Seoul

Designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1997, Changdeokgung's rear garden has remained a resting area for the royals since the time of King Taejong. — Frommer's

The main palace building of Gyeongbokgung stands on a double-tiered stone platform with surrounding open-sided corridors. — Lonely Planet

The grand, marble-lined, modernist building cleverly channels plenty of natural light to show off Korea’s ancient treasures. — Lonely Planet

“Great spot to enjoy jogging, trekking, or just views”—Oh Se-hoon. — National Geographic

This was my favorite of the historic sites in Seoul. — Afar Magazine

There are many imperial palaces in Seoul, but only one is open at night - Deoksugung Palace. — Afar Magazine

The new Leeum, Samsung Museum of Art... overlooking the seedy Itaewon district, has been spearheading Seoul’s reputation as an arts destination. — Travel + Leisure

Cheonggyecheon is a cool respite from Seoul's summer heat. — Fodor's

With its labyrinthine street and rustic stone and clay houses, Bukchon is one of the few places to get a glimpse of old Seoul. — Fodor's

Various events (tea ceremonies, reenactments for the king's birthday, marriage ceremonies) are held at the palace on select weekend days. — Frommer's

Namsangol Hanok Village, installed from 1993 to 1998, presents five superb traditional Korean residences from the late Joseon period, which were moved here for the creation of the park. — Michelin Guide

Houses a permanent collection, rotating special shows, and a gallery dedicated to relics donated by the city's residents. — Frommer's

A free museum, the War Memorial of Korea explores the country’s ancient and modern military history. — Afar Magazine

Built in 1908, this one-time prison is a symbol of Japanese cruelty and oppression during their colonial rule of Korea from 1910 until 1945. — Lonely Planet

Unhyeongung provides a chance to see an interior typical of aristocratic homes and features a remarkable complex of wooden buildings restored in 1996. — Michelin Guide

A great place to see live performances of Korean traditional music, song, and dance, the Chongdong Theater was the first modern theater of traditional singing, instruments, and plays. — Frommer's

This sleek, silver structure looks as if an alien spaceship had landed in the middle Seoul. — Afar Magazine

The city's main art museum, the Seoul Museum of Art's collection is a balanced mix of Korean and foreign as well as classic and modern art. — Fodor's

For a complete picture of the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910), head straight to the National Palace Museum of Korea. — Michelin Guide