Seoul Tourist Traps

As in many places, you can dress up in traditional Korean costumes and have your picture taken. Yes, it's a tourist trap but my daughter and I could not resist...

It is a small room displaying 5 tapestries and some in the display glasses. I was told by the security guard of the building (this museum is on the same floor...

Luxury Brands Galore (well i fell victim here since I'm into these stuff). If you go inhave a mutil-level duty free shopping with lots of High End Brands like...

Expensive Ginseng! If you were of chinese ancestry (like singaporeans, taiwanese, mainlanders, japanese, etc.) this will be a good deal since east asians are...

A Giant Tourist Trap! Unfortunately all guided tours of seoul whether the budget group tour and the private tour groups always provide stops here hance you have...

DAEHANGNO Street of youth cultureOriginally a university campus site, is filled with an avant-garde atmosphere. Daehangno offers various kinds of food and...

JONGNO TOWERA distinct landmark in downtown Seoul with a unique design and fantastic night view.Subway line 1 jonggak stn exit 3 an unique building's...

This park on Mt. Namsan features a botanical garden, a small zoo, Namsan Public Library, Patriot Ahn Choong Kun Memorial Hall and a playground on the lower side...

COEX AQUARIUMwww.coexaqua.co.kr02-6002-6200 shopping @ COEX MALL 63 SEA WORLDAquarium of 63 Sea World display 20.000 marine creatures from 400 different...

This is Asia’s largest soccer- only field. The architectural design reflects traditional Korean beauty and modern technological conveniences. he opening...

Is the main Catholic church in Korea and is also considered the symbol of Myeongdong. The grand, magnificent building, the beautiful interior of Gothic church...

If you enjoy drinking... drinking a lot... please ignore the trap.This tip is for those who do not really enjoy drinking their heads off and simply like to...

On weekends, several flea markets are open to the public in Seoul, where sellers display their used goods or handmade goods for sale. There are all sorts of...

Crowded, lots of fake items and lots of pushy sales people. But lots of cool things to buy Bargin. Never buy anything in museums, you can get the same things...

I read about the local markets at Dongdaemun and took the subway there to have a look. The streets near Dongdaemun are lined with hawker food stalls. At first,...

Although people will try their best to help you out and many approach you out of the blue while sitting in the subway or standing at a crossing, the fact that...

My wife and I recently spent a night in Seoul courtesy of our son-in-law who gave us a comped ticket to the Seoul Renaisance in the Kangnam area. The room would...

Not necessarily a tourist trap but definitely worth mentioning:At least 80% of the food you order is spicy!Koreans love to eat spicy food. They actually grow up...

Excuse me, could you please take a picture of me?I really don't know the reason for this tourist trap and I don't think it's only related to Koreans. In Hong...

If you have to go to Itaewon's main drag, go for a specific reason, accomplish it, and get out as fast as you can. This strip should be avoided in much the same...

The famous Itaewon area is over-rated in my opinion. When I went there during a Saturday night, there was no big crowd and there is only one main street selling...

Chinese food in Seoul tastes really horrible from my experience eating at 2 Chinese restaurants in Seoul. Please do not try unless you want to experience how...