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Enjoy a Seoul-Refreshing Trip!
25 Jul 2022INSPIRATIONBY SweetEscape

One of the most awaited destinations, Seoul, is ready to welcome you back! With quarantine restrictions already lifted, you can enjoy an #Escapeatlast with much more ease and start ticking off your bucket list of things to do in Seoul!

From places to enjoy the culture, shopping and photoshoots, we’ve got you covered! Here are 10 spots for a Seoul-refreshing vacation!

Gyeongbokgung Palace

by Hendry for SweetEscape in Seoul

Relive the olden days of Korea at the beautiful palace of Gyeongbokgung, which has stood for more than 600 years! Dress in hanboks, stand between the engraved castle walls and pose like the royals of ancient Korea. Don’t forget to capture your moments with SweetEscape to make the moment even more timeless!

Bukchon Hanok Village

by Minho for SweetEscape in Seoul

Home to hundreds of traditional houses, Bukchon Hanok Village is a wonder to stroll through and filled with all the traditional charms of Korea. Immerse yourself by wearing the traditional Hanbok, learning handcrafting with elegant hanji (traditional korean paper), trying out the famous Samgyetang, and capturing all your moments there!

Haneul Park

by Hendry for SweetEscape in Seoul

This is a little nature sanctuary, a little corner of nature, in the midst of dynamic Seoul. It's no wonder that Seoulites love this place. There's nature everywhere in Haneul Park for capturing your moments away from the bustling city life!

Yeouido Park

by Hendry for SweetEscape in Seoul

With the subway station right on the park, Yeouido Hangang Park is one of the most easily accessible parks along the Han River. It’s especially the most picturesque spot to visit during the spring season, as you can find cherry blossom trees lined beautifully along the road from Yeouidong-ro to Yeouiseo-ro.

Ikseon-dong

by Minho for SweetEscape in Seoul

First established in the 1920s, it offers a unique mix of modern and traditional elements for your travel experience in Seoul. The narrow alleyways are lined with uniquely decorated shops and cafes as they twist and turn. It’s no surprise that these alleyways are referred to as “photo zones” as the colorful shops make the perfect backdrop for capturing moments!

Common Ground

by Musa for SweetEscape in Seoul

Looking for more unique shopping experiences in Seoul? Don’t miss out on the largest container shopping mall in the world, Common Ground, which is made up of 200 shipping containers! Common Ground offers young and trendy fashion shops of up-and-coming new designers, plenty of food trucks to try out, and instagenic photo spots.

Garosu-Gil

by Allen for SweetEscape in Seoul

'Garosu-gil' which refers to tree-lined street in Korean, is a popular upscale street with tastefully-decorated cafes, cosmetic stores, designer shops, and rows of captivating Ginkgo trees. It’s the perfect place for cafe-hopping, or simply want to capture your moments in style!

Gangnam

by Minho for SweetEscape in Seoul
by Minho for SweetEscape in Seoul
Besides the nightlife, Gangnam is popular among K-Pop lovers as it’s home to some of the largest Korean entertainment companies such as JYP, SM Entertainment, BIGhit Entertainment, and more! Gangnam also has many department stores, underground shopping centers, and malls where you would find many designer stores. These reasons make Gangnam one of the coolest neighborhoods to visit! ## Dongdaemun Design Plaza
by Tizzy for SweetEscape in Seoul
by Hendry for SweetEscape in Seoul

Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) is a popular tourist attraction and a centrepiece to South Korea as a fashion hub, being home to the yearly “Seoul Fashion Week” which sees many Korean idols attending the event! The stunning architecture of this landmark makes it one of the perfect spots for a photoshoot in Seoul, whether it’s with loved ones or even yourself!

Starfield Library

by Hendry for SweetEscape in Seoul
by Hendry for SweetEscape in Seoul

Who would have thought that a library can also be an instagenic photo spot? Upon taking a look at Starfield Library, you can clearly see why! It has 50,000 books fantastically arranged into 3 towing bookshelves, each standing a whopping 13 metres tall! Don’t miss out on adding this location to your photoshoot in Seoul bucket list.

Ready to experience an #Escapeatlast to Seoul? SweetEscape photographers are always ready to show you around! SweetEscape is an online global photography platform that connects you to professional photographers in cities around the world for capturing your every moment, and you’ll also receive the photos within 48 hours after your photo session! Let’s #CaptureMemoriesAnytimeAnywhere with SweetEscape!