A001
Gyeongbokgung Palace
경복궁Broad courtyards, painted palace halls and mountain views introduce the principal royal palace of the Joseon dynasty.
Gyeongbokgung (Line 3); walk to the palace gate
100 PLACES TO EXPLORE · 001–005
Seoul
Landmarks, neighbourhoods, culture and nature across Korea
A002
Changdeokgung Palace
창덕궁Royal buildings and landscaped garden paths reveal a palace designed around the natural shape of its surroundings.
Anguk (Line 3); walk to the palace entrance
A003
Bukchon Hanok Village
북촌한옥마을Start at the cultural-centre address before exploring residential hanok lanes, keeping voices low and respecting posted visitor boundaries.
Anguk (Line 3); walk uphill into the neighbourhood
A004
A005
Ikseondong Hanok Street
익선동 한옥거리Narrow lanes weave between compact hanok houses now used as cafés, restaurants and small shops.
Jongno 3-ga (Lines 1, 3, 5); walk into the lanes
Use the listed visitor address or published area address; large sites can have several entrances. Selection and address sources checked 10 November 2026. Map links run a Google Maps search.