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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

When it’s time to escape Seoul’s bright lights and skyscrapers, head to Insadong, a quaint, historic neighborhood of winding alleyways begging to be explored. — 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