Here and there but not quite everywhere!
After having breakfast at the RYSE, we headed over to the Dongdaemun Design Plaza for a quick stroll by before walking along Seoul’s city wall to Naksan. We continued down the other side heading to Myeongdong for lunch. From there, visited N Seoul Tower, atop Namsan, where we saw a cultural demonstration and enjoyed the view from above.
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After waking up at the RYSE and having breakfast, we headed back to Gyeongbokgung to see the guard changing ceremony at Gwanghwamun. We then visited the adjacent National Palace Museum before having lunch. After, we walked over to Myeongdong, visiting the Buddhist Jogyesa on the way. We walked around Myeongdong a bit, having some bingsoo and a snack before returning the RYSE to end our day.
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After arriving late last night at Gimpo, we stayed at the LOTTE City Hotel at the airport before heading to the RYSE in Hondae the morning. After dropping off our bags, we had breakfast and visited Gyeongbokgung, Seoul’s main royal palace. We spent the morning there followed by lunch nearby. We then visited the Cheong Wa Dae, also known as the Blue House, the presidential residence until 2022. We ended the day with dinner in the area before returning to the RYSE.
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