Weekend & Day Trips from Seoul, South Korea    

Quick Summary:

• The capital of South Korea is also the largest metropolis in the country and is the heart and "soul" of the Seoul Capital Area, which includes Incheon and the Gyeonggi province.
• Officially called Seoul Special City, the history of Seoul began more than 2,000 years ago when the Baekje peoples founded the area in 18 BCE as one of the Three Kingdoms of Korea.
• Seoul is surrounded by mountains, but the coast is not far away.
• The capital city is home to five UNESCO World Heritage Sites, palaces and fortresses, ancient royal tombs, as well as many modern attractions.