Chemical Reaction Engineering
toward Carbon-Neutral Future

ISCRE29 & APCRE11
10-13 May, 2026
Republic of Korea

About Seoul
Seoul is a 24‑hour metropolis where royal palaces, hanok lanes, riverside parks, and world‑class dining all sit within a short subway ride. Use this page to plan a balanced visit between heritage and modern city life.At a Glance
  • Population : ~9.7M city / ~26M metro
  • Iconic Sights : Gyeongbokgung, Bukchon Hanok Village, N Seoul Tower, Han River, DDP
  • Business Hubs : Jongno (heritage & culture), Yeouido (finance), Gangnam (tech & shopping)

Official resource :

Visit Seoul — The Official Travel Guide
District HighlightsGwanghwamun · Jongno -

Palaces, museums, traditional tea houses, Bukchon

Myeongdong · Namdaemun · Dongdaemun -

Shopping, markets, DDP design complex.

Hongdae · Yeonnam -

Indie music, street art, late ‑ night cafés.

Seongsu -

Reimagined factories turned cafés, galleries, and concept stores.

Gangnam · COEX -

Starfield Library, COEX Mall & Aquarium, Bongeunsa Temple.

Itaewon -

Multinational dining, Halal‑friendly options.

Top Things to Do
  1. Watch the Royal Guard Changing Ceremony at Gyeongbokgung.
  2. Stroll Bukchon laneways; respect residents (keep voices low, no littering).
  3. Ride up to N Seoul Tower for citywide night views.
  4. Walk the Cheonggyecheon stream or rent a bike along the Han River.
  5. Explore DDP exhibitions and nightscape.
  6. Visit museums: National Museum of Korea & MMCA Seoul.
Getting Around
  • Subway : Dense network, English signage & announcements.
  • T‑money : One card for subway/bus; mobile versions available.
  • Taxi/Ride‑hailing : Kakao T app; late‑night surcharges apply.
  • Airport ↔ City : AREX Express/All‑Stop trains to Seoul Station; airport buses to key districts.
Half‑day · 1‑day · 2‑day Ideas
  • Half‑day : Gyeongbokgung → Bukchon walk → Insadong tea house.
  • 1‑day : Gwanghwamun & Seochon → Deoksugung Stonewall Walk → Myeongdong → Namsan night view.
  • 2‑day : Seongsu & Seoul Forest → Han River biking → COEX & Bongeunsa → Lotte Tower Observatory.
Seasonal Notes
  • Spring (Mar–May) : Mild temps, cherry blossoms; check air‑quality forecast.
  • Summer (Jun–Aug) : Hot/humid with showers; carry a compact umbrella.
  • Autumn (Sep–Nov) : Peak foliage & festival season; book hotels early.
  • Winter (Dec–Feb) : Can drop below 0 °C; pack warm layers.
· Bukchon alley with tiled hanok
· Han River sunset or night skyline
· DDP exterior curves at night
· N Seoul Tower city panorama