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Seoul, South Korea
South Korea's capital, mixing palaces, markets and neon districts.
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Myeong-dong, Seoul, Seoul
Walking and driving directions in global map apps are limited in South Korea. Local apps such as Naver Map or KakaoMap give much better routes.
The lesson
Download a local map app before you arrive.
Gyeongbokgung Palace, Seoul, Seoul
Gyeongbokgung Palace is closed on Tuesdays, while some of Seoul's other palaces close on Mondays.
The lesson
Check each palace's closing day before planning a palace day.
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A RegretMap travel note suggests using local apps like Naver Map or KakaoMap because global map apps have limited functionality for walking and driving directions in South Korea.
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A RegretMap travel note suggests checking the specific closing day for each palace, as Gyeongbokgung Palace is closed on Tuesdays while others may close on Mondays.
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