Day 1: A day exploring Seoul's iconic landmarks, markets, and culinary delights.
not mentioned
Sunny and pleasant
morning
2.5 hours
1
Gyeongbokgung Palace
Take Subway Line 3 to Gyeongbokgung Station, Exit 5.
Explore the largest royal palace of the Joseon Dynasty.
not mentioned
Tips: Rent a Hanbok nearby to get free entry and take beautiful photos.
late morning
1.5 hours
2
Bukchon Hanok Village
A 15-minute walk from Gyeongbokgung Palace.
Walk through a traditional Korean village with Hanok houses.
not mentioned
Tips: Be quiet and respectful as it is a residential area.
afternoon
1 hour
3
Lunch at a traditional restaurant
Walk towards the Insadong area from Bukchon.
Enjoying a traditional Korean set meal (Hanjeongsik).
Approx. ₩15,000 - ₩25,000 per person
Tips: not mentioned
late afternoon
2 hours
4
N Seoul Tower
Take the Namsan Cable Car up the mountain.
Panoramic city views from the observatory on Namsan Mountain.
Cable car round-trip: ₩14,000
Tips: Visit around sunset for both daytime and nighttime views.
evening
3 hours
5
Myeongdong Shopping Street
Take a local bus or subway from the Namsan area.
Shopping for cosmetics and enjoying vibrant street food.
Varies based on shopping and food choices.
Tips: Many shops offer tax refunds for tourists, so bring your passport.
Day 1: A day exploring Seoul's iconic landmarks, markets, and culinary delights.
not mentioned
Sunny and pleasant
morning
2.5 hours
1
Gyeongbokgung Palace
Take Subway Line 3 to Gyeongbokgung Station, Exit 5.
Explore the largest royal palace of the Joseon Dynasty.
not mentioned
Tips: Rent a Hanbok nearby to get free entry and take beautiful photos.
late morning
1.5 hours
2
Bukchon Hanok Village
A 15-minute walk from Gyeongbokgung Palace.
Walk through a traditional Korean village with Hanok houses.
not mentioned
Tips: Be quiet and respectful as it is a residential area.
afternoon
1 hour
3
Lunch at a traditional restaurant
Walk towards the Insadong area from Bukchon.
Enjoying a traditional Korean set meal (Hanjeongsik).
Approx. ₩15,000 - ₩25,000 per person
Tips: not mentioned
late afternoon
2 hours
4
N Seoul Tower
Take the Namsan Cable Car up the mountain.
Panoramic city views from the observatory on Namsan Mountain.
Cable car round-trip: ₩14,000
Tips: Visit around sunset for both daytime and nighttime views.
evening
3 hours
5
Myeongdong Shopping Street
Take a local bus or subway from the Namsan area.
Shopping for cosmetics and enjoying vibrant street food.
Varies based on shopping and food choices.
Tips: Many shops offer tax refunds for tourists, so bring your passport.
