Introduction
At first glimpse, Seoul seems to be extensive concrete mass of towering sky scrapers, apartment and contemporary buildings intertwined with historical riches. Once you get personal with the city you it starts to reveal the small intimate districts with their own divergent characteristics. Seoul is the capital city and a huge metropolis of Korea. A city which houses almost a population of 10 million, it is one of the prevalent towns in the OECD developed world. Did you know the official name of Seoul is “special city” there are several reasons that makes it exceptional.
History
Settlements initiated during 17 B.C in Wirye-Seong. The placement of the site is considered to be within the margins of contemporary day seoul. Seoul became the capital in Joseon dynasty in 1394. Seoul was one of the 1st cities in East Asia to have electricity during the 19th century, trolley, cars, water, telephone and telegraph came around the same time. Seoul became one of the most advanced cities of the time. In 1945 Korean became a sovereign state and retitled the city Seoul which means Capital city in Korean. The City Seoul has seen war during the 1950’s, and was occupied by North Korea and in 1951 the city was recaptured by the UN Forces.
Features
Seoul is an ideal place for vacation; Korea is not only famous for its culture but also for its scenic beauty and the cultural richness. Korean government has worked hard on perfecting their tourism and has one of the best hotels in the world. Amalgamating modern architecture with their traditional styles and producing exquisite master pieces. Since Korea is a religious country, that has a great impact on the cultural history of the country. If you are going for a vacation make sure you visit Wondugan, the ancient sacrificial alter where the monarchs detained ceremonies in heaven. There is an abundance of temples around Seoul and many other cities. Seoul has been recognized as one of the most famous tourist spots around the world, providing a large number of landmarks, peaks, caves, islands and beaches. Since there is a great amount of tourists coming in every year, Korea has greatly improved on hotels, by improving their facilities. Most of the hotels overlook the panoramic views of rivers that engulf this beautiful country. Seoul is a place which one should visit, the majesty and magic of the country will take your breath away.
Tips and comments
When you plan a vacation you need to keep a few vital things in consideration, most importantly let go of everything, preserve the break in mind. Your cognizance should be fully absorbed on the journey and momentarily try to overlook the hassle and reservations. Keep your passports, air tickets and wallets safe. As loss any of the above will destroy your vacation. Take hold of a camera and photograph each and every location to cherish the memories for a life. Hopefully you will have a good time in Korea, get your travel bags ready and hit the airport as greatness awaits.
