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Seoul bus routes that offer great views of the Korean capital you can’t get on the subway

From palaces to markets to night views, these bus routes offer tourists unique perspectives of Seoul from right in the thick of the action

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One of Seoul’s Yellow Buses, which take tourists past some of the Korean capital’s major traditional and modern landmarks. Photo: Instagram/seoulcitytourbus
Erika Na

Seoul is a vast city with an area of about 605 square kilometres (234 square miles). So it is understandable that visitors may find getting around the South Korean capital daunting.

While the subway system is extensive and efficient, sometimes the best way to get around the city – and to fully immerse oneself in its hustle and bustle – is by bus. What better way to get to know a place intimately than to be in the thick of all the action?

As well as taking riders to specific destinations, buses also provide great city views as they pass different neighbourhoods and landmarks.

But finding the right buses to take in Seoul can be a challenge, given the city’s numerous routes. Here is our guide to bus routes that are popular among tourists for the views they offer and the major attractions they connect.

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