Located in the nation's north-west around 60km south of the DMZ,
Seoul is the capital of South Korea and blends modern high-tech with timeless tradition.
The city has dozens of beautiful temples and palaces
with many of them dating back hundreds of years.
It's not uncommon to see dramatic performances of martial arts
or even a ceremonial changing of the guard.
The ornate architecture of the royal palaces is emphasised
by the quiet beauty of the surrounding gardens.
The performing arts are a vibrant part of Seoul's culture offering dazzling performances
of music, song and dance.
And those looking for more adult pursuits are well catered for
with bars, nightclubs and casinos.
Koreans love shopping and visitors will find so many options.
Seoul has entire neighbourhoods dedicated to shopping
from the liveliest night markets to expensive department stores.
Even with the hustle-and-bustle of a big city the people of Seoul
can still find peace beside the Cheonggyecheon Stream or on the Hangang River.
The heart of this modern mega-city is buried deep in the past
and gives visitors a dazzling richness of experiences
that will remain in your thoughts for years.