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🇰🇷 Seoul Adventure: 10 Days of Thrills and Culture

Hai Linh

3 Jan 2024

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Embark on an exhilarating journey through the vibrant streets of Seoul. Immerse yourself in the rich history and breathtaking landscapes of this dynamic city. From ancient marvels to modern wonders, experience the best of Seoul in 10 action-packed days.

Trip to Seoul

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Unveiling Treasures: National Museum, Parks, and Markets

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$0

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$ 4

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

15 - 18 min

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Directions

Yeouido Park

Opened in 1971, this public green space features cherry blossom trees, picturesque ponds & trails.

11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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Free

13 - 16 min

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Directions

Mangwon Market

Spacious indoor market offering local produce, plus stalls selling spicy snacks & cooked dishes.

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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Free

14 - 17 min

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Directions

Haneul Park

Picturesque landscape featuring paths through tall, lush grass to a hilltop with sweeping vistas.

5:30 PM - 8:00 PM

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Free

Day 2Caves, Parks, and River Delights: Gwangmyeong to Banpo

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$ 3

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

28 - 34 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.

11:30 AM - 3:30 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.

4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

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Free

Day 3Shopping Extravaganza: Hongdae, 63 Building, and Seoul Land

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$ 3

Hongdae Shopping Street

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

14 - 17 min

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Directions

63 Building

Ultramodern 63-story tower with an IMAX cinema, a marine park & a sky deck with city views.

11:30 AM - 3:30 PM

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Free

27 - 33 min

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Directions

Seoul Land

Opened to coincide with the Olympics, this family attraction is divided into 5 themed zones.

4:00 PM - 8:00 PM

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Free

Day 4Riverfront Bliss: Hangang Park, War Memorial, and N Seoul Tower

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$16

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$ 3

Yeouido Hangang Park

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

15 - 18 min

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Directions

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

21 - 26 min

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N Seoul Tower

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

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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$16

10 - 15 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.

5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

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Free

Day 5Palaces, Markets, and Cultural Gems: Changdeokgung to Ilsan

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$ 4

Changdeokgung

Tours are offered of this large Joseon dynasty palace & its surrounding gardens.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

7 - 9 min

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Directions

Cheonggyecheon

Recreational area constructed around a revived stream with walkways, bridges & greenery.

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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Free

6 - 8 min

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Directions

Tongin Traditional Market

Longtime marketplace providing shops, sit-down counters & stalls with traditional Korean grub.

1:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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Free

31 - 38 min

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Directions

Ilsan Lake Park

Lakefront retreat featuring a walking path, playground, sculptures, a small zoo & outdoor festivals.

4:00 PM - 8:00 PM

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Free

Day 6Historical Insights and Traditional Charms: Seodaemun to Heunginjimun

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$ 3

Seodaemun Prison History Hall

Prison museum in former jail, opened in 1908, used to house Korean patriots during the colonial era.

8:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

6 - 8 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.

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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Free

10 - 15 min

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Jogyesa Temple

Main temple for Jogye Korean Buddhism, with a large main hall & large seated Buddha statue.

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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Free

12 - 18 min

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Bukchon Hanok Village

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

3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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Free

12 - 17 min

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Ikseondong Hanok Village

Trendy suburb with a village atmosphere, traditional buildings, boutiques & restaurants.

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

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Free

7 - 9 min

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Heunginjimun

This restored gate was part of the Fortress Wall of Seoul built during the Joseon Dynasty.

8:30 PM - 10:00 PM

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Free

Day 7Royal Splendor and Local Delights: Gyeongbokgung to Gwangjang

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$3

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$ 2

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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$3

8 - 11 min

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Directions

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

9 - 14 min

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Gwanghwamun Square

Huge public square opened in 2009 as part of an environmentally friendly redevelopment of Seoul.

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

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Free

9 - 11 min

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Gwangjang Market

Bustling shopping area offering a wide array of traditional food items, plus clothing & souvenirs.

5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

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Free

Day 8Design Wonders and Market Marvels: DDP to Seoullo 7017

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$0

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$ 2

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

12 - 15 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

12 - 17 min

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Namdaemun Market

Opened in 1964, this large area of stalls offers clothes, household goods & local items.

2:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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Free

11 - 16 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.

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

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Free

Day 9Sacred Spaces and Entertainment Galore: Myeongdong to Lotte World

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$47

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$ 3

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

16 - 23 min

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Namsangol Hanok Village

Tours & cultural programs inside a recreated Korean village with 5 restored hanoks, built 1392–1910.

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

18 - 22 min

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Directions

Coex Aquarium

Large aquarium exhibiting habitats from deep sea to reef & mangrove with touch pools & tunnels.

12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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Free

11 - 14 min

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Lotte World

Theme park rides, water flumes & marine life exhibits in a family centred 3-in-1 adventure park.

3:00 PM - 7:00 PM

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$47

Day 10Aquatic Adventures and Urban Escapes: Lotte World Aquarium to Seoul Forest

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$ 4

LOTTE WORLD AQUARIUM

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

14 - 17 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.

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

18 - 22 min

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Directions

Starfield Coex Mall

Massive underground shopping mall & convention center with a theater, aquarium & restaurants.

2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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Free

13 - 16 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.

5:30 PM - 9:30 PM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $88 In total

Activities & Food:$66

Transport:$22