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Seoul is the business and cultural hub of South Korea, where skyscrapers tower over Buddhist temples. Take it all in from the N Seoul Tower, built atop a peak in Namsan Park. The teahouses and shops of Insadong give you a taste of Korean flavor, which you can further experience with a visit to the grounds and museums of Gyeongbokgung. UNESCO World Heritage Site Changdeokgung Palace is a fine example of authentic ancient architecture.
Restaurants in Seoul
1. Seocho Tourist Information Center
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 40 reviews
Seocho Tourist Information Center 'is located at exit 9 of Gangnam Station. Seocho Tourist Information Center , you can get tourist information about Korea also you can also experience traditional Korean music on the second floor of the building. It operates from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm, 365 days a year. Closed: National holiday Supported Languages: English, Japanese, Chinese, Korean Amenities: Computer Internet Access, Tour Guide Map, Tourism Promotion, Hands-Free Service,etc.
Reviewed By GeorgeZ1255
I got off the subway station at Gangnam square and saw this two story information center. I walked in to inquire about the area and two staff members helped orientate me to the area and I walked away with plenty of things to do. Not to mention, if you go upstairs you get to try traditional Korean musical instruments and dress. A great, quick recommended stop when in this neighborhood.
2. K-Style Hub
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5.0 based on 7 reviews
K-Style Hub is an experience and exhibition space where visitors can appreciate and experience many charms of Korea including tourism, culture, food, Hallyu and much more! Information on events, cultural performances, cultural experience programs. K-Style Hub provides a variety of cultural performances and experience programs free og charge all year round.
3. Seoul Global Cultural Center
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4.5 based on 52 reviews
Must visit place in Seoul if you want to experience Korean culture & K-POP! Opening Hours: 10am~7pm Every day! (except New Year & Lunar New Year's Day & Korean Thanksgiving CHUSEOK Day) Facilities: Information Desk(English/Chinese/Japanese), Rest Area, Free Internet Access Zone, WIFI, Global ATM, Hanbok Experience zone, Performance Venue(Haechi Hall), Seminar Rooms and etc.
4. Tourist Information Center of Korea Tourism Organization
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 65 reviews
Reviewed By Travelove58
This centre occupies the 2nd to 5th floor- within an office building complex. The tourists information centre is on the 2nd floor, with a small cafe within. Every floor has a different aspect showcasing rich Korean cultures ie Korean cuisines, history, cultures, etc. On the 5th Cultural products promo centre, visitors used free coupons to put on hanbok & take pictures. Also another sector to try out making a personalised character strap or magnet. However, the staff at both the hanbok & especially the handicraft sections( 2 young girls) are not very friendly. Makes us feel unwelcome with their cold attitudes! Seems like they don't like foreign tourists - an irony as to why this place is set up for ie to promote understanding of Korean cultures to foreigners/tourists. They are not warm nor helpful when you ask something. But the lady on the information counter on 3rd floor Culinary culture exhibition section was the extreme opposite. Very warm, friendly, helpful & always smile when see guests. She gave us the free coupons for 5th floor events without us even asking. So was the guy on the 2nd floor information counter ( English). Definitely we would recommend s trip here if in Seoul.
5. The National Library of Korea
6. Insadong P.R & Tourist Information Center
7. Myeong-Dong Tourist Information Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 23 reviews
Myeong-dong Tourist Information Center provides any and all necessary travel information and services such as Information Desk(English, Chinese, Japanese), Reservations for Performance, Accomodation, Tour programs and etc, Leaflet Zone, Chroma-key Zone(Hanbok Experience), Souvenir Shop, Coin-Locker, Portable Charger Rental, Korea Map Post Box, Rest area and etc.
Reviewed By BillNabilah - Sepang, Malaysia
You can get free maps here, wear hanbok for free for around 15mins. They also answer all your queries. So glad I managed to drop by here. Before leaving, the staff gave me a souvenir. Many thanks :)
8. Seoul Metropolitan Library
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 19 reviews
Reviewed By Rumples - Tucson, United States
One of my favorite things to do on international trips is to visit libraries. They often hold fascinating exhibitions as well as books and newspapers in English. Sometimes they have lovely cafes with delicious offerings. Soon after arriving in Seoul, I started off on foot from my hotel on a Monday to visit the nearby Metropolitan Library, which used to be the city hall. Alas, I had not checked the opening hours and discovered that this library remains closed on Mondays. So I had to be content with looking at the 1926 structure's exterior. It displays simple Renaissance architecture and five stories with a big clock at the top above the entrance. The new ultramodern city hall forms a backdrop at the rear. A huge, open square appears at the front. I returned on Tuesday for a look inside the clean, well-maintained building, which opened as a library, after extensive renovations, in 2012. Each floor has a map posted for visitors, but the information is given in Korean. I found it easy, however, to identify where the elevator, steps and restrooms are. An employee, who spoke fluent English, told me that English books are on the fourth floor and I headed there. The books are beautifully displayed and easy to find as are daily newspapers, such as The New York Times, Wall Street Journal and Washington Post. After reading a few stories in the papers, I continued to the cafe on the top floor for a light lunch. The cafe opens to the Sky Walk, which offers views over the neighborhood and a close look at the city hall. I noted many locals eating their lunches in this picturesque place. Boardwalks served as paths around the area, which displayed many plants, flowers and trees with autumn colors on this November day. I sat for a while in the sunshine, enjoying the view and the atmosphere before descending to ground level to continue with my exploration of Seoul. The Metropolitan Library is easily reached by Metro (City Hall station, Exit 4 or 5).
9. Airport Railroad Travel Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 27 reviews
Provide various information for tour and airport express train
