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
Electronics stalls, repair knowledge and creative workshops give this central complex a different texture from a conventional shopping mall.

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Explore it as a working place of making and trading, with routes connecting towards Cheonggyecheon. Individual businesses keep their own hours, and upper-level access can change with maintenance or redevelopment.
Practical details last checked 24 Sept 2026
159, Cheonggyecheon-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
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159, Cheonggyecheon-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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