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efficient to the teeth. It’s also endowed with a dizzying wealth of cultural facilities where visitors can take in the creativity of Seoul’s artists, learn about its history, or acquaint themselves with new cultural experiences.

the must-see attractions when you visit Seoul.

abound, along with traditional markets t hat are open nearl y all hours of the day. Traditional Seoul is a fulfilling visit that brings visitors one step closer to the history of Korea.

Nanta Theater Nanta is non-verbal performance which is the combination of Korean traditional performance called ‘Samullnori’ and western form of performance. Instead of using various Korean traditional instruments, it uses pans, knives, and pots- objects that you can find in a kitchen- as its instruments. That is why the performance called ‘Cooking’ in English. It first debuted in 1997, since then, more than 350,000 audiences in different ages and backgrounds viewed this performance.

N Seoul Tower

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Gyeongbokgung(Palace)

Fortress Wall of Seoul

It is located on top of Namsan Mountain and is a place where you can get fine views of Seoul. The tower first was built in 1969 as a satellite tower to accommodate television and radio broadcast in the Seoul area. It was opened to the public in 1980. Since then, it has been popular place to relax for Seoul citizens.There is lighting show every night in N Seoul tower and it begins at 5PM until 11PM with various color presentations. The lighting show of N Seoul tower is very impressive and it is one of

into the palace grounds and head west towards Gyeonghoeru, or the Pavilion of Joyous Meeting. The elevated pavilion, buttressed by stone columns floats on a manmade lake, and its granite railings feature carved renditions of the Bulgasari, a mythological creature known to consume fire. The twostory pavilion may be a familiar sight as it is inscribed on the back of the 10,000 won note.

Gyeongbokgung (Palace) Built in 1395, Gyeongbokgung remained the core nucleus of autocratic rule through much of the Joseon period. Unlike other palaces in Seoul the rectangular area is flanked by large entry gates on all four sides, and three granite walkways extend from the front entry gate, or Geunjeongmun, to Geunjeongjeon, the main hall of Gyeongbokgung Palace. It was here w here the head of state conducted important matters, received foreign envoys, and assembled his court in royal rituals. Enthronements also took place here. Look inside the hall and you’ll see the king’s throne, crowned by a canopy and an intricate, latticed ceiling, which includes a carving of two golden dragons in the clouds, a symbol of royalty. Walk further

Traditional Seoul In 1392, Seoul was designated the capital of a new dynasty, Joseon, a period in Korean history that lasted until 1910. The traditional epicenter of Seoul is found in the Gwangwhamun district where palaces, shrines, and temples

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Fortress Wall of Seoul It is a fortress that surrounded Seoul during the Joseon period (1392-1910). In the beginning of the Joseon dynasty, King Taejo wanted to move the capital to Seoul and built this fortress in 1395 in order to protect the capital. It destroyed all the parts that was built in sand and rebuilt it with stones and established more defense equipment of the fortress during repair construction in 1442.

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Why Seoul?

the city’s rich culture and make use of its extensive cultural facilities. Due to the division of the nation and the proximity of the DMZ with North Korea just an hour’s drive away, some might think Seoul to be a somewhat risky place to visit. Foreign news reports aside, nothing could be further from the truth---Seoul is one of the safest places in the world for foreign travelers, with low levels of crime, a hospitable population, cuttingedge medical facilities and capable police and security authorities. Seoul’s security situation, in fact, has never been better.

Seoul is a city of infinite discoveries. The ancient capital of an ancient land, Seoul is a city where the traditional and the cutting-edge exist side-byside in perfect harmony. It’s a dynamic"QMBDFPGPVUTUBOEJOHOBUVSB city that never sleeps, and theBODJFOUDVMUVSFBOEUISJWJOH list of things to do is endless , from sampling the MJGF 4PVUI,PSFBSFCVJMUJUTFM outstanding cuisine served in UIFUISPFTPGXBSBOEFYJTUTB the city’s excellent restaurants WJTJUFECVUDBQUJWBUJOHEFTUJOB to climbing the rock faces that BUUSBDUJPOMJFTJOQBSUJOJUTFO overlook the city. Come to Seoul, OBUVSFJUQSPNJTFTBEWFOUVS and learn why so many travelers fall in love with this fast-paced FYQFSJFODFTBUFWFSZUVSO&Y but relaxing city. WBSJFEBSDIJUFDUVSF BXFBMUI

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N Seoul Tower Address: 1-31 Taepyeong-ro Junggu Seoul Korea

Modern Seoul

Phone: 82-2-2171-2461

Seoul is, in a word, modern. The city is fast-paced, wired, and tech-

Email : [email protected]

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Seoul is a city of contrasts. From ancient palaces with centuries of history to high-tech skyscraper of steel and glass, from ancient texts dating back millennia to the highest rate of broadband Internet access in the world, Seoul is a place where the old and new exist in harmony. With one foot in the past and another in the future, Seoul is a city that never ceases to amaze. Seoul is also the center of the so-called “Korean Wave” s w e e p i n g A s i a . A s Ko r e a n dramas, film and music reach a wider audience abroad, more and more visitors are coming to Seoul to experience first-hand

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