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The Cheongwadae Sarangchae in Seoul
The Cheongwadae Sarangchae in Seoul is a presidential museum that showcases Korea’s past and future.
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Hiking Seoul Fortress
Upon Seoul’s founding in 1394, a fortress was built to join the four mountains that surrounded the city. Today, hiking Seoul Fortress affords great views and makes for great exercise.
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The Historic Jeong-dong Neighborhood in Seoul
The historic Jeong-dong neighborhood in Seoul is a beautiful home to some of Korea’s earliest foreign churches, missionary schools and foreign legations.
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Wongudan Altar in Seoul
The Wongudan Altar in Seoul was a symbol of Korean independence built at the turn of the 19th century for Korea’s short-lived Daehan Empire.
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Seoul Lotus Lantern Festival
The Seoul Lotus Lantern Festival is among the year’s biggest events, when thousands of Seoulites come together to celebrate the birth of the Buddha.
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Sampling Samcheong-dong’s Charms in Seoul
Samcheong-dong’s charming mix of traditional hanok-style buildings, modern art galleries, comfy cafés and excellent restaurants have made it a huge draw.
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Sinchon is Seoul’s Student District
“Sinchon” may mean “new village” in Korean, but this home to several top universities is actually one of Seoul’s older neighborhoods.
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Deoksugung Palace of Virtue in Seoul
In the years before Japan’s colonization of Korea, the Deoksugung palace of virtue in Seoul was the site of fascinating political intrigue and tragedy.
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The Lock Museum in Seoul
The Lock Museum in Seoul is an aesthetically beautiful six-story building dedicated to the collection, preservation and display of handmade metal work.
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Seodaemun Prison History Hall and Independence Park
The Seodaemun Prison History Hall and Independence Park teaches guests about a site once used to detain, torture and execute Korea’s independence activists.
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