Things we'd like to do in Seoul

I've also made a list of things we'd like to do in Seoul. Here they are, listed in no particular order:

Visit the palaces
Seoul is home to many traditional and beautiful old palaces. The four main ones are Changdeokgung, Gyeonbokgung, Changgyeonggung, and Deoksugung. I'd like to tour them all and I am especially keen to see the colorful changing on the guards ceremony.

Namsam Park
Either hike or take a cable car up to the top and watch the day turn into neon lit night. On the way up to the top is a cluster of traditional buildings called Namsangol. I'd like to take a lock and key and add it to the collection left by thousands of others - true love forever, guaranteed!

Bukchon Hanok Village
An area of traditional buildings. While we're there, I'd like to stop by the Donglim Knot Museum and pick up some interesting knotted souvenirs.

Insadong Neighborhood
A popular tourist area full of shops. Sundays are the best time to visit since the main street is pedestrian only and there's a better chance to see street performers. Have tea at Yetchatjip - a tiny tea shop with birds.

Myeong-Dong Neighborhood
Get there by walking along the Cheonggyecheon River walkway. Visit the Namdaemun Market for second-hand clothing by day and atmospheric shopping at night. Sample some street food and visit the nearby Chungmoro neighborhood to wander through mazelike streets and coffeeshops still stuck in the '70s. Towards the south is Russiatown and the futuristic design plaza.

Rent a bicycle and take a ride along the Han River

Hongdae Neighborhood
A hipster neighborhood that's pretty hopping at night. On Saturdays there's a cute craft market. Check out the design museum.

Noryangjin Fish Market
Lively auctions begin at 5am. I loved Tokyo's Tsukiji Fish Market, so I'm excited to check this out! Lots of cool photo opportunities and fresh fish for breakfast.

The National Museum of Korea, Leeum Samsung Museum of Art, and War Memorial Museum

Samsung D-Light
Located in Gangnam, a multi-story shop full of Samsung's latest gadgets. I have a feeling Mike will really dig this place.