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.