FIND YOUR CULTURE

Gyeongbokgung Palace
Royal Guard Changing Ceremony

If you visit Korea’s largest royal palace at the right time, you may catch a reenactment of
the guard changing ceremony based on historic records from the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1920), complete with authentic costumes and weapons. It’s a real spectacle!

Korean Folk Village,
Yongin

Not far from Seoul, the Korean Folk Village provides an immersive introduction to traditional Joseon culture through a variety of hands-on experiences – from craft workshops to folk music performances, traditional wedding ceremony demonstrations, martial arts on horseback and more.

Suwon Hwaseong
Fortress

Hwaseong Fortress was built to protect the city of Seoul in the 18th century. Designated a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site, the fortress is an impressive monument to Korean history and architecture, and especially worth visiting in autumn for the annual Suwon Hwaseong
Cultural Festival.

Incheon
Gaehangjang
Street

Gaehangjang Street reveals the history
of Incheon Port and Korea’s transition to modernity in the late 19th century. Explore
the unique architecture, museums and cafes before heading to colourful Songwol-dong Fairytale Village, and finally Incheon Chinatown for some delicious Korean-Chinese food.

Gyeongju Historic Areas

The UNESCO-listed Gyeongju Historic Areas preserve the cultural heritage of Korea’s ancient Silla Kingdom, from majestic Donggung Palace to the burial mounds at Daereungwon Tomb Complex and the oldest surviving astronomical observatory in Asia, Cheomseongdae.

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