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10 Days in Seoul: A Journey of Tradition and Modernity

Ana Alonso

Ana Alonso

22 Oct 2023

Experience the vibrant city of Seoul in this 10-day itinerary, where you'll explore ancient palaces, bustling markets, and futuristic landmarks.

Trip to Seoul

Day 1
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$11

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$ 4

양평신내서울해장국
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$11
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.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
32 - 39 min

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Mangwon Market
Spacious indoor market offering local produce, plus stalls selling spicy snacks & cooked dishes.
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
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Free
13 - 16 min

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Haneul Park
Picturesque landscape featuring paths through tall, lush grass to a hilltop with sweeping vistas.
3:00 PM - 5:30 PM
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Free
Day 2
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$12

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$ 3

바류식당
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$12
3 - 4 min

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Hongdae Shopping Street
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
10 - 12 min

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Yeouido Hangang Park
Large, popular park on the river featuring scenic views, plus running paths & a swimming pool.
12:30 PM - 3:30 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.
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
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Free
Day 3
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$56

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$ 2

Intercontinental Seoul Hotel Sky Lounge (스카이 라운지)
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$9
3 - 4 min

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Coex Aquarium
Large aquarium exhibiting habitats from deep sea to reef & mangrove with touch pools & tunnels.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
9 - 11 min

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Lotte World
Theme park rides, water flumes & marine life exhibits in a family centred 3-in-1 adventure park.
11:30 AM - 3:30 PM
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$47
8 - 11 min

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LOTTE WORLD AQUARIUM
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Free
Day 4
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$11

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$ 4

Nilli Pasta & Pizza (닐리)
과천 맛집, 과천 파스타, 서울랜드 맛집, 과천정부청사역맛집, 별양동맛집 * 사업자등록번호 : 220-02-80373 * 상호 : 닐리과천 * 소재지 : 경기도 과천시 별양동 1-17 과천타워 206호 * 업태 : 음식 * 종목 : 간이음식점
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$11
10 - 12 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.
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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Free
34 - 41 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.
1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Free
24 - 29 min

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Myeongdong Cathedral
Brick-built, 19th-century, Gothic-style Catholic cathedral with a 45m-high bell tower.
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
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Free
Day 5
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$10

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$ 3

My Allée (마이알레 과천빌리지카페)
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$10
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
29 - 35 min

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Starfield Coex Mall
Massive underground shopping mall & convention center with a theater, aquarium & restaurants.
1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Free
Day 6
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$27

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$ 4

Gourmet Tree (고메트리)
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$11
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
13 - 16 min

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Namsangol Hanok Village
Tours & cultural programs inside a recreated Korean village with 5 restored hanoks, built 1392–1910.
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free
15 - 18 min

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N Seoul Tower
Opened in 1980, this iconic tower offers panoramic views of the city & a revolving restaurant.
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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$16
Day 7
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$10

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$ 2

Paul Bassett (폴바셋)
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$10
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
12 - 17 min

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Namdaemun Market
Opened in 1964, this large area of stalls offers clothes, household goods & local items.
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Free
15 - 18 min

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National Museum of Korea
Major building opened in 2005 to house the country's cultural & military artifacts & artworks.
3:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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Free
Day 8
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$10

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$ 3

대원식당
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$10
6 - 9 min

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War Memorial of Korea
Museum charting Korea's conflicts, with exhibition rooms, monuments & an outdoor vehicle display.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
13 - 16 min

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Tongin Traditional Market
Longtime marketplace providing shops, sit-down counters & stalls with traditional Korean grub.
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
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Free
7 - 9 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
Day 9
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$9

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$ 4

대성집
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$9
11 - 16 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.
9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
7 - 9 min

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Cheonggyecheon
Recreational area constructed around a revived stream with walkways, bridges & greenery.
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
6 - 8 min

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Bukchon Hanok Village
Village dating to the 14th century filled with narrow streets lined with restored traditional homes.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Free
8 - 10 min

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Gwangjang Market
Bustling shopping area offering a wide array of traditional food items, plus clothing & souvenirs.
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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Free
Day 10
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$15

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$ 2

dugahun (두가헌)
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$12
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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$3
11 - 16 min

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Gwanghwamun Square
Huge public square opened in 2009 as part of an environmentally friendly redevelopment of Seoul.
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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Free
10 - 12 min

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DDP │ Dongdaemun Design Plaza
Architectural-landmark events venue with futuristic design, a design market & food vendors.
3:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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Free

Budget breakdown: $193 In total

Activities & Food:$171
Transport:$22