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CITYSCAPE
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SEOUL
48 hours barely does South Korea’s vibrant capital justice, but here are the highlights on a time crunch.
Day 1 GYEONGBOKGUNG The largest of Seoul’s four main palaces, and the most visited. Get a look at the inner life of the Joseon dynasty and get lost among the buildings in this sprawling complex, where thousands of guards, officials, and royals once lived and worked. Nearby are shops renting traditional Korean hanbok costumes – wearers receive free admission to Seoul’s palaces!
GUARDS AT GYEONGBOKGUNG
ENTRANCE TO GYEONGBOKGUNG
NAMDAEMUN MARKET Great for a stroll, a snack, a souvenir. This market brims with life and all manner of Korean street foods are available to sample. Other items locals use in daily life are also on sale. NAMDAEMUN MARKET
