Seoul-heart and soul of Korea

Seoul-heart and soul of Korea

Seoul, the capital and a center of economic, political and cultural center of South Korea, one of two World Cup host country. As a 600 year old capital city has many beautiful both classic and modern, Seoul has left a favorable impression of our friends in the world to successfully hosted 1988 Olympics. Seoul Gyeonggi-do province, population: 10.5 million in western North Korea. According to some assessments, and classification, Seoul can be regarded as the fifth largest city in the world. Tourism potential of cities to the wealthiest people rarely have the suburbs to find what you need. It is easy to see why the majority of those who once came to this land, Seoul is synonymous with South Korea. More than 10 million people crowded in the inner city. If including the coastal population of Seoul than 50% of the national population. The famous capital city is smart, capable aesthetic, especially in the costume. They are subtle, and that communication is listening. What makes many Westerners are surprised not least the friendly and enthusiastic customer of the South, because Asians usually have quite a reputation as holding alternating with strangers. The city has over 300 theaters, art centers and museums to satisfy all tastes, in addition to the man of historical monuments. Seoul said to forget public transport system here is flawed, then it is difficult to forgive, because the system can make the best system in the West must also bow to shame. First eight-lane subway stretches 287 km with 262 stations. Age of the new system a mere 26. Secondly to mention the 400 bus with other 8500 vehicles, every day of alternatively on the streets. Nature's also very in favor of the city. Han River cut the city into two halves. Seen from the air, it looks like a crooked strip of soft cloth squeezed in the city, with the same undulating hills shutter horizon. In the middle of bustling urban center, you can also mountain scenery spoiled. It is a series of Namsan, Seoul Tower which dominated the skyscrapers and green vegetation beneath untouched. First third of the land is scenic and Jogyesa Changdeokgung Gyeongbokgung Gyeongbokgung, built during the reign of King Taejo in 1395, electricity supply is the most typical representative for Josean dynasty. Changdeokgung attract tourists not just because of the time, it is the castle was preserved and most complete of the era, mainly because of its beautiful gardens, where people often come to Seoul walking, sightseeing and rest would escape the hustle of life in a moment. Unlike the castle above, Jogyesa temple is considered the "capital" of all Buddhist countries, the headquarters of the cult Order Joggye - the country's largest sect. For people who like shopping, markets Namdaemu, Dongdaemum, Itaewon, Insadong Myeongdong and deserve a red address can not be ignored.