Day 1: Arrived in Seoul, transferred to the city, and explored the vibrant Hongdae area.
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afternoon
1.5 hours
1
Arrival and Transit from Incheon Airport
Took the express train from Incheon Airport to Seoul Station.
Flew into Incheon and took the AREX train.
9,500 KRW for one-way AREX ticket.
Tips: The AREX Express Train is the fastest way to get to Seoul Station.
evening
3-4 hours
2
Hongdae Exploration and Korean BBQ Dinner
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Explored the youthful area of Hongdae.
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Tips: The area is very lively at night with many shops and street performers.
Day 2: A cultural day visiting a palace, a traditional village, and Myeongdong.
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morning
2-3 hours
1
Gyeongbokgung Palace
Take the subway to Gyeongbokgung Station (Line 3).
Visited the largest royal palace of the Joseon Dynasty.
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Tips: Rent a Hanbok (traditional Korean dress) from a nearby shop for free entry.
afternoon
1.5 hours
2
Bukchon Hanok Village
A short walk from Gyeongbokgung Palace.
Walked through a traditional Korean village.
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Tips: This is a residential area, so remember to be quiet and respectful.
evening
3 hours
3
Myeongdong Shopping and Street Food
Take the subway to Myeongdong Station (Line 4).
Shopped for cosmetics and ate various street foods.
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Tips: Many cosmetic shops offer free samples to entice customers.
Day 3: DMZ tour, traditional market food, and panoramic city views from N Seoul Tower.
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morning
4-5 hours
1
DMZ Half-Day Tour
A pre-booked tour is required to visit the DMZ.
Toured the border between North and South Korea.
Approx. 50,000 KRW per person for the tour.
Tips: You must bring your passport for identification. Book tours well in advance.
afternoon
2 hours
2
Gwangjang Market
Take the subway to Jongno 5-ga Station (Line 1).
Ate authentic Korean food at a traditional market.
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Tips: Look for the food stalls featured on Netflix's 'Street Food: Asia'.
evening
2 hours
3
N Seoul Tower
Take the Namsan Cable Car up the mountain to the tower's base.
Enjoyed panoramic city views from the iconic tower.
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Tips: Visit around sunset for the best views of the city transitioning from day to night.
Day 1: Arrived in Seoul, transferred to the city, and explored the vibrant Hongdae area.
not mentioned
not mentioned
afternoon
1.5 hours
1
Arrival and Transit from Incheon Airport
Took the express train from Incheon Airport to Seoul Station.
Flew into Incheon and took the AREX train.
9,500 KRW for one-way AREX ticket.
Tips: The AREX Express Train is the fastest way to get to Seoul Station.
evening
3-4 hours
2
Hongdae Exploration and Korean BBQ Dinner
not mentioned
Explored the youthful area of Hongdae.
not mentioned
Tips: The area is very lively at night with many shops and street performers.
Day 2: A cultural day visiting a palace, a traditional village, and Myeongdong.
not mentioned
not mentioned
morning
2-3 hours
1
Gyeongbokgung Palace
Take the subway to Gyeongbokgung Station (Line 3).
Visited the largest royal palace of the Joseon Dynasty.
not mentioned
Tips: Rent a Hanbok (traditional Korean dress) from a nearby shop for free entry.
afternoon
1.5 hours
2
Bukchon Hanok Village
A short walk from Gyeongbokgung Palace.
Walked through a traditional Korean village.
not mentioned
Tips: This is a residential area, so remember to be quiet and respectful.
evening
3 hours
3
Myeongdong Shopping and Street Food
Take the subway to Myeongdong Station (Line 4).
Shopped for cosmetics and ate various street foods.
not mentioned
Tips: Many cosmetic shops offer free samples to entice customers.
Day 3: DMZ tour, traditional market food, and panoramic city views from N Seoul Tower.
not mentioned
not mentioned
morning
4-5 hours
1
DMZ Half-Day Tour
A pre-booked tour is required to visit the DMZ.
Toured the border between North and South Korea.
Approx. 50,000 KRW per person for the tour.
Tips: You must bring your passport for identification. Book tours well in advance.
afternoon
2 hours
2
Gwangjang Market
Take the subway to Jongno 5-ga Station (Line 1).
Ate authentic Korean food at a traditional market.
not mentioned
Tips: Look for the food stalls featured on Netflix's 'Street Food: Asia'.
evening
2 hours
3
N Seoul Tower
Take the Namsan Cable Car up the mountain to the tower's base.
Enjoyed panoramic city views from the iconic tower.
not mentioned
Tips: Visit around sunset for the best views of the city transitioning from day to night.
