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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
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
Ikseondong Hanok Village, Insa-dong, Unhyeongung Royal Residence, Jogyesa, and Nakwon Musical Instrument Arcade in Seoul, South Korea
Many locations were visited in one day because they are all in close vicinity. 173
Deoksugung, Deoksugung Doldam-gil, and JeongDong-gil, Seoul, South Korea
Deoksugung is a mid-sized palace that the kings used 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. 172
Dongdaemun and Cheonggyecheon, Seoul, South Korea
Dongdaemun (East Gate) and Cheonggyecheon (Cheong Gye Stream) in Seoul. Dongdaemun is the East City Gate of old Seoul. Cheonggyecheon is a narrow stream that flows through the center of Seoul. 171