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Seoul Adventure: 10 Days of Discovery

Davi Jun Choi

Davi Jun Choi

11 Dec 2023

Embark on an exhilarating journey through Seoul, South Korea, as you immerse yourself in the rich history, vibrant culture, and mouthwatering cuisine. From ancient palaces to bustling markets, each day promises exciting new experiences and unforgettable memories.

Trip to Seoul

Day 1Unveiling Treasures: National Museum of Korea, War Memorial of Korea, and More
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$408

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$ 33

Hotel The Designers Dongdaemun

Depart from your stay 🏨

18 - 22 min

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Directions

National Museum of Korea
Major building opened in 2005 to house the country's cultural & military artifacts & artworks.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
11 - 14 min

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War Memorial of Korea
Museum charting Korea's conflicts, with exhibition rooms, monuments & an outdoor vehicle display.
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
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Free
11 - 14 min

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Directions

Olea Kitchen & Grocery (μ˜¬λ¦¬μ•„ν‚€μΉœμ•€κ·Έλ‘œμ„œλ¦¬)
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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$216
10 - 15 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.
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
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Free
6 - 9 min

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Vecchia & Nuovo (λ² ν‚€μ•„μ—λˆ„λ³΄)
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$192
Day 2Tradition Meets Modernity: Namsangol Hanok Village, N Seoul Tower, and Hidden Gems
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$584

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$ 49

Hotel The Designers Dongdaemun

Depart from your stay 🏨

4 - 5 min

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Directions

Namsangol Hanok Village
Tours & cultural programs inside a recreated Korean village with 5 restored hanoks, built 1392–1910.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
17 - 21 min

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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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$128
22 - 27 min

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λ°”λ‹€ 회 μ‚¬λž‘
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$208
4 - 5 min

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Mangwon Market
Spacious indoor market offering local produce, plus stalls selling spicy snacks & cooked dishes.
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Free
26 - 32 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
4 - 6 min

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黄金牧場
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$248
Day 3Palaces and Serenity: Changdeokgung, Bukchon Hanok Village, and Tranquil Cafes
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$336

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$ 25

Hotel The Designers Dongdaemun

Depart from your stay 🏨

9 - 11 min

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Directions

Changdeokgung
Tours are offered of this large Joseon dynasty palace & its surrounding gardens.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
11 - 16 min

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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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ν•œλΌμ˜μ§‘
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$184
4 - 5 min

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Sejong Center
Major theater with a state-of-the-art 3,000-seat main arena & the largest pipe organ in Asia.
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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Free
9 - 14 min

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Directions

Cheonggyecheon
Recreational area constructed around a revived stream with walkways, bridges & greenery.
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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Cafe IMA (카페이마)
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$152
Day 4Historical Marvels: Gyeongbokgung Palace, Seodaemun Prison History Hall, and Cultural Delights
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$472

Β·

$ 33

Hotel The Designers Dongdaemun

Depart from your stay 🏨

13 - 16 min

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Directions

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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$24
9 - 14 min

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μ„œμ΄Œκ³„λ‹¨μ§‘
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$296
7 - 9 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.
2:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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Free
6 - 8 min

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Gwanghwamun Square
Huge public square opened in 2009 as part of an environmentally friendly redevelopment of Seoul.
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
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Free
4 - 6 min

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Cafe IMA (카페이마)
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$152
Day 5Market Adventures: Gwangjang Market, Haneul Park, and Authentic Korean Cuisine
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$400

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$ 25

Hotel The Designers Dongdaemun

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 16 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
36 - 44 min

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Haneul Park
Picturesque landscape featuring paths through tall, lush grass to a hilltop with sweeping vistas.
10:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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Free
33 - 40 min

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Han Wa Dam (ν•œμ™€λ‹΄)
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$152
9 - 14 min

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Deoksugung Palace
Historic palace in the heart of Seoul offering a popular Changing of the Royal Guard ceremony.
3:00 PM - 5:30 PM
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Free
8 - 11 min

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The Ninth Gate Grill (λ‚˜μΈμŠ€κ²Œμ΄νŠΈκ·Έλ¦΄)
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$248
Day 6Underground Wonders: Gwangmyeong Cave, Namdaemun Market, and Designer Delights
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$448

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$ 25

Hotel The Designers Dongdaemun

Depart from your stay 🏨

44 - 53 min

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Directions

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
45 - 54 min

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Namdaemun Market
Opened in 1964, this large area of stalls offers clothes, household goods & local items.
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
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Free
14 - 17 min

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BLT Steak (BLTμŠ€ν…Œμ΄ν¬)
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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$208
6 - 9 min

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DDP β”‚ Dongdaemun Design Plaza
Architectural-landmark events venue with futuristic design, a design market & food vendors.
4:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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Free
9 - 14 min

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ν˜Έλ‚¨μ§‘
8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
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$240
Day 7Family Fun: Coex Aquarium, Lotte World, and Thrilling Rides
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$824

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$ 25

Hotel The Designers Dongdaemun

Depart from your stay 🏨

20 - 24 min

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Directions

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
10 - 12 min

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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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$376
7 - 10 min

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VIKING'S WHARF (λ°”μ΄ν‚ΉμŠ€ μ›Œν”„)
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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$200
2 - 3 min

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LOTTE WORLD AQUARIUM
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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Free
11 - 16 min

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λΆ€λΆ€νšŸμ§‘
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$248
Day 8Nature Escapes: Seoul Children's Grand Park, Starfield Coex Mall, and Gastronomic Delights
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$512

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$ 25

Hotel The Designers Dongdaemun

Depart from your stay 🏨

23 - 28 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.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
14 - 17 min

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Starfield Coex Mall
Massive underground shopping mall & convention center with a theater, aquarium & restaurants.
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
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Free
7 - 10 min

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Directions

μ„œλ°±μžκ°„μž₯게μž₯
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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$240
2 - 3 min

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Directions

λ„ˆμ™€μ§‘ λ°±ν•©μƒ€λΈŒμƒ€λΈŒ
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$272
Day 9Park Hopping: Seoul Forest Park, Banpo Hangang Park, and Riverside Bliss
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$352

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$ 41

Hotel The Designers Dongdaemun

Depart from your stay 🏨

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.
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
20 - 24 min

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μ„œλž˜νšŒμ§‘
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$152
8 - 10 min

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Banpo Hangang Park
Relaxed park for riverside walks, bike rides & sports, plus views of an illuminated bridge fountain.
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Free
13 - 16 min

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Yeouido Hangang Park
Large, popular park on the river featuring scenic views, plus running paths & a swimming pool.
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
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Free
13 - 20 min

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Outback Steakhouse (μ•„μ›ƒλ°±μŠ€ν…Œμ΄ν¬ν•˜μš°μŠ€)
9:00 PM - 10:30 PM
β€’
$200
Day 10Adventure Finale: Seoul Grand Park, Authentic Local Eateries, and Thrilling Rides
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$496

Β·

$ 41

Hotel The Designers Dongdaemun

Depart from your stay 🏨

37 - 45 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
24 - 29 min

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볡진면
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$216
21 - 26 min

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Directions

Seoul Land
Opened to coincide with the Olympics, this family attraction is divided into 5 themed zones.
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Free
20 - 24 min

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The Steakhouse
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
β€’
$280

Budget breakdown: $5151 In total

Activities & Food:$4832
Transport:$319