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Seoul Adventure: 🌆🍜🏰

Sangwon Kim

12 Jan 2024

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Embark on a thrilling 5-day journey through the vibrant streets of Seoul. Immerse yourself in the rich culture, indulge in delicious cuisine, and explore ancient palaces. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure!

Trip to Seoul

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Coffee, Tradition, and Modernity

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$12

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$ 3

그린마일커피

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$12

2 - 3 min

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Directions

Bukchon Hanok Village

Village dating to the 14th century filled with narrow streets lined with restored traditional homes.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

11 - 14 min

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Directions

DDP │ Dongdaemun Design Plaza

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

11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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Free

Day 2Palaces, Markets, and Culinary Delights

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$16

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$ 5

Coffee and Cigarettes (커피앤시가렛)

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$10

7 - 10 min

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Directions

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

9 - 11 min

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Directions

Gyeongbokgung Palace

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

12:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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$6

11 - 14 min

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Directions

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 3Dumplings, Shopping, and a Panoramic View

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$40

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$ 3

효자손 왕만두

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$8

4 - 5 min

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Directions

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

20 - 24 min

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Directions

N Seoul Tower

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

12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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$32

Day 4Coffee Bliss, Theme Park Fun, and Retail Therapy

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$108

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$ 3

Starbucks Reserve (스타벅스 리저브)

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$14

11 - 16 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.

9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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$94

12 - 15 min

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Directions

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 5Japanese Flair, History, and Riverside Serenity

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$8

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$ 5

KYOTO MARBLE (교토마블)

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$8

12 - 17 min

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Directions

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

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.

12:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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Free

13 - 16 min

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Directions

Yeouido Hangang Park

Large, popular park on the river featuring scenic views, plus running paths & a swimming pool.

4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $199 In total

Activities & Food:$184

Transport:$15