Deoksugung Palace

#springitinerary Exploring Deoksugung Palace is like stepping into a chill time warp, old stone paths, pretty palace buildings, and guards in traditional gear doing their thing. What’s wild is that it’s right across from major traffic and modern buildings, so it’s this super random but cool blend of old and new. The palace grounds aren’t huge, but they’re peaceful, shady, and super walkable. You’ll see a mix of locals, tourists, and people on their lunch break just vibing. The architecture is gorgeous, especially that one Western-style building that looks like a movie set. It’s also got major golden hour energy if you time it right. Perfect for a relaxed stroll, some photos, and a little break from the busy city around you. Bonus: the changing of the guard ceremony is kinda fun to watch. Definitely worth popping in if you’re near City Hall and need a breather.