), japchae (stir-fried noodles), and of course, Korean BBQ. buy up a plate of bulgogi (marinated beef), toss it on the grill, and get ready for an extraordinary meal.
Read More: how to eat Your way through South Korea on a Budget
6. Gå langs Cheonggye -strømmen
Since you’ll be stuffing your face with delectable Korean snacks for a few days, it’s a good idea to lace up your walking shoes. Thankfully this bustling metropolis is actually quite pedestrian-friendly.
One of the best places to choose a stroll in Seoul is along the Cheonggye Stream. There was a stream here lots of centuries ago during the Joseon Dynasty. Makeshift homes along the stream led the city to build a road over it at one point to kick the people out.
Thankfully, Seoul has been striving towards a lot more environmentally-friendly development in recent decades. The city made a decision to restore the stream and set up a great pedestrian path along it. While it took several years and a lot of money, it’s mainly checked out as a success.
Walking along the stream feels absolutely removed from the busy city streets, as it’s a few meters below street level. It’s particularly picturesque at night when you can see a light and sound show on some of the fountains. You can head to the Cheonggye Plaza and start from there.
7. Besøg en Jimjilbang (en af de mest afslappende ting at gøre i Seoul!)
One of the quintessential things to do in Seoul is chilling out at a jimjilbang. “What on earth is a jimjilbang?”, you may be asking. Well, this is a little slice of heaven ideal in the middle of Seoul.
Basically, a jimjilbang is a large facility for relaxation and entertainment. They typically have a variety of pools and saunas in addition to day spa treatments, restaurants, arcades, and so much more. A trip to a jimjilbang is always high on my list of things to do in Seoul.
There are lots of premium jimjilbang across the city, but on both of our visits to Seoul, we frequented Dragon Hill. This huge complex has it all, including a full gym and a cinema. Admission is good for 12 hours here, so you can even save on a night of accommodation costs and just crash in the sleeping room.
Tickets cost $11 during the day from Monday to Friday and about $13.50 for nights, weekends, and holidays. It’s always open 24/7 so you can come anytime you like! Click here to get directions.
8. Snap fotos i Ihwa Mural Village
If you’re trying to find that best artsy pic to post to the ‘gram, head on over to the Ihwa Mural Village. once upon a time, this neighborhood was slated to be demolished. The city started a public art project here in 2006 to try and save the area, with about 70 artists participating.
While lots of are delighted with the results of the project, it hasn’t been all great for residents. lots of complain about the noise and litter that tourists bring with them. Some residents even painted over some of the most popular murals to try and deter visitors. Not everyone was delighted that their neighborhood unexpectedly became a vacationer attraction.
That being said, it’s still worth it to visit, especially if you take pleasure in street art and photography. just remember that this is a residential area and show the proper respect to locals. As long as you’re not poking into people’s homes and snapping pictures of them, you’ll have a pleasurable experience.
Try to speak some Korean to locals and drop into local services for a snack or drink to show your support. Ihwa Mural village is located on a hilltop near Naksan Park. Click here to get directions.
9. Besøg Nationalmuseet i Korea
Learning a lot more about Korean history and art is absolutely one of the best things to do in Seoul. That’s why you’ll want to be sure to include a stop at the national museum of Korea on your itinerary.
This is far and away the largest and a lot of crucial museum in the country. learn about ancient history up to early modern times as you visit exhibitions on painting, calligraphy, Asian arts, and more.
The national museum is open every day at 10 AM. It stays open until 6 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, 7 on Sunday, and 9 on Wednesday and Saturday. It’s located in Yongsan Park (click here to get directions) and is complimentary to visit the main exhibitions.
10. Prøv Soju
No post on what to do in Seoul would be complete without a bit of soju. Korea’s a lot of popular booze is generally distilled from rice, bar