I got influenced by all the viral ads and started using these two products, but do vitamins actually do anything for your skin? Has anyone here seen real results? I’m genuinely curious.
Also, is it better to use them in an ampoule/serum, or would a cream be more effective?
I spent a slow day exploring Anguk and Bukchon, and this route ended up being such a nice mix of food, history, quiet streets, and traditional Korean experiences.
I started at Cafe Onion Anguk, which is set inside a beautiful hanok. I had coffee with their famous pandoro and an-butter bread. It does get busy, but the setting made it a lovely way to start the day.
From there, I walked over to Changdeokgung Palace. You can explore the main palace buildings in about an hour, but I’d allow closer to two hours if you also want to visit the Secret Garden. The garden has limited entry, so booking ahead is definitely a good idea.
For lunch, I went to Kkangtong Mandu and shared a bowl of kalmandu-guk—knife-cut noodles with dumplings—and bibim-guksu. It was such a good combination, but there may be a wait if you arrive during peak lunchtime.
After lunch, I wandered along Gyedong-gil, looking at the hanoks and small local shops, and briefly stopped by the Bukchon Traditional Culture Center. This part of the day felt much calmer than the main photo spots people usually associate with Bukchon.
I followed the street until I reached O.W.M Bukchon, where I ended the day by playing yutnori, a traditional Korean board game, drinking tea, and having a foot bath. They also offer health and skin assessments.
Bukchon itself is obviously not a hidden destination, but this route felt like much more than just taking photos in front of hanoks. It was relaxed, interactive, and honestly one of the most memorable days of my trip.