Fun Things To Do In Seoul On The First Visit
If you read this, we believe that you are looking for recommended places to visit in Seoul. Here we give you list of things to do in Seoul including Everland, N Seoul Tower, and other Korea destination places that will impress you. Book your flight, visit Korea, and be happy!
1. N Seoul Tower
N Seoul Tower is located in 105, Namsangongwon-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul. This tower is open publicly. You just need to pay approximately 10,000 Won for adult and 8,000 Won for kid. With the ticket in your hand, you have permission to go all the way up to the observatory deck. If you come with your partner, make sure that both of you will write down your name and lock it there. May happiness always be with you! Besides that, you can also find the Hanbok Culture Experience Center at the Lower Ground.
N Seoul tower was completely built in 1971. This tower was is South Korea's first general radio wave tower, providing TV and radio broadcasting in Seoul. But nowadays, the tower broadcasts signals for Korean media outlets, such as KBS, MBC and SBS.
2. Everland
Everland, without a doubt, is the biggest theme park in Korea. It has numerous attractions to explore! Since Everland is huge and complex. Probably you need one or two full day to explorethis theme park.
Here we give you insider tip on the top choice for Everland attraction:
- T Express. If you like to pump your adrenaline at the very top level, you must try this roller coaster! T Express is recognized as one of the world's coolest roller coasters and it’s on the top list of the top attractions in Everland. Try this wooden roller coaster is approximately 200 feet height from the ground and go crazy at top! Once you are at a 77-degree angle, the first drop will make you significantly alive!
- K-Pop Hologram Concert. This is absolutely for the big fan K-Pop, K-Drama, Hallyu or whatever you call it. You will gather in a small dark room and watch holograms of your favorite artists such as Big Bang, 2NE1 and Psy perform their most popular hits. K-Pop hologram concert use ultra-high quality of technology that can make very realistic projection. You will feel like the artists are actually there.
- Safari Rides. Did you know that Everland has two safari rides? On the Lost Valley, you will board an open-air amphibious vehicle and can get up close and personal with the balck and white zebra, elephants, giraffes, and flamingos. Even in Safari Rides, you will get into the world of the wild's predators such as white tigers, lions and bears.
- Beer Garden. Are you looking for the beautiful landscape of Four Seasons Garden to relax? Yes, you can find this kind of place at the European Adventure area in Everland! This beer garden has some varieties of beer on tap, relax, of course not just Korean beer, and some barbecue as well.
- Amazon Express. Actually this is similar to Disney's Kali River Rapids. Everland's Amazon Express will take you on a wild ride through caves and rapids set in a jungle-like atmosphere. Unlike the Disney version, however, you are covered with a waterproof tarp so you won't get too wet. Out from the ride and all wet is not cool, right?
- Fireworks. Party every night like a boss! Everland has spectacular fireworks that professionally combined with a brilliant pyrotechnics, a character performance and high-energy music. The best spot to enjoy the firework in Everland is at the Rose Garden.
3. Iceskating in Winter
If you will visit Seoul in winter, there are some cool activities for you to try! Outdoor ice-skating is should be on your bucket list during visiting Seoul the winter. If you are from tropical country, we are sure that you really want to try this activity. Especially if you come around December or Christmas the surrounding decorations and lights does add that warm fuzzy feeling as you glide along the ice. Don’t forget to enjoy the Christmas market too!
Seoul also has a few outdoor ice-skating rinks that are open around Seoul, e.g. Grand Hyatt in Itaewon and Olympic Park in Songpa-gu, but so far the one at Seoul Plaza (City Hall) seems to be the cheapest and easiest to get to. It costs approximately 1,000 KRW per person for a one hour session, including the rental of a pair of skates, pretty good price. If you need gloves as well, you can rent it for an additional 500 KRW and you can rent lockers to store to keep your valuable belongings for the same price.
4. Local Dishes
When in Korea, eat like Korean! You definitely have to try a big bucket of crispy chicken wings and large bottle of soda, soju, or beer! Hit the local restaurant and order one set of grilled bulgogi, kimchi, sam ge tang, ramyeon, any menus you can pronounce! If you are not a big fan of spicy foods, you can order omurice or bimbimbab. Try the street food as well! Sometimes the best food tasting experiences come from the street food.
5. Gyeongbok Palace
Gyeongbok Palace was built in 1395. Gyeongbokgung Palace is listed as the most beautiful, and remains the largest palaces in Seoul. It is believed that Gyeongbok Palace was probably Korea's most famous royal palace at once. English tours are available three times daily at 11:00, 13:00, and 15:30. The changing of the Guard ceremony will be at 11:00 to 15:00. You should know that this palace is closed on Tuesday. What to do at Gyeongbok Palace? You can take at least an hour to stroll around the pavilions. Another cool idea is rent the hanbok for a day and walk around the palace. This will give you the maximum experience and instantly will make you feel live in the 15th century. Don’t forget to take your camera along with you! Take all the coo pictures since that’s the proof that you’ve been there! ;)
