Seoul, KoreaSeoul is the largest city as well as the capital of South Korea. It is also the second largest mega city in the world. It is an important center of education, international trade, business, politics, technology, as well as entertainment. The city is home to four UNESCO World Heritage Sites including Royal Tombs of the Joseon Dynasty, Hwaseong Fortress, Changdeokgung, as well as the Jongmyo Shrine. The Joseon dynasty constructed five large palaces in Seoul including Deoksugung, Changdeokgung, Changgyeonggung, Gyeonghuigung and Gyeongbokgung. There are many other historical sites that are situated here including Myeongdong Cathedral, Mongchon Toseong, Pungnap Toseong, Seodaemun Prison, Sungnyemun, Heunginjimun, Amsa-dong Preshistoric Settlement Site. There are also many museums that are situated in the region including National Folk Museum, National Museum of Korea, and War memorial. The city is also home to a number of parks that offer walking trails and also opportunities for hiking. Some of the major parks in the region include Olympic Park, Namsan (Seoul), Seoul, Cheonggyecheon, Tapgol Park, Tancheon and many more. The city is also home to the largest indoor amusement park in the world called Lotte World. There are a number of Korean traditional villages that are situated in the region. Some of these charming places that the tourists can visit are Namsangol Hanok Village, Bukchon Hanok Village, and Korean Folk Village. Some of the major landmarks in the area are the 63 Building, Korea Finance Building, the World Trade Center, N Seoul Tower, and Tower Palace. Since Seoul is one of the most visited tourist spots in the world, there are good accommodation facilities that are available to the visitors. Some of the reputed hotels in the region incude Lotte Hotel Seoul, The Shilla Seoul, Koreana Hotel, Sofitel Ambassador SEOUL, Hotel Prince Seoul, Hamilton Hotel Seoul, Savoy Hotel Seoul and many more.
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