Seoul, the capital city of South Korea, is situated at the bank of Han River. Offering several enticing destinations for the tourists and experiencing glory in different aspects, it has its own world of palaces, temples, museums, parks ands gardens. All these attractions fascinated tourists and to make their trip comfortable, there is good means of transportation and good options of hotels in Seoul.

Seoul Korea, displaying rich architectural and cultural heritage is manifested in its temples, palaces, art, crafts and museums. Four of its palaces are great draw for the tourists:-

Gyeongobokgung Palace- it is the stunning spot, regarded as most spectacular and marvelous tourists’ attraction, surrounded by spacious garden all around.

Kyongbokkung Palace- it is the most beautiful palace in terms of architectural styles. It is know as splendid symbol of the ancient era

Changdokkung Palace- it is a secondary palace to Kyongbokkung Palace. It is best known for its Secret Garden, consisting of 78 acres of gardens beautifully harmonized with ponds, wooded areas and pavilions.

Toksugung Palace- it is regarded as Royal palace, famous for its royal museums.

Along with ancient architecture of palaces, temples, gardens and pagodas and hidden history, the city is filled with modern skyscrapers, justifying contemporary outlook. In addition of temples, palaces and gardens, it also offers shopping malls, electronics, and specialized markets for flowers for its shopping lovers. The travelers can have the best experience of eating, shopping and nightlife. The shades and colors of its traditional heritage blended with modern outlook are displayed in each of its streets. Thus, it shows the Korean culture to the fullest. Seoul map can be of further help in providing guidance to the tourists.

In addition of exploring the sites, it has several activities for tourists to add recreation and fun to their trip. Beside water sports, there are lot of activities to be enjoyed in Seoul; such as paragliding, scuba diving, swimming, and white-water rafting along with goof facilities for waterskiing, boating and windsurfing.

Modes of transportation in city are very well developed. Taxi, buses and subways are easily available to move around in the city. Further, the availability of hotels in Seoul makes it convenient for the visitors, thus helping them to choose the accomodatio0n on the basis of their taste and budget. There are five star luxury hotels, mid-range hotels and cheap discount hotels to suit the travelers’ budget. Hence, making it comfortable for every traveler. So, plan your trip to Korea and discover the trend and tradition of Korean culture. The traditional hospitality of the citizens, blended with modern amenities and services will surely make your trip memorable.

Nancy Eben is an associate editor of http://www.stayreskorea.com/