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10 Days in Seoul: A Journey of Discovery

Jimena Siles Rivera

Jimena Siles Rivera

6 Oct 2023

Embark on a thrilling 10-day adventure in Seoul, South Korea. Explore ancient palaces, indulge in delicious cuisine, and immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of this bustling city.

Trip to Seoul

Day 1
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$15

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$ 3

KYOTO MARBLE (교토마블)
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$6
12 - 17 min

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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
29 - 44 min

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동작대교 밑 한가람 포장마차
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$5
10 - 12 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
8 - 10 min

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La Morra (라모라)
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$4
Day 2
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$21

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$ 4

Coffee Lab Express
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$5
3 - 4 min

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Hongdae Shopping Street
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
44 - 53 min

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곤드레집
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$6
24 - 29 min

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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
17 - 21 min

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이가네양꼬치양갈비
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$10
Day 3
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$23

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$ 3

장미의집
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$4
9 - 14 min

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Yeouido Hangang Park
Large, popular park on the river featuring scenic views, plus running paths & a swimming pool.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
10 - 12 min

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한강집생태
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$8
8 - 11 min

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War Memorial of Korea
Museum charting Korea's conflicts, with exhibition rooms, monuments & an outdoor vehicle display.
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Free
13 - 16 min

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Gwanghwamun Square
Huge public square opened in 2009 as part of an environmentally friendly redevelopment of Seoul.
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
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Free
4 - 6 min

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풍년옥
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
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$11
Day 4
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$27

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$ 3

dugahun (두가헌)
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$7
8 - 11 min

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National Palace Museum of Korea
Exhibits focused on the Joseon Dynasty & royal family, with many artifacts & an audio tour.
9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
8 - 10 min

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Cafe Gondry (카페공드리)
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
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$10
8 - 11 min

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Changdeokgung
Tours are offered of this large Joseon dynasty palace & its surrounding gardens.
1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Free
25 - 30 min

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Starfield Library
Futuristic library & cultural event space on 2 levels of a mall with floor-to-ceiling bookshelves.
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
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Free
5 - 8 min

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Neung Ra Do (능라도)
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$10
Day 5
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$18

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$ 2

CONFECTIONS BY FOUR SEASONS (컨펙션스바이포시즌스)
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$4
9 - 14 min

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Seoul Museum of History
Museum on the history of Seoul from prehistoric times to the present, with temporary exhibits.
9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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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.
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Free
9 - 11 min

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멘야산다이메 (멘야 산다이메)
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
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$6
13 - 20 min

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Secret Garden, Seoul
Sprawling, scenic grounds around Changdeokgung Palace featuring pavilions, ponds & lush trees.
4:00 PM - 6:30 PM
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Free
13 - 20 min

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정돈
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$8
Day 6
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$19

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$ 2

Touch Africa (터치아프리카)
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$4
9 - 14 min

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Ilsan Lake Park
Lakefront retreat featuring a walking path, playground, sculptures, a small zoo & outdoor festivals.
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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Free
35 - 42 min

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CAFE ROSSO (로쏘)
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$10
8 - 11 min

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The National Folk Museum of Korea
National museum celebrating the history, culture & lives of Korean people, established in 1946.
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Free
11 - 16 min

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온지음
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$5
Day 7
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$26

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$ 3

그린마일커피
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$6
2 - 3 min

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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
8 - 10 min

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Deoksugung Palace
Historic palace in the heart of Seoul offering a popular Changing of the Royal Guard ceremony.
11:30 AM - 2:00 PM
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Free
20 - 24 min

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The Place Dining (더플레이스다이닝)
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
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$9
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N Seoul Tower
Opened in 1980, this iconic tower offers panoramic views of the city & a revolving restaurant.
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Free
11 - 16 min

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Mongmyeok Sanbang (목멱산방)
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$11
Day 8
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$19

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$ 3

콩밭커피로스터
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$3
17 - 26 min

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Namsan Mountain Park
Seoul’s largest park, a tranquil, hilly forest with trails, an observatory tower & a cable car.
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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Free
12 - 15 min

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필동면옥
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$5
8 - 11 min

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Namsangol Hanok Village
Tours & cultural programs inside a recreated Korean village with 5 restored hanoks, built 1392–1910.
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Free
29 - 35 min

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LOTTE WORLD AQUARIUM
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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Free
6 - 9 min

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CONNECT TO (커넥트투)
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$11
Day 9
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$21

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$ 3

Seoul Baking Company (서울베이킹컴퍼니)
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$6
6 - 9 min

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DDP │ Dongdaemun Design Plaza
Architectural-landmark events venue with futuristic design, a design market & food vendors.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
22 - 27 min

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CONNECT TO (커넥트투)
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$11
11 - 16 min

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Lotte World
Theme park rides, water flumes & marine life exhibits in a family centred 3-in-1 adventure park.
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Free
7 - 9 min

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늘푸른목장
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$4
Day 10
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$19

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$ 4

아차산 할아버지 손두부
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$3
6 - 8 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.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
12 - 15 min

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빵의정석
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$7
8 - 12 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.
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Free
7 - 9 min

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소문난성수감자탕
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$9

Budget breakdown: $229 In total

Activities & Food:$208
Transport:$21