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12 reasons you will want to visit Seoul

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Posted by GhostWriter Tuesday, November 4, 2014

Seoul is a gorgeous city. From its lush greens, historic edifices, and adorable art to its bustling urban life, Seoul is a place that you'll want to visit--if not for the chance to meet your favorite K-Pop celebrity, then to at least to drink in the cultural sights and sounds of South Korea.

Run@Seoul's Week is just around the corner, a project in which runners will broadcast their 5-day marathon trip across Seoul live online and will visit places in the city that you--the viewers--want to see! Taking place from November 19 to 23, Run@Seoul's week will be a great opportunity for people all over the world to experience Seoul without having to leave their computer screens.

Ahead of the event, here's a preview of what Seoul has to offer, so you'll know what to look out for when the marathon finally starts! Take a look!

1. The park scenery

Naksan Park

Hangang Park

2. Romantic view and love locks at Namsan Tower

3. Cutting Edge Architecture and Technology

IFC Mall

4. The beauty of Seoul's palaces and temples

Deoksugung Palace

Jogyesa Temple

5. Cute streets lined with pagoda-roofed houses

6. Food, glorious food

Noryangjin Fish Market

Rice cakes in Itaewon

Tongin Market

7. Adorable street art

8. Pretty University campuses

Ewha Women's University

9. Desserts for the sweet tooth!

10. Museums with awesome designs

Seoul Museum of History

National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art

11. Cute stores for shopping!

Gwangjang Market

Seen on Garosu-gil

12. The beautiful Han River

Hangang Cruise

Those were 12 reasons why you will want to visit Seoul, if not in person, then at least through a virtual experience! Let us know in the comments below--where would you visit if you were on a trip to Seoul?

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