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MY Favourite Places to Visit
Gyeongbokgung
September 2017
This is one of the five great palaces; it was built in 1483 during the reign of King Sejong. The palace was later renovated and expanded in 1483 under King Seongjong who gave the palace its present name. In the 16th century the palace was one of several important landmarks which were destroyed by the Japanese but it was rebuilt during the Joseon Dynasty. The palace was once again destroyed by the Japanese in the early 1900s and in its place the Japanese built a park with a zoo and museum. Following Korean independence in 1945 and the Korean War in 1950-53 the zoo and gardens were relocated and the palace rebuilt.
The palace resembles much of the Chinese palace architecture but not as grand. It shows how far the Chinese culture and influence travelled and how much it influenced the history of Korea.
There are tour guides in the palace speaking Korea, Mandarin and English. Very professional and telling much stories about the Korean history and the palace. Definitly worth going.
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Namdaemun Market
September 2014
This is the oldest and largest traditional Korean market in Seoul with about 10,000 stores. The market is open 24/7, 365 days a year. There are about 1,700 day-to-day items on sale plus, clothing, food, crafts, agricultural equipment, accessories, live seafood, household appliances and the list goes on. The market has many eateries and this is a good place to try local cuisine like the oxtail soup at Eunho Restaurant and restaurants down Stewed Belt Fish Alley and Noodle Soup Alley. The market is a short walk from the Hoehyeon subway station.
Must go!!!
Myeong-dong
September 2014
Myeongdong (明洞), is a dong in Jung-gu, Seoul, South Korea between Chungmu-ro, Eulji-ro, and Namdaemun-ro. It is mostly a commercial area but is also one of Seoul's main shopping and tourism districts.
Lots of street food over the weekends, and is a must-go shopping place in Seoul.
