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Seoul

South Korea · K-culture, palaces & BBQ

Where 600-year-old palaces sit beneath glass skyscrapers, K-pop echoes through neon streets, and every meal is an event. Seoul is Asia's most dynamic city.

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Weather
-5-30°C
Four Seasons
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Flight Time
14h from East Coast
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Budget Range
$25-300/night
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Itinerary
4 days
28 activities
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4 days in Seoul

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Palaces & Bukchon

Joseon dynasty royalty and traditional hanok villages.

🏯Gyeongbokgung Palace
9:00 AM · 2h · $3
Largest palace, changing of the guard at 10am
🏘️Bukchon Hanok Village
11:30 AM · 1.5h · Free
600-year-old traditional Korean houses on hills
🍲Lunch at Tosokchon
1:00 PM · 1h · $12
Famous ginseng chicken soup (samgyetang)
🌸Changdeokgung Secret Garden
2:30 PM · 1.5h · $5
UNESCO palace with stunning garden — guided tours only
🎨Insadong art street
4:30 PM · 1.5h · Free
Traditional crafts, tea, and galleries
+2 more activities
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Myeongdong, Gangnam & K-Culture

Modern Seoul at full speed.

🛍️Myeongdong shopping & street food
10:00 AM · 2h · Free
K-beauty shops, hotteok pancakes, egg bread
🍜Lunch at Gwangjang Market
12:00 PM · 1.5h · $8
Bindaetteok, knife noodles, mayak gimbap
🏙️Lotte World Tower Seoul Sky
2:00 PM · 1h · $25
555m tower — glass floor 500m up
📚COEX Mall & Starfield Library
3:30 PM · 1.5h · Free
Underground city with massive open-air library
🎵Gangnam street walk
5:30 PM · 1h · Free
The neighborhood of the viral song
+2 more activities
3

DMZ & North Seoul

Cold War history and panoramic views.

🚌DMZ tour pickup
7:00 AM · 1h · $45
Guided tour to the demilitarized zone
🏛️JSA / Panmunjom
9:00 AM · 2h · Free
Step into North Korea at the Joint Security Area
🕳️Third Tunnel of Aggression
11:00 AM · 1h · Free
North Korean invasion tunnel
🍚Return to Seoul + lunch
1:00 PM · 1.5h · $10
Bibimbap near Itaewon
🗼Namsan Tower cable car
3:00 PM · 2h · $12
Love locks and Seoul panorama
+2 more activities
4

Markets & Farewell

Seoul's market culture and final feast.

🐙Noryangjin Fish Market
9:00 AM · 1.5h · $15
Pick your live seafood, they cook it upstairs
🏛️Dongdaemun Design Plaza
11:00 AM · 1h · Free
Zaha Hadid's futuristic landmark — free exhibitions
🍜Lunch at Myeongdong Kyoja
12:30 PM · 1h · $8
Legendary kalguksu noodles — one item menu
🏛️War Memorial of Korea
2:00 PM · 2h · Free
Free! Powerful and comprehensive
☕Ikseon-dong hanok alleys
4:30 PM · 1.5h · Free
Renovated hanok cafés and boutiques — trendy and cute
+2 more activities
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Where to Stay

Neighborhoods & Hotels in Seoul

✦ Luxury · Gangnam
Josun Palace
Luxury in the heart of Gangnam
$300/night⭐ 4.8
◆ Mid-range · Myeongdong
Hotel28 Myeongdong
Walking distance to shopping and food
$100/night⭐ 4.5
$ Budget · Bukchon
Zzzip Guesthouse
Traditional hanok guesthouse
$25/night⭐ 4.4
Safety Info

Know Before You Go

⚠️ Common Scams
• Virtually none — Korea is remarkably safe and honest
• Some Itaewon bars overcharge foreigners
🏥 Health Notes
• World-class hospitals
• Excellent health system
💡 Local Tips
• T-money card essential for all transit
• Convenience stores (GS25, CU) have genuinely excellent food
• Seoul is one of the safest megacities on Earth
Getting Around

Transport in Seoul

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Flight
Direct from JFK/LAX
$750 · 14h
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Airport Transfer
AREX express to Seoul Station
$8 · 43min
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City Pass
T-money card
$1.2 · Per ride
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