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
Time Square Shopping Mall in Seoul, South Korea
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 Neighborhood and Tongin Market in Seoul, South Korea
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 and Namdaemun Market in Seoul, South Korea
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 Area in Seoul, South Korea
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 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. 177
Bukchon Hanok Neighborhood and Samcheong-dong Street in Seoul, South Korea
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
Lotte Tower and Seongsu-dong Cafe Street in Seoul, South Korea
Lotte World Tower is a 123-story skyscraper located in Seoul, South Korea. It opened to the public on April 3, 2017, and is currently the tallest building in South Korea, as well as the fifth tallest in the world. Seongsu-dong Cafe Street is a café street located in Seoul’s neighborhood of Seongsu. 175
Daehakro and Naksan Park in Seoul, South Korea
Daehakro is renowned for its vibrant student bars and cafes, featuring outdoor music and theater performances. In Naksan Park, a portion of the old fortress wall runs through the park. The wall was built during the Joseon Dynasty for protection against invaders and enemies. 174