South Korea

This is Korea's most well-known and primer royal palace. It was originally built in the late 14th Century, but a fire burned it down and left the space empty for nearly 3 centuries, until it was reconstructed in 1867. Admission: Pay only 3,000 won ($3USD) to enter and you'll get access to explore everywhere, including the museum towards the back. The palace is enormous and there is a lot of interesting/cultural things to check out. Give yourself at least one or two hours to adventure around. It's location at Gwanghwamun Station is conveniently located next to Seoul's other tourist attractions, such as the famous King Sejong Statue and the Cheonggyecheon Stream.
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Located in between two palaces - Gyeongbok and Changdeok - this traditional Korean village has a long and exciting history. The area is preserved to show off the 600 year-old urban environment, which is composed of many small alleys and traditional wooden houses. Bukchon Village is widely considered as one of the most picturesque neighborhoods in the world. Stroll along the street and you will run into small courtyards, cafés, art galleries and restaurants. Add Bukchon Village to the top of your list, because it's a must-visit place while you are in Seoul.
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Located in the heart of Seoul, Insadong is a district where you can buy traditional goods and soak up Korean culture. At one time, Insadong was the largest markets for antiques and artwork in Korea. There is one main road with alleys down each side. You will find everything from art galleries, traditional restaurants, coffee shops, arts & crafts booths, Korean sculptures, souvenir shops, museums, teahouses and more.Insadong is a popular place for both locals and tourists, and it's one of my favorite places to explore around Seoul. Sometimes, you will see Korean traditional performances, festivals or shows on the main street. You can't miss out on the culture and fun at Insadong.
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I am convinced that Hongdae is the best concentrated area for nightlife in the entire city, and that is saying a lot for my announced #1 Party City in the World. Hongdae itself is known for its urban arts, indie music culture and entertainment, because it is located in the midst of a few massive Universities. At night, this area turns electric and is overflowing with young, energetic people. There are more bars and clubs than I can count, and nothing closes until the sun has risen the next morning. After the night out, be sure to get some delicious Korean food from one of the street vendors or restaurants that stay open 24 hours. If you have only one night to party in Seoul, you must go to Hongdae and experience this incredible scene.
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"What the heck is a cat café" you're asking? Let me explain: A cat café is a public space where people can come and spend a few hours with a bunch of cute kitties. People can play with them, feed the cats or just watch them sleeping (which they do a lot!).
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