Seoul is a vibrant and exciting city, one that deftly combines ancient history with ultra-modern design and technology. The city is filled with a wide range of tourist attractions of all types. Discover the best attractions in Seoul including some of the following travel spots in this video:

Seoul Tower:
Located on Namsan Mountain, the N Seoul Tower is Seoul’s second highest point, with a total height of 236m. Rising almost 500 meters above the city, this communications and observation tower provides dramatic views of the city from its perch on the side of Mount Namsan.

Bukchon Hanok Village:
This preserved area of several ancient neighborhoods gives you a feel for what it was like to live in Korea 600 years ago and it is featuring hundreds of traditional Korean houses, called hanok. It's right in central Seoul, in the area between the Gyeongbokgung Palace and the Changdeokgung Palace.

Gyeongbokgung Palace:
Gyeongbokgung is a large palace complex that also houses the National Folk Museum of Korea. First built in 1395, Gyeongbokgung Palace is the largest of Seoul's five grand palaces built during the powerful Joseon dynasty.

Gwanghwamun Gate:
The largest and main gate to Seoul's Gyeongbokgung Palace, Gwanghwamun Gate is home to the changing of the guards ceremony (performed since 1469).

Dongdaemun Design Plaza:
Dongdaemun Design Plaza is a very beautiful design center in Seoul's Dongdaemun area. At night, the design center comes alive, the highlight being 25,550 white, LED roses that light up.

Namdaemun Market:
The largest traditional market in Korea, Namdaemun Market is the place to shop for cheap goods, as well as fresh, local fruits and vegetables. It is also a popular place to try your way through Korea’s snack food culture.

A lot of amazing tourist attractions are waiting for you, so don’t hesitate to visit Seoul in South Korea.