In addition to the fact that Seoul is the capital of South Korea is also a major tourist center that travelers from around the world. Many prefer independent acquaintance with the city and their attractions. This option is quite convenient for those who are fluent in English and is not limited in time. There are pointers around the city, helping to find the way to a particular attraction or the palace. True, they do not always have an English translation. Probably, therefore, for a significant part of tourists, organized excursions in the metropolis are becoming more convenient.
So, an individual excursion to Seoul can be a good complement to a business trip. Tourists who came to South Korea admire the monuments of antiquity and get closer to the peculiarities of one of the most interesting countries on Earth can pick up and pay a review or thematic tour in advance. You can do it and already in the city.
Views of Night Seoul.
Among the large selection of sightseeing programs, tourists have a particularly popular tourist excursion. Her route passes through shopping centers and the main attractions of Seoul. Such an unusual tour allows one night to visit many interesting corners and admire the beauty of the night Seoul, highlighted by lights and bright illuminations. Moving around the city occurs in two-storey or ordinary buses. The starting point of the excursion is the center of Seoul - Kwanhumun Square. A further route can be held within an hour without stopping on the main urban bridges, including the Bridge-Tagio Bridge. He is known from him beats an unusual fountain "Moonlight", whose water streams dance in tact music and highlighted with rainbow lights.
Mandatory item in this route is the Namdamun market. Even in a short period of time, allocated to the inspection of trading rows, you can find unusual souvenirs, accessories and things at a low price. After visiting the trading area, tourists deliver to the final point of the route to the Chongechon Square, where guests of the city can admire the chongechechon streams lit by blue lights.
You can buy a tour right before it starting at the guide, awaiting tourists near one of the buses on Kwanhumun Square. Tour begins through the night city at 20:00 and lasts from 2.5 to 3 hours. For adult tourists, the excursion costs 10,000 won, small travelers can admire the night city for 6000 won. For tourists who have decided to take advantage of the entire family, a bonus is provided in the form of a free trip for one child age up to five years. There is a tour of all days except Monday.
Sightseeing tour
It is possible to study the city in detail during a sightseeing tour. Many of it is called panoramic, because for one and a half hours, tourists are invited to drive around the bus all the remarkable places Seoul. That's just this excursion has a small nuance. He lies in the fact that travelers can freely leave the bus on one of the twelve stops and examine in detail the stakeholder. After that, tourists can again sit on the next bus and continue moving along the route. Total in the excursion program 14 stops, including the initial - Square Kwanhumun, the ultimate - Seoul Center for Art and Intermediate - Building 63, Möndon Street, District Honde with numerous galleries and interesting cafes, cable car, animation center (popular among children part of the route) and Other interesting places.
Only tourists who did not pass the full circle can re-sit on the bus. The gap between the buses is one hour, and the latter leaves from Kwanhumun Square at 17:00. There will be such an excursion to tourists at 15,000 won, for children a tour costs 10,000 won.
Self-excursion by Seoul with children
Do not be afraid to make an independent excursion for Seoul with children. It may well be that, movement around the city on the subway much faster than on a tourist bus. Moreover, the Seoul Metro is very comfortable and everything is done in it for people, including for passengers with young children in strollers. And there are enough places for children's excursions in Seoul. Using all the same metro can be reached in Gyeongbokgung station 3 lines and make a tour of National Children's Museum . In this unusual place, the kids can be run, shout and touch all exhibits with their hands. Children will like a large stupa, in which you can make the grain and vintage drums where you can play. There are slides in the museum and a room with old toys. Alone organized excursion does not limit tourists in time, which gives children the opportunity to learn everything interesting and play. After which you can look into Museum Robotov . In this place will be interesting not only to the boys and their dads, but also the female half of the travelers.
Miniature models of cartoon and fabulous heroes can be disassembled in a special playroom. In the exhibition halls can be admired on the Last Generation Little Japanese robots. This place works from Tuesday to Sunday. Getting to the museum on the Metro for the fourth line, it will be necessary to go to the Hyehwa station.
It's not necessary to take a carriage with you. At the time of the tours of the museum you can rent free of charge. The main thing to independently ask the provision of such a service from the Museum workers. True, the child will increase in it when the opportunity is given to run and touch the museum expositions. Is that the tired baby will be able to build a little in the wheelchair, while adult tourists will study unbursted exhibits.