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Seoul in 9 Days: A Journey Through Tradition and Adventure

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oguzhansimsek41

18 Jan 2024

Embark on a thrilling 9-day adventure in Seoul, where ancient marvels meet modern wonders. Immerse yourself in the rich history of Gyeongbokgung Palace and Bukchon Hanok Village, hike through the breathtaking Bukhansan National Park, and indulge in authentic Korean cuisine. Get ready for an unforgettable journey through tradition and adventure!

Trip to Seoul

Day 1Unveiling the Hidden Gems of Seoul
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$84

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$ 7

Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun

Depart from your stay ๐Ÿจ

12 - 18 min

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Yamaya (์•ผ๋งˆ์•ผ)
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$22
8 - 11 min

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Seoul Museum of History
Museum on the history of Seoul from prehistoric times to the present, with temporary exhibits.
9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
10 - 15 min

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Ogawa (์˜ค๊ฐ€์™€)
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
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$34
11 - 16 min

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Gyeonghuigung
Palace originally built in the 17th century by the Joseon dynasty, with an adjacent history museum.
1:30 PM - 4:00 PM
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Free
10 - 12 min

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Bukchon Hanok Village
Village dating to the 14th century filled with narrow streets lined with restored traditional homes.
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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Free
7 - 9 min

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๋„๋„์•ผ
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$28
7 - 10 min

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Naksan Park
Hilltop green space with exercise paths & a few observation decks for day & night city views.
8:30 PM - 10:30 PM
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Free
Day 2Conquering Nature's Majesty at Bukhansan National Park
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$92

ยท

$ 7

Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun

Depart from your stay ๐Ÿจ

29 - 35 min

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Directions

Saemteomaru (์ƒ˜ํ„ฐ๋งˆ๋ฃจ)
์ง€ํ•˜์ฒ  4ํ˜ธ์„  ์ˆ˜์œ ์—ญ 1๋ฒˆ ์ถœ๊ตฌ์—์„œ 01๋ฒˆ ๋งˆ์„๋ฒ„์Šค ํƒ€๊ณ  4.19ํƒ‘ ๋‹ค์Œ ์ •๋ฅ˜์žฅ ํ•˜์ฐจ, ์Œ€์ง‘ ๊ณจ๋ชฉ์—์„œ 120m ์ง€์ ์— ์œ„์น˜.
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$24
15 - 18 min

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Bukhansan National Park
Mountain park crisscrossed with trails & home to a number of historic temples & a fortress.
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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Free
21 - 26 min

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์˜จ์ง€์Œ
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
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$34
6 - 9 min

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National Palace Museum of Korea
Exhibits focused on the Joseon Dynasty & royal family, with many artifacts & an audio tour.
5:00 PM - 7:30 PM
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Free
8 - 12 min

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ํ‰์•ˆ๋„๋งŒ๋‘์ง‘
8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
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$34
Day 3Discovering the Grandeur of Gyeongbokgung Palace
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$84

ยท

$ 7

Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun

Depart from your stay ๐Ÿจ

8 - 12 min

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dugahun (๋‘๊ฐ€ํ—Œ)
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$18
10 - 15 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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$6
17 - 26 min

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๋ถ€์˜๋„๊ฐ€๋‹ˆํƒ•
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$30
16 - 23 min

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Blue House
This complex features the executive office & official residence of South Korea's president.
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Free
27 - 33 min

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๋‹ค๋ž˜ํ•จ๋ฐ•์Šคํ…
8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
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$30
13 - 16 min

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Dream Forest
Densely wooded city park with cherry blossoms, maple trees, a pond, waterfall & art center.
7:00 PM - 11:00 PM
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Free
Day 4Exploring the Royal and Serene Side of Seoul
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$84

ยท

$ 9

Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun

Depart from your stay ๐Ÿจ

10 - 15 min

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Paul Bassett (ํด๋ฐ”์…‹)
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$22
8 - 11 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
28 - 34 min

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์—˜๋ฆผ๋“ค๊นจ์ˆ˜์ œ๋น„์นผ๊ตญ์ˆ˜
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
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$32
13 - 16 min

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Bukhansan
Mountain with 3 granite peaks, a popular destination for hiking & rock climbing in a national park.
1:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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Free
15 - 18 min

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๋‹ค๋ž˜ํ•จ๋ฐ•์Šคํ…
8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
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$30
Day 5Immerse in the Beauty of Seoul's Historic Sites
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$86

ยท

$ 5

Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun

Depart from your stay ๐Ÿจ

8 - 12 min

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ํ™”๋ชฉ์ˆœ๋Œ€๊ตญ
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$20
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
13 - 16 min

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Secret Garden, Seoul
Sprawling, scenic grounds around Changdeokgung Palace featuring pavilions, ponds & lush trees.
11:00 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
11 - 16 min

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็”ฐๅคš (์ „๋‹ค)
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$34
7 - 10 min

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Changdeokgung
Tours are offered of this large Joseon dynasty palace & its surrounding gardens.
3:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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๊ต๋Œ€์ด์ธต์ง‘
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$32
3 - 4 min

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Jogyesa Temple
Main temple for Jogye Korean Buddhism, with a large main hall & large seated Buddha statue.
8:30 PM - 10:00 PM
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Free
Day 6Embracing Nature's Tranquility at Yeouido Park
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$82

ยท

$ 11

Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun

Depart from your stay ๐Ÿจ

19 - 23 min

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Directions

Paul Bassett (ํด๋ฐ”์…‹)
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$22
6 - 9 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
21 - 26 min

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Jean Boulangerie (์Ÿ ๋ธ”๋ž‘์ œ๋ฆฌ)
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$28
18 - 22 min

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Gwanaksan
Mountain with protected slopes, designated city park section, Buddhist temples, hiking & climbing.
2:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Free
34 - 41 min

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์ง„์ฃผ์ง‘
8:30 PM - 10:00 PM
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$32
4 - 6 min

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Sungnyemun
10:00 PM - 12:00 AM
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Free
Day 7Unveiling the Soul of Seoul's Cultural Heritage
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$114

ยท

$ 7

Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun

Depart from your stay ๐Ÿจ

15 - 22 min

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Hadongkwan (ํ•˜๋™๊ด€)
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$20
4 - 6 min

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Myeongdong Cathedral
Brick-built, 19th-century, Gothic-style Catholic cathedral with a 45m-high bell tower.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
16 - 23 min

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Namsangol Hanok Village
Tours & cultural programs inside a recreated Korean village with 5 restored hanoks, built 1392โ€“1910.
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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Free
17 - 21 min

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The Place Dining (๋”ํ”Œ๋ ˆ์ด์Šค๋‹ค์ด๋‹)
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$30
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N Seoul Tower
Opened in 1980, this iconic tower offers panoramic views of the city & a revolving restaurant.
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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$32
12 - 15 min

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War Memorial of Korea
Museum charting Korea's conflicts, with exhibition rooms, monuments & an outdoor vehicle display.
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
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Free
7 - 10 min

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ํ•œ๊ฐ•์ง‘์ƒํƒœ
9:00 PM - 10:30 PM
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$32
Day 8Exploring the Vibrant Parks and Scenic Delights
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$76

ยท

$ 15

Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun

Depart from your stay ๐Ÿจ

35 - 42 min

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์˜จ๋‹ฌ
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$20
18 - 22 min

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Achasan
Mountain peak with man-made hiking trails & steps to the summit for city & river views.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
17 - 21 min

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๋ณธ๊ฐ€์„ค๋ ํƒ•
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$28
10 - 12 min

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Olympic Park
Site of Seoul 1988 Olympics with nearly a square mile of green space, sculptures & sports venues.
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Free
14 - 17 min

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๋Š˜ํ‘ธ๋ฅธ๋ชฉ์žฅ
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
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$28
7 - 9 min

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Songpa Naru Park (Seokchon Lake Park)
This popular park with a large scenic lake features an event space, jogging trails & a theme park.
8:00 PM - 10:30 PM
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Free
Day 9Indulging in Culinary Delights and Cultural Treasures
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$72

ยท

$ 9

Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun

Depart from your stay ๐Ÿจ

17 - 21 min

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Gourmet Tree (๊ณ ๋ฉ”ํŠธ๋ฆฌ)
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$18
6 - 8 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
13 - 16 min

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๊น€๋ˆ์ด
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$28
5 - 8 min

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Seolleung and Jeongneung
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Free
8 - 12 min

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JAPANESE DINING ๅฎ‰ๅฟƒ(์•ˆ์‹ฌ) (์žฌํŒจ๋‹ˆ์ฆˆ ๋‹ค์ด๋‹ ์•ˆ์‹ฌ)
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$26

Budget breakdown: $844 In total

Activities & Food:$774
Transport:$70