Sejong-Daero, Gwanghwamun Plaza & Seoul’s Own National Mall

Sejong-daero is Seoul’s main sightseeing street.  It’s like Washington DC’s National mall.

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Sejong-daero has a number of landmarks.  The street stretches from the Gyeongbokgung to the King Sejong Statue to Deoksugung to the Namdaemun Gate to Myeong-dong.  It can provide a day filled with activity that doesn’t involve booze.  I just probably loss 90% of my readers with that statement.

The two mile strip is a sightseeing gallery.  The crowded street is filled with things to see in Seoul.  It contains about 15% of Seoul’s significant sightseeing landmarks.  There’s the other 75% is spread across Seoul.  Seoul is a very large city.  It reminds me of Los Angeles without the hideous traffic and smog.  However, both cities are filled with drunks.

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Here are the significant landmarks to check out:

• Gyeongbokgung – The palace has been the main palace since the beginning of the Joseon Dynasty.  It faces the Namdaemun Gate.

  

• Namdaemun Gate – The majestic gate is opposite of the Gyeongbokgung Palace.  

  

• Deoksugung – The second palace in the vicinity.  The only one with Western architecture inside of it.

  

• Gwanghwamun Plaza – The plaza contains the beloved King Sejong statue. The Korean king made huge investments in the Korean military, science, infrastructure and seek prosperity for the Korean people.

  

• Namdaemun – The lively night life area is filled with bars and restaurants.

  

• Myeong-dong – It’s one of Seoul’s most popular shopping destinations.  It’s similar to Gangnam but economically conscious people.  In other words, broke people.

  

• Seoul’s Metropolitan Library & City Hall – The futuristic city hall is next to a historic Korean architecture relic.

  

That’s a quick list of things to check out on Seoul’s Sejong-daero.  The exploration could easily take up a day.  However, with adequate planning, it could only require a drive through by the local cab driver then you’re on your way to the nearest pub.

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