See Any Places – Ancient Site, Historical Site, and Historical Building
Mongchontoseong Fortress, Seoul Hanseong Baekje Museum, and Seoul Olympic Museum of Art
Mongchontoseong Earthen Fortification is an ancient earthen rampart dating from the Baekje kingdom. Seoul Hanseong Baekje Museum displays artifacts found in Baekje kingdom. Seoul Olympic Museum of Art shows various art pieces.
Coex Mall, Bongeunsa, and Seonjeongneung in Seoul
Coex is a huge modern underground mall. It has an “Instagrammable” library. It has lots of dining and shopping options. Bongeunsa is a Buddhist temple located next to Coex. It was founded in 794 CE. The Seonjeongneung is the burial grounds of two Joseon Dynasty kings and one Joseon queen.
Seodaemun Prison History Hall, Seoul
Seodaemun Prison History Hall is a museum and former prison in Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, South Korea. The prison was opened on October 21, 1908, under the name Gyeongseong Gamok. During the Japanese colonial period, it was mainly used to jail people who fought for the independence of Korea.
Gyeongbokgung Palace, Seoul
Gyeongbokgung Palace, or Gyeongbok Palace, was the main royal palace of the Joseon dynasty. Built in the year 1395, it is located in northern Seoul, South Korea.
Changdeokgung Palace and Nakseonjae in Seoul, South Korea
Changdeokgung Palace was the second royal villa built following the construction of Gyeongbokgung Palace in 1405. It was the principal palace for many kings of the Joseon dynasty and is the most well-preserved of the five remaining royal Joseon palaces. Nakseonjae is located inside Changdeokgung Palace and it was the residence of the king and his wife.
Ikseondong Hanok Village, Insa-dong, Unhyeongung Royal Residence, Jogyesa, and Nakwon Musical Instrument Arcade in Seoul, South Korea
These locations are all within walking distance to do it in one day.
Deoksugung, Deoksugung Doldam-gil, and JeongDong-gil, Seoul, South Korea
Deoksugung is a mid-sized palaced which kings use during the Joseon period, JeongDong-gil is a charming and quiet street just outside of Deoksugung, and Deoksugung Doldam-gil is the street next to the Deoksugung wall.
Washington D.C. Trip (2004), USA
Washington DC has many political buildings and many excellent museums.
San Diego Historic Old Town and Torrey Pines State Reserve, San Diego, California, USA
On the way to San Diego Historic Old Town, I visited Torrey Pines State Reserve, where I can see the ocean from the hill.