Seoul is the capital of South Korea, a very modernized city with an appreciation of the history that carried it into this century. Huge skyscrapers, a very efficient transportation system, and affinity for pop culture meshes well with old temples, palaces, and street markets.
Read MoreThe Fortress Wall of Seoul or Seoul City Wall surrounds the original city and runs nearly 19 kilometers around the city center. The stone borders, set along the four inner mountains of Bukhansan, Naksan, Namsan, and Inwangsan have gone through renovation efforts, though much of it remains the same.
Read MoreThe Gwangjang Market in Seoul is home to many delightful vendors and restaurants, with more than five thousand shops. Previously known as Dongdaemun Market, this traditional street market is one of the oldest and largest in South Korea and hosts nearly sixty-five thousand visitors daily.
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