Places to visit in Seoul

Free admission when wearing hanbok — don't miss a photo in front of Geunjeongjeon Hall (closed Tuesdays)

📍 세종로

A walk through hanok alleys of tiled roofs with views of downtown Seoul (sightseeing allowed only 10:00–17:00 around Bukchon-ro 11-gil)

📍 가회동

A UNESCO World Heritage palace — visiting the Rear Garden requires reservation by 10 a.m., 6 days in advance (closed Mondays)

📍 와룡동

Traditional market food — mung bean pancakes, mini gimbap, and beef tartare (generally 09:00–18:00; many stalls closed Sundays)

📍 예지동

Browse boutiques and alleyways for one last taste of the trip before heading home

📍 익선동

An Ikseon-dong hanok cafe — recharge with truffle and milk-cream salt bread while snapping photos (daily 09:00–20:30, last order 20:00)

📍 익선동

A hanok rooftop cafe overlooking the stone wall path of Jongmyo Shrine — relax with a signature drink (Mon–Sat 11:00–23:00, Sun until 22:00)

📍 서순라길

Start your trip right at an old-school samgyetang (ginseng chicken soup) restaurant just steps from Gyeongbokgung, open since 1983 (daily 10:00–22:00)

📍 체부동(서촌)

An Ikseon-dong hanok serving Japanese home cooking — try the katsu nabe set or karaage (11:00–21:50, break 14:40–17:00)

📍 익선동

A contemporary art museum at the entrance to Samcheong-dong, easy to pair with Gyeongbokgung Palace and Bukchon for an indoor-friendly walk

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