Seoul Travel Guide - Paperback

by Jack Harris (Author)

Mysterious, captivating, intriguing, and historic - these are just a few words to describe the stunning city of Seoul. As the capital of South Korea, Seoul offers many different cultural and adventurous things you can experience. This travel guide will help you to find the top places to eat, stay, and visit when traveling to this iconic city. Situated in the north of South Korea, Seoul was founded by the Baekje Kingdom. Placed near the Han River, it was meant to be a place where trade with China could occur. However, Seoul wasn't always known as Seoul. In fact, its previous names include Wiryeseong and Hanyang, before Seoul was chosen around the late 1800s. This city is located about 35 miles from the Demilitarized Zone and is the largest city in all of South Korea. It's known for its remarkable geography which ranges from majestic mountains to the winding Han River. Today, it's home to over 10 million people.