the capital of the Republic of South Korea.

這裡是大韓民國的首都

For decades the city known as The Miracle of The Han, kept its head down,

數十年來，這座以「漢江奇蹟」聞名的城市 一直保持著低調風格

barely raising a ripple as the country rebuilt in the decades

自韓戰結束後 幾十年的國家重建期間

following the Korean War.

幾乎未興起任何波瀾

Today, Seoul has re-emerged as an economic powerhouse and the epicentre of Hallyu,

如今首爾再次成為經濟強權 同時也成為韓流中心

a Korean wave of culture that is sweeping the world's smartphones,

韓國文化潮流深深影響 全球智慧型手機

food halls and dance floors.

飲食及舞蹈

But Seoul wasn't always so outgoing.

但首爾並不總是如此活躍

In the 14th century,

14 世紀時

a 12-mile fortress wall encircled Korea's ancient capital;

一座綿延 19 公里的堡壘城牆 環繞著韓國古都

its gates closed each night to keep marauding Siberian tigers and invaders at bay.

夜裡深鎖的城門阻擋了 飢餓的西伯利亞虎和劫掠的入侵者

Since then the city has spilled out far beyond and above

此後，這座城市的規模 遠遠超越了

its great city gates and Guardian Mountains.

其雄偉的城門和護國神山

21st century Seoul is a city where glass and steel towers

在 21 世紀的首爾 您可以看到

and the ancient curves of palace roofs coexist.

現代大樓與古代宮殿共存的景象

It's a city where the brushstrokes of the past

這座城市 藉著傳統繪畫與當代公共藝術

and contemporary public art tell stories of tradition and inspiration.

向人們細說著 傳說與啟示的故事

Coming to grips with Seoul's incredible size and sweeping narrative can be a little daunting,

面對首爾如此大的城市規模 想要徹底了解可沒那麼容易

so start your adventure at the K-Style Hub,

就從韓風體驗館 K-Style Hub 開始冒險之旅吧！

a state-of-the-art visitor centre.

這是當地最先進的旅客中心

Where South Korea's past, present and future converge,

展現了南韓的過去 現在和未來

from the latest in K-Pop to its timeless national parks,

從最新的韓國流行音樂 到歷史悠久的國家公園

from the cutting edge of K Design to culinary traditions which have taken centuries to perfect.

從最前衛的韓國設計 到百年傳統美食這裡都有

And while you're here, why not slip into the traditional dress.

來到這裡不妨試穿一下 韓國的傳統服飾

Dressing up Hanbok-style doesn't just put you in touch with Koreas proud past,

體驗韓服不僅能讓您更了解 韓國輝煌的歷史

it also gives you free admission into many of Seoul's most revered historic places.

身穿韓服還能免費進入 許多備受尊崇的首爾歷史名勝

At the head of Gwanghwamun Square sits the gleaming statue of Sejong the Great,

英姿煥發的世宗大王銅像 座落在光化門廣場前

the 15th century Joseon-dynasty king whose reign oversaw a golden age of literature,

15 世紀的李氏朝鮮王朝 在他的統治下見證了文學

science and technology.

科學及科技的黃金年代

The great leader sits before the grandest of Seoul's five royal palaces,

這位偉大的君主就坐立於 首爾五大皇宮中最壯麗的景福宮前

Gyeongbokgung, the Palace of Shining Happiness.

也就是可光耀萬年鴻福的王宮

A residence of Joseon Dynasty rulers from the late 1300s until 1910,

13 世紀末至 1910 年期間 這座李氏朝鮮王朝歷代君主的住所

the palace has endured fires, invasion, and wars.

歷經祝融之災、入侵與戰爭的洗禮

Wander through the palace's ornate gates, pavilions, halls and throne room,

漫步穿越王宮華麗的大門 涼亭、大廳與朝廷

which in accordance with Confucian principles,

您能夠感受到濃厚的儒家氣息

are perfectly balanced by the simplicity of the pine-covered mountain backdrop.

這與松葉茂密的雅淡山景 達到了絕妙平衡

Take a short bus or subway ride to the east,

搭乘公車或地鐵往東行

to explore the adjoining palaces of Changdeokgung and Changgyeongung,

探索緊緊相依的 昌德宮與昌慶宮

which are separated by a simple stone wall.

中間僅由一堵石牆分隔

In the tranquil confines of Changdeokgung's secret garden,

在靜謐的昌德宮 有座祕密花園

sit for a while by the pond where kings once paused from royal duties and dramas

您可以在池塘邊稍坐片刻 這裡曾是皇帝卸下宮廷瑣事

to write poetry beneath the ginko, walnut and plum trees.

在銀杏、胡桃和李樹下 吟詩作對之處

To the south at Deoksugung Palace,

往南行至德壽宮

see the changing of the guard which takes place three times each day.

還可看到每天三輪的 衛兵交接儀式

Then explore the eclectic mix of palace buildings,

接著探索兼容並蓄的宮殿建築

such as the pavilion where coffee-loving King Gojong enjoyed his daily cup,

例如愛好咖啡的高宗皇帝 每天在這涼亭享受一杯咖啡

paving the way for his country's future caffeine obsession.

讓這個國家在未來興起了 一股咖啡熱潮

Just to the west, is the last of Seoul's great palaces,

不遠的西面 就是首爾的最後一座大宮殿

Gyeonghuigung, a royal refuge in times of unrest.

慶熙宮曾是動盪時期的皇室避難所

After exploring Seoul's vast temple complexes,

探索完首爾壯闊的廟宇建築

see how government officials and ordinary Koreans once lived.

再來看看以前政府官員 與韓國平民的生活方式

At the Namsangol Hanok Village,

在南山谷韓屋村

ancient buildings and traditions have been preserved

可以看到古老的建築 和傳統文化

in one of the most scenic and tranquil areas of Seoul.

這裡是首爾最秀麗恬靜的 地區之一

To see how Seoul's citizens furnished their homes,

若想了解以前首爾市民如何佈置居家

visit the Korea Furniture Museum in Seongbuk-gu.

您可以參觀位於城北區的韓國家具博物館

Here, over 2000 exquisite pieces of practical craftsmanship

在這裡的 10 間傳統房屋中 您將可以看到

are displayed within ten traditional houses.

超過 2000 種實用工藝作品

The story of Korean craftsmanship continues at the National Museum of Korea,

韓國的工藝故事可延續至 韓國國立中央博物館

which houses national treasures

館內珍藏著許多國家級寶藏

such as the Ten Story Pagoda and priceless white porcelain from the Joseon era.

例如十層石塔與李氏朝鮮時代 流傳下來的珍貴白瓷

But it's in Seoul's busy streets where the past and present really rub shoulders,

但只有在首爾熱鬧的街道上 您才可以感受古今交織的獨特氣氛

and where the two Korean loves of shopping and food go hand in hand.

以及結合購物與美食的繽紛世界 這可是韓國人的兩大最愛

Close to Seoul's Great South Gate, step into Koreas largest marketplace,

在首爾的南大門附近 有著韓國最大的市場

Namdaemun Market, where locals have been bargaining hard for over 600 years.

也就是南大門市場 當地人已經在這裡討價還價逾 600 年

If you're looking for beauty products,

如果您正在尋覓美容產品

join the one million shoppers who stream into neighboring Myeong-dong

不妨到鄰近的明洞 隨著每日的百萬人潮

each day to hit the 1000 cosmetic stores.

逛逛千家以上的美妝店

And when your head starts to spin, take a snack break.

覺得頭昏眼花時 可以來點小吃放鬆一下

From lobster tails to foot long ice creams, the options here are almost limitless!

從烤龍蝦尾到巨無霸冰淇淋 這裡有著近乎無限的美食選擇

A few blocks north is Insadong,

往北經過幾個街區就是仁寺洞

where you can disappear for days amid the labyrinth of antique, curio and craft stalls.

這是到處是古玩、古董及工藝品攤販 會讓您流連忘返好幾天

While just a short bus ride away at the Dongdaemun Market,

搭上公車 不久即可抵達附近的東大門市場

you could spend months browsing the fashions on offer

這裡有 26 間購物中心與 30,000 家特色商店

in the area's 26 malls and 30,000 specialty shops.

特價時尚商品幾個月都逛不完

Blow the dust off the old wares and vintage bargains

在廣藏傳統市場 有許多珍貴的老古董

at the Gwangjang Traditional Market,

正等著您來探索

then treat yourself to some of the best Korean pancakes in the city.

接下來該好好享用 這城市最美味的韓式煎餅

If you're a seafood lover,

如果您愛吃海鮮

cross the river to the futuristic Noryangjin Fish Market,

那就穿過漢江 到新潮的鷺梁津水產市場逛逛

where the skilful vendors at 700 stalls

看這裡的 700 家攤販

sell, slice and cook every kind of seafood imaginable!

熟練地叫賣及料理海鮮 您想像得到菜色這裡通通有！

Looking for some Gangnam style?

想體驗一下江南 Style 嗎？

Head just upriver to the Samseong-dong,

沿著漢江上游前往三成洞

whose exclusive boutiques and wide boulevards have made it

時尚的精品店與寬敞的林蔭大道 讓這個地方成了

the Beverly Hills of Seoul.

首爾的比佛利山莊

But it's not all bling in Gangnam,

然而江南並非只有浮華光景

you'll find plenty of bliss here too.

這裡也有許多至福之地

Pass through the Gate of Truth and spend a few hours in the wooded surrounds

穿越真理之門 花上數小時

of the Bongeunsa Buddhist Temple,

在奉恩寺四周的清幽林地走走

a peaceful antidote to the fierce pace of Seoul's shopping.

緩和一下在首爾購物的 緊張步調

Seoul is filled with quiet spaces.

首爾有著許多寧靜空間

Also in Gangnam, stroll past the stadiums and museums of the 24th Summer Olympics,

江南的奧林匹克公園 曾舉辦過第 24 屆夏季奧運會

at Olympic Park.

您可以在這裡的體育館與博物館逛逛

Across the river,

穿過漢江

relax with locals amid the leafy glades of Seoul Forest.

您可以在綠樹成蔭的 首爾森林公園中與當地人一同放鬆身心

While just downriver, enjoy the ponds and playful sculptures at Yongsan Park.

下游的龍山公園 有著許多池塘與趣味雕像

Namsan is one of Seoul's Guardian Mountains,

南山是首爾的護國神山之一

marking the southern limit of the ancient capital.

象徵著古都的南界

The city has long since grown around it

這座城市一直依傍南山發展

and today the mountain has become one of the city's favourite green getaways.

今日的南山已成為遠離城市喧囂 最受歡迎的大自然休閒場所

At Namsan Botanical Garden,

在南山植物園中

follow the winding paths through fields of wildflowers and pine forests.

沿著蜿蜒小徑 穿過野花林和松樹林

Then hike, or take the cable car to the peak,

接著徒步或搭乘纜車前往山頂

and take in the sweeping views from the old city walls or from Seoul's iconic tower.

並從舊城牆或首爾地標塔上 一覽廣闊的城市風光

Running right through the busy heart of downtown Seoul,

越過首爾市中心的 繁華心臟地帶

another landmark has also been given a new lease on life.

另一處地標 也在此重獲新生

After centuries of neglect,

被忽視了近幾個世紀的

Cheonggyecheon Stream has been transformed into a 7-mile corridor of serenity and creativity.

清溪川已經變身成為長達 11 公里 並充滿祥和與創意的長廊

Take time out just a few feet from some of the city's busiest streets,

在距離城市繁忙街道的不遠處 可以休息片刻

in a space so quiet you can sometimes hear the sweet sounds of bird song and whispering lovers.

在如此安靜的環境中 您偶爾會聽到鳥鳴與愛人耳語

Leave the bright lights and noise of the city even further behind,

遠離城市的霓虹與喧鬧 到更遠的地方

amid granite-studded peaks of Bukhansan National Park.

盡情徜徉在花崗岩峰頂圍繞的 北漢山國立公園

Take the 45-minute subway ride from central Seoul

從首爾市中心搭乘 45 分鐘的地鐵

and spend the day hiking through the crisp mountain air,

即可展開一日的漫步之旅 在山林中享受清新的空氣

past ancient temples and rushing streams.

還有古老的寺廟及壯觀的瀑布急流

Just 55 miles from Seoul is another daytrip which will give you pause for deep reflection,

在僅距首爾 89 公里有另一處一日遊地點 會帶給您深刻的省思

the truce village of Panmunjom.

那就是板門店的停戰區

After three years of brutal warfare, it was here in 1953,

歷經 3 年的殘酷戰爭後 1953 年南北韓雙方

where the armistice was signed between North and South Korea.

在這裡簽署了 停戰協議

From the observation post, look out upon the eerie silence of the DMZ,

從瞭望塔望去 您可以看到非軍事區的詭異寂靜

the 2.5-mile wide buffer zone that separates the two Koreas.

這塊 4 公里寬的緩衝區 將韓國一分為二

Yet despite the tense atmosphere here,

儘管這裡氣氛緊張

there is also a prevailing sense of hope.

卻也充滿著希望

On returning to Seoul, spend a little time at the War Memorial of Korea

返回首爾的途中不妨花點時間 參觀一下韓國戰爭紀念館

to truly appreciate the scale and trauma of the Korean War,

讓您真正感受韓戰的規模 與帶來的創傷

a conflict that tore a country in two, involved 22 nations,

這場衝突將國家一分為二 也波及了 22 個國家

and cost millions of lives.

造成數百萬人的犧牲

Besides displaying all the usual machinery of war,

除了展示一般軍武 這裡更是一處

above all, this is of place of remembrance, longing, and determination.

滿載紀念 渴望與決心之地

When the sun gets low and the city lights up,

當夕陽西下，城市漸漸亮起

locals gather on the banks of the Han to see the Banpo Bridge

當地人會聚集於漢江旁 觀看盤浦大橋的

erupt in waves of water and light.

彩虹燈光噴泉

It's in moments like these that South Koreans reflect on life's possibilities,

在這樣的時刻中 南韓人民反思生命的可能性

and are reminded that they are capable of anything they put their minds,

並提醒自己擁有能力 可以實踐任何想法

imaginations and hearts to.

想像力與精神

And Seoul,

首爾的

The Miracle on The Han is certainly proof of that.

漢江奇蹟 就是最好的證明