Dynamic Seoul
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Dynamic Seoul

K-Culture, K-Food & Ancient Palaces

5 day tripSouth Korea
Seoul
Day 1

Royal Palaces & Traditional Seoul

Seoul

Step back in time through Seoul's magnificent royal palaces, wear a traditional hanbok, and explore the charming Bukchon Hanok Village.

Today's Schedule

Gyeongbokgung Palace & Changing of the Guard
9:00 AM
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Gyeongbokgung Palace & Changing of the Guard

2.5 hours
Hanbok Rental & Photo Session
12:00 PM
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Hanbok Rental & Photo Session

1 hour
Lunch at Tosokchon Samgyetang (Ginseng Chicken Soup)
1:30 PM
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Lunch at Tosokchon Samgyetang (Ginseng Chicken Soup)

1 hour
Bukchon Hanok Village Walk
3:00 PM
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Bukchon Hanok Village Walk

2 hours
Changdeokgung Palace & Secret Garden
5:30 PM
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Changdeokgung Palace & Secret Garden

2 hours
Insadong Tea Houses & Art Galleries
8:00 PM
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Insadong Tea Houses & Art Galleries

1.5 hours
Korean BBQ Dinner at Maple Tree House
10:00 PM
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Korean BBQ Dinner at Maple Tree House

2 hours

Captured Moments

Moment 1
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Moment 2
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Local Cuisine
Samgyetang at TosokchonKorean BBQ at Maple Tree HouseTraditional Rice Cakes
Must Visit
Gyeongbokgung PalaceBukchon Hanok VillageChangdeokgung Secret GardenInsadong
Day 2

Hongdae & Youth Culture

Seoul

Experience Seoul's vibrant youth culture in Hongdae with live street performances, indie shops, trendy cafés, and legendary nightlife.

Today's Schedule

Hongdae Street Art & Murals
10:00 AM
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Hongdae Street Art & Murals

1.5 hours
Brunch at Café Onion (Converted Factory)
12:00 PM
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Brunch at Café Onion (Converted Factory)

1.5 hours
K-Pop Dance Class Experience
2:00 PM
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K-Pop Dance Class Experience

2 hours
Yeonnam-dong & Gyeongui Line Forest Park
4:30 PM

Yeonnam-dong & Gyeongui Line Forest Park

2 hours
Hongdae Free Market & Street Performances
7:00 PM

Hongdae Free Market & Street Performances

2 hours
Korean Fried Chicken & Beer at Kyochon
9:30 PM
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Korean Fried Chicken & Beer at Kyochon

1.5 hours
Hongdae Club Street (Thursday Party)
11:30 PM
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Hongdae Club Street (Thursday Party)

3 hours

Captured Moments

Moment 1
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Moment 2
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Local Cuisine
Korean Fried Chicken at KyochonTteokbokki at HongdaeBingsu (Shaved Ice)
Must Visit
Hongdae Free MarketYeonnam-dongGyeongui Line Forest ParkCafe Street
Day 3

Gangnam Style & Modern Seoul

Seoul

Explore the sleek and stylish Gangnam district, home to K-pop entertainment companies, luxury malls, and the famous COEX underground city.

Today's Schedule

COEX Mall & Starfield Library
10:00 AM
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COEX Mall & Starfield Library

2.5 hours
Lunch at Jungsik (Modern Korean Fine Dining)
1:00 PM
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Lunch at Jungsik (Modern Korean Fine Dining)

1.5 hours
SM Town or HYBE Insight (K-Pop Museum)
3:00 PM
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SM Town or HYBE Insight (K-Pop Museum)

2 hours
Bongeunsa Temple (Urban Buddhist Temple)
5:30 PM
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Bongeunsa Temple (Urban Buddhist Temple)

1.5 hours
Lotte World Tower Seoul Sky Observation
7:30 PM
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Lotte World Tower Seoul Sky Observation

1.5 hours
Samgyeopsal Dinner at Mapo Jeong Daepo
9:30 PM
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Samgyeopsal Dinner at Mapo Jeong Daepo

2 hours

Captured Moments

Moment 1
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Moment 2
Photo by Jakub Tomasik on Unsplash
Local Cuisine
Jungsik Modern KoreanSamgyeopsal at Mapo Jeong DaepoPatbingsu at Sulbing
Must Visit
COEX Starfield LibraryLotte World TowerGangnam StationHYBE Insight
Day 4

Myeongdong Shopping & N Seoul Tower

Seoul

Shop for K-beauty products in Myeongdong, take the cable car to N Seoul Tower for panoramic views, and end your trip at Namdaemun Market.

Today's Schedule

Myeongdong Shopping (K-Beauty & Fashion)
10:00 AM

Myeongdong Shopping (K-Beauty & Fashion)

3 hours
Myeongdong Kyoja (Famous Knife-Cut Noodles)
1:00 PM
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Myeongdong Kyoja (Famous Knife-Cut Noodles)

1 hour
Namsan Cable Car to N Seoul Tower
2:30 PM
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Namsan Cable Car to N Seoul Tower

30 minutes
N Seoul Tower Observatory & Love Locks
3:30 PM
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N Seoul Tower Observatory & Love Locks

2 hours
Namdaemun Market Food Street
6:00 PM
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Namdaemun Market Food Street

2 hours
Farewell Jjimdak at Andong Jjimdalk
8:30 PM
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Farewell Jjimdak at Andong Jjimdalk

1.5 hours
Han River Night Walk at Yeouido
10:30 PM
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Han River Night Walk at Yeouido

1.5 hours

Captured Moments

Moment 1
Photo by Jakub Tomasik on Unsplash
Moment 2
Photo by Kyle Hinkson on Unsplash
Local Cuisine
Myeongdong Kyoja NoodlesHotteok (Sweet Pancakes)Jajangmyeon
Must Visit
MyeongdongN Seoul TowerNamdaemun MarketHan River Park

Extend Your Journey

DMZ (Demilitarized Zone)
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DMZ (Demilitarized Zone)

1.5h tour from Seoul
Nami Island
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Nami Island

1.5h by bus + ferry
Suwon Hwaseong Fortress
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Suwon Hwaseong Fortress

1h by subway

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