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From the grand gardens of the Changegeokgung Palace, to the retail offerings at the massive ... Read More From the grand gardens of the Changegeokgung Palace, to the retail offerings at the massive COEX Convetion Center, Seoul boasts a host of attractions to suit even the most discerning tourist.

Two of the most popular sites in the city are the Changdeokgung Palace and Gyeongbokgung Palace, two of the “Five Grand Palaces” built in the city during the Joseon Dynasty. Gyeonbokgung Palace is considered the crown jewel of the dynasty, and with its dozens of grand buildings and beautiful, sprawling grounds, it’s a wildly popular sightseeing spot. The National Folk Museum of Korea is one of the palace’s many attractions, charting the history of the Korean people.

Those seeking a more immersive historical experience should visit one of Seoul’s numerous “living museums” like the Korean Folk Village. Here, tour-guides – dressed in traditional Korean garb – guide visitors through a traditional Korean village, home to over 200 different buildings including a jail, pottery shop, and blacksmith. Think of it as a Korean Colonial Williamsburg. Namsan Hanok Village, is another immersive option. Though smaller than Korean Folk Village, it is well known for its traditional houses and gardens.

Seoul isn’t all about history, however, the massive city boasts plenty of recreation. If you’re looking for retail therapy, try the offerings along Myung-dong Street, or the popular market neighborhood of Insadong. And if the outdoor market scene isn’t your thing, pay a visit to the massive COEX Convention Center, which houses a mall, two luxury hotels, an aquarium and a casino. Close
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Changdeokgung Palace

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Quote: Changdeokgung palace was originally built as a secondary palace to Gyeongbokgung in 1405. In later years, it became the residence for many kings and eventually, was made the main palace instead as it was deemed… Read More

Gyeongbokgung Palace

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Quote: Gyeongbokgung means "Palace Greatly Blessed by Heaven". It was originally constructed in 1395, but was destroyed in the 1500's during the Japanese occupation. The palace was completely restored in the late… Read More

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Korean Folk Village

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Quote: Minsokchon (an old Korean folk village) was soooooooooooooo cool! It's about an hour outside of town and costs $11 to get in, but it was well worth the knowledge of how our family used to live. You get to… Read More

National Folk Museum of Korea

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Quote: A great museum at a great price (free with admission to Gyeongbokgung Palace). Gives great insight into the life and culture of Korea, and if you time your visit right you'll get to see a taekwondo or sword… Read More

Insadong

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Quote: We had an ambitious itinerary for the day. We started our day with a visit to Changdeokgung palace, explored the narrow alleyways of Bukchon nearby before meandering our way to Insadong, a short 15 minutes walk… Read More

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COEX Convention Center

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Lotte World

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Quote: Lotte World is a huge place built indoors and outdoors. So even if you go there in the cold wintertime, you can have a great time. I am not sure how much the entrance fee is now, but it was not expensive,… Read More

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Myung-dong Street

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Quote: This is probably my favorite place to go, especially at night when I'm craving to shop. There are so many miscellaneous items: little key chains/trinkets, mittens, hair clips, blankets, socks, toys, purses, and a… Read More

Namsan Hanok Village

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Quote: Inside Namsan Park lies a reproduction of a Korean Folk Village. Take subway line #3 or 4 to Chungmaro Station and use exit 5. It is directly inside the park and there is no entrance fee. Closed on… Read More

War Memorial of Korea

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Quote: I headed out to the Korean War Museum (only $3 to get in) and saw the history of the "Forgotten War." It has statues that look like real people! They scared the crap out of me. I didn't stand close… Read More

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