From Palaces to Alpacas: A Whirlwind Seoul Adventure

#gyeongbokgungpalace #insadong #myeongdong #dongdaemundesignplaza #hongdae #lotteworldtower #lotteaquarium #starfieldlibrary #bluehouse #namiisland #alpacaworld #gangchonrailbike #seoultrip #visitkorea #seouladventures #koreatravel #exploreseoul #natureandneon #hiddengemskorea Top Attractions in and around Seoul In Seoul 1. Gyeongbokgung Palace • Historic royal palace with beautiful architecture and the changing of the guard ceremony. 2. Insadong • Cultural neighborhood filled with antique shops, teahouses, and art galleries. 3. Myeongdong • Shopper’s paradise for K-beauty, fashion, and street food. 4. Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) • Futuristic architecture, exhibitions, and design markets. 5. Hongdae (Hongik University Area) • Youthful neighborhood famous for indie music, clubs, cafes, and street performances. 6. Lotte World Tower & Mall • Korea’s tallest building with panoramic city views (Seoul Sky), luxury shopping, and the Lotte Aquarium — home to over 55,000 marine creatures across themed zones. 7. Starfield Library (COEX Mall) • Stunning open public library with towering bookshelves and a modern design, perfect for photos and quiet time. 8. Blue House (Cheong Wa Dae) • Former presidential residence, now open to the public with guided tours and beautiful traditional architecture. ⸻ Outside Seoul (Easy Day Trips) 9. Nami Island (Namiseom) • Romantic island famous for tree-lined paths, Korean dramas, and scenic nature. 10. Alpaca World (in Gangwon Province) • Family-friendly farm where you can feed and walk alpacas, plus other animals and nature trails. 11. Gangchon Rail Bike • Scenic pedal-powered rail car ride along an old railway with river and mountain views, near Nami Island.