Seoul, South Korea Travel Guide
Five palaces and neon nights
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Why visit Seoul
Seoul layers five centuries of palaces with the world’s most plugged-in urban culture: Gyeongbokgung’s changing of the guard, Bukchon’s hanok alleys and the neon of Gangnam and Hongdae. The food runs from 24-hour barbecue joints to street stalls selling tteokbokki and fried chicken with beer — the national pairing. Night markets, jjimjilbang spas and a DMZ tour keep day three full.
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Best time to visit Seoul
Weather decides when a city shines — and when it empties out. We pull 30-year climate averages for Seoul to show which months are warm, dry and worth booking.
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Eat your way through Seoul
These are the dishes to hunt down in Seoul — not just the country's greatest hits. Tap a dish to see where it's made best, then compare a stay in the same neighbourhood with your dates.
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