Miracle on the Han, Seoul

The 600 year old capital of South Korea, which the locals so affectionately call “miracle on the Han”, Seoul is the symbol of the determination and zeal of the Korean people for growth and advancement. You will find here the futuristic architecture of the world famous architects, hand in hand with the ancient palaces and temples of old city of Seoul.

Asiana Airline and Korean Airline are two of the best airlines of South Korea and fly frequent flights to Seoul from most of the important airports worldwide. Many European airlines also offer direct flights to Seoul; it is a good idea to book a seat for yourself at least 2 weeks prior to your flight.

The city of Seoul is divided into two districts separated by Han River. There has been a lot of work done by the city government for the improvement of the parks along the river and by visiting these parks you will know that their hard work has really paid off. These parks are a perfect place for relaxing and for interacting with the locals.

For the panoramic view of the city you can visit the N Seoul tower. If you want to know about the history and culture of the city you can visit the 600 years old Changdeokgung Palace. There is a 90 minutes guided tour available on arrival at the palace. But if you like, you can also take an unescorted tour of the palace. Another historical landmark worth visiting is the grand palace of Gyeongbokgung.
The War Museum in the central Seoul is a good place for getting an insight into the Korean War of 1949-1951. For entertainment you can head to Lotte World, a huge complex with amusement parks, multiplex cinemas, restaurants, hotels and ice-skating facility. Lotte World is famous for the 4D films and entertainment in its adventure park.
Another great place for entertainment and also for shopping malls is the CEOX Mall, the grand underground mall with many shopping malls, restaurants, hotels and its world famous CEOX aquarium with thousands of fish species.
Seoul is truly a great place for your vacation, so book yourself a nice cheap flight to Seoul and get to the Miracle on the Han.