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7 Things Tourists Don't Do in Seoul, but You Should
Seoul attractions unexpected and overlooked by most tourists...
In recent years, a tourist's concept of Seoul — particularly a waeguk (외국인) tourist from the West — no doubt has been colored by Psy, BTS, Blackpink, and other products cranked out by the K-pop Industrial Complex. There is much more to Seoul than K-pop, though.
If you want to see more of Seoul than the Seoul you expect, here are seven alternate snapshots of the city that are favorites of travelgasm.com. In total, it is hoped that these destinations — selected from more than 300 metro stations across the sprawling city — provide a bit more diverse and complex understanding of Seoul than visiting the top tourist attractions alone.
Just as travelgasm.com does for our 7 Things Tourists Do in Seoul That You Should Do Also, we likewise show you how to reach each of these destinations exclusively via Seoul's metro system as well as the best exits to use and the most convenient walks in each location. Let's get started...
Click a photo for details on each attraction, how to get there using the metro, the best walks, what to see in each neighborhood, where to eat, and much more.
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