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The seventh largest city in the world, the dynamic capital of South Korea is a charming blend of old and modern.

An innovative cityscape of glass, steel and concrete skyscrapers tower over traditional wooden houses with tile roofs and a maze of cobbled streets, in clear, such as village districts. High-tech electronic equipment, neon signs calling for the attention and glitzy designer shops are just around the corner from night markets, old palaces and temples.

A tributary of the Han River winds its way through everything, bisecting the city, the cooling of the hot summers and offers moments of peace away from the masses.

Founded 600 years of the Joseon Dynasty, Seoul has a truly Asian hearts (despite the American influence and modernization), which is evident in its distinctive, aromatic and wholesome food, much of it vegetarian. People who still visit traditional tea houses, elegant palaces of the five cultural performances, and the large museums and highly successful contemporary Korean cinema with historical, cultural issues, the ancient past alive.

Even if 11 million people live in this city, it is a safe and friendly place. The people are one of the best they can be a bit shy, but Seoulites are friendly, helpful and polite.

Although in the vicinity of Japan (Seoul is often copied the "New Tokyo"), Korea has a unique culture. Korea Sparkling, its new global tourism brand, hints at the vitality of the nation which, in its vibrant capital city, one of the economic powerhouses in Asia.

And under the vibrant social life and diligence, the infusion of this lively city, is a strong Buddhist tradition, that his soul Seoul.