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Seoul: A Journey Through Tradition and Modernity

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Yysentan@gmail.com Tan

9 Mar 2024

Embark on an 8-day adventure through the vibrant streets of Seoul, where ancient palaces meet futuristic architecture. Immerse yourself in the rich culture, tantalize your taste buds with delectable cuisine, and discover hidden gems at every turn. Get ready for a whirlwind of coffee, history, and breathtaking views in the heart of South Korea.

Trip to Seoul

Day 1Royal Splendors and Urban Delights
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$15

Coffee and Cigarettes (커피앤시가렛)
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$6
7 - 10 min

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Deoksugung Palace
Historic palace in the heart of Seoul offering a popular Changing of the Royal Guard ceremony.
9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
4 - 6 min

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Joo Ok (주옥)
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
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$5
3 - 4 min

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THE PLAZA Seoul, Autograph Collection
Modern rooms & suites in a sophisticated hotel offering 4 restaurants, a spa & an indoor pool.
1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Free
9 - 14 min

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Cheonggyecheon
Recreational area constructed around a revived stream with walkways, bridges & greenery.
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
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Free
6 - 9 min

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풍년옥
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$4
4 - 5 min

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Gwanghwamun Square
Huge public square opened in 2009 as part of an environmentally friendly redevelopment of Seoul.
8:30 PM - 10:00 PM
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Free
Day 2Art, History, and Nature's Embrace
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$21

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$ 5

KYOTO MARBLE (교토마블)
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$5
12 - 17 min

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National Museum of Korea
Major building opened in 2005 to house the country's cultural & military artifacts & artworks.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
18 - 22 min

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필동면옥
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$6
8 - 11 min

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Namsangol Hanok Village
Tours & cultural programs inside a recreated Korean village with 5 restored hanoks, built 1392–1910.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Free
7 - 9 min

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Heunginjimun
This restored gate was part of the Fortress Wall of Seoul built during the Joseon Dynasty.
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
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Free
30 - 36 min

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CONNECT TO (커넥트투)
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
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$10
8 - 10 min

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Olympic Park
Site of Seoul 1988 Olympics with nearly a square mile of green space, sculptures & sports venues.
8:00 PM - 12:00 AM
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Free
Day 3From Bakeries to Cathedrals: A Day of Delights
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$23

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$ 3

Seoul Baking Company (서울베이킹컴퍼니)
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$4
6 - 9 min

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DDP │ Dongdaemun Design Plaza
Architectural-landmark events venue with futuristic design, a design market & food vendors.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
9 - 11 min

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Cafe Gondry (카페공드리)
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$8
8 - 11 min

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Changdeokgung
Tours are offered of this large Joseon dynasty palace & its surrounding gardens.
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Free
13 - 20 min

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Tapgol Park
Landscaped park housing a protected, 10-story, stone pagoda & a traditional, octagonal pavilion.
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
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Free
13 - 20 min

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Myeongdong Kyoja (명동교자)
명동에 2군데가 있습니다. 본점과 1호점. 이 곳은 본점.
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
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$11
6 - 9 min

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Myeongdong Cathedral
Brick-built, 19th-century, Gothic-style Catholic cathedral with a 45m-high bell tower.
9:00 PM - 10:30 PM
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Free
10 - 12 min

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Seoul Museum of History
Museum on the history of Seoul from prehistoric times to the present, with temporary exhibits.
11:00 PM - 1:30 AM
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Free
Day 4Chicken Cravings and Artistic Wonders
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$27

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$ 3

KyoChon 1991 (교촌치킨)
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$7
13 - 20 min

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Ihwa Mural Village
A series of walkways lined with colorful murals, mosaic-tiled staircases & metal sculptures.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
7 - 9 min

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Unhyeongung
Historic complex with homes for royal & political leaders, now holding events, tours & weddings.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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Free
12 - 17 min

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CAFE ROSSO (로쏘)
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$10
7 - 10 min

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MMCA (National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art) Seoul
3:00 PM - 5:30 PM
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Free
8 - 11 min

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The National Folk Museum of Korea
National museum celebrating the history, culture & lives of Korean people, established in 1946.
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Free
5 - 6 min

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Ogawa (오가와)
8:30 PM - 10:00 PM
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$10
3 - 4 min

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Sejong Center
Major theater with a state-of-the-art 3,000-seat main arena & the largest pipe organ in Asia.
10:00 PM - 12:00 AM
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Free
Day 5Coffee Roasting and Serene Escapes
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$15

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$ 6

Hand Roasting (커피수공업)
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$4
12 - 15 min

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Naksan Park
Hilltop green space with exercise paths & a few observation decks for day & night city views.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
9 - 11 min

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Bukchon Hanok Village
Village dating to the 14th century filled with narrow streets lined with restored traditional homes.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
18 - 22 min

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Café 四美楼 (사미루)
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$6
12 - 15 min

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Bukhansan National Park
Mountain park crisscrossed with trails & home to a number of historic temples & a fortress.
3:30 PM - 9:30 PM
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Free
12 - 15 min

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다래함박스텍
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
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$5
Day 6Palaces, Ramen, and Enchanting Gardens
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$22

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$ 4

MIRROR ROOM (미러룸)
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$4
8 - 11 min

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Gyeongbokgung Palace
Free guided tours are offered of this large 14th-century royal palace with a museum & gardens.
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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$3
8 - 10 min

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멘야산다이메 (멘야 산다이메)
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$10
8 - 12 min

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Changgyeonggung
Complex of 4 grand traditional Korean palaces, shrines & gardens for guided & self guided tours.
3:00 PM - 5:30 PM
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Free
19 - 23 min

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다래함박스텍
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
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$5
11 - 14 min

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Dream Forest
Densely wooded city park with cherry blossoms, maple trees, a pond, waterfall & art center.
7:30 PM - 11:30 PM
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Free
Day 7Parks, Cafes, and Riverside Strolls
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$26

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$ 3

Starbucks Reserve (스타벅스 리저브)
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$6
8 - 12 min

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Yeouido Park
Opened in 1971, this public green space features cherry blossom trees, picturesque ponds & trails.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
12 - 15 min

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진진가연
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$9
6 - 9 min

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Coconut Box
Optical illusion museum with nautical, horror & fantasy backdrops for selfie lovers.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free
8 - 12 min

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Gyeongui Line Forest Park
Former train line converted into a leafy park with pathways, lawns & streams, plus cafes nearby.
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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Free
16 - 20 min

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금자네생등심
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
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$11
9 - 14 min

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Seoullo 7017
Opened in 2017 on a highway overpass dating from the 1970s, this park is around 1km in length.
9:00 PM - 11:00 PM
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Free
Day 8Culinary Delights and Sky-High Thrills
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$14

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$ 5

일등식당
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$3
11 - 14 min

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Haneul Park
Picturesque landscape featuring paths through tall, lush grass to a hilltop with sweeping vistas.
9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
18 - 22 min

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del mundo (델문도)
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
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$5
4 - 6 min

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Hongdae Shopping Street
1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Free
13 - 16 min

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63 Building
Ultramodern 63-story tower with an IMAX cinema, a marine park & a sky deck with city views.
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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지리산산나물정식에덴식당
9:30 PM - 11:00 PM
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$6

Budget breakdown: $186 In total

Activities & Food:$163
Transport:$23