Seoul is the city of fusion between the modern civilization and the ancient culture of Korea. In the midst of skyscrapers and concrete building, the great city also charms netizens with well-preserved architectures built back in centuries ago and the beautiful cultural heritage to experience.
Seoul, the capital city has been the center of culture exchange and tourism in the country since the K-wave trend hits the globe. It is not surprising to notice many friends and families in your social circle have visited Seoul as their holiday trip and uploaded dozens of photos with beautiful sceneries. In this post, I will share some Instagram-worthy spots in Seoul for you to visit and check in so you could show off to your friends too!
Gyeong-bok-gung Palace
Gyeong-bok-gung Palace brings you back during the ancient Joseon dynasty without a time machine. Gyeong-bok-gong was the main royal palace back in the 1400s, located at the northern Seoul. You can rent to wear a hanbok (traditional Korean wear) and stroll around the palace, taking beautiful pictures just like you’re in an ancient drama setting.
Hangang River
The Hangang (refers to the Han River) is the backbone of the Seoul city. There are many recreation parks built along the riverbank, making them perfect spots to view the Seoul skyline either during the day time or night. The Han river is even stunning when approaching sunset, as you can see view the silhouette of the city with the purplish cotton candy as background.
Dongdaemum Design Plaza (DDP)
DDP is the one of the most iconic modern architecture located at the fashion district Dong-dae-mun. This architecture holds fashion events, art exhibitions, galleries, forums and other local and global events. It is also the location of Seoul Fashion Week and houses for many wonderful art exhibitions that definitely brings you the futuristic elements into your Instagram feed.
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