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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.

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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.

Seoul 01A Haechi Bus

Of all the public bus routes in Seoul, the 01A loop line stands out. Affectionately known as the Haechi Bus, the route is named after the mythical guardian creature that serves as the city’s mascot.
A bus on Seoul’s 01A route, which passes modern and historic landmarks in the heart of the Korean capital. Photo: Instagram/kcrazy_sns
A bus on Seoul’s 01A route, which passes modern and historic landmarks in the heart of the Korean capital. Photo: Instagram/kcrazy_sns
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