Highlights of Seoul Tour in Seoul: Deoksugung & N Seoul Tower

N Seoul Tower, officially the YTN Seoul Tower, is a 236-meter communication and observation tower located on Namsan in central Seoul. Built in 1971, it is South Korea's first general radio wave tower and a major landmark, currently broadcasting signals for major networks like KBS, MBC, and SBS. Observatory is not included

Bukchon Hanok village which literally translates to "northern village," where many traditional houses operate as cultural centers, guesthouses and restaurants. From 2024 November 1st, all the tourists are prohibited to visit the village on Sundays and you visit Namsangol Hanok village on Sundays.

Deoksugung is one of the Five Grand Palaces in Seoul. Deoksugung Palace was first used as a temporary palace in 1593 after the Japanese invasion. In 1611, it became an official palace named Gyeongungung. When Emperor Gojong declared the Korean Empire in 1897, it served as the imperial palace and included Western-style buildings. A major fire in 1904 destroyed many structures, and in 1907, after Gojong’s abdication, it was renamed Deoksugung. During Japanese rule, the palace was greatly reduced and turned into part of a public park. After liberation, it hosted the U.S.–Soviet Joint Commission, and restoration efforts have continued since.

Cheongha Korea Ginseng. Ginseng is first mentioned in “Ji Jiu Zhang” during Han dynasty of China as herb used widely in the orient for so many diseases and ailments. It is a plant which had been regarded as a panacea, a cure all. In the studies, Korean ginseng shows best performances in adaptogenic properties.

Tour will ends here, Gwangjang Market. You can taste various food in the market.