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Discover the Vibrant Soul of Seoul

Erica Lane

Erica Lane

9 Oct 2023

Embark on an 8-day adventure in Seoul, South Korea, and immerse yourself in the rich culture, stunning architecture, and bustling markets of this vibrant city.

Trip to Seoul

Day 1
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$0

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$ 4

Hotel Gaon Golden Park Dongdaemun

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 10 min

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Directions

Hotel Gaon Golden Park Dongdaemun
Contemporary hotel offering bright rooms with free Wi-Fi, plus a guest kitchen & laundry facilities.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
10 - 12 min

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Directions

Secret Garden, Seoul
Sprawling, scenic grounds around Changdeokgung Palace featuring pavilions, ponds & lush trees.
8:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
9 - 11 min

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Directions

Myeongdong Cathedral
Brick-built, 19th-century, Gothic-style Catholic cathedral with a 45m-high bell tower.
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
Dongdaemun Market
1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free
Hotel Gaon Golden Park Dongdaemun
Contemporary hotel offering bright rooms with free Wi-Fi, plus a guest kitchen & laundry facilities.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 2
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$0

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$ 5

Hotel Gaon Golden Park Dongdaemun

Depart from your stay 🏨

7 - 9 min

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Directions

Hotel Gaon Golden Park Dongdaemun
Contemporary hotel offering bright rooms with free Wi-Fi, plus a guest kitchen & laundry facilities.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
8 - 10 min

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Directions

Naksan Park
Hilltop green space with exercise paths & a few observation decks for day & night city views.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
8 - 10 min

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Directions

Bukchon Hanok Village
Village dating to the 14th century filled with narrow streets lined with restored traditional homes.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
Gwangjang Market
Bustling shopping area offering a wide array of traditional food items, plus clothing & souvenirs.
1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free
Hotel Gaon Golden Park Dongdaemun
Contemporary hotel offering bright rooms with free Wi-Fi, plus a guest kitchen & laundry facilities.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 3
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$0

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$ 3

Hotel Gaon Golden Park Dongdaemun

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 15 min

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Directions

Hotel Gaon Golden Park Dongdaemun
Contemporary hotel offering bright rooms with free Wi-Fi, plus a guest kitchen & laundry facilities.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
10 - 12 min

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Directions

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
Gyeongbokgung Palace
Free guided tours are offered of this large 14th-century royal palace with a museum & gardens.
11:30 AM - 3:30 PM
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Free
Hotel Gaon Golden Park Dongdaemun
Contemporary hotel offering bright rooms with free Wi-Fi, plus a guest kitchen & laundry facilities.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 4
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$0

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$ 5

Hotel Gaon Golden Park Dongdaemun

Depart from your stay 🏨

9 - 11 min

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Directions

Hotel Gaon Golden Park Dongdaemun
Contemporary hotel offering bright rooms with free Wi-Fi, plus a guest kitchen & laundry facilities.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
19 - 23 min

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Directions

Ikseondong Hanok Village
Trendy suburb with a village atmosphere, traditional buildings, boutiques & restaurants.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
10 - 12 min

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Directions

N Seoul Tower
Opened in 1980, this iconic tower offers panoramic views of the city & a revolving restaurant.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
Namsangol Hanok Village
Tours & cultural programs inside a recreated Korean village with 5 restored hanoks, built 1392–1910.
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Free
Hotel Gaon Golden Park Dongdaemun
Contemporary hotel offering bright rooms with free Wi-Fi, plus a guest kitchen & laundry facilities.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 5
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$0

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$ 5

Hotel Gaon Golden Park Dongdaemun

Depart from your stay 🏨

18 - 22 min

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Directions

Hotel Gaon Golden Park Dongdaemun
Contemporary hotel offering bright rooms with free Wi-Fi, plus a guest kitchen & laundry facilities.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
4 - 6 min

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Directions

Banpo Bridge Moonlight Rainbow Fountain
1,140-m. fountain alongside a bridge, with regular shows of colored lights in spring & summer.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
19 - 23 min

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Directions

Banpo Hangang Park
Relaxed park for riverside walks, bike rides & sports, plus views of an illuminated bridge fountain.
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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Free
8 - 10 min

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Directions

Starfield Library
Futuristic library & cultural event space on 2 levels of a mall with floor-to-ceiling bookshelves.
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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Free
K-Star Road
Busy shopping avenue celebrating the stars of Korean pop with symbols painted onto model bears.
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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Free
Hotel Gaon Golden Park Dongdaemun
Contemporary hotel offering bright rooms with free Wi-Fi, plus a guest kitchen & laundry facilities.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 6
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$0

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$ 4

Hotel Gaon Golden Park Dongdaemun

Depart from your stay 🏨

24 - 29 min

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Directions

Hotel Gaon Golden Park Dongdaemun
Contemporary hotel offering bright rooms with free Wi-Fi, plus a guest kitchen & laundry facilities.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
14 - 17 min

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Directions

Starfield Coex Mall
Massive underground shopping mall & convention center with a theater, aquarium & restaurants.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
Seoul Forest Park
Vast, tree-filled park featuring a lake, bike path & roses, plus deer to feed & a butterfly house.
11:30 AM - 3:30 PM
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Free
Hotel Gaon Golden Park Dongdaemun
Contemporary hotel offering bright rooms with free Wi-Fi, plus a guest kitchen & laundry facilities.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 7
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$0

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$ 3

Hotel Gaon Golden Park Dongdaemun

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 15 min

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Directions

Hotel Gaon Golden Park Dongdaemun
Contemporary hotel offering bright rooms with free Wi-Fi, plus a guest kitchen & laundry facilities.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
13 - 20 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
14 - 21 min

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Directions

Namsan
Prominent mountain offering hiking, picnic areas, a broadcast tower & sweeping city views.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
Namdaemun Market
Opened in 1964, this large area of stalls offers clothes, household goods & local items.
12:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free
Hotel Gaon Golden Park Dongdaemun
Contemporary hotel offering bright rooms with free Wi-Fi, plus a guest kitchen & laundry facilities.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 8
+

$0

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$ 4

Hotel Gaon Golden Park Dongdaemun

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 14 min

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Directions

Hotel Gaon Golden Park Dongdaemun
Contemporary hotel offering bright rooms with free Wi-Fi, plus a guest kitchen & laundry facilities.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
17 - 21 min

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Directions

Seoul City Hall
Government city hall building featuring cultural facilities for up to 700 people.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
Hongdae Shopping Street
10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
Hotel Gaon Golden Park Dongdaemun
Contemporary hotel offering bright rooms with free Wi-Fi, plus a guest kitchen & laundry facilities.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free

Budget breakdown: $26 In total

Activities & Food:Free
Transport:$26