I took my camera for a quiet walk through a town quietly gaining popularity among Seoul’s younger generation. ; A view from HuiJak (희작).

A charming little café next to HuiJak (희작), with a quiet, old-world character.;산모퉁이（サンモトゥンイ）

In the sweltering heat, I passed a few hikers making their way along the old Seoul City Wall.

Just north of Gyeongbokgung Palace, in the heart of Seoul, lies a quiet neighborhood where the mountains feel wonderfully close.

The only one of the four small gates of Hanyangdoseong that retains its Joseon-era appearance. ; Changuimun Gate

A quiet garden retreat that once served as the country villa of Heungseon Daewongun.; Seokpajeong Seoul Museum in Buam-dong
I was a little surprised to find a work by Yayoi Kusama here. An exhibition of contemporary printmakers was quietly unfolding inside.

I stopped by an old café said to have once welcomed a president.
It was a lovely camera walk, a small escape from the bustle of central Seoul.