Travel Diary : Seoul Day 2 cont...

Let us continue our day 2...We bought Combination Ticket for Palaces for 10, 000 won. I advise you to buy this combo ticket if you have enough time since at the end of the day its cheaper compared to buying separate tickets.

The first official palace we visited is Changdeokgung Palace. I was kinda excited to visit this one because Secret Garden is located here.   

took this one while I was across the other street

excited tourists

just perfect 

blurry but treasured couple pic

how asians take awesome picture :D

our classic timer photo

While we were waiting for the Secret Garden tour to start we spotted these cute babies dressed like adults, just so adorbs...

I was so freaking happy that I have visited this historical place. However, I sort of forgot what each building is called and the history behind it (sorry I'm a bad blogger). 

jump shot inside the palace

our failed attempt booo!!!

I was so tired after the Secret Garden tour because its just too big and we went to very steep areas. Also we must keep pace with our tour guide because no one is allowed to tour the place without her. Ladies make sure not to wear heels if you will pay a visit at Secret Garden or else you'll be left out. We were so overwhelmed with the tour that we skipped our lunch. 

our tour guide

a tourist photo while we are on our tour break

750 year old tree

off we go

one last jump shot before we go

After the tour we traveled our way to Seoul station. There was nothing particular that we planned to see here but since the station name carries the name Seoul we were expecting to see more. Unfortunately, we did not see something that were interesting except for the below structures and busy travelers. 

We had our quick snack at KFC but I did not attempt to do a foodie photo because the place was too packed and there was nothing new on the chicken hahaha. 

Seoul Square

dunno the name srsly

travelers buying tix for KTX

Since we regained our energy our restless feet decided to go to Namdaemun/Sungnyemun Gate. The gate was one of the eight gates that surrounded Seoul during Joseon Dynasty. Did you know that before 2008 fire Namdaemun was the oldest wooden structure in Seoul (from wikipedia). We were able to visit Namdaemum market but we did not got anything except for my fish cake :D. 

We did not want to stop the fun hence we headed to ever famous Myeondong for shopping and dinner. I really love the vibe in Myeongdong, its just full of lights and life. Everywhere I looked different beauty and make-up shops are there its such heaven for all girls. You can also shop international brands here but I suggest you to try the local brands if its within your budget. In my case I did not have that much of budget to spend so I just got a blue sweater from random shop for 10,000 won, glass from Red eye, Mascara and colored eyeliner from Clio. 

Finally our feet gave up and our stomachs are screaming hence we went to Yoogane for dinner. I love how we ended our second day with a super yummy meal. The fried rice with mozzarella cheese is such a bomb its so genius :D.

Travel Diary : Seoul Day 2

Good Morning Seoul!!! Oh it feels like yesterday... I still remember that great feeling when I woke up on our second day in Seoul. We kick started our day with our mandatory couple photos and a quick breakfast at Crown Bakery.

matchy matchy outfits

Our overlooking view outside the cafe/bakery :D

nearest convenience store where we got our ramyun fix

cute Mr. Potato

He was so excited to visit Bukchon Hanok Village that he forgot me. 

...good thing he remembered me or else its the end of the world bwahaha.

Happy to be walking on the streets of Seoul on this very nice weather.  La la la la its just perfect I that I wanted to stop the time.

It took a while before we reached Bukchon Hanok Village. We were kinda lost for some time but, really I don't mind getting lost if this would be our view.

super love this structure

At last we reached our goal destination, tadah presenting Bukchon Hanok Village. I super love the whole vibe and feel on this place. The roofs and the bricks are simply beautiful I wish I can own one :D .

After seeing the beauty of traditional houses we decided to see Unhyeongung Palace. Unhyeongung palace was formerly the residence Prince Regent Daewon-gun, ruler of Korea during the Joseon Dynasty in the 19th century, and father of Emperor Gojong. Gojong himself also lived in this residence until age 12 when he assumed the throne (from Wikipedia). 

reenactment of Civil Servant Exam

We did not took much time touring the place because its not big, I think you can check the whole place for just 25-30 minutes. We were so lucky to have witnessed the preparation of the reenactment of Joseon Civil Servant Exam it feels like we were transported back in time seeing old men dress in a traditional wear with their very thick books.

I am ending my post here because it will be lengthy if I continue the rest of what we did on our Day 2. Hope you enjoy this one.

P.S. You can check this video by sweetandtasty for a tour inside the palace. Enjoy!!!