Suwon City, Hwaseong Haenggung Palace, South Korea

Suwon City, Hwaseong Haenggung Palace, South Korea

Suwon Hwaseong is a fortification surrounding the center of Suwon, the provincial capital of Gyeonggi-do, in South Korea. It was built from 1794 to 1796 by King Jeongjo of the Joseon dynasty to house and honor the remains of his father, Prince Sado. 212

Seoul National Museum of Korea, Seoul

Seoul National Museum of Korea, Seoul

The National Museum of Korea is the flagship museum of Korean history and art in South Korea, representing the country’s cultural heritage. 211

Incheon Songdo, South Korea

Incheon Songdo, South Korea

Built on 600 hectares (1,500 acres) of land reclaimed from the Yellow Sea off Incheon, about 35 miles from the South’s capital Seoul, the Songdo district is the most significant private real estate development in history. 209

Hannam-dong, Namsan Tower, and Haebangchon in Seoul

Hannam-dong, Namsan Tower, and Haebangchon in Seoul

Hannam-dong is one subway station away from Itaewon but is more relaxed, quiet, and luxurious. Namsan Tower has the highest observation deck in Seoul. The Haebangchon neighborhood still retains its old Seoul Street feel. Gyeongridan-gil has many fashionable coffee shop and restaurants. 208