Gyeongbok Palace, Temple Food and Hidden Bars
The centuries-old heart of Seoul, Jongno-gu stretches from Bukhansan Mountain in the north all the way down south just past the once-regal quarters of the two palaces, Gyeongbokgung and Changdeokgung. Enjoy the ornate Gyeongbokgung Palace, with guard-changing ceremonies in front of Gwanghwamun Gate, feast on hearty soups eaten in traditional hanoks (wooden homes) in Samcheong-dong, and wander the maze-like streets of Insadong that boast traditional tea shops, art galleries and family-run boutiques.
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A taste of the day
Stop 1
11:00am Slow Start
One of the first specialty coffee shops to open in Seoul, Namusairo has been working with farmers and local artists sinc…
Stop 2
12:00pm Gyeongbokgung Palace
Named “Palace Greatly Blessed by Heaven”, Gyeongbokgung Palace once marked the center of Seoul and housed some of the mo…
Stop 3
2:00pm Chicken Soup for the Soul
After an afternoon spent strolling the royal grounds, get ready to refuel with a delicious bowl of Samgyetang at Tosokch…
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