Afternoon Half Day Seoul City Tour, visit Queen's dorm

Changdeok Palace is a UNESCO World Heritage Province, is a MUST SEE place for foreigners. Changdeok Palace, which a famous foreign actor Jessica Alba loves!! Let's walk around the palace with a feeling that you are a king from 500 years ago !! Insa-dong Street is one of the most memorable attractions in Seoul and represents the focal point of Korean traditional culture and crafts. Stores in Insa-dong specialize in a wide variety of goods that can only be purchased or appreciated in Korea. Namdaemun Market is even open overnight, from 11:00pm to 4:00am, and is crowded with retailers from all over the country. When day breaks, the site of busy shoppers bustling around the market creates a unique scene that attracts tourists worldwide. Namdaemun Market sells a variety of clothes, glasses, kitchenware, toys, mountain gear, fishing equipment, stationery, fine arts, accessories, hats, carpets, flowers, ginseng, and imported goods.

Changdeokgung Palace

Changdeokgung Palace, built shortly after Gyeongbokgung in 1405, served as the primary residence for many Joseon kings and remains the best-preserved of Seoul’s five remaining royal palaces. Designated a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site in 1997, Changdeokgung is celebrated for its harmonious blend with the natural environment, featuring a public palace area, the royal family residence, and a beautifully landscaped rear garden. On our tour, you will enter through the historic Donhwamun Gate, restored after being destroyed in 1592, and walk across the ancient Geumcheongyo Bridge, the oldest in Seoul. Highlights include Injeongjeon Hall, the grand setting for significant state banquets, and Huijeongdang Hall, the royal bedchamber, which was reconstructed with unique Western influences like glass windows and chandeliers after a fire, offering a distinct contrast to the traditional Korean architecture found throughout the rest of the palace.

Insadong

Insadong, nestled near Gyeongbok Palace, is a vibrant hub of traditional Korean culture, renowned since the Joseon Dynasty for its array of antique shops. Today, it draws tourists with its traditional tea houses, craft shops, and art galleries, offering a firsthand experience of Korea's cultural heritage. Particularly popular among international visitors, Insadong's main street and its charming alleys are lined with stalls selling ceramics and local delicacies, creating a lively atmosphere where friendly locals engage with guests amidst the festive environment.