Behold a colorful metropolitan of contrasts, one of the most fascinating and overlooked capital cities in the world, Seoul. Tour its ancient gates and palaces such as the Gyeongbokgung (Shining Happiness) Palace, stroll through bustling day-and-night markets filled with calligraphy shops, fortune tellers and streets embedded with stalls offering garlicky treats. Then fast forward to the 21st century while enjoying the comforts and luxuries of your Modern Korean hotel stay.