When it comes to my favorite art museums in Seoul, this place is an absolute must-visit: the Seosomun Main Branch of the Seoul Museum of Art (SeMA), nestled along the beautiful Jeongdong-gil(정동길). As you pass the entrance of Deoksugung Palace(덕수궁) and walk about halfway down Jeongdong-gil, you’ll spot a gentle uphill path on your left,…
If you step slightly away from the bustling downtown of Seoul, you will find Sadang(사당), which can be called the southern gateway to the city. Sadang is a transit hub where Subway Lines 2 and 4—two of Seoul’s major subway lines—intersect. It is a hidden transportation hotspot where you can reach traditional tourist attractions like…
If you venture further north from Seochon(서촌), you will find Buam-dong (부암동/Escape the Crowds: A Peaceful Day Guide to Buam-dong & Jogyesa Temple, Seoul). Even deeper lies Pyeongchang-dong(평창동), nestled at the foot of Bukhansan(북한산/Mountain). This neighborhood has a long-standing reputation as a quiet, affluent area. Although located in Seoul, it feels like a total escape from urban noise….
On a Saturday afternoon when I wanted to explore all the galleries I’d been curious about, I took a walk starting from Gyeongbokgung Station, passing Cheong Wa Dae (청와대/the Blue House), through Samcheong-dong and Seochon, all the way to Jeongdong-gil by Deoksugung Palace. It might not have been the most efficient route, but it was…