Seoul

Castles & palaces

Changdeokgung

Changdeokgung is a Joseon-era royal palace in the heart of Seoul, well preserved in its original form. Its beautiful rear garden is especially famous, and the palace is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Temples & religious sites

Jongmyo

Jongmyo Shrine, located in Jongno, Seoul, is where memorial tablets of Joseon's kings and queens were enshrined and ceremonies were held. It sits just south of Changdeokgung and Changgyeonggung palaces, making it easy to visit together with the palaces.

Castles & palaces

Gyeongbokgung

Located in Jongno-gu, Seoul, this was the main palace of the Joseon Dynasty and is considered one of Korea's foremost royal palaces. Strolling through its grounds, lined with traditional architecture, offers a glimpse into the atmosphere of the old royal court.

Castles & palaces

Blue House

Formerly the office and residence of South Korea's president, also widely known as the "Blue House." Located in Seoul's Jongno District, it's a good place to explore traces of modern Korean history.

Museums & galleries

National Museum of Korea

A national museum in Yongsan, Seoul, with a long history tracing back to the Imperial Museum founded in 1909. Reestablished after Korea's liberation and continuing to this day, it offers a broad overview of Korean history and culture.

Views & landmarks

Lotte World Tower

Lotte World Tower is a 555-meter skyscraper landmark in Songpa-gu, Seoul, which opened in 2017. Its observation deck is popular for offering sweeping views of the entire city.

Castles & palaces

Deoksugung

A palace of the Joseon dynasty and the Korean Empire located in Jeong-dong, Seoul, originally named Gyeongungung. Walking through this palace, which bears traces of modern history, visitors can sense the legacy of the old royal court.

Theme parks

Lotte World

Lotte World is a theme park in Songpa District, Seoul, operated by Hotel Lotte, part of the Lotte Group. It offers a wide range of rides and attractions across both indoor and outdoor areas.