Things to Do with Teenagers in Seoul

Things to Do with Teenagers in Seoul, Seoul, South Korea

Seoul is the capital of South Korea and it is the capital of cool. K-pop, fashion, eating and shopping are very popular with teenagers in Seoul. Around half the population of South Korea lives in the metropolitan area of Seoul and because of this you will find a plethora of things to do in Seoul with teenagers.

While it is the capital of cool and your teen may have to drag you to some of the spots you normally wouldn’t visit, there is so much more to the Korean Culture that is totally missed out on by other countries. It’s not as well known and we had it described to us as the ‘Game of Thrones’ of Asia. So let the adventure begin with our top recommendations for families in Seoul.

Close to the Gyeongbokgung Palace, you will find many shops renting out Hanboks. Prices generally start at around 20,000 won for 2 hours. You pick the outfit and they fix your hair and off you go. Entry in Gyeongbokgung Palace is free for those wearing a Hanbok.

It is a great thing for visiting teenagers in Seoul to do. You can get both male and female outfits and make memories that will never be forgotten. Go on a photo tour around the palace taking those once in a lifetime shoots dressed in traditional cloth ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
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Guide Name: Things to Do with Teenagers in Seoul
Guide Location: South Korea » Seoul
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Mark Wyld
Read it on Author's Website: https://wyldfamilytravel.com/things-to-do-in-seoul-with-teenagers/
Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
  • Gyeongbokgung Palace
  • National Museum of Korea
  • Jasmil Stadium
  • Seoul Tv Tower
  • The Cheonggyecheon
  • The Hallyu K-star Road
  • Lotte fit-in
  • SMTOWN coex artium
  • KAMONG cafe
  • Hangang Parks
  • Lotte World Tower
  • Myeong-dong
  • Hongdae
  • Apgujeong Rodeo Street
  • CGV
  • Megabox
  • Lotte Cinema
  • the peace bridge
  • Chuncheon Shin Sutbul DalkGalbi
  • Two-Two Chicken
  • Itaewon

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