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Where Old Korea Meets Modern Seoul: A Walk Through Gyeongbokgung
Feb 14

Feb 14 Where Old Korea Meets Modern Seoul: A Walk Through Gyeongbokgung

Sarah Symbalisty
Travel, Family Friendly, Historical Markers, Korea

Walking through Gyeongbokgung Palace in Seoul, from the Changing of the Guard ceremony to quieter corners of the grounds, with history, highlights, and practical tips.

Gyeonghuigung Palace: Seoul’s Quietest Royal Palace
Feb 13

Feb 13 Gyeonghuigung Palace: Seoul’s Quietest Royal Palace

Sarah Symbalisty
Historical Markers, Korea, Travel

Gyeonghuigung Palace is Seoul’s smallest and quietest royal palace. Free to enter and rarely crowded, it’s a peaceful stop most tourists skip.

Changgyeonggung Palace and Its Many Surprises
Feb 12

Feb 12 Changgyeonggung Palace and Its Many Surprises

Sarah Symbalisty
Historical Markers, Korea, Travel

Discover Changgyeonggung Palace (창경궁), Seoul’s most surprising palace. With shaded walking paths, historic halls, a surprising placenta chamber, and a unique greenhouse, it’s one of the city’s most underrated cultural sites.

Visiting Deoksugung Palace at Night (덕수궁)
Feb 11

Feb 11 Visiting Deoksugung Palace at Night (덕수궁)

Sarah Symbalisty
Historical Markers, Korea, Travel

Visiting Deoksugung Palace at night offers a rare look at Korea’s transition from the Joseon era to modern Seoul, with Western and traditional architecture side by side.

Around Korea: Royal Palace Pass
Feb 10

Feb 10 Around Korea: Royal Palace Pass

Sarah Symbalisty
Historical Markers, Korea, Travel

The Royal Palace Pass gives access to Seoul’s five grand palaces and Jongmyo Shrine. Learn what’s included, pricing, and whether it’s worth buying.

Changdeokgung Palace and the Gateway to the Secret Garden
Feb 9

Feb 9 Changdeokgung Palace and the Gateway to the Secret Garden

Sarah Symbalisty
Historical Markers, Korea, Travel

Changdeokgung Palace is Seoul’s only UNESCO-listed palace. Here’s why it matters, how to visit the Secret Garden, and how to combine it with nearby sites.

The Secret Garden at Changdeokgung Palace
Feb 8

Feb 8 The Secret Garden at Changdeokgung Palace

Sarah Symbalisty
Historical Markers, Korea, Travel

A slow, section-by-section walk through the Secret Garden at Changdeokgung Palace, exploring Huwon’s ponds, pavilions, and quiet corners.

Is the Secret Garden at Changdeokgung Palace Worth It?
Feb 7

Feb 7 Is the Secret Garden at Changdeokgung Palace Worth It?

Sarah Symbalisty
Historical Markers, Korea, Travel

Is the Secret Garden at Changdeokgung Palace worth the extra ticket and timed entry? Here’s what it’s really like—and what to know before you go.

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