Seoul Tower, Seoul

Advantages: Beautiful place with many different attractions
Disadvantages: Very steep in places!

...We spent half a day wandering around this central Seoul attraction. Easy to find and access, and great for a good walk, with plenty to keep you occupied, the highlight is of course the viewing platform at the top of the tower. On a clear day the views over Seoul are tremendous. The most fun we had was taking the cable car from the base of the park right up over the treetops to the tower. It is reasonably priced and modern, it can comfortably accommodate over 20 people at a time, with great views on the way up and way down. I particularly enjoyed looking down into the tree canopy - and I don't usually like heights! There are plent of gift and refreshment shops near the tower, and lots of little places to walk around if you don't fancy the cable car.... Read review

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Advantages: Good place for bargain
Disadvantages: No

...This is a must-go spot in Seoul. It used to be part of the city gate but now it has become the symbol of Seoul. The gate seats on a big roundabout and it's surrounded by various big department store. The area near the gate is now a very vibrant area with shops and eating places that are open 24 hours a day. It's a place for bargain goods such as clothes and shoes. It's also the place for souvenir shopping as the prices are much more competitive than any other tourist spots. How to get there: Get off at Dongdaemun Stadium Subway Station (Seoul Subway Line No. 2) Exit No.1 and walk for 15 minutes. Get off at Dongdaemun Stadium Subway Station (Seoul Subway Line No. 4) Exit No.4 and walk for 5 minutes.... Read review

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Advantages: Fine public transportation, safety place for travelers
Disadvantages: Language problem

...I've stayed in Seoul, South Korea, for six months, March - September 2006 as a Writer-in-Residence. I was invited by the Korea Literature Translation Institute (KLTI) under the Korean Ministry and Culture's ACPI (Asian Culture Partnership Initiative) program. As a Writer-in-Residence, my life in Seoul was joyful. I've received a monthly-grant USD 1,700. In 2006, the living cost in Seoul was the highest in the world. The second was Tokyo, and the third was New York. But again, my life in Seoul at the time was wonderful. *Dormitory* For six months I stayed in Crimson House, a dormitory near Korea University. You must pay around USD 300 a month to stay in this dormitory for standard room. Crimson House's management is very good, a safe place for many non-Koreans who stay in Seoul for any reasons (study, research, etc.). About safety... Read review

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