Despite everything that Seoul has to offer, sometimes you want something new. For those times, I offer these three great day trips from Seoul.
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Many say Changdeokgung palace is Seoul’s most beautiful royal residence. Completed in 1412, the UNESCO-listed palace was home to 13 kings over 270 years.
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Gyeongju Yangdong Folk Village was just named a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its unparalleled preservation and cultural assets.
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When the Joseon Dynasty was founded in 1394, the Jongmyo Royal Shrine was built to honor its royal family. Each May, these rites are open to the public.
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The Royal Tombs of Samneung Park are among the 40 royal Korean mausoleums built over five centuries that were named UNESCO treasures in 2009.
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Seoul Bongwonsa Buddhist Temple was founded in 889 by the great Doseon. The west Seoul temple is famous for its UNESCO-recognized Yeongsanjae ceremony.
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Jeju Island’s Seongsan Ilchulbong Sunrise Peak is the most famous of the hundreds of beautiful parasitic volcanoes that dot the island.
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When UNESCO added the remarkable Suwon Hwaseong Fortress to its list in 1997, they cited its unique blend of eastern and western architectural styles.
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Andong Hahoe Folk Village is the most popular of Korea’s traditional villages. Set on a bend in the Nakdonggang river, it recently received UNESCO status.
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Built in the late 14th century, the Jongmyo Royal Shrine was built to honor ancient Korea’s kings and queens and is part of the UNESCO list.
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