Hongdae Before Departure
Wednesday, June 5th, 2024 @ Seoul, South Korea
https://www.rovingsun.com/2024/06/05/hongdae-before-departure/
After waking up at the RYSE, we had our usual breakfast and went out to take a walk around Hongdae as well as had one final snack before checking out. We then took the train to Incheon to fly home to the US.
#RYSEHotel #라이즈호텔 #Hongdae #홍대 #HongdaeRedRoad #Seoul #서울 #SouthKorea #대한민국 #ICN #SFO
Namsan, Gyeonghuigung, and the Seoul Museum of History
Tuesday, June 4th, 2024 @ Seoul, South Korea
https://www.rovingsun.com/2024/06/04/namsan-gyeonghuigung-and-the-seoul-museum-of-history/
- Breakfast at the RYSE
- Namsan for Beacon Lighting Ceremony
- Gyeonghuigung
- Seoul Museum of History
- Sajik Altar
- KBBQ at Sejong Village Food Street.
#RYSEHotel #라이즈호텔 #Namsan #남산 #Gyeonghuigung #경희궁 #SeoulMuseumOfHistory #서울역사박물관 #SajikAltar #Sajikdan #사직단 #SejongVillageFoodStreet #세종마을음식문화거리 #SeochonVillage #서촌마을 #Seoul #서울 #SouthKorea #대한민국
Our final full day in Seoul! After breakfast at the RYSE, we returned to Namsan for the Beacon Lighting Ceremony. We then visited Gyeonghuigung and the adjacent Seoul Museum of History before taking a quick look at the Sajik Altar. We ended the day with dinner at BBQ restaurant by the Sejong Village Food Street.
Myeongdong via the Seoullo 7017
Monday, June 3rd, 2024 @ Seoul, South Korea
https://www.rovingsun.com/2024/06/03/myeongdong-via-the-seoullo-7017/
- Breakfast at the RYSE
- Seoullo 7017
- Namdaemun Market & Lunch
- Namdaemun
- Myeongdong Cathedral
- Myeongdong shopping
- Seonyudo Park
- Hongdae for dinner
#RYSEHotel #라이즈호텔 #Seoullo7017 #서울로7017 #Namdaemun #남대문 #NamdaemunMarket #남대문시장 #Myeongdong #명동 #MyeongdongCathedral #명동대성당 #Seonyudo #선유도 #Hongdae #홍대 #HongdaeRedRoad #Seoul #서울 #SouthKorea #대한민국
After our usual breakfast at the RYSE, we took the bus to the western end of Seoullo 7017. From there, we walked to the east to the Namdaemun Market where we had lunch. We then saw the actual Namdaemun and took a bus east to the Myeongdong Cathedral. We walked through Myeongdong a bit before visiting Seonyudo Park and returning to Hongdae for dinner.
Changgyeonggung and Jongmyo
Sunday, June 2nd, 2024 @ Seoul, South Korea
https://www.rovingsun.com/2024/06/02/changgyeonggung-and-jongmyo/
After breakfast at the RYSE, we took the bus over to Changgyeonggung, the palace next to Changdeokgung. After spending the morning there, we visited Gwangjang Market before visiting Jongmyo. We ended the day back at Hongdae for dinner.
#RYSEHotel #라이즈호텔 #Changgyeonggung #창경궁 #GwangjangMarket #광장시장 #Jongmyo #종묘 #Hongdae #홍대 #HongdaeRedRoad #Seoul #서울 #SouthKorea #대한민국 #UNESCO #UNESCOWorldHeritage
Gangnam Style
Saturday, June 1st, 2024 @ Seoul, South Korea
https://www.rovingsun.com/2024/06/01/gangnam-style/
After breakfast at the RYSE, we went to Gangnam to meet up with friends. We visited Bongeunsa, followed by Seolleung and Jeongneung Royal Tombs and the Starfield Library. We ended up at Hongdae for dinner.
#RYSEHotel #라이즈호텔 #Gangnam #강남 #Bongeunsa #봉은사 #Seolleung #선릉 #Jeongneung #정릉 #StarfieldCOEXMall #스타필드코엑스몰 #StarfieldLibrary #별마당도서관 #Hongdae #홍대 #Seoul #서울 #SouthKorea #대한민국 #UNESCO #UNESCOWorldHeritage
After our usual breakfast at the RYSE, we took the subway over to Gangnam to meet up with friends. We started out at Bongeunsa, a Buddhist temple, followed by lunch at Haidilao. In the afternoon, we visited the nearby Seolleung and Jeongneung Royal Tombs before returning to the Starfield COEX Mall to visit the Starfield Library. We ended the day back at Hongdae for dinner.
Deoksugung
Friday, May 31st, 2024 @ Seoul, South Korea
https://www.rovingsun.com/2024/05/31/deoksugung/
After breakfast at the RYSE, we visited Deoksugung to see the guard change and the palace. In the afternoon, we went to Yeouido to visit The Hyundai Seoul, a department store featured in the K-Drama Queen of Tears.
#RYSEHotel #라이즈호텔 #Deoksugung #덕수궁 #guardchange #Yeouido #여의도 #TheHyundaiSeoul #더현대서울 #QueenOfTears #눈물의여왕 #YeouidoHangangPark #여의도한강공원 #Hongdae #홍대 #RedRoad #HongdaeRedRoad #Seoul #서울 #SouthKorea #대한민국
After breakfast at the RYSE, we headed to Deoksugung to see the morning guard change and to check out the palace buildings. In the afternoon, we traveled over to Yeouido to visit The Hyundai Seoul, a department store that was featured as the Queens Department Store in the K-Drama Queen of Tears. We dropped by Yeouido Hangang Park around sunset before returning to Hongdae for dinner.
Changdeokgung and Its Secret Garden
Thursday, May 30th, 2024 @ Seoul, South Korea
https://www.rovingsun.com/2024/05/30/changdeokgung-and-its-secret-garden/
After breakfast the RYSE, we headed over to Changdeokgung. We visited the Secret Garden & finished walking through the rest of the palace grounds. We then saw the nearby Bukchon Hanok Village before returning to Hongdae for dinner.
#RYSEHotel #라이즈호텔 #Changdeokgung #창덕궁 #ChangdeokgungSecretGarden #창덕궁후원 #Hongdae #홍대 #HongdaeRedRoad #Seoul #서울 #SouthKorea #대한민국 #UNESCO #UNESCOWorldHeritage
After breakfast the RYSE, we headed over to Changdeokgung. We visited the Secret Garden, which requires timed tickets, and then finished walking through the rest of the palace grounds. We then walked through the nearby Bukchon Hanok Village before returning to Hongdae for dinner.
Suwon Hwaseong
Wednesday, May 29th, 2024 @ Suwon, South Korea
https://www.rovingsun.com/2024/05/29/suwon-hwaseong/
After breakfast at the RYSE, we took the train down to Suwon to see the Hwaseong, the city's World Heritage listed fortress. We spent the day walking a full circle along the fortress wall, stopping for lunch along the way.
#RYSEHotel #라이즈호텔 #Hwaseong #SuwonHwaseong #SuwonHwaseongFortress #수원화성 #Suwon #수원 #SouthKorea #대한민국 #UNESCO #UNESCOWorldHeritage
Naksan and Namsan
Tuesday, May 28th, 2024 @ Seoul, South Korea
https://www.rovingsun.com/2024/05/28/naksan-and-namsan/
After breakfast at the RYSE, we visited the DDP before walking along Seoul's city wall to Naksan. After lunch at Myeongdong, we visited N Seoul Tower, atop Namsan, where we saw a cultural demonstration and enjoyed the view from above.
#RYSEHotel #라이즈호텔 #DongdaemunDesignPlaza #DDP #동대문디자인플라자 #Dongdaemun #동대문 #Naksan #낙산 #Myeongdong #명동 #Namsan #남산 #NSeoulTower #N서울타워 #Hongdae #홍대 #Seoul #서울 #SouthKorea #대한민국
After having breakfast at the RYSE, we headed over to the Dongdaemun Design Plaza for a quick stroll by before walking along Seoul's city wall to Naksan. We continued down the other side heading to Myeongdong for lunch. From there, visited N Seoul Tower, atop Namsan, where we saw a cultural demonstration and enjoyed the view from above.
Gyeongbokgung to Myeongdong
Monday, May 27th, 2024 @ Seoul, South Korea
https://www.rovingsun.com/2024/05/27/gyeongbokgung-to-myeongdong/
After breakfast at the RYSE, we returned to Gyeongbokgung to see the guard changing ceremony at Gwanghwamun. We then visited the National Palace Museum before lunch. After, we went to Myeongdong, visiting Jogyesa on the way.
#RYSEHotel #라이즈 #Gwanghwamun #광화문 #RoyalGuardChangingCeremony #guardchange #Gyeongbokgung #경복궁 #Jogyesa #조계사 #Cheonggyecheon #청계천 #Myeongdong #명동 #Seoul #서울 #SouthKorea #대한민국
After waking up at the RYSE and having breakfast, we headed back to Gyeongbokgung to see the guard changing ceremony at Gwanghwamun. We then visited the adjacent National Palace Museum before having lunch. After, we walked over to Myeongdong, visiting the Buddhist Jogyesa on the way. We walked around Myeongdong a bit, having some bingsoo and a snack before returning the RYSE to end our day.
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