![Close Encounter? Dongaemun Design Plaza, Seoul. [Image Nestor Lacle/Flickr]](https://staticr1.blastingcdn.com/media/photogallery/2019/3/9/660x290/b_502x220x82/close-encounter-dongaemun-design-plaza-seoul-image-nestor-lacleflickr_2223287.jpg "Close Encounter? Dongaemun Design Plaza, Seoul. [Image Nestor Lacle/Flickr]")
Bukchon Hanok Village, Seoul
Seoul is a mixture of ultra modern and ancient and what better place to capture both sides of the city than in Bukchon Hanok Village. The village stands on a hill, close to the Jongmyo Royal Shrine, Changdeok Palace and Gyeongbok Palace. The origins date back 600 years and the narrow, winding alleyways give a true impression of Korean Life. Even better, the modern skyline of the city can be viewed on the horizon.
Dongdaemun Design Plaza, Seoul
If you feel like you are looking at a spaceship, don’t feel alone, especially with the image displayed top of page. The Dongdaemun Design Plaza is among the most iconic, ultramodern landmarks in the city and was built to host design-related exhibitions, shows and conferences. It also houses a design museum, a history and culture park and an art hall. In 2015, the New York Times selected the plaza as being one of the top 52 places to visit in the world.
