Seoul: The City That Never Sleeps

Book excerpt: CNN once stated that sleeping in Seoul is for losers. With so much to do in Korea's capital after sundown, they argued, hitting the pillow could only be a waste of time. For Seoul is a new world at night: as its glittering lights pop on to hail the onset of evening, a whole other urban landscape awakes where shining shopping malls, steamy saunas, and lively clubs and bars can be enjoyed round the clock. Relish the refreshing breeze while cycling along the riverbanks at night, and when hunger calls, enjoy a generous and delicious late night meal. Seoul — the city that never sleeps — shows a beautiful new side at night, and is full of shimmering and mesmerizing lights. Seoul’s Top Night-time Picks City Center: City Hall, Myeong-dong, Euljiro, Namdaemun Market Palace Quarter: Gwanghwamun, Jongno, Insa-dong, Bukchon Dongdaemun & Around: Dongdaemun Market University Quarter: Hongik Univ., Sinchon, Ewha Womans Univ. Yongsan: Itaewon Gangnam: Apgujeong-dong, Cheongdam-dong, Sinsa-dong, Seocho