Gyeongbok Palace: Built 1394 as the main palace of the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910) by its founder King Taejo, it is the most comprehensive and grandest of the five palaces of the period. There are many designated Cultural Assets in the Palace.

National Folk Museum: The National Folk Museum displays the lifestyle of ancient Koreans. There are 20,000 vestiges, with a total of 4000 folk relics.The National Folk Museum holds a ‘Korean Folk Concert’ every Saturday at the auditorium. The National Folk Museum designates the first Sunday every month as ‘Visit the Museum’ Day in admission fee is waived.

Jogye Buddhist Temple: Jogye Buddhist Temple is the center of Zen Buddhism in Korea, and is famous for being located in the city. The first things you will see when you enter inside are the lovely trees. These locust trees and Baeksong trees in front of the Daeungjeon, the main temple building, are about 500 years old.

Changdeok Palace: Gyeongbok Palace might be Seoul’s largest Palace, but for many, Changdeok Palace is its most beautiful. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Changdeok Palace is the epitome of Korean traditional architecture, its structures striking a fine balance with the natural landscape.

Insadong Antique Shop Alley: Seoul’s most noted center for the Korean traditional arts and crafts, Insadong is an alley (actually, several alleys) full of small galleries, craft shops, art supply stores, Korean restaurants and traditional tea shops.

Namdaemun Market: Korea’s most famous traditional outdoor market, the sprawling Namdaemun Market is home to countless shops selling just about everything under the sun, including clothes, curios, ginseng, food and more.

Hotel ⇒ Pass by the Presidential Blue House ⇒ Gyeongbok Palace ⇒ The National Folk Museum ⇒ Jogye Buddhist Temple ⇒ Lunch ⇒ Changdeok Palace (secret garden) ⇒ Insadong Art Galleries ⇒ Amethyst Factory or Nat’l Ginseng Outlet ⇒ Namdaemun Market ⇒ Hotel

Gyeongbok Palace: The oldest and grandest of Seoul’s royal palaces, Gyeongbok  Palace is a masterpiece of Korean traditional architecture and one of Seoul’s most visited locations.

Changdeok Palace: Gyeongbok Palace might be Seoul’s largest Palace, but for many, Changdeok Palace is its most beautiful. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Changdeok Palace is the epitome of Korean traditional architecture, its structures striking a fine balance with the natural landscape.

Insadong Antique Shop Alley: Seoul’s most noted center for the Korean traditional arts and crafts, Insadong is an alley (actually, several alleys) full of small galleries, craft shops, art supply stores, Korean restaurants and traditional tea shops.

Namdaemun Market: Korea’s most famous traditional outdoor market, the sprawling Namdaemun Market is home to countless shops selling just about everything under the sun, including clothes, curios, ginseng, food and more.

DMZ
Korea is home to the World’s last remaining Cold War frontiers, the Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ). This rare opportunuty to peek into mysterious North Korea is just an hour’s drive north of Seoul.

The Korean Folk Village
The Korean Folk Village is home to numerous collections of Korean cultural artifacts, providing an opportunity for Korean children to experience and learn the culture of their ancestors firsthand. The site provides a venue to promote traditional Korean culture to both domestic and international visitors, and provides an open-air learning place for succeeding generations. The village has been developed to convey the wisdom and the spirits of our ancestors to both domestic and international tourists.