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• Why I always visit local supermarkets

  • Discover delicious foods that might become best souvenirs
  • Learn about local culture of a destination in an authentic way
  • Have a reason to return and a mission when you get home
• Whenever I travel I always visit local supermarkets and a few regional chain stores too
• Hanbok


  Clothing from the Joseon period, consisting of a jeogori (upper jacket) and chima (skirt) for women, and a jeogori (jacket) and baji (pants) for men. Women's hairstyles commonly have a braid with a large ribbon attached, known as daengi-meori.

  
• 5 Main Grand Palaces in Seoul

  • Gyeongbokgung Palace
  • Changdeokgung Palace
  • Changgyeonggung Palace
  • Deoksugung Palace
  • Gyeonghuigung Palace
• Gyeongbokgung Palace


  • One of the oldest and largest Grand Palaces built during the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910)
  • This gate was the most important during the Joseon dynasty, built in 1395
  • There are ponds, hidden gardens, and unique architectural structures within
• Changdeokgung Palace


  • Also known as Donggwol, the Eastern Palace
  • This was the 2nd palace built after Gyeongbokgung Palace and is one of the most preserved royal palaces from the Joseon Dynasty in 1997
  • At the rear of the palace, there is Huwon Secret Garden
• Changgyeonggung Palace

  • It was a residence for the royal as a secondary palace
  • It was originally built as 'Suganggung' by King Sejong and the third palace built by the Joseon dynasty
  • This royal palace was uniquely designed and built in an east-west orientation, as opposed to the strict north-south orientation of typical royal designs
• Bukchon Hanok Village

  • It is a residential community with traditional Korean houses called Hanok
  • The area is filled with traditional houses and lovely architecture from the Joseon Dynasty
  • Visitors are advised to respect the community when walking around the area
• The Seohwa Hanbok is close to Gyeongbokgung and other tourist spots, has complicated design hanbok garments, and is quite affordable
• Hanbok can be rented for half or a full day, and they offer clothing for men, women, and even children
• It's best to rent hanbok between Wednesdays-Sundays, as most palaces are closed on Mondays and Tuesdays
• Admission to Seoul's Palaces is FREE when wearing hanbok