Seoul is the capital city of South Korea, situated in the northern part of the country. It is also the most populated city and the fastest growing city in the country in terms of economic development, cultural as well as historical. The city is surrounded by other large cities such as Incheon and Gyeonggi province. Going through the heart of the city itself is the famous Han River, where many of the city's leisure activities and celebrations happen here. The history of the city dates back two thousand years when it was founded in 18 B.C by the Baekje, one of the three kingdoms that make up the Korean Peninsular. It was known formerly as Hanyang until the Joseon period before it was then later named as Seoul. The city, as modern as it is, it contains five UNESCO World Heritage Sites; the Changdeok Palace, Hwaseong Fortress, Jongmyo Shrine, Namhansanseong and the Royal Tombs of the Joseon Dynasty. Due to the booming popularity of the Korean wave or K-Wave bringing pop culture, traditional food and even tv shows, Seoul has received over 10 million international visitors yearly. It makes the city as the 9^th most visited in the world and 4^th largest earner in tourism.

Best Time to Fly from Caticlan – Boracay to Seoul

March until May and September till November are the best time to visit Seoul due to the mild temperature, which is perfect for strolling around. In spring, you can witness the cherry blossoms blooming and colouring the trees surrounding the city. It is not recommended for you to visit during summer since the heat will be high and dry.

Airports in Caticlan – Boracay and Seoul

Godofredo P. Ramos Airport – This international airport is situated in Boracay, acting as the main gateway into Boracay aside from another domestic airport. It is the busiest airport in the Philippines in terms of passenger traffic.

Incheon International Airport – Sometimes referred to as Seoul-Incheon International Airport, this is the largest flight hub in South Korea. It serves Incheon and Seoul as well as the surrounding provinces. Surprisingly, the airport provides an area for spa, golf course, private sleeping rooms, an ice-skating rink, a casino and the Museum of Korean Culture. It ranks first in the world for the fastest customs processing as well as the cleanest airport by Skytrax. The airport has 111 boarding gates with connected terminals for public transports.

Climate Pattern in Caticlan – Boracay and Seoul

Seoul has a humid subtropical climate as the monsoons influence it. Summers are relatively hot and humid with August being the hottest month with an average high temperature of 32.6 degrees Celsius. Winters, on the other hand, is usually cold to freezing with an average low of -5.9 degrees Celsius. Temperatures below -20 degrees Celsius have been recorded before.

Highlight Attractions in Seoul

• Bukchon Hanok Village – Go back in time to the ancient period of Joseon in this well-preserved traditional village where hundreds of traditional hanok houses can be found here. This scenic residential area is peaceful and calm despite located right in the middle of bustling Seoul. The village is located in between Gyeongbukgung Palace and Chandeokgung Palace, both of which are UNESCO Heritage Sites. The admission is free and you can even enjoy traditional Korean delicacies that are sold along the alleys.
• Lotte World – This is the world's largest indoor amusement park also accompanied by an outdoor park. It is surrounded by Lotte hotel and a large shopping complex. If you are travelling with families and friends, this place is a must-visit. You can even take the subway to get here.