4 Activities To Do In Seoul, South Korea For A Relaxing Holiday

By Wei Yin on 15 Aug 2019

Digital Editor

An INFP who enjoys watching sappy Korean dramas in her free time. Good food and cute dogs are all she needs.

Seoul, South Korea is one of the most popular travel destinations for many Singaporeans due to the immense popularity of K-pop, K-dramas and K-beauty.

We have curated a list of activities that will give you a relaxing experience in the otherwise busy and bustling city of Seoul. If you are travelling to Seoul for an upcoming holiday, read on to find out more!

#1 Perfume making experience

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Customise your own unique scent at this perfume studio in Seoul! Choose from more than 150 perfume bases and 20 natural flavours to come up with something uniquely yours.

Every time you spritz some of this perfume on, you will be reminded of your enjoyable holiday! ? This is the perfect souvenir to bring home to have something to remember from your trip to South Korea.

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This relaxing activity will help you unwind and is something different from the usual touristy activities like sightseeing and shopping. If you want to escape from the crowd and noise of Seoul for a bit, try out this perfume making experience!

Book here: Klook

#2 Visit a teahouse

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Cha-teul is a teahouse situated within the Bukchon Hanok Village. The exterior retains the hanok (Korean traditional house) look and its interior is equally mesmerising!

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Remove your shoes before entering and a garden with well-kept plants and flowers will welcome you as you step into the teahouse.

We recommend getting there just before the sun sets so that you get to witness the golden hour and take many Instagram-worthy shots!

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Unwind with a traditional tea and pastry set while quiet classical music plays in the background.

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Get Cha-teul's delicious signature steamed pumpkin rice cake that gets served to you fresh and piping hot ?

?26 Bukchon-ro 11na-gil, Samcheong-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea
⏰ Monday - Friday: 10AM - 9PM, Saturday & Sunday: 10AM - 9:30PM

#3 Visit Haneul Park

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Ditch the usual Hangang Park where there is an overflow of locals and tourists having their picnics there. Visit Haneul Park that is situated on the highest part of World Cup Park instead and be wowed by the breathtaking views of Seoul!

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The best time to visit Haneul Park is during the fall season as that is when the autumn foliages are in full bloom, painting the entire park in various shades of red, yellow, orange and brown.

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Beautiful silver grass start appearing around October and you will see many people going down to take a few Insta-worthy photos. Remember to do your research to make sure the silver grass have bloomed before heading down to avoid disappointment!

Head down to Haneul Park and spend a few quiet hours there to recharge ?

?487-48 Sangam-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea
⏰ Monday - Sunday: 9AM - 6PM

#4 Visit a traditional Korean bathhouse

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Traditional Korean bathhouses AKA jimjilbangs have amenities like saunas, hot and cold soaking pools, massage areas, entertainment lounges and more.

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Dragon Hill Spa & Resort offers many different types of saunas from charcoal to salt rooms, guaranteed to heal your tired body!

They also offer skincare treatments and massages. Catch a movie at the indoor cinema or outdoor theatre while you are there.

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Fill your tummies while you relax because a jimjilbang experience would not be complete without snacking on Korean snacks and foods! Sikhye (a traditional sweet Korean rice beverage) and boiled eggs are often consumed in a jimjilbang.