Seoul Korea (part 1): Changdeokgung + Bukchon Hanok Village

Breaking my I've-been-there-so-I'd-rather-go-somewhere-else principle when it comes to traveling... I head to Korea for the 2nd time around. This trip is a little different from the last, because unlike before where we were pretty much chaperoned everywhere we went, we're on our own this time.

Our first stop is Changdeokgung, the second palace built after the enormous Gyeongbokgung. The idea behind the architecture in this palace is that the buildings should blend with nature and not impose on it. They did a good job with trying to keep to the original idealism and were rewarded a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage recognition.
Next on the list is Bukchon hanok village, located between Changdeokgung and Gyeongbokgung, which boasts of traditional Korean houses preserved since the Joseon Dynasty.
Though Gyeongbokgung is almost literally next door... we've had our fill of palaces for the day (or even for the entirety of this trip). Besides, our legs were killing us already. So, maybe we'll leave G palace for the next trip.

Next: Seoul Korea (part 2): N Seoul Tower