Yep, traditional wear. (Well, maybe not the sword...)

This palace waterway 'guard' sticks his tongue out taunting any would-be intruders.

Mung bean pancakes: apparently very good.

It's a very busy place, especially around lunch.

😆🤣 at least you know what you're in for 🌶🌶🌶

We also stopped in a museum. There were these robot 'docents' that were fun to watch.

Gyeongbokgung Palace, Bukjong Hanok

October 22, 2025 in South Korea ⋅ ☀️ 50 °F

First thing in the morning we were taken to a hanbok (pron: HAN bo) rental store. Hanbok is traditional Korean clothing and there were a surprising number of locals who were similarly dressed. As a 'bonus', if you're dressed in hanbok, entrance to Gyoengbokgung Palace is free. While walking around the palace grounds we were able to view the Changing of the Guard.
We then visited Bukchon Hanok Village: a historic residential neighborhood in Seoul, known for its well-preserved, traditional Korean houses called hanok. As we wandered around the village, we felt sorry for the residents who have to endure the throngs of tourists who invade their area.
After Bukchon, we went to Gwangjang Market for the view and some lunch.Read more