Gwanghwamun (161 Sajik-ro, Sejongno, Jongno-gu, Seoul) — Gwanghwamun is the main and largest gate of Gyeongbokgung Palace, in Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea. It is located at a three-way intersection at the northern end of Sejongno Gwanghwamun Gate went through several damages and restorations over the course of history. It was first severely damaged during the […]
Donggung Palace and Woji Pond (102 Wonhwa-ro, Inwang-dong, Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do) — Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond, formerly known as Anapji, is an artificial pond in Gyeongju National Park, South Korea. It was part of the palace complex of ancient Silla. It was constructed by order of King Munmu in 674 CE This was the secondary […]
Dongdaemun Design Plaza (281 Eulji-ro, Euljiro 7(chil)-ga, Jung-gu, Seoul) — the Dongdaemun Design Plaza, also called the DDP, is a major urban development landmark in Seoul, South Korea designed by Zaha Hadid and Samoo, with a distinctively neofuturistic design characterized by the “powerful, curving forms of elongated structures Located at the center of the Dongdaemun […]
Deoksugung (99 Sejong-daero, Jeong-dong, Jung-gu, Seoul) — Deoksugung, also known as Gyeongun-gung, Deoksugung Palace, or Deoksu Palace, is a walled compound of palaces in Seoul that was inhabited by members of Korea’s royal family during the Joseon monarchy until the annexation of Korea by Japan in 1910. The Changing of the Royal Guard can be […]
Changgyeonggung Palace (185 Changgyeonggung-ro, Waryong-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul) — Changgyeong Palace is a palace located in Seoul, South Korea. The palace was built in the mid-15th century by King Sejong for his father, Taejong. It was originally named “Suganggung,” but it was renovated and enlarged in 1483 by King Seongjong, at which time it received its […]
Changdeokgung (99 Yulgok-ro, Waryong-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul) — Changdeokgung, also known as Changdeokgung Palace or Changdeok Palace, is set within a large park in Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea. It is one of the “Five Grand Palaces” built by the kings of the Joseon Dynasty. Kings and their ministers discussed state affairs at Changdeokgung Palace and residence […]
Bukchon Hanok Village (Seoul) — Bukchon Hanok Village is a Korean traditional village in Seoul with a long history located on the top of a hill between Gyeongbok Palace, Changdeok Palace and Jongmyo Royal Shrine. The traditional village is composed of lots of alleys, hanok and is preserved to show a 600-year-old urban environment. As […]
Dongdaemun Market (Euljiro 6(yuk)-ga, Jung-gu, Seoul) — Dongdaemun Market or Tongdaemun is a large commercial district in Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea. With traditional markets and shopping centers, it is a popular shopping and tourist destination that has been designated a ‘Special Tourism Zone’ since 2002.
Cakeshop Seoul (134 Itaewon-ro, Itaewon 1(il)-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul) – this venue, which has an industrial-themed interior, plays a mix of house, UK bass, techno, disco, Hip Hop and R&B to a 20-something crowd. The club usually opens from 10 pm up until around 5:00 am. There is a 20,000 Won entrance fee and it also […]
Braai Republic Food Co. (19 Itaewon-ro 14-gil, Itaewon 1(il)-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul) – this restaurant is unique, since it specializes in South African foods such as Boerewors (sausage), Droëwors (dry sausage), Biltong (dried beef), Pap (porridge), and many South African fruit juices and drinks. Braai Republic also has brunch on Sundays and Weekend Specials of Bunny Chow and Lamb […]