Gyeongbokgung (경복궁), also known as Gyeongbokgung Palace or Gyeongbok Palace, was the main royal palace of the Joseon dynasty. Built in 1395, it is located in northern Seoul, South Korea.

• The palace closes on Tuesdays
• Amission fee: Adults (ages 19-64): 3,000 won / Group (over 10): 2,400 won, Children (ages 7-18): 1,500 won / Group (over 10): 1,200 won
• There is a money changer right beside the ticket counter, but do not have your dollars exchanged here
• Transportation: Gyeongbokgung Palace Station (Seoul Subway Line 3), Exit 5 or Gwanghwamun Station (Seoul Subway Line 5), Exit 2.
• You can change dollars in Namdaemun Market or Myeongdong Shopping District instead.
• Do not miss the changing of guards ceremony
• Don't forget to bring a good pair of shoes because there are lots of walking involved.
• It's recommended to book a special trip to Gyeonghoe-ru Pavilio in advance.
• The palace is accessible by trains

The National Folk Museum of Korea displays the culture and folk history of the Korean people from prehistoric times to the end of the Joseon Dynasty.

• Admission fee: Free
• Foreign Language Intepretation Services: English, Chinese, Japanese (Exhibit guidance system rental), fee: 1000 KRW = 1 dollar
• Go Website: http://www.nfm.go.kr/language/english/main.jsp for more information

Gwanghwamun is the main and largest gate of Gyeongbokgung Palace, in Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea. It is located at a three-way intersection at the northern end of Sejongno.

• It can be reached by metro orange line 3 or train. Get off at Gyeongbokgung station and take exit 5.
• The Royal Guard Changing Ceremony begin from the Gate at 10:00, 13:00, 15:00 - it lasts for 20 minutes.
• remember to take pictures with the guard after the changing royal guard
• There is a metro station right at here. It make the transportation much easily accessible
• Check out the Statue of King Sejong in the middle of the square and the statue of the Admiral Yi Sun-sin (cant really be missed!)

Jogyesa (Temple) is the headquarters of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism. Jogye is the major sect of Korean Zen (Seon) Buddhism.

• Price: Free
• Phone: +82 2-768-8600
• Many souvenir shops for those who are interested in Buddhalism
• You can leave donation at the donation box.
• You are not allowed to take photos

N Seoul Tower, officially the YTN Seoul Tower and commonly known as Namsan Tower or Seoul Tower, is a communication and observation tower located on Namsan Mountain in central Seoul.

• The sightseeing outside the tower is also spectacular
• There are some Korean martial art performances that are organised at the base
• It is advised to buy combo tickets including observary and museums.
• Phone: +82 2-3455-9277
• Prepare for a good pair of shoes because there are many walking involved
• Pay 9000 won = 9 dollars for be on top