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

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

Getting there