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All kinds of different culinary traditions are available outside these venues in downtown Seoul.

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Major shopping districts like Jongno and Insa-dong are just a stone’s throw away.

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Changdeokgung Palace is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Also, the Jongmyo Shrine will feature jongmyo jeryeak, the music of the Jongmyo royal ancestral ritual, which is registered with UNESCO as a Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity.

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www.gung.or.kr/g, www.ktpaf.org

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Gyeongbokgung Palace 경복궁 | Changdeokgung Palace 창덕궁 | Deoksugung Palace 덕수궁 | Jongmyo Shrine 종묘

Gwanghwamun Gate, the historic entryway to Gyeongbokgung Palace. The silhouette of Mt. Inwangsan on the horizon makes the gate all the more beautiful. Photo by Robert Koehler.

Red Bean Bread from JSP

A white, fluffy steamed bread stuffed with sweet red bean paste is a fine way to start a day of palace trekking. JSP also has great steamed kimchi pork dumplings.

JSP | JSP왕만두

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Cost: 1,000 won
T. 02-741-1114
(Nagwon-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul | 서울시 종로구 낙원동)

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Right outside of Jongno 3-ga Station 종로3가역 (Lines 1, 3, and 5), Exit 5

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Dosirak Lunch at Tongin Market

After a visit to Gyeongbukgung Palace, go to Tongin market, get a dosirak lunch box and meal tickets, and then go to the different vendors to pick out a sampling of different dishes (banchan). They have a nice café to get some soup and rice and then have your lunch.

Dosirak Café | 도시락카페

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Cost: 6,000 won
Mon–Sat, until 4pm
(Tongin Market: 44 Tongin-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul | 서울시 종로구 통인동 44)

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Tongin Market: Gyeongbokgung Station 경복궁역 (Line 3), Exit 2

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Samgyetang at Kuryeo Samgyetang

Perhaps after visiting Deoksugung and a long day of walking, you will need something a bit hearty. I recommend a fi lling bowl of chicken and ginseng soup (samgyetang). If you need an extra boost, add abalone or mountain ginseng.

Kuryeo Samgyetang | 고려삼계탕

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Cost: 19,000–35,000 won
10am–10pm
T. 02-752-9376
(55-3 Seosomun-dong, Jung-gu, Seoul | 서울시 중구 서소문동 55-3)

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City Hall Station 시청역 (Lines 1, 2), Exit 10

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Barlin

You might need a beer after your day, so get a large frosty mug of Krombacher at Barlin. They have authentic German sausages and other German dishes as well.

Barlin | 베어린

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Cost: 10,000 won
11:30am–11:30pm
T. 02-722-5622, www.baerlin.co.kr
(85 Susong-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul | 서울시 종로구 수송동 85)

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Somerset Palace Seoul:  It’s a five-minute walk from either Exit 1 or 6 of Anguk Station 안국역 (Line 3) or the Gwanghwamun gate of the Gyeongbukgung Palace.

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