26 sights
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Neighborhood
Bukchon Hanok Village
Hillside lanes of traditional tiled hanok houses between Gyeongbokgung and Changdeokgung, still lived in today.Entry: Residential red zone: 10 AM to 5 PM; Sunday rest dayMuseumBook ahead
Changdeokgung Palace and Secret Garden
A UNESCO-listed royal palace whose wooded rear garden of pavilions and ponds is seen on guided visits.Entry: Secret Garden needs a separate timed ticket. Closed MondaysSearch tickets and tours on KlookNature
Cheonggyecheon Stream
A restored stream with walking paths below street level, running east from Cheonggye Plaza through downtown.Entry: Free to visitSearch tours on KlookMuseum
Deoksugung Palace
A compact palace in downtown Seoul that mixes Joseon halls with early 20th century stone buildings.Entry: Ticketed; closed Mondays. Closed MondaysSearch tickets and tours on KlookMarket
Gwangjang Market
One of Seoul's oldest markets, famous for mung bean pancakes, gimbap and food stalls under one roof.Entry: Pay as you goMuseum
Gyeongbokgung Palace
The main royal palace of the Joseon dynasty, with throne halls, pavilions and ponds below Bugaksan.Entry: Ticketed; closed Tuesdays. Closed TuesdaysSearch tickets and tours on KlookNature
Gyeongui Line Forest Park, Yeonnam section
The Yeonnam section of a former railway corridor, with lawns and paths beside neighborhood cafes.Entry: Free to visitSearch tours on KlookNeighborhood
Hongdae
The streets around Hongik University, known for buskers, indie shops, clubs and late bars.Entry: Free to visitViewpoint
Hwahongmun Watergate, Suwon
A seven-arched sluice gate where the fortress wall crosses the Suwoncheon stream.Entry: Free to visitSearch tours on KlookMuseum
Hwaseong Haenggung Palace, Suwon
The temporary royal palace King Jeongjo used on visits to Suwon, rebuilt below the fortress walls.Entry: TicketedSearch tickets and tours on KlookNeighborhood
Ikseon-dong hanok lanes
A tight block of old hanok houses turned into cafes, bakeries and small shops near Jongno 3-ga.Entry: Free to visitFood
Insadong restaurant lanes
Alleys off Insadong-gil packed with Korean restaurants, tea houses and craft shops in central Seoul.Entry: Pay as you goRuins
Janganmun Gate, Suwon
The large northern gate of Hwaseong Fortress, the formal entrance on the road from Seoul.Entry: Free to visitSearch tours on KlookMarket
Jidong Market, Suwon
A traditional market inside the old walls, known for its alley of sundae and soup restaurants.Entry: Pay as you goTemple
Jogyesa Temple
The head temple of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism, an active temple in the middle of Jongno.Entry: Free to visitSearch tours on KlookNature
Mangwon Hangang Park
A riverside park on the Han River with cycling paths, lawns and views of the bridges.Entry: Free to visitSearch tours on KlookMarket
Mangwon Market
A neighborhood covered market in Mapo with cheap street snacks, fried chicken and side dishes.Entry: Pay as you goChurch
Myeongdong Cathedral
A red brick Gothic Revival cathedral from the 1890s, the seat of the Catholic Archdiocese of Seoul.Entry: Free to visit; respect servicesSearch tours on KlookFood
Myeongdong street food
Food carts line the shopping streets of Myeongdong in the evening, selling skewers, egg bread and tteokbokki.Entry: Pay as you goViewpoint
N Seoul Tower
A communications tower on Namsan with an observatory and terraces looking over the whole city.Entry: Park free; observatory tickets sold at the towerSearch tickets and tours on KlookMarket
Namdaemun Market
A huge traditional market beside Sungnyemun Gate, with food alleys selling noodles, hotteok and grilled fish.Entry: Pay as you goMuseum
National Museum of Korea
The national collection of Korean art and history, from Silla gold crowns to celadon and Buddhist sculpture.Entry: Permanent galleries free; maintenance first Monday of Mar, Jun, Sep and Dec, with exceptionsSearch tickets and tours on KlookRuins
Paldalmun Gate, Suwon
The southern gate of Suwon's 18th century Hwaseong Fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.Entry: Free to visitSearch tours on KlookFood
Paldalmun Market and Chicken Street, Suwon
A market beside Paldalmun Gate and a nearby street of fried chicken restaurants that Suwon is known for.Entry: Pay as you goViewpoint
Seojangdae command post, Suwon
The western command post on top of Paldalsan, the highest point on the Hwaseong Fortress walls.Entry: Fortress walls freeSearch tickets and tours on KlookFood
