Even if you’ve been to Seoul a few times before, its various sites and attractions can be seen in a different light when you know some of their special distinctions.

The popular Bukhansan is a favorite for mountain climber, for example, but did you know it’s the tallest mountain in Seoul at 810.5 meters? In terms of buildings, the Lotte World Tower is not only the tallest building currently in all of South Korea but the tallest among the OECD nations and is also the 5th tallest in the world, standing an impressive 555 meters tall.

Most experts say the oldest restaurant in Seoul is Imun Seoulnongtang in the historic Jongno District. Its opening year is said to be sometime between 1902 or 1907 making the restaurant well over 100 years old and having served the delicious hearty Korean beef soup of seolleongtang to generations. For the oldest bakery in the city, look no further than Taegukdang which has been selling its classic breads and ice cream since 1946! While cafes are plentiful all around, Hakrim Dabang has the distinction of being Seoul’s oldest dabang having opened in 1956. These traditional coffee houses were favorite haunting grounds of youths in the past and you can relive this era here in Daehakno. Make sure you order the Viennese coffee!

Bukchon Hanok Village is undeniably Seoul’s most famous hanok neighborhood but did you know it’s not the oldest? That distinction actually goes to the not-too-far-off neighborhood of Ikseondong whose first hanok homes were constructed in 1930 by political activist Jeon Se Kwon to keep the traditions of Korean homes alive. Today the neighborhood holds over 100 hanoks and is growing in popularity as a hot destination.

The oldest subway station in Seoul is actually not Seoul Station as many think but the old Sinchon railway station. Having opened in 1920, a full 5 years before the old Seoul Station opened, this station is no longer in use but a historic relic of Seoul’s history. As for the deepest subway station that honor goes to Yeouinaru Station which is an impressive 27.5 meters below sea level. Its depth comes from the fact that the tunnel connecting to the station crosses underneath the Han River.

In terms of some of the city’s most popular attractions, the latest data have shown Myeongdong to be the most popular sightseeing destination followed by Dongdaemun, the royal palaces, and then Namdaemun Market. The largest department store in Seoul is the Shinsegae store in Gangnam while the oldest traditional market is Gwangjang Market tracing its establishment to 1905. The largest traditional market though, is Namdaemun Market with over 5,200 shops located within it. Seoul’s oldest and largest fish market is the Noryangjin Fish Market and is a popular destination in its own right. Coex is the largest convention center in Seoul but it also houses Asia’s largest underground shopping mall underneath it.

The largest club in Seoul is said to be Club Ellui in the posh district of Cheongdam but in terms of the number of club and nightlife venues, Hongdae and Itaewon will have many smaller to mid-sized venues that open till the morning on weekends.

Did you also know a number of spots appear on the Guinness Book of World Records in Seoul? The world’s largest vertical garden is found right in the Seoul City Hall building with some 6,500 plants of 14 species climbing all the way from the ground floor to the 7th floor. The world’s longest bridge fountain is found on the Banpo Bridge when, during the non-winter seasons, some 380 water jets along the 1,140 meter bridge sprays to music and lights in the evenings.