A Quiet Walk West of the Palace

An atmospheric view showing the relationship between Seochon, the Blue House, and the surrounding palace walls of Gyeongbokgung in 2026.

Many first-time visitors to Seoul naturally head towards famous districts such as Myeongdong, Gangnam or Bukchon Hanok Village. Those places are popular for good reasons. They are easy to find, full of things to do and strongly connected to the image many travellers have of Seoul. But west of Gyeongbokgung Palace, there is another neighbourhood … Read more