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Seoul in 10 Days: A Journey of Culture and Adventure

Larissa Lepez

Larissa Lepez

21 Nov 2023

Embark on a thrilling 10-day adventure in Seoul, South Korea, exploring ancient marvels, indulging in authentic cuisine, and immersing yourself in the vibrant culture of this dynamic city.

Trip to Seoul

Day 1Unveiling the Rich History of Seoul
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$84

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$ 9

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Depart from your stay 🏨

15 - 18 min

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Half Past Ten (ν•˜ν”„νŒ¨μŠ€νŠΈν…)
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$22
6 - 8 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
10 - 12 min

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ν•œκ°•μ§‘μƒνƒœ
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$34
8 - 11 min

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War Memorial of Korea
Museum charting Korea's conflicts, with exhibition rooms, monuments & an outdoor vehicle display.
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Free
12 - 18 min

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봉피양 μš©μ‚°μ  (봉피양)
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$28
Day 2Sky-high Views and Serene Parks
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$92

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$ 11

ibis Ambassador Seoul Myeongdong

Depart from your stay 🏨

19 - 23 min

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일등식당
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$24
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
19 - 23 min

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Jinkawa (진가와)
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
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$34
11 - 16 min

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Yeouido Hangang Park
Large, popular park on the river featuring scenic views, plus running paths & a swimming pool.
1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Free
17 - 21 min

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Namsan Cable Car
This aerial tram takes passengers on a 3-minute trip in a glass cable car with panoramic city views.
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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Mongmyeok Sanbang (λͺ©λ©±μ‚°λ°©)
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$34
Day 3Market Delights and Underground Wonders
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$82

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$ 9

ibis Ambassador Seoul Myeongdong

Depart from your stay 🏨

7 - 10 min

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L’amant Secret (라망 μ‹œν¬λ ˆ)
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$18
5 - 8 min

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Namdaemun Market
Opened in 1964, this large area of stalls offers clothes, household goods & local items.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
37 - 45 min

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Pork House (돼지집)
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$30
14 - 17 min

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Gwangmyeong Cave, Gyeonggi-do
Former mining cave complex turned entertainment venue, with light shows, an aquarium & a winery.
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Free
14 - 17 min

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μ‚°μ΄Œμ‹ μ­ˆκΎΈλ―Έ
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$34
Day 4Traditional Charm and Culinary Delights
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$120

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$ 9

ibis Ambassador Seoul Myeongdong

Depart from your stay 🏨

18 - 22 min

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The Place Dining (λ”ν”Œλ ˆμ΄μŠ€λ‹€μ΄λ‹)
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$22
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N Seoul Tower
Opened in 1980, this iconic tower offers panoramic views of the city & a revolving restaurant.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$32
10 - 12 min

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Namsangol Hanok Village
Tours & cultural programs inside a recreated Korean village with 5 restored hanoks, built 1392–1910.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
12 - 17 min

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Myeongdong Kyoja (λͺ…λ™κ΅μž)
λͺ…동에 2ꡰ데가 μžˆμŠ΅λ‹ˆλ‹€. 본점과 1호점. 이 곳은 본점.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$32
6 - 9 min

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Myeongdong Cathedral
Brick-built, 19th-century, Gothic-style Catholic cathedral with a 45m-high bell tower.
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
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Free
10 - 12 min

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Tongin Traditional Market
Longtime marketplace providing shops, sit-down counters & stalls with traditional Korean grub.
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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Free
6 - 9 min

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μ˜¨μ§€μŒ
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
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$34
Day 5Family Fun and Traditional Eateries
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$180

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$ 11

ibis Ambassador Seoul Myeongdong

Depart from your stay 🏨

23 - 28 min

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신선섀농탕
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$20
8 - 10 min

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Seoul Children's Grand Park
Sizable park with classic rides like a ferris wheel, plus a zoo, playground & grassy seating areas.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
15 - 18 min

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본가섀렁탕
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$34
9 - 14 min

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Lotte World
Theme park rides, water flumes & marine life exhibits in a family centred 3-in-1 adventure park.
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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$94
7 - 9 min

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λŠ˜ν‘Έλ₯Έλͺ©μž₯
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$32
Day 6Sushi Delights and Nature Escapes
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$82

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$ 13

ibis Ambassador Seoul Myeongdong

Depart from your stay 🏨

17 - 21 min

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Sushi TANO (μŠ€μ‹œνƒ€λ…Έ)
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$22
7 - 9 min

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Banpo Hangang Park
Relaxed park for riverside walks, bike rides & sports, plus views of an illuminated bridge fountain.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
19 - 23 min

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My AllΓ©e (λ§ˆμ΄μ•Œλ ˆ κ³Όμ²œλΉŒλ¦¬μ§€μΉ΄νŽ˜)
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$28
13 - 16 min

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Seoul Grand Park
Nearly 3,000 animals live in the zoos at this attraction with rose garden, art museum & theme park.
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Free
25 - 30 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$32
Day 7Pasta, Amusement Parks, and Urban Oasis
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$82

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$ 7

ibis Ambassador Seoul Myeongdong

Depart from your stay 🏨

28 - 34 min

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Nilli Pasta & Pizza (닐리)
과천 맛집, 과천 νŒŒμŠ€νƒ€, μ„œμšΈλžœλ“œ 맛집, κ³Όμ²œμ •λΆ€μ²­μ‚¬μ—­λ§›μ§‘, 별양동맛집 * μ‚¬μ—…μžλ“±λ‘λ²ˆν˜Έ : 220-02-80373 * μƒν˜Έ : λ‹λ¦¬κ³Όμ²œ * μ†Œμž¬μ§€ : 경기도 κ³Όμ²œμ‹œ 별양동 1-17 κ³Όμ²œνƒ€μ›Œ 206호 * μ—…νƒœ : μŒμ‹ * μ’…λͺ© : κ°„μ΄μŒμ‹μ 
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$20
13 - 16 min

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Seoul Land
Opened to coincide with the Olympics, this family attraction is divided into 5 themed zones.
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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Free
31 - 38 min

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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$30
8 - 12 min

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Cheonggyecheon
Recreational area constructed around a revived stream with walkways, bridges & greenery.
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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Free
6 - 9 min

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철철볡집
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$32
Day 8Gourmet Delights and Royal Residences
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$76

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$ 9

ibis Ambassador Seoul Myeongdong

Depart from your stay 🏨

13 - 16 min

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Gourmet Tree (κ³ λ©”νŠΈλ¦¬)
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$20
5 - 6 min

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Seoul Forest Park
Vast, tree-filled park featuring a lake, bike path & roses, plus deer to feed & a butterfly house.
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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Free
18 - 22 min

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η”°ε€š (μ „λ‹€)
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$28
7 - 10 min

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Changdeokgung
Tours are offered of this large Joseon dynasty palace & its surrounding gardens.
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Free
12 - 18 min

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μ •λˆ
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$28
Day 9Cultural Gems and Historical Insights
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$72

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$ 7

ibis Ambassador Seoul Myeongdong

Depart from your stay 🏨

5 - 6 min

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λ¬Έν™”μ˜₯
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$18
4 - 6 min

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Gwangjang Market
Bustling shopping area offering a wide array of traditional food items, plus clothing & souvenirs.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
15 - 18 min

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Seodaemun Prison History Hall
Prison museum in former jail, opened in 1908, used to house Korean patriots during the colonial era.
11:30 AM - 2:00 PM
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Free
6 - 8 min

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Joo Ok (μ£Όμ˜₯)
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
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$28
4 - 6 min

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Deoksugung Palace
Historic palace in the heart of Seoul offering a popular Changing of the Royal Guard ceremony.
4:00 PM - 6:30 PM
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Free
8 - 12 min

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μ• μ„±νšŒκ΄€
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$26
Day 10Savoring Local Flavors and Heritage Sites
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$98

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$ 5

ibis Ambassador Seoul Myeongdong

Depart from your stay 🏨

15 - 22 min

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ν™”λͺ©μˆœλŒ€κ΅­
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$24
3 - 4 min

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Gwanghwamun Square
Huge public square opened in 2009 as part of an environmentally friendly redevelopment of Seoul.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
11 - 16 min

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Gyeongbokgung Palace
Free guided tours are offered of this large 14th-century royal palace with a museum & gardens.
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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$6
9 - 14 min

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긴자 바이린
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
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$34
8 - 12 min

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Bukchon Hanok Village
Village dating to the 14th century filled with narrow streets lined with restored traditional homes.
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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Free
8 - 10 min

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μ˜¨μ§€μŒ
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
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$34

Budget breakdown: $1050 In total

Activities & Food:$968
Transport:$82