Seoul Travel Guide
South Korea
Seoul is the capital of South Korea and a major urban centre with a population of 9,988,049. It sits in the north-west of the country and is organised around the Han River, with a dense metropolitan area extending well beyond the central districts.
Travellers can arrive through Incheon International Airport, Gimpo International Airport or Seoul Air Base. Seoul has no notable named beaches within 40 kilometres, so it is better suited to an urban trip than a beach-based break.
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Weather in Seoul
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Pays in KRW
Plug type Type C & Type F (UK adapter needed)
Emergency 112
Dial code +82
Tipping: Tipping is not a standard practice in South Korea, and service charges are typically included in the bill at restaurants and hotels. Attempting to tip can sometimes be awkward or even refused. However, there are a few exceptions where small gratuities are appreciated but not expected.
Best time to visit Seoul
Jan
2°5Feb
5°5Mar
12°7Apr
19°7May
22°8Jun
28°12Jul
30°19Aug
30°17Sep
27°13Oct
19°8Nov
12°5Dec
4°5Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.
Things to do in Seoul
정동1928
cultural center
0.4 km
Seoul Museum of Art
art museum
0.5 km
새문안교회
christian place of worship
0.6 km
공평도시유적전시관
history museum
0.7 km
반쥴
art gallery
0.8 km
갤러리마리
art gallery
1 km
서소문성지역사박물관
history museum
1.1 km
경복궁
palace
1.5 km
Getting there
Incheon International Airport · 48.3 km
Gimpo International Airport · 15.4 km
Seoul Air Base · 17.8 km
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