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Seoul Palaces and Neighborhoods
Seoul Palaces and Neighborhoods is a 4-day Seoul, South Korea itinerary covering Bukchon, Gangnam, Gyeongbokgung, Hongdae, and Myeongdong. Best months to go: April, May, September, and October. Good for couples, friends, and solo travelers. Budget: mid-range.
- Trip length
- 4 days
- Places
- Bukchon, Gangnam, Gyeongbokgung, Hongdae, Myeongdong
- Best months
- April, May, September, October
- Good for
- Couples, Friends, Solo
- Themes
- Culture, Food, Shopping
- Budget
- Mid-range
Day 1
- Gyeongbokgung, Bukchon, and Insadong (Gyeongbokgung Palace)
Catch the royal guard changing ceremony at Gwanghwamun and tour Gyeongbokgung (closed Tuesdays), then walk the hanok lanes of Bukchon quietly: it is a residential area with visiting-hour limits. Finish with tea, crafts, and Ssamziegil in Insadong. Tip: visitors wearing hanbok get free palace entry.
Day 2
- Myeongdong and Namsan Tower (Myeongdong)
Explore Myeongdong's skincare shops and its evening street-food stalls, then take the Namsan cable car or walk the trail up to N Seoul Tower for the night view. Tip: a T-money card works on the subway, buses, and in convenience stores.
Day 3
- Hongdae and the Han River (Hongdae)
Spend the afternoon in Hongdae's indie shops, cafes, and weekend busking near Hongik University, then head to Yeouido or Banpo Hangang Park for a riverside evening; Banpo Bridge runs its Moonlight Rainbow Fountain in the warmer months. Tip: order fried chicken to the park, a favorite local picnic.
Day 4
- Gangnam or DMZ Half-Day Tour (Gangnam)
Choose a Gangnam day with Starfield Library at COEX and K-pop landmarks, or a DMZ tour, which must be booked in advance with an authorized operator and needs your passport on the day. Tip: DMZ tours can be cancelled at short notice for security reasons, so keep a backup plan.
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