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Ikseon-dong Hanok Village, first established in the 1920s, offers a unique mix of modern and traditional elements. The narrow alleyways are lined with uniquely decorated shops and cafes as they twist and turn. It&rsquo;s no surprise that these alleyways are referred to as &ldquo;photo zones&rdquo; as the colorful shops make the perfect backdrop for photogenic moments. The shop signs and one-of-a-kind murals can also help you find you way within Ikseon-dong Hanok Village.

Ikseondong Hanok Village

Gyeongbokgung Palace was the first and largest of the royal palaces built during the Joseon Dynasty. Built in 1395, Gyeongbokgung Palace was located at the heart of the newly appointed capital of Seoul (then known as Hanyang) and represented the sovereignty of the Joseon Dynasty. The largest of the Five Grand Palaces (the others being Gyeonghuigung Palace, Deoksugung Palace, Changgyeonggung Palace, and Changdeokgung Palace), Gyeongbokgung served as the main palace of the Joseon Dynasty.

Gyeongbokgung Palace

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&#39;s Royal Family during the Joseon monarchy until the annexation of Korea by Japan in 1910.&nbsp;

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Deoksugung Palace

Jinkwansa Temple is a centuries-old temple located in Bukhansan National Park. The temple was built by order of King Hyeonjong of the Goryeo Dynasty in gratitude to the great Buddhist priest Jinkwan. History has it that Jinkwan saved King Hyeon-jong&#39;s life when he was young and the king repaid the priest by building the temple. Jinkwansa Temple is comprised of several buildings and some of the notable buildings include Daeungjeon Hall, Myeongbujeon Hall, and Nahanjeon Hall. The temple also operates temple stay programs where visitors can experience Buddhist culture firsthand. There are programs for groups, children, and youths.

Jingwansa

The 63 Square skyscraper is a Yeouido landmark commanding spectacular views of the city. Standing 249 meters (817 ft) high and comprising of 60 floors and three basement levels, 63 Square is one of Korea&rsquo;s tallest and most recognized buildings. The glass elevators which serve the viewing observatory ascend at a speed of 460 meters per minute, taking just 25 seconds to reach the top, giving passengers the sensation of a rocket-powered take-off as they enjoy breathtaking views. But the tower isn&#39;t just an observatory for panoramic views of the city, it is a multi-venue leisure complex featuring an aquarium, art gallery, IMAX cinema, performance hall and a wax museum, making it a popular spot for dates and family outings.

63 Square&rsquo;s distinctive gold color is the real thing; each of the 14,000 panes of glass was coated with a thin film of 24-carat gold which catches the sunshine, reflecting gold, red and silver as the sun sets, giving the tower its stunning multi-colored sheen.

popular landmark seoul

Ikseondong Hanok Village

Gyeongbokgung Palace

Deoksugung Palace

Jingwansa

63 Building (63 SQUARE)