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Seoul: A Week of Adventure

Russell Barboza

20 Nov 2023

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Embark on a thrilling 7-day journey through the vibrant city of Seoul, South Korea. Discover fascinating attractions like Coex Aquarium, Lotte World, and Seoul Children's Grand Park, and immerse yourself in the rich culture of Bukchon Hanok Village and Namsangol Hanok Village. Explore majestic palaces, bustling markets, and iconic landmarks like N Seoul Tower. Get ready for an unforgettable experience in the heart of Seoul!

Trip to Seoul

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

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$188

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$ 9

Coex Aquarium

Large aquarium exhibiting habitats from deep sea to reef & mangrove with touch pools & tunnels.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

12 - 15 min

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Directions

Lotte World

Theme park rides, water flumes & marine life exhibits in a family centred 3-in-1 adventure park.

10:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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$188

19 - 23 min

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Directions

Seoul Children's Grand Park

Sizable park with classic rides like a ferris wheel, plus a zoo, playground & grassy seating areas.

3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

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Free

Day 2

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$0

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$ 13

LOTTE WORLD AQUARIUM

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

13 - 16 min

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Directions

Starfield Coex Mall

Massive underground shopping mall & convention center with a theater, aquarium & restaurants.

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

15 - 18 min

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Directions

Seoul Forest Park

Vast, tree-filled park featuring a lake, bike path & roses, plus deer to feed & a butterfly house.

2:00 PM - 6:00 PM

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Free

15 - 18 min

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Namsangol Hanok Village

Tours & cultural programs inside a recreated Korean village with 5 restored hanoks, built 1392–1910.

6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

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Free

Day 3

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$0

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$ 13

Changdeokgung

Tours are offered of this large Joseon dynasty palace & its surrounding gardens.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

10 - 15 min

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Directions

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

8 - 10 min

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Directions

Cheonggyecheon

Recreational area constructed around a revived stream with walkways, bridges & greenery.

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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Free

12 - 15 min

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Directions

Seodaemun Prison History Hall

Prison museum in former jail, opened in 1908, used to house Korean patriots during the colonial era.

4:00 PM - 6:30 PM

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Free

21 - 26 min

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National Museum of Korea

Major building opened in 2005 to house the country's cultural & military artifacts & artworks.

7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

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Free

Day 4

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$12

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$ 9

Gyeongbokgung Palace

Free guided tours are offered of this large 14th-century royal palace with a museum & gardens.

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$12

7 - 9 min

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Deoksugung Palace

Historic palace in the heart of Seoul offering a popular Changing of the Royal Guard ceremony.

12:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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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.

3:30 PM - 6:30 PM

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Free

11 - 14 min

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Gwangjang Market

Bustling shopping area offering a wide array of traditional food items, plus clothing & souvenirs.

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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Free

Day 5

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$0

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$ 13

DDP │ Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Architectural-landmark events venue with futuristic design, a design market & food vendors.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

10 - 12 min

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Myeongdong Cathedral

Brick-built, 19th-century, Gothic-style Catholic cathedral with a 45m-high bell tower.

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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Free

14 - 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.

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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Free

13 - 16 min

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Directions

Gwanghwamun Square

Huge public square opened in 2009 as part of an environmentally friendly redevelopment of Seoul.

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

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Free

28 - 34 min

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Haneul Park

Picturesque landscape featuring paths through tall, lush grass to a hilltop with sweeping vistas.

5:30 PM - 8:00 PM

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Free

Day 6

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$64

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$ 13

Gwangmyeong Cave, Gyeonggi-do

Former mining cave complex turned entertainment venue, with light shows, an aquarium & a winery.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

27 - 33 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.

11:30 AM - 3:30 PM

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Free

33 - 40 min

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War Memorial of Korea

Museum charting Korea's conflicts, with exhibition rooms, monuments & an outdoor vehicle display.

4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

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Free

21 - 26 min

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N Seoul Tower

Opened in 1980, this iconic tower offers panoramic views of the city & a revolving restaurant.

7:30 PM - 9:30 PM

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$64

Day 7

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$0

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$ 5

Seoul Land

Opened to coincide with the Olympics, this family attraction is divided into 5 themed zones.

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

29 - 35 min

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Directions

63 Building

Ultramodern 63-story tower with an IMAX cinema, a marine park & a sky deck with city views.

12:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $334 In total

Activities & Food:$264

Transport:$70