@jdlh @z9mb1 Great to hear you're enjoying Seoul, and yes, the weather's been kinder than usual this year.

If you have time, Jongmyo Shrine is worth the detour. Most visitors stop at Gyeongbokgung and never make it there, but the empty scale of the main shrine courtyard and the walk through the oak forest leave a stronger impression on a lot of people than the palace does. It's a UNESCO World Heritage site too, so not exactly a secret, just overlooked.

For a neighborhood to wander, try Seochon instead of the more famous Bukchon. Fewer tour groups, and the back alleys still feel lived-in rather than staged for photos.

And if you don't mind cold noodles, Woo Lae Oak does some of the best naengmyeon in the city, a restaurant with real history behind it. Go right when it opens or just after the afternoon break, since the line gets long this time of year.