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7 Days in Seoul: Unleashing the Soul of South Korea

Diana Borda

Diana Borda

20 Nov 2023

Embark on an exhilarating journey through Seoul, the vibrant capital of South Korea. Immerse yourself in the rich culture, indulge in mouthwatering delicacies, and explore ancient marvels. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure!

Trip to Seoul

Day 1Majestic Parks and Savory Delights
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$9

ยท

$ 6

BINGO HOSTEL

Depart from your stay ๐Ÿจ

41 - 50 min

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Directions

Seoul Grand Park
Nearly 3,000 animals live in the zoos at this attraction with rose garden, art museum & theme park.
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
28 - 34 min

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Directions

Pork House (๋ผ์ง€์ง‘)
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$5
14 - 17 min

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Directions

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
19 - 23 min

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Directions

๋ณธ๊ฐ€ ๋งŒ๋‘์ „๊ณจ์ „๋ฌธ์ 
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$4
Day 2Thrills and Cultural Wonders
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$16

ยท

$ 4

BINGO HOSTEL

Depart from your stay ๐Ÿจ

45 - 54 min

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Directions

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
33 - 40 min

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Directions

์Šค์ฆˆ๋ž€ํ…Œ์ด
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$6
18 - 27 min

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Directions

National Museum of Korea
Major building opened in 2005 to house the country's cultural & military artifacts & artworks.
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Free
29 - 44 min

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Directions

๋™์ž‘๋Œ€๊ต ๋ฐ‘ ํ•œ๊ฐ€๋žŒ ํฌ์žฅ๋งˆ์ฐจ
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$10
Day 3Cable Cars, Memorials, and Towering Views
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$35

ยท

$ 5

BINGO HOSTEL

Depart from your stay ๐Ÿจ

7 - 9 min

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Directions

Namsan Cable Car
This aerial tram takes passengers on a 3-minute trip in a glass cable car with panoramic city views.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
12 - 15 min

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Directions

War Memorial of Korea
Museum charting Korea's conflicts, with exhibition rooms, monuments & an outdoor vehicle display.
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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Free
21 - 26 min

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Directions

The Place Dining (๋”ํ”Œ๋ ˆ์ด์Šค๋‹ค์ด๋‹)
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$8
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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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$16
11 - 16 min

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Directions

Mongmyeok Sanbang (๋ชฉ๋ฉฑ์‚ฐ๋ฐฉ)
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$11
Day 4Fun-filled Excursions and Gastronomic Delights
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$67

ยท

$ 4

BINGO HOSTEL

Depart from your stay ๐Ÿจ

35 - 42 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.
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$47
13 - 16 min

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Directions

Seobuk Noodle House (์„œ๋ถ๋ฉด์˜ฅ)
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$10
17 - 26 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.
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Free
13 - 20 min

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Directions

๋น ์˜ค์ฆˆํ‘ธ
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$10
Day 5Market Buzz, Shopping Extravaganza, and Royal Splendor
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$14

ยท

$ 4

BINGO HOSTEL

Depart from your stay ๐Ÿจ

8 - 10 min

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Directions

Gwangjang Market
Bustling shopping area offering a wide array of traditional food items, plus clothing & souvenirs.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
28 - 34 min

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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
30 - 36 min

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Directions

Joo Ok (์ฃผ์˜ฅ)
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$6
4 - 6 min

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Directions

Deoksugung Palace
Historic palace in the heart of Seoul offering a popular Changing of the Royal Guard ceremony.
3:30 PM - 6:00 PM
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Free
9 - 14 min

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Directions

๋ฌด๊ต๋™๋ถ์–ด๊ตญ์ง‘
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
โ€ข
$8
Day 6Traditional Charm, Modern Architecture, and Tantalizing Cuisine
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$15

ยท

$ 4

BINGO HOSTEL

Depart from your stay ๐Ÿจ

6 - 8 min

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Directions

Bukchon Hanok Village
Village dating to the 14th century filled with narrow streets lined with restored traditional homes.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
11 - 14 min

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DDP โ”‚ Dongdaemun Design Plaza
Architectural-landmark events venue with futuristic design, a design market & food vendors.
10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
8 - 11 min

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Directions

๊ฒฝ์ƒ๋„์ง‘
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
โ€ข
$10
5 - 8 min

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Directions

๋ช…๋™๋‹ญํ•œ๋งˆ๋ฆฌ
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
โ€ข
$5
Day 7Riverside Serenity, Culinary Bliss, and Majestic Palaces
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$23

ยท

$ 4

BINGO HOSTEL

Depart from your stay ๐Ÿจ

19 - 23 min

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Directions

Yeouido Hangang Park
Large, popular park on the river featuring scenic views, plus running paths & a swimming pool.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
23 - 28 min

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Directions

์˜จ์ง€์Œ
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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$9
7 - 10 min

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Gyeongbokgung Palace
Free guided tours are offered of this large 14th-century royal palace with a museum & gardens.
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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$3
10 - 15 min

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CAFE ROSSO (๋กœ์˜)
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
โ€ข
$11

Budget breakdown: $204 In total

Activities & Food:$179
Transport:$25