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Bukchon Hanok Neighborhood and Samcheong-dong Street in Seoul, South Korea
Bukchon Hanok Village is a Korean traditional village in Seoul with a long history located on the top of a hill between Gyeongbok Palace. Samcheong-dong draws visitors to Bukchon Hanok Village, a sprawling maze of centuries-old traditional houses filled with artisan workshops, tea rooms and small museums.
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 and the fifth tallest in the world. Seongsu-dong Cafe Street is a café street located in Seoul’s neighborhood Seongsu.
Daehakro and Naksan Park in Seoul, South Korea
Daehakro is popular for its student bars and cafes with 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.
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.
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 in the center of Seoul.
Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) and Myeong-dong, Seoul, South Korea
Myeong-dong is known as the most popular city shopping area in Seoul. But because Covid-19, it is quiet and sparse with people. The Dongdaemun Design Plaza in Dongdaemoon is used mainly for museums and convention center.
Covid Quarantine in South Korea
Visiting South Korea from the U.S.A requires Covid quarantine for two weeks. I chose facility quarantine, where the government put me into a Covid quarantine-ready hotel near Inchon airport.
City of Walnut, Los Angeles, USA
Walnut is a medium-sized city in the suburb of Los Angeles. The houses are typical suburb style, but the neighbour has extensive walking paths for exercise.