Gyeongbokgung Palace - It is the main palace of Joseon Dynasty located in northern Seoul, South Korea. It was first built in 1394 and reconstructed in 1867. Its name literally means “Palace Greatly Blessed by Heaven.”
*Direction:Exit 5 of Gyeongbokgung Station or Exit 2 of Gwanghwamun Station
Hwaseong Fortress - It literally means “brilliant fortress” which surrounds the centre of Suwon, South Korea. It was built in the late eighteenth century for two and a half years. It was built by King Jeongjo of the Joseon Dynasty to honor and house the remains of his father and also as a line of defense for Hideyoshi’s invasion of Korea.
*Direction: Get off at Suwon Station and ride a FREE tour bus going to Hwaseong fortress/
Deokgusung Palace - It is a compound place of several palaces owned by several Korean royalties. It was originally the residence of Prince Wolsan and it has a museum, garden and the statue of King Sejong the Great.
*Direction: Exits 2 and 12 of City Hall Station on lines 1 and 2.
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