Seoul, South Korea

  • Haesindang Park is also known as “Penis Park” (Amanderson / Creative Commons)
  • South Korea is the plastic surgery capital of the world.
  • Seoul is often considered to be one giant shopping mall.
  • Koreans eat kimchi at nearly every meal.
  • An unmarried person is called a “Big Baby” in Korean slang.

Sightseeing

Gyeongbokgung
Historic palace with tours & a museum
Free guided tours are offered of this large, 14th-century royal palace with a museum & gardens.

N Seoul Tower
Tower with city views & a restaurant
Opened in 1980, this iconic tower offers panoramic views of the city & a revolving restaurant.

Everland
Amusement park with rides & zoo animals
Popular amusement park featuring rides, shows, shops, eateries & themed zones, including a zoo.

Namiseom
Verdant island with art & culture events
Picturesque eco-tourist island featuring galleries, a museum, stages & festivals in lush surrounds.