Things to Do

Things to Do in Seoul

There are 53 attractions in Seoul. Lotte World, large indoor theme park and entertainment complex, is the most popular.

Most Popular By Name
Lotte World
1
Lotte World
Large indoor theme park and entertainment complex
Park
Gyeongbokgung
2
Gyeongbokgung
Grand Joseon-era palace complex in downtown Seoul
Historical Site
3
N Seoul Tower
Communications tower offering panoramic Seoul city views
Building
Changdeokgung Palace Complex
4
Changdeokgung Palace Complex
Joseon-era royal palace with famous secret garden
Historical Site
Hwaseong Fortress
5
Hwaseong Fortress
Late 18th-century fortress exemplifying Korean military architecture
Palace
National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art
6
National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art
Contemporary art museum showcasing Korean and international art
Historical Site
National Museum of Korea
7
National Museum of Korea
Korea's national museum showcasing historical artifacts and art
Museum
Jeju Olle Trail
8
Jeju Olle Trail
Trail
National Folk Museum of Korea
9
National Folk Museum of Korea
Museum preserving Korean folk life and traditional artifacts
Museum
Jongmyo
10
Jongmyo
Confucian royal ancestral shrine in Seoul, ritual center
Tomb
Blue House
11
Blue House
Former presidential residence with distinctive blue tiles
Palace
Namdaemun
12
Namdaemun
Historic 14th-century city gate in central Seoul
Historical Site
Lotte World Tower
13
Lotte World Tower
Supertall Seoul skyscraper with observation deck
Building
Namhansanseong
14
Namhansanseong
Mountain fortress near Seoul with restored walls
Historical Site
Deoksugung
15
Deoksugung
Seoul palace blending traditional and Western-style buildings
Palace
Seoul World Cup Stadium
16
Seoul World Cup Stadium
Large football stadium built for 2002 FIFA World Cup
Stadium
Suwon World Cup Stadium
17
Suwon World Cup Stadium
Large football stadium in Suwon built for 2002
Stadium
Changgyeonggung
18
Changgyeonggung
Historic Seoul palace with royal gardens and pavilions
Palace
Incheon Munhak Stadium
19
Incheon Munhak Stadium
Incheon multipurpose stadium used during 2002 World Cup
Stadium
Gyeonghuigung
20
Gyeonghuigung
One of Seoul's Joseon-era royal palaces, restored complex
Palace
Gwanghwamun
21
Gwanghwamun
Main historic gate of Seoul's Gyeongbokgung Palace
Monument
Seoul Central Mosque
22
Seoul Central Mosque
Main mosque serving Seoul's Muslim community
Mosque
Yoido Full Gospel Church
23
Yoido Full Gospel Church
Seoul megachurch, one of world's largest congregations
Religious Site
Dongdaemun
24
Dongdaemun
24-hour fashion and wholesale district
Historical Site
Bukhansan
25
Bukhansan
Granite mountain park near Seoul popular for hiking
Mountain
Goyang Stadium
26
Goyang Stadium
Multi-purpose stadium in Goyang used for sports events
Stadium
Myeongdong Cathedral
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Myeongdong Cathedral
Gothic-style cathedral and Seoul's Roman Catholic landmark
Church
Dongdaemun Stadium
28
Dongdaemun Stadium
Former Seoul sports stadium near Dongdaemun market
Stadium
Incheon Asiad Main Stadium
29
Incheon Asiad Main Stadium
Multiuse stadium in Incheon built for 2014 Asian Games
Stadium
Seodaemun Prison
30
Seodaemun Prison
Former Japanese colonial prison now human-rights museum
Museum
Bukhansan National Park
31
Bukhansan National Park
Mountain park near Seoul known for granite peaks
Park
Gwanghwamun Square
32
Gwanghwamun Square
Public plaza in Seoul featuring King Sejong statue
Plaza
Independence Gate
33
Independence Gate
Monumental gate in Seoul commemorating Korean independence
Monument
Olympic Park, Seoul
34
Olympic Park, Seoul
Large Seoul sports complex built for 1988 Olympics
Park
Kapsan County
35
Kapsan County
Mountain
Gwanaksan
36
Gwanaksan
Steep Seoul-area mountain popular for hiking and temples
Mountain
Korean Folk Village
37
Korean Folk Village
Open-air museum showcasing traditional Korean rural life
Park
Amsa-dong
38
Amsa-dong
Neolithic archaeological site with pit-dwelling remains
Archaeological Site
Jogyesa
39
Jogyesa
Main Buddhist temple in Seoul, center of Jogye Order
Temple
Bucheon Stadium
40
Bucheon Stadium
Multi-purpose stadium in Bucheon hosting sports events
Stadium
Jamsil Baseball Stadium
41
Jamsil Baseball Stadium
Major Seoul stadium hosting baseball and large events
Stadium
Museum Kimchikan
42
Museum Kimchikan
Seoul museum dedicated to kimchi and fermentation culture
Museum
Seoul Plaza
43
Seoul Plaza
Central public square in front of Seoul City Hall
Plaza
Tapgol Park
44
Tapgol Park
Historic Seoul park featuring a stone pagoda
Park
Dobongsan
45
Dobongsan
Seoul mountain with temples and hiking trails
Mountain
Inwangsan
46
Inwangsan
Seoul hill offering fortress ruins and city views
Mountain
Samjeondo Monument
47
Samjeondo Monument
Historic Korean monument commemorating 17th-century events
Monument
Seoul Forest
48
Seoul Forest
Large urban park combining woodland, art, and recreation
Park
Tancheon Sports Complex
49
Tancheon Sports Complex
Sports complex in Gyeonggi Province, includes football stadium
Stadium
Bamseom
50
Bamseom
Pair of islets in the Han River, Seoul
Island
Korea National Arboretum
51
Korea National Arboretum
National arboretum preserving diverse Korean tree species
Park
Boramae Park
52
Boramae Park
Large Seoul municipal park with sports facilities
Park
Yangjae Citizen's Forest
53
Yangjae Citizen's Forest
Urban forest park offering trails and picnic areas
Park