Seoul, set on the banks of the river Han, is the capital city and the largest metropolis of South Korea. With a history of more than two thousand years, a rich culture, ancient temples, neo-futuristic architecture, advanced digital technology, never-ending street food, infinite nightlife activities, street markets, palaces, parks, museums, music and a magnificent view of the skyline glowing with lights at night, Seoul is a traveller’s paradise and one of the hottest tourist destinations in Asia. Seoul is a hub for the famous South Korean K-Pop music (short for Korean Pop), characterised by a wide variety of audio-visual elements and a range of styles including dance-pop, pop ballad, electropop, R&B, and hip-hop music. One of the best tours in Seoul includes a tour the Lotte World which is a major recreation complex that consists of an artificial island inside a lake linked by monorail, shopping malls, a luxury hotel, a Korean folk museum, sports facilities, movie theatres, the world's largest indoor theme park and outdoor amusement park called "Magic Island." There is so much to do that it is impossible to cover all activities at the complex in a single day. To get a glimpse of the rich and vibrant history of the city, one can take a tour to one of the 115 museums of which the National Museum of Korea is the most representative of museums in not only Seoul but all of South Korea with a collection of more than 220,000 artefacts. For the ones with an eye for antiques and artwork, including high-quality celadon, silky-smooth wooden tables and gemstones, take a tour to the galleries in Samcheongdong or visit the streets in Insadong for its traditional carved, wooden masks, hand-painted wall hangings, paper goods and ceramic tea sets. Also known for its contemporary nightlife, night markets, coffee shops and bars, it feels as if the party in the city just never seems to stop. For visitors looking for a more relaxing vacation, Seoul offers a lot of parks. One of the most famous parks is Namsan Park, which offers hiking recreation and views of the downtown Seoul skyline or one can hike the Bukhansan or Bukhan Mountain which is the highest mountain within Seoul city boundaries with unforgettable views. With the first step you take in Seoul, the futuristic city provides you with endless possibilities and an opportunity for limitless exploration.