Namsangol Hanok Village, also known as “A Village of Traditional Houses in the Namsan Valley,” is a Korean village located in the Pil-dong neighborhood of Jung-gu, a central district of Seoul, South Korea, where hanok, or traditional Korean houses, have been restored to preserve the original atmosphere of the area. 184
The National Palace Museum of Korea houses over 40,000 artifacts and royal treasures, including those from the palaces of the Joseon Dynasty and the Korean Empire, of which 14 are designated as National Treasures of South Korea. It is located inside Gyeongbokgung Palace. 183
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. 182
Times Square is a shopping mall in Seoul, South Korea. It contains a department store, a multiplex theater, a shopping mall, and many restaurants. 181
Seochon is one of the oldest neighborhoods in Jongno-gu, northern Seoul, South Korea. It translates to “West Village” because it is located west of Gyeongbok Palace. Tongin Market is a traditional market in Seochon. Established in 1941, the market initially catered to local needs. 180
Seoullo 7017, also known as the Seoul Skygarden or Skypark, is an elevated, linear park in Seoul, built atop a former highway overpass. Namdaemun Market is a large traditional market in Seoul. It is the oldest and largest market in Korea. 179
Gwanghwamun is the leading and largest gate of Gyeongbokgung Palace in Seoul. In front of the gate is the largest public square in Seoul, Gwanghwamun Square. 178
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. 177
Bukchon Hanok Village is a traditional Korean village in Seoul with a long history, situated on top of a hill between Gyeongbok Palace. Samcheong-dong attracts visitors to Bukchon Hanok Village, a sprawling maze of centuries-old traditional houses that are home to artisan workshops, tea rooms, and small museums. 176