{"id":3048,"date":"2019-10-24T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2019-10-24T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/travel-trends\/4-things-you-can-only-do-in-seoul-south-korea\/"},"modified":"2019-10-24T17:41:23","modified_gmt":"2019-10-24T21:41:23","slug":"unique-things-do-in-seoul-south-korea","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/unique-things-do-in-seoul-south-korea\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Unique Things You Can ONLY Do in Seoul, South Korea"},"content":{"rendered":"

Most world travelers worth the visa stamps in their passport have a visit to South Korea somewhere in their globe-hopping itinerary, whether it\u2019s a memorable trip from the past or a potential journey planned for sometime in the future. Rich in history with a vibrant modern culture and an economy that bridges both East and West, South Korea (best referred to as just \u201cKorea\u201d during your visit) is a destination that appeals to any travel lover. And its capital city of Seoul is a must-visit.<\/p>\n

Flip through a guidebook and peruse a travel site and you\u2019ll get an idea of what to do on any potential sojourn to Seoul, from local delicacies to nosh to famous clubs and museums to visit, all of which is pretty standard for a trip to any major international city. But here are seven unique\/fun\/awesome things that you can ONLY<\/em> do in Seoul.<\/p>\n

Stroll Through Korea of Old
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Any visit to Seoul requires a trip to Gyeongbok Palace, the destroyed and rebuilt (and re-destroyed and re-rebuilt) main palace of Korea\u2019s famed Joseon Dynasty. While you\u2019re there, make a point to detour to the nearby Bukchon Hanok Village<\/a>. Preserved to resemble Korean life from 600 years ago, Bukchon Hanok is a picturesque locale with plenty of traditional Korean homes, shops, caf\u00e9s, and more.<\/p>\n

Visit the DMZ
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Arguably, THE elephant in the room for most Westerners taking\u00a0airline flights<\/a> to Seoul is the close proximity to North Korea. Being just 35 miles from the famed Demilitarized Zone (DMZ), Seoul offers tourists the unique opportunity of visiting one of the most contentious spots in the world<\/a>\u00a0with ease. Visitors can sign up to technically step on North Korean soil (and safely return), learn the history of the DMZ, and much more.<\/p>\n

Take a Trip to the Legendary Lotte World<\/h2>\n

Korea\u2019s answer to Disney World, Lotte World<\/a> is a massive theme park\/resort that\u2019s open year round and combines outdoor and indoor attractions. It was even the Guinness World Record holder for largest indoor theme park at one point and includes a man-made island inside a lake, a monorail, hotel, and plenty of other features.<\/p>\n

Attend Service at (Possibly) the Largest Church in the World<\/h2>\n

Even if you\u2019re not religious, there\u2019s something kind of appealing about checking out what\u2019s often credited as the largest church in the world (even if it\u2019s for bragging rights). Founded in 1958, the Yoido Full Gospel Church<\/a> is a Pentecostal megachurch with nearly a million members. It features seven services every Sunday that can fit 26,000 people. Just don\u2019t be late, otherwise you\u2019ll have to watch everything on the TV screens in the overflow rooms.<\/p>\n

Stroll Along a Highway-Turned-Futuristic Pedestrian Walkway
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New York City has the High Line and Seoul has the Seoullo 7017<\/a>. Originally built in 1970, this former highway overpass was re-purposed as an elevated park (AKA a \u201cskygarden\u201d) in 2017. The 7017 in its name is reportedly referencing both years it opened, as well as the 17 walkways connected to it. Those who walk through the eco-friendly park can find caf\u00e9s, eateries, \u201cpeeping pots\u201d (plant pots that play sounds), modern art, and a whole lot more.<\/p>\n

Explore the Largest Shipping Container Mall in the World<\/h2>\n
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