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Seoul Virtual Walk

Explore Seoul on Nearaway

Take a free virtual walking tour through Seoul, South Korea — home to 9,776,000 people and one of Asia's most remarkable cities. Nearaway streams immersive 4K street-level footage from Seoul, letting you explore its neighbourhoods, culture, and atmosphere from anywhere in the world — no passport, no flights, no account required.

In 1394, King Taejo of the newly founded Joseon dynasty chose a mountain-ringed valley on the Han River as his capital, naming it Hanyang. Geomancers declared the site — embraced by four guardian mountains — ideally suited for a ruling dynasty. After Japanese occupation and the devastating Korean War, Seoul rebuilt itself into one of the most technologically advanced megacities on Earth within a single generation.

Seoul has the world's fastest average internet speed and more Michelin-starred restaurants per capita than Paris. The best time to take a virtual walk through Seoul is spring (april–may) for cherry blossoms or fall (october) for foliage. Must-try local foods in Seoul include Bibimbap, Korean BBQ, Tteokbokki. T-money cards work on all transit. Elders are given seats on public transport — always.

Local Greeting

안녕하세요 (Annyeonghaseyo)

How locals say hello in Seoul

Best Time to Visit

Spring (April–May) for cherry blossoms or Fall (October) for foliage

Must Eat

BibimbapKorean BBQTteokbokkiKimchi jjigaeBingsu

Local Tip

T-money cards work on all transit. Elders are given seats on public transport — always.

Origin Story

Medieval
📅 Founded 1394Originally Hanyang (漢陽)By King Taejo of the Joseon dynasty

In 1394, King Taejo of the newly founded Joseon dynasty chose a mountain-ringed valley on the Han River as his capital, naming it Hanyang. Geomancers declared the site — embraced by four guardian mountains — ideally suited for a ruling dynasty. After Japanese occupation and the devastating Korean War, Seoul rebuilt itself into one of the most technologically advanced megacities on Earth within a single generation.

Fun Fact

Seoul has the world's fastest average internet speed and more Michelin-starred restaurants per capita than Paris.

Cultural Dos

  • Use two hands when giving/receiving items
  • Remove shoes when entering homes
  • Try everything

Cultural Don'ts

  • Write names in red ink (associated with death)
  • Stick chopsticks upright in rice
  • Refuse food from elders

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