Gyeongbokgung Palace
Go through Gwanghwamun and let the courtyards set the pace. The palace is a different experience in daylight and after dark.
Culture Seoul
Seoul's eastern city gate stands amid the movement of Dongdaemun, making its layered roof and defensive form especially striking against traffic and shops.

Source: Heunginjimun Gate · Image from the credited source. Source
Come for an exterior architectural stop, then explore the surrounding streets. Evening illumination offers a different view without implying access to the gate's upper structure.
Practical details last checked 24 Sept 2026
288, Jong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul)
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288, Jong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul)
Open location in Maps (opens in a new tab)Go through Gwanghwamun and let the courtyards set the pace. The palace is a different experience in daylight and after dark.
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