South Korea
Seoul
Mongolia's closest big city abroad
Daily direct flights, three hours forty. Myeongdong, Hongdae and Gangnam cover shopping, food and the medical-travel trade in one city.
Things to do
Gyeongbokgung Palace
Guard-changing twice daily. Wear hanbok and entry is free.
Myeongdong
Cosmetics and street food. It comes alive after 7pm.
Bukchon Hanok Village
Traditional hanok houses — people live here, so keep it quiet.