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Seoul

K-pop, palace hanbok photos, and the world's best 24/7 food scene.

Best time
April (blossoms) and October (foliage).
Stay
5 nights
From US
12h from LAX, 14h from NYC
Lang / Cur
Korean · Korean Won (KRW)

Seoul mixes 600-year-old palaces with LED-lit shopping streets, all connected by an English-friendly metro. Nights run late — Korean BBQ, soju, and karaoke.

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Highlights

  • 01Gyeongbokgung Palace with a hanbok rental
  • 02Bukchon Hanok Village + Insadong tea
  • 03Myeongdong street food + skincare shopping
  • 04Namsan Tower night view
  • 05DMZ half-day tour
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Where to stay

MyeongdongHongdaeGangnamItaewonSeongsu
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5-day itinerary

  1. 01Palace day

    Gyeongbokgung + Bukchon + Insadong.

  2. 02Modern Seoul

    Dongdaemun DDP, Myeongdong street food, Namsan Tower.

  3. 03Hongdae + Yeonnam

    Cafés, live music, KBBQ dinner.

  4. 04DMZ

    Half-day USO or JSA tour, evening in Gangnam.

  5. 05Seongsu

    Café + boutique day, jjimjilbang spa.

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Local intelligence

  • 01Naver Map beats Google Maps for walking directions in Korea.
  • 02T-money card works on all transit and convenience stores.
  • 03DMZ tours require a passport and often sell out — book 2 weeks ahead.
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