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3 Jan 2024

Trip to Seoul

Day 1
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$0

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$ 9

Dongdaemun History & Culture Park Station Exit 10

Depart from your stay 🏨

24 - 29 min

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Yeouido Park
Opened in 1971, this public green space features cherry blossom trees, picturesque ponds & trails.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
38 - 46 min

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Gwangmyeong Cave, Gyeonggi-do
Former mining cave complex turned entertainment venue, with light shows, an aquarium & a winery.
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
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Free
34 - 41 min

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National Museum of Korea
Major building opened in 2005 to house the country's cultural & military artifacts & artworks.
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Free
Day 2
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$0

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$ 7

Dongdaemun History & Culture Park Station Exit 10

Depart from your stay 🏨

37 - 45 min

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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
12 - 18 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.
12:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Free
25 - 30 min

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Banpo Hangang Park
Relaxed park for riverside walks, bike rides & sports, plus views of an illuminated bridge fountain.
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Free
Day 3
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$32

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$ 13

Dongdaemun History & Culture Park Station Exit 10

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 10 min

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Myeongdong Cathedral
Brick-built, 19th-century, Gothic-style Catholic cathedral with a 45m-high bell tower.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
9 - 11 min

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Deoksugung Palace
Historic palace in the heart of Seoul offering a popular Changing of the Royal Guard ceremony.
10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
26 - 32 min

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Haneul Park
Picturesque landscape featuring paths through tall, lush grass to a hilltop with sweeping vistas.
1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free
26 - 32 min

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Seoullo 7017
Opened in 2017 on a highway overpass dating from the 1970s, this park is around 1km in length.
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Free
7 - 9 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.
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
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Free
20 - 29 min

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N Seoul Tower
Opened in 1980, this iconic tower offers panoramic views of the city & a revolving restaurant.
8:30 PM - 10:30 PM
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$32
Day 4
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$0

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$ 9

Dongdaemun History & Culture Park Station Exit 10

Depart from your stay 🏨

9 - 11 min

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Changdeokgung
Tours are offered of this large Joseon dynasty palace & its surrounding gardens.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
8 - 10 min

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Tongin Traditional Market
Longtime marketplace providing shops, sit-down counters & stalls with traditional Korean grub.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
7 - 9 min

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Seoul Museum of History
Museum on the history of Seoul from prehistoric times to the present, with temporary exhibits.
2:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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Free
12 - 17 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.
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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Free
9 - 14 min

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Cheonggyecheon
Recreational area constructed around a revived stream with walkways, bridges & greenery.
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
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Free
Day 5
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$0

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$ 11

Dongdaemun History & Culture Park Station Exit 10

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 14 min

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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
41 - 50 min

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Ilsan Lake Park
Lakefront retreat featuring a walking path, playground, sculptures, a small zoo & outdoor festivals.
10:30 AM - 2:30 PM
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Free
31 - 38 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.
3:00 PM - 5:30 PM
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Free
8 - 10 min

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Jogyesa Temple
Main temple for Jogye Korean Buddhism, with a large main hall & large seated Buddha statue.
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
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Free
Day 6
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$6

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$ 9

Dongdaemun History & Culture Park Station Exit 10

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 10 min

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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
19 - 23 min

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Bukhansan National Park
Mountain park crisscrossed with trails & home to a number of historic temples & a fortress.
10:30 AM - 4:30 PM
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Free
20 - 24 min

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Gyeongbokgung Palace
Free guided tours are offered of this large 14th-century royal palace with a museum & gardens.
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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$6
Day 7
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$0

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$ 7

Dongdaemun History & Culture Park Station Exit 10

Depart from your stay 🏨

22 - 27 min

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Dream Forest
Densely wooded city park with cherry blossoms, maple trees, a pond, waterfall & art center.
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
23 - 28 min

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National Palace Museum of Korea
Exhibits focused on the Joseon Dynasty & royal family, with many artifacts & an audio tour.
12:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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Free
10 - 12 min

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Ikseondong Hanok Village
Trendy suburb with a village atmosphere, traditional buildings, boutiques & restaurants.
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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Free
12 - 17 min

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Gwangjang Market
Bustling shopping area offering a wide array of traditional food items, plus clothing & souvenirs.
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Free
Day 8
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$0

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$ 13

Dongdaemun History & Culture Park Station Exit 10

Depart from your stay 🏨

5 - 6 min

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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
11 - 14 min

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Gwanghwamun Square
Huge public square opened in 2009 as part of an environmentally friendly redevelopment of Seoul.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
12 - 15 min

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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
23 - 28 min

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Coex Aquarium
Large aquarium exhibiting habitats from deep sea to reef & mangrove with touch pools & tunnels.
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Free
12 - 15 min

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Songpa Naru Park (Seokchon Lake Park)
This popular park with a large scenic lake features an event space, jogging trails & a theme park.
6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
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Free
Day 9
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$94

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$ 9

Dongdaemun History & Culture Park Station Exit 10

Depart from your stay 🏨

21 - 26 min

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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
16 - 20 min

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Lotte World
Theme park rides, water flumes & marine life exhibits in a family centred 3-in-1 adventure park.
11:30 AM - 3:30 PM
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$94
15 - 18 min

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Seoul Forest Park
Vast, tree-filled park featuring a lake, bike path & roses, plus deer to feed & a butterfly house.
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Free

Budget breakdown: $212 In total

Activities & Food:$132
Transport:$80