SEOUL. Number one on the list is to immerse in the cuisine. Honestly, it was the only thing our travel mates had on mind—to eat. We filled up our list as went around the city daily. The plan is to go unplanned and see every day as an adventure. It proved to be more relaxing for us because there was no pressure of any kind.
It was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage List in 1997 because its palace architecture and garden design is an outstanding example of Far Eastern style in which buildings are integrated with nature harmoniously. Just like the rest of the palaces, Changdeokgung had its share of damage. It burned down in 1593 Japanese invasion, in 1623 during a political revolt, and was also attacked by the Manchus. Throughout its history of rebuilding, the repair has remained faithful to the original design of the palace. Today it stands as the most well-preserved.