About

Seoul’s historic core. Gyeongbokgung, Changdeokgung and three more palaces sit within easy walking distance, woven through Bukchon hanok lanes, Insadong artisan streets, and the Cheonggyecheon stream.

Highlights

• Gyeongbokgung Free entry in hanbok
• Bukchon Hanok Traditional wooden homes
• Insadong Tea, calligraphy, ceramics
• Cheonggyecheon Walkable stream downtown

Good for

Visitor tips

1. Hanbok rental → free palace entry.
2. Gyeongbokgung is closed Tuesdays; Changdeokgung closed Mondays.
3. Bukchon residents live there, keep voices low after 5pm.

Getting there

Anguk 3Line 3 is the best base.

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