Seoul South Korea Exciting Things to do in Seoul
South Korea is a stylish mix of contemporary urban centers, unspoiled natural landscapes, and cultural villages. Seoul is an incredible city with mouth-watering food, exciting attractions, and unforgettable shopping spots. The amount of things to do and see in Seoul is endless and unique experiences await you at every corner.
If you are heading to Seoul for the first time you are in for a one of a kind adventure.
Trickeye Museum
The Trickeye Museum is a gallery that combines art with AR (Augmented Reality) effect and 2D/3D illusion. Unlike the typical art gallery, you can interact with the painting. With the help of the newly developed Trickeye camera’s app. How this app works is that it makes the picture come alive, and it records the whole process on camera. Besides the interactive displays, visitors can also drop by the Ice Museum. Which contains items entirely made out of ice such as an ice TV set, ice kitchen, ice slope, and more.
Have the time of your life at Lotte World:
The Lotte world is the world largest indoor amusement park comprising both an indoor theme park and an outdoor amusement park. The place Lotte world also has a hotel and a large shopping complex. It has exciting joy rides, colorful parades, film shows, laser shows, and the vibrant world carnival parade performed by over 200 artists.
Lotte world theme park A Heaven for foodies
The theme park is also a haven for foodies as they can sample the very best of Korean and international cuisine. The restaurant includes all the major cuisines of the world under one rooftop. Kids will have a beautiful day at the game zones of the theme park like mirror Maze, Tomb of horror, space Journey, etc.
Myeongdong
Myeongdong is all about fashion and skin care. It is Seoul’s most prominent shopping district. If it’s the variety that you’re after, then there’s no better place to shop than Myeongdong. It is where you’ll find international brands to unique items. Many restaurants in Myeongdong are specialized in pork cutlet and Kalguksu.
Ever land in South Korea’s largest theme park at 100 hectares. It is ranked as the most visited theme park in the world by offering five main festivals and exciting entertainment all year around. The park has over 40 heart-pounding rides and attractions. Also, there is a safari world, featuring white tigers, tigers, lions, and bears. Herbivore safari allows visitors to get close and personal with the giraffes, elephants, and ostriches. Ever land is also known for its gorgeous flower arrangements and beautiful garden since the Rose Festival in 1985.
Bukhansan national park
It’s not necessary a national park is located within a city. In Seoul, you can get a break from the crowd and noise by taking a peaceful hike in the mountains of Bukhansan and get incredible views of the city from the different peaks.
Karaoke
Karaoke is a must to do activity in Seoul: whether it’s with friends, family, or to practice by you. The room is known as a Noraebang or singing room and is hired out for a set amount of time at a fixed price. Noraebang comes in all forms from the bare bones couch and sound system with TV to the full-on deluxe experience with multiple screens, leather sofas, and instruments. You can also enjoy some drinks and snacks while you sing.
The Han River
The Han River is the best places to find free things to do in Seoul. One can rent bikes, take a cruise, and have a picnic or even camp. There are many activities to enjoy along the Han River. No wonder the locals love hanging out here. Every year the Han River hosts its annual massive fireworks festivals.
You can visit a cafe just with dogs. There are playful pups and cuddly pups. Hang out with them while you enjoy a cup of coffee.
Party in Hongdae
As Hongdae is the Mecca of nightlife in Seoul, there is a pantheon of club choices. The energy in Hongdae is eclectic, particularly on weekend nights, when the streets come alive, and the clubs get packed to the brim. The park close to the university becomes an outdoor party, where it’s not uncommon to find boys break dancing, silent headphone parties or multitudes of great spontaneous activities.
Have a drink at Raccoon cafe
Seoul is famous for its large number of themed cafes. One of the most popular cafes is a raccoon cafe called The Blind Alley. This place is home to two mischievous raccoons who love to interact with guests. They have their area away from the cafe all to themselves, but visitors are welcome to play with them or feed those snacks. On top of that, the cafe also serves delicious drinks and does not charge an entrance fee, unlike other themed cafes.
If you are traveling with your family and are looking for a place for the kids to enjoy, head to Seoul in South Korea.
