National Museum of Korean Contemporary History
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DMZ Tour w/ North Korea Experience Hall & Opt. Suspension Bridge
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Seoul: DMZ with Optional Suspension Bridge (English/Spanish)
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Seoul: Korean BBQ Place of the Month Curated by the Host
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Seoul: Nami Island and Garden of Morning Calm (opt Railbike)
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Seoul: Gyeongbok Palace, Bukchon Village, and Gwangjang Tour
Popular places to visit

Statue of Sejong the Great
A golden statue with a palace and a mountain behind highlight the importance of this individual. Stand in front of the monument to sense his significance.

Gwanghwamun
Sense the magnetism of this place with its dynamic feeling of being at the heart of the country. This important area is historic as well as contemporary.

Statue of Admiral Yi Sun Shin
Central to this city is a statue of a man radiating a feeling of strength and power. Look up at this figure representing one of Korea’s biggest heroes.

National Palace Museum of Korea
You can study the exhibits at National Palace Museum of Korea, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Seoul. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.

Ilmin Art Museum
Delve into the fascinating selection of artworks, documentary archives and history relics partially assembled by a late journalist and media group owner.

Jogyesa Temple
Experience the serenity and festival atmosphere of this colorful temple, which is the spiritual heart of Zen Buddhism in Korea.
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