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Trips I Took This Year - Seoul, South Korea (Part 2)

While I'm not a big guided tour fan, I did take a couple to enjoy some of the cultural sights around Seoul. What was impressive to me was just how much of centuries year old history has been preserved and lived in the heart of the city. And that you could escape the hustle and bustle of city life by taking a break within the grounds of these places. Plus, it helped to give a feel for what the city felt like from its ancient beginnings.

Pictured from top left to bottom right: Jongmyo Shrine (1-3), Sungnyemon Gate, Conservatory on the Changdeokgung Palace grounds, Changdeokgung Palace (6-8), and the Secret Gardens at the Changdeokgung Palace