Follow The Miss India Trail And Explore Sensational Seoul 

Medieval South Korean palaces and buildings, even the ones in ultra-modern Seoul, give you a feeling of traveling back in time. They emit an air of exuberance. Anukreethy Vas and Meenakshi Chaudhary were awed by the surreal architecture of the 14th-century Joseon Dynasty Gyeongbokgung Palace. They explored the historical palace dressed in Hanbok, a traditional dress that South Koreans wear during festivals, celebrations, and ceremonies. Along with Gyeongbokgung Palace, UNESCO-listed Jongmyo Shrine and Hwaseong Fortress are must-visit jewels of Korean architecture.

Be inspired by the hip and trendy South Korean fashion

Seoul is often considered the fashion capital of Asia. South Korean fashion is a fusion of western styles and K-pop culture, and Seoul is the best place to discover emerging trends, chic clothes, and high-end cosmetics. No wonder Seoul is one of the few hosts of an international fashion week alongside New York, Paris, London and Milan. And our fashionistas surely knew this as they explored the fashion scene of Seoul!

You too can get your dose of South Korean glam at the following places in Seoul: Dongdaemun Design Plaza, Garosugil, Smith Market and Moonshot Flagship Store.

Experience the blend of the old and new in Seoul

In spite of being one of the biggest metropolises in the world, Seoul and its people continue to value their history and culture more than anything else. The capital city has specifically been planned in such a way that the glaring skyscrapers exist in perfect harmony with the ancient temples and monuments. To add to that, the locals also take extra efforts to preserve their age-old practices, which reflects in everything from their day to day life choices to the way they shower love on tourists from different parts of the world.

Send your taste-buds on a trip across South Korea

South Korean cuisine has a lot to offer. Be it the hearty bibimbap, ever-present kimchi or world-renowned Korean BBQ, South Korean cuisine is the perfect marriage of health and taste. After tasting traditional South Korean drink sikhye, Meenakshi says, "The best way to know any culture is by exploring their food, and I had the privilege of tasting the traditional drink of South Korea. Sikhye is made with rice water and its taste is sweet. It was an amazing experience to try it the traditional way of sitting and having it in traditional crockery."

Follow her advice and experience South Korean culture and cuisine at these restaurants in Seoul: Hadongkwan, Bada Sikdang, Tosokchon, Samgyetang, Omiga and Mingles

Dance to the beat and buzz of Seoul nightlife

Seoul makes pubs and bars seem boring. It redefines nightlife. Imagine a well laid out South Korean buffet, innovative cocktails, K-Pop numbers buzzing from the speakers and a slowly sailing river cruise overlooking the glitzy Seoul skyline. Our lovely ladies surely enjoyed the Hangang River Ferry Cruise. You can follow in their footsteps or opt for the Story Cruise or the Music Cruise. Did you know that several South Korean movies and TV shows have been filmed on these cruises?

Those who want to feel some more buzz of South Korean nightlife should check out the hip-and-happening Gangnam District of Seoul, popular for its fancy markets, thematic cafes and pubs.

Anukreethy said, "South Korea has indeed been a great destination, with a fascinating mix of tradition, culture, fashion, landscape, rejuvenation and shopping." Need I say more?

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In joint partnership with Korea Tourism Organization, Seoul Tourism Organization, Gyeonggi Tourism Organisation, Jeju Tourism Organization.