Buddhist temples and skyscrapers in Seoul
A very active two-faced metropolis made of Buddhist temples across lotus flowers scattered lakes and ancient imperial palaces at only few hundred steps from high skyscrapers, subways and a huge display of contemporary music shows and pop culture, meet Seoul, the capital of South Korea and just fall in love with this unique town always ready to surprise and bewitch you at any moment of your stay. A vacation rental in Seoul is most definitely something that you will never regret and by far a much more interesting and personal way to spend your holiday in Seoul and discover this very hectic town inviting yet its visitors to peace, calm and meditation. Rent your vacation house or your villa in South Korea's capital, and check immediately all the relevant rental opportunities on line. Number of specialized websites currently propose thousands of vacation rental condos, penthouses and apartments in Seoul, just compare and choose the one which is more suitable to your needs and to your budget.
What to do in Seoul?
Discover traditional Seoul in Gyengbokgung and Changdok Palaces
Gyengbokgung Palace, the House of Sparkling Joy translating its name fom Korean language, was built in 1394 and subsequently destroyed by the Japanese during the 15th century. Entirely rebuilt and brought back to its ancient glory in the 19th century, this imperial palace is most definitely a must for any visitor coming to Seoul for the first time. Just outside the palace pay a visit to Bukchon where houses are all in black wood all surrounded by wonderful gardens, a very special example of Korean traditional village.
Do not forget to discover Changdok Palace built in the 15th century. This private Korean residence has been for centuries the headquarter and private home for all royals and emperors. A huge botanical garden larger than 45 hectares surrounds the palace with its four hundred years old rare trees. Cascades and a very pleasant river run all across the gardens of Changdok where tourists love to come and walk for a sheer therapy of peace and beauty. Enjoy fully your holiday in Seoul with your vacation rental accomodation which you can easily find on line on a last minute booking with interesting and cheap last minute offers.
Take in the views from Seoul Tower
If you want to have all Seoul at your feet visit the roof terrace of Seoul Tower and its worldwide known restaurant where from a height of 237 meters you can have a romantic dinner with all the town sparkling by night at your sight. This cosmopolitan and resolutely contemporary capital is particularly proud of its National Museum of Modern Art with its rich and extensive collections visited every day by thousands of people conveying here from every part of the world. If you fancy modern architecture you must definitely visit the Dongdaemun Plaza, a very particular convention and meetings hall with a very particular shape of amazingly curving lines and a huge rooftop park. Choose a luxury penthouse in Seoul and fall in love with your holiday accommodation, where you can continue living the high life after dining in Seoul Tower.