South Korea: Seoul #shorts #travelshorts #southkorea #seoul

📍 Location: Seoul, South Korea
📅 Travel Date: July 2022

Jogyesa Temple – A beautiful Buddhist temple, famous for its stunning lotus flowers and colorful lantern displays. Lotus flowers in full bloom during summer, symbolizing purity and enlightenment in Buddhism. Giant Banyan Trees and Golden Buddha statues

Gyeongbokgung Palace – The grandest of the Five Grand Palaces, featuring stunning Joseon-era architecture and the changing of the guard ceremony.

Gwanghwamun Gate – The main gate of Gyeongbokgung, an iconic landmark in Seoul’s history.

Bukchon Hanok Village – Strolled through centuries-old hanok houses, a beautiful contrast to Seoul’s modern skyline.

Insadong – A cultural hub filled with traditional teahouses, calligraphy shops, and antique markets.

Kimchi Museum – Discovered the history, fermentation process, and cultural significance of Korea’s beloved staple dish.

Seoul Urban Planning Museum – A fascinating look into how Seoul transformed into a high-tech megacity.

Myeongdong – A shopping paradise, packed with beauty stores, trendy boutiques, and street food.

Bukhansan National Park – Hiked near Baegundae Peak, the highest point in Seoul, with unreal panoramic views.

Meerkat Café – Meerkats and wallabies everywhere! A quirky animal café experience in the heart of Seoul.

Seoul’s cleanliness – No trash cans anywhere, yet the city is spotless! A taxi driver explained, “If you make trash, you take it with you.”

Traditional South Korean Food & Street Eats
Bibimbap – A colorful rice bowl topped with veggies, beef, and a fried egg, mixed with spicy gochujang sauce. Korean BBQ (Samgyeopsal) – Grilled pork belly with kimchi, garlic, and ssamjang (spicy paste), wrapped in lettuce. Makgeolli & Soju – Korea’s signature rice wine & soju shots, best paired with pajeon (savory pancakes).

DMZ – The Korean Demilitarized Zone
Important strip of land that separates North and South Korea. Established in 1953 after the Korean War, the DMZ includes key sites such as the Freedom Bridge, the 3rd Infiltration Tunnel, Imjingak Park, the DMZ Museum, and Dora Observatory. Third Infiltration Tunnel – Secret tunnel dug by North Korea, now a surreal historical site. Dora Observatory – Peered through binoculars into North Korea. DMZ Souvenirs – DMZ Tea & Ginseng Tea – Sourced from the DMZ’s fertile, untouched lands, known for their high-quality ginseng and green tea. DMZ Soybean Chocolate, and Bullet Shell Keychains– Made from spent bullet casings, symbolizing the ongoing tensions and hope for peace.
Barbed Wire Bracelets & Rings – Jewelry made from actual barbed wire from the DMZ fence, often engraved with "Peace" in Korean.

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