Seoul South Korea

Seoul
Capital in South Korea

Seoul is the capital and largest metropolis of South Korea. Seoul is surrounded by Gyeonggi-do (Province) (Gyeonggi Province consists of 28 cities and 3 counties).
Seoul is divided into 25 gu (District).

How to Reach Seoul

Incheon International Airport (IATA Code-ICN), is the largest airport in South Korea.
I always use the following app to buy air tickets. Because this app shows the cheapest tickets on all airlines. I can buy tickets as per my requirement. Enter the country you are going to. Then enter your departure and arrival date. Click on search.


You can rent 4G LTE Unlimited Data SIM Card from airport. So that you can share with your friends from the beginning of your tour.

From airport, this time to go to your destination. You can go by train or public bus. Or you can book online and remove extra tension.

* Incheon Airport Private Transfer From/To Seoul for up to 9 persons.

* Incheon International Airport Shared Hotel Transfers.

* One-Way from/to Incheon Airport Rail Express Ticket.

Hotels in Seoul

Where to stay in Seoul is the main question after reaching at airport for the first time traveler.
Insa-dong is the heart of Seoul. You can also stay at Myeongdong. To stay on a budget then "Hongdae" can be the area.
I always use the following app for hotel bookings. Because it compares to Booking.com, Airbnb and other sites and shows the cheapest price in the same room. I can book a budget or a luxury room as I need it. Just enter your check in and check out date and click search.

Transportation in Seoul

Subway is the cheapest way in Seoul. But if you travel frequently, then Metropolitan Pass (MPASS) Card will be the best option for you. The pass offers 20 rides a day for the duration of the pass.

1-day pass - 15000 Won ($12.38).
2-day pass - 23000 Won ($18.99).
3-day pass - 30500 Won ($25.18).
5-day pass - 47500 Won ($39.21).
7-day pass - 64500 Won ($53.25).

With this card you can ride free for Subway lines, airport railroad all-stop train, Seoul city buses (mainline buses, branch buses, circulation buses, village buses, night buses), Jeju city buses.
When the card is returned, users will receive a 4,500 won ($3.71) will refund.

You can buy card from
Incheon International Airport
* Tourist Information Center: Passenger Terminal 1, 1F, In front of Gates 5 & 10 / 07:00-22:00
* Airport Railroad Travel Center: Passenger Terminal 1, B1, In front of Airport Railroad All Stop Train Gate (purchase only) / 05:30-23:00
* Refunds at the airport can only be made at the Tourist Information Center.

In Seoul, you can buy card from
* Seoul Station Tmoney Town : 1F, Seoul City Tower near Seoul Station (Seoul Subway Line 1, 4, AREX), Exit 10 / 9 AM to 6 PM.
* Myeong-dong Tourist Information Center: In front of Euljiro 1(il)-ga Station (Seoul Subway Line 2), Exit 5 / 9 AM to 6 PM.

Tourist Places in Seoul

You need approximately $350 to visit all the places listed below + Food cost + Transport cost + Accommodation cost. To minimize this cost you have to buy Discover Seoul Pass. The pass comes as 1,2 or 3 consecutive days. Prices are - 

1-day - 39900 Won ($32.94).
2-day - 55000 Won ($45.4).
3-day - 70000 Won ($57.79).

Buy a 3-day pass. It will also cover transportation cost. Visit all the places. If you need buy another one after 3 days. It has both card and mobile version. Buy online from below.

* Seoul City Pass & Transportation Card with 100+ Attractions.
* Seoul: Mobile City Pass with 100+ Major Attractions.

I have described the attractions area wise so that you can visit by foot. It will minimize your transport cost.

Day-1:

Gwangmyeong Cave

Cave

Visiting Time: 9 AM to 6 PM. Last Entry 5 PM. Monday remains closed.
Entry Fee: 6000 Won ($4.89) for adult, 3500 Won ($2.85) for youth and 2000 Won ($1.63) for child.
How to go: It is not in Seoul. It is located at Gwangmyeong city in Gyeonggi Province. Border city of Seoul. Go to Cheolsan Station (line 7, exit 2). Walk forward, cross the road (ori-ro) to take Bus No. 17 and get off at Gwangmyeong Cave Bus Stop (last stop, near Parking Lot 1). It takes about 45 minutes.
Attractions: In-cave attractions include Wormhole Square (light theme experiences in cave), Cave Underground World, Cave Underground Lake, Golden Road, Modern History Museum, Aqua Cave World on fishes, 194 meters long Wine Cave where 170 types of wine from around South Korea are sold. Wine tasting is conducted every Saturday and Sunday at 12 PM to 4 PM.

Seoul Grand Park

Park

Seoul Grand Park is consists of Seoul Zoo, Seoul Land, Theme Garden, National Museum of Contemporary Art, Campsite.
Visiting Time: 9 AM to 7 PM.
Zoo Entry Fee: 5000 Won ($4.07) for adult age 19-64. 3000 Won ($2.44) for age 13-18. 2000 Won ($1.63) for child age 6-12.
Theme Garden Entry Fee: 2000 Won ($1.63) for adult age 19-64. 1500 Won ($1.22) for age 13-18. 1000 Won ($0.81) for child age 6-12.
Campsite:  2000 Won ($1.63) for adult age 19-64. 1500 Won ($1.22) for age 13-18. 1000 Won ($0.81) for child age 6-12.
Sky Lift Ticket Price: 6000 Won ($4.89) for adult age 19-64. 4500 Won ($3.67) for age 13-18. 4000 Won ($3.26) for child age 3 months-12 Years.
Elephant Shaped Train Price: 1500 Won ($1.22) for adult age 19-64. 1000 Won ($0.81) for child age 3 months-18 Years.
How to go: Seoul Grand Park Station is a station on Line 4 of the Seoul Subway network.
How to go: It is not in Seoul. It is located at Gwacheon city, one of the border city of Seoul in Gyeonggi Province.
Online Ticket: Buy online and skip the line for Seoul Zoo, botanical garden, art museum, Sky Lift, and elephant-shaped tram Combo Ticket of Grand Park.


Day-2:

Everland

Amusement park

Everland is South Korea's largest theme park. It receives 585 million visitors annually and was ranked 19th in the world for amusement park attendance in 2018. Everland includes a zoo and water park known as Caribbean Bay.
Visiting Time: Sunday to Thursday - 10 AM to 8 PM. Friday and Saturday - 10 AM to 9 PM.
Entry Fee: 56000 Won ($46.23) for adult and 44000 ($36.32) for child. Ticket cost after 3 PM is 46000 Won ($37.97) for adult and 37000 Won ($30.54) for child.
How to go: The theme park is located far from Seoul in Yongin Special City in Gyeonggi Province. From Seoul, shuttle bus is the best way to get there. The round-trip fare for the shuttle bus from Seoul to Everland is 10000 Won ($8.26) from Gangnam, and 12000 Won ($9.91) from Hongdae, Myeongdong, and other places in Seoul. Departure loactions are Hapjeong Station Exit 4, Airport Railroad Hongdae Station Exit 4, Line 2 Sinchon Station Exit 5, City Hall Station Exit 5, Subway Seoul Station Exit 10, Shinsegae Department Store Myeongdong Dutyfree Shop departure area for group tourist buses, Line 4 Myeongdong Station Exit 2 at Prince Hotel, Jongro 3-ga Station Exit 12, Dongdaemun History & Culture Park Station Exit 11, Sinnonhyeon Station Exit 6, Gangnam Station Exit 6, Sadang Station Exit 1 (Weekend only), Yeongdeungpo Times Square, Sindorim Station Homeplus. Buses Departing about at 8.40 AM and returning at 6.30 and 9.30 PM.
By Public bus, Bus No.5002 from Sinnonhyeon Station, Bus No 5700 from Gangbyeon Station, Bus No 1500-2 from Sadang Station, Bus No 1113 from Gangbyeon Station
Attractions:
Everland consists of 5 unique-theme zones.
Global Fair:  Hello Turning Adventure.
American Adventure: Columbus Adventure, Gyro VR, Robot VR, Kizcovery, Double Rock Spin, Let’s Twist, Rolling X-Train, Hurricane, Championship Rodeo.
Magic Land: Thunder Falls, Kids Village, Magic Cookie House, Secret Jouju Airplane, Kingdom of Cars, Flash Bang Bang, Peter Pan, Flying Elephant, Robot Car, Boong Boong Car, Bumper Car, Sky Dancing, Magic Swing, Dragon Coaster, Top Jet, Spooky Fun House, Racing Coaster, Ball House, Lily Dance, Flying Rescue, Play Yard, Hide Away, Aesop’s Umbrella Alley, Music Garden.
European Adventure: T Express, Flutter Photo Gallery, Rapter Ranger, Royal Jubilee Carousel, Festival Train, Space Tour, Lenny's School of Magic, Shooting Ghost, VR Adventure, Four Seasons Garden, Romantic Tower Tree, Rose Garden, Rose Garden Learning Center.
Zootopia: Amazon Express, Panda World, Lost Valley, Safari World, Penguin Island, Find the superbird., Toto and the seal Island, Lesser Panda Animal Talk, Tiger Animal Talk, Friendly Monkey Valley, Birds' Paradise, iger Valley, Seal and Sea Lion.
Online Packages:
* Everland Transfer With Tour Guide from Seoul.


Day-3:

Namhansanseong

Historical Landmark

It is UNESCO World Heritage site. It sits approximately 480 meters above sea level.
Visiting Time: April to October - 10 AM to 6 PM, November to March - 10 AM to 5 PM. Monday remains closed.
Entry Fee: Free. But for Namhansanseong Emergency Palace - 2000 Won ($1.65) for adult, 1000 Won ($0.83) for child age 7-18.
How to go: It is not in Seoul. It is located at Seongnam city, one of the border city of Seoul in Gyeonggi Province. Nearest station is Sanseong Station (line 8, exit 2). Walk straight 100 meter from exit to the bus stop. Take bus No.9 or No.9-1 or No.52 and get off at Namhansanseong bus stop.

Olympic Park

Park

Visiting Time: 5 AM to 10 PM every day.
Entry Fee: Free.
How to go: Olympic Park Station (line 5, exit 3).


Day-4:

Lotte World Tower

Tower

6th tallest building in the world (2020). It is 555.7 meters high. Construction started on February 1, 2011 and Completed on December 22, 2016.
How to go: About 2 km from Olympic Park towards southwest.

Seoul Sky

Observatory

Observation deck to enjoy 360 degree view of Seol.
Cost: 27000 Won ($21.99).
How to go: On the top of the Lotte World tower.
Online Ticket: Buy online and skip the line for Lotte Tower Seoul Sky Observatory E-Ticket.

Lotte World Aquarium

Aquarium

Visiting Time: 11 AM to 7 PM.
Entry Fee: 31000 Won ($25.25) for adult, 27000 Won ($21.99) for child age 3-18.
How to go: It is located at 300, Olympic-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul.
Online Ticket: Buy online and skip the line for Lotte World Theme Park & Aquarium Discounted 1-Day Pass.

Lotte World

Adventure Park

Visiting Time: 10 AM to 9 PM.
Entry Fee: Lotte World and Folk Museum - 59000 Won ($48.06) for adult, 52000 Won ($42.36) for youth, 47000 Won ($38.29) for child and 15000 for baby. Valid for admission to Adventure, Magic Island, and playing facilities (excluding Fantasy Forest, game facilities, coin facilities, etc.), Free museum entrance (entry must be before 7 PM).
How to go: It is located at 240 Olympic-ro Songpa-Gu.
Online Ticket: Buy online and skip the line for Lotte World Theme Park & Aquarium Discounted 1-Day Pass.


Day-5:

Children's Grand Park

Children's Park

Little zoo, botanical garden, playgrounds and amusement park.
Visiting Time: Park - 5 AM to 10 PM, Zoo - 10 AM to 5 PM.
Entry Fee: Free (Park, Zoo, Botanical Garden), Additional fee will apply for amusement park and pony/camel riding.
How to go: About 4.5 km from Lotte World towards north. Located in Gwangjin-gu, very close to the Konkuk University. Children's Grand Park Station (subway line 7) exit 1.

Ttukseom Han River Park

Park

Visiting Time: 24 hours.
Entry Fee: Free.
How to go: About 2 km from Children's Grand Park towards south river side. Ttukseom Resort Station (line 7, exit 2/3), arriving directly at the park.


Day-6:

Bongeunsa

Buddhist Temple

It was founded in 794 during the reign of King Wonseong by the monk Yeon-hoe.
How to go: About 2 km from Ttukseom Han River Park towards south. Cross Cheongdam Bridge walk straight towards south.

Starfield COEX Mall

Shopping Mall

It has an area of about 154,000 square metres, of which 144,000 are on a single underground floor, making it the world's largest underground shopping mall.
How to go: The Coex Mall is located at Gangnam-gu Yeongdong-daero 513. This mall is connected the Samseong Station on Seoul Metro Line 2 and Bongeunsa Station on Seoul Metro Line 9. Chungdahm Station Line 7 is next to COEX Mall.

Coex Aquarium

Aquarium

Visiting Time: 10 AM to 9 PM every day.
Entry Fee: 28000 Won ($22.81) for adult and youth, 24000 Won ($19.55) for child.
How to go: It is located at 513 Yeongdong-daero, Samseong 1(il)-dong, Gangnam-gu.
Online Ticket: Buy online and skip the line for Aquarium COEX Ticket.

Starfield Library

Public LIbrary

Visiting Time: 10 AM to 10 PM every day.
Entry Fee: free.
How to go: Inside COEX Mall.

Seonjeongneung

Burial Ground

"Seonjeongneung" word is taken from the name Seolleung and Jeongneung. It is the royal tombs of King Seongjong (the 9th king of the Joseon Dynasty), Queen Jeonghyeon (wife of King Seongjong) and King Jungjong. Seonjeongneung is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Visiting Time: March to October - 6 AM to 9 PM, November to January - 6.30 AM 7.30 PM. Last entry before 1 hour of closing. It opens from Tuesday to Sunday. Monday remains close.
Entry Fee: Only for foreigners 1000 Won ($0.81) for adult age 19~64, 500 Won ($0.41) for child age 7~18.
How to go: About 750 meters walking distance from Starfield Library towards west. Seolleung Station (south side of the place) (subway line 2, Bundang Line) exit 10. Seonjeongneung Station (Northside of the place) (subway line 9) exit 3.


Day-7:

Sinsa-dong Garosu-gil

Street

Popular . The street is also known as ‘artists' street’. There are many cafes, restaurants, stores are located at this road. Specially more popular duing autumn when the golden ginkgo leaves begin to fall.
How to go: Walk from Sinsa Station towards north to Hyeondae High School. Sinsa Station is about 2.5 km from Seonjeongneung towards northwest.

Apgujeong-dong

Area

Apgujeong-dong is a ward of Gangnam-gu in Seoul. It is considered as one of the wealthiest neighborhoods in South Korea.
In Apgujeong-dong area, Apgujeong Rodeo Street is the most popular road, filled with luxury brand, clothing, shoe and accessory stores.
Other places in this area are Cheongdam-dong Street, K-Star Road, Dongho Bridge etc.

Seoul Forest

Park

Seoul Forest is a large park in Seongdong-gu.
Visiting Time: 24 hours.
Entry Fee: Free.
How to go: From Apgujeong-dong, cross the Seongsu Bridge and walk about 300 meters straight to the park.


Day-8:

Leeum, Samsung Museum of Art

Museum

Visiting Time: Tuesday to Sunday - 10.30 AM to 6 PM. Monday remains closed.
Entry Fee: 10000 Won ($8.13).
How to go: It is located at 60-16 Itaewon-ro 55-gil, Yongsan-gu. From Hangangjin Station (Subway Line 6) Exit 1, walk straight for 100 meters towards Itaewon. Make a right turn at the first intersection and alley, walk up the hill for about 5 minutes. About 4 km from Seoul Forest towards west.

War Memorial of Korea

Museum

Visiting Time: 9.30 AM to 6 PM. Monday remains closed.
Entry Fee: Free except special exhibition.
How to go: It is located at 9, Itaewon-ro, Yongsan-gu. About 2 km from Leeum, Samsung Museum of Art museum towards west.

National Museum of Korea

Museum

Visiting Time: Monday to Friday - 10 AM to 6 PM. Wednesday and Saturday - 10 AM to 9 AM. Sunday and Holiday - 10 AM to 7 PM.
Entry Fee: Free to Main Exhibition Hall and Children's Museum. There is a separate charge for the special exhibition.
How to go: It is about 1.3 km from War Memorial of Korea towards south. Located at 137 Seobinggo-ro, Seobinggo-dong, Yongsan-gu. Ichon is the nearest Subway station.
Floor Plan:
3rd Floor: Sculpture and Crafts Gallery, Asia Gallery.
2nd Floor: Calligraphy and Painting Gallery, Donations Gallery.
1st Floor: Prehistoric and Ancient History Gallery, Medieval and Early Modern History Gallery.

Banpo Bridge

Bridge

The Banpo Bridge is a double-deck bridge over the Han River. Banpo Bridge was built on top of Jamsu Bridge. Must visit the bridge during night time because of its fountain.
The Moonlight Rainbow Fountain is the world's longest bridge fountain that set a Guinness World Record with nearly 10,000 LED nozzles that run along both sides on the Banpo Bridge.
How to go: About 1.3 km from National Museum towards south east.


** Walk through the Bampo bridge and cross the Han River.

Sebitseom

Floating Island

Sebitseom also called Some Sevit, consists of 3 glowing islands. It is the world’s first floating complex to have buildings atop floating structures.
How to go: It is located at the south side of Banpo Bridge.

Banpo Hangang Park

Park

It is 7.2 km park from Hannam Bridge to Dongjak Bridge.


Day-9: Yeouido Island

Seoul Color Park

Park

How to go: It is located in Yeouido Island, next to Hangang River under the Mapo Bridge.

63 Wax Museum

Wax Museum

Visiting Time: 10 AM to 10 PM every day.
Entry Fee: 15000 Won ($12.19) for adult and 13000 Won ($10.57) for youth and child. 38000 Won ($30.89) for Wax Museum + Aquarium + Sky Art + IMax. 32000 Won ($26.02) for any three.
How to go: located at 63 tower in Yeouido Island.

Aqua Planet 63

Aquarium

Visiting Time: 10 AM to 10 PM every day.
Entry Fee: 19000 Won ($15.45) for adult, 16000 Won ($13.01) for Child, Youth and Senior. 38000 Won ($30.89) for Wax Museum + Aquarium + Sky Art + IMax for adult and 33000 Won ($26.83) for child. 32000 Won ($26.02) for any three for adult and 27000 Won ($21.95) for child.
How to go: located at B1 level of 63 tower in Yeouido Island.
Online Ticket: Buy online and skip the line for 63 Sky Art Observatory & Aqua Planet 63.

63 Sky Art

Observatory

Displaying a variety of masterpieces and on the right side, there’s a wide-open view of Seoul.
Entry Fee: 12000 Won ($9.76) for adult, 11000 Won ($8.84) for Child, Youth and Senior. 38000 Won ($30.89) for Wax Museum + Aquarium + Sky Art + IMax for adult and 33000 Won ($26.83) for child. 32000 Won ($26.02) for any three for adult and 27000 Won ($21.95) for child.
How to go: located at top of 63 tower in Yeouido Island.
Online Ticket: Buy online and skip the line for 63 Sky Art Observatory & Aqua Planet 63.

63 IMAX Theater

Theater

Movie Zone
Entry Fee: 12000 Won ($9.76) for adult, 11000 Won ($8.94) for Child, Youth and Senior. 38000 Won ($30.89) for Wax Museum + Aquarium + Sky Art + IMax for adult and 33000 Won ($26.83) for child. 32000 Won ($26.02) for any three for adult and 27000 Won ($21.95) for child.
How to go: located at 63 tower in Yeouido Island.


Day-10:

Seonyudo Park

Park

It is a Park in the Seonyudo island
How to go: It is located at the near of Yanghwa Bridge.

Free Market

Shopping

It is run same in a flea market style, but different is that flea market sells second-hand products and Free Market sells new creative artwork.
Visiting Time: It held at every Saturday.
How to go: It sits at Hongdae street. About 1.5 km from the north side of Yanghwa Bridge towards north.

Love Museum

Trick Art Museum

Only museum in South Korea of trick art of sexual images. So age under 19 are not allowed.
Visiting Time: 9 AM to 9 PM every day.
Entry Fee: 8000 Won ($6.48) above 18.
How to go: It is located at Hongdae. Nearest metro station is Hongik Univ. Station (line 2, exit 9). 5 mins walk.

Seoul Trick Eye Museum

Trick Art Museum

Visiting Time: 9 AM to 9 PM every day.
Entry Fee: Trick Art Museum + Ice Museum - 18000 Won ($14.57) for adult and 12000 Won ($9.71) for child.
How to go: It is located at Hongdae. Nearest metro station is Hongik Univ. Station (line 2, exit 9). 5 mins walk.
Online Ticket: Buy online and skip the line for Trick eye & Ice Museum Combo Ticket.

Ice Museum

Theme Museum

Visiting Time: 9 AM to 9 PM every day.
Entry Fee: Trick Art Museum + Ice Museum - 18000 Won ($14.57) for adult and 12000 Won ($9.71) for child.
How to go: It is located at Hongdae. Nearest metro station is Hongik Univ. Station (line 2, exit 9). 5 mins walk.


Day-12:

Seoullo 7017

Sky Garden

About 1024 meters long pedestrian walking path with trees.
How to go: Start from Malli-dong near Seoul Station and walk towards east and ends at Namdaemun Traditional Market, Hoehyeon Station.

Namdaemun Market

Street Market

How to go: Namdaemun Market starts from Namdaemun Traditional Market, Hoehyeon Station, after getting down from Sky Garden, Seoullo 7017.
Package Tour: Buy online for Jogyesa Buddhist Temple, Gyeongbok Palace, Changdeok Palace, Insadong and Namdaemun Market.

Sungnyemun Gate

Historical Place

Sungnyemun Gate Construction began in 1395 and completed in 1398 with city wall. It used to greet foreign emissaries and control access to the capital city. It was made of wood and stone with a two-tiered, pagoda-shaped. In February 10, 2008, Sungnyemun was destroyed by fire. After a 5-year reconstruction work, it restored.
Visiting Time: 9 AM to 6 PM.
Entry Fee: Free.
How to go: 3 min walk from Namdaemun Market at 40 Sejong-daero, Namdaemunno 4(sa)-ga, Jung-gu.

N Seoul Tower

Tower

Up on the mountain Namsan. Namsan Mountain is a peak, 262 metres high. It is a 236.7 meter communication and observation tower.
Visiting Time: every day.
Observatory Entry Fee: 11000 Won ($8.9) for adult and 9000 Won ($7.28) for child and youth.
How to go:
By Cable Car: One way ticket - 7000 Won ($5.67) for adult and 4000 Won ($3.24) for child. Return Ticket - 9500 Won ($7.69) for adult and 6500 Won ($5.26) for child. Namsan Cable car started at 300 meter south from Namsan Tunnel 3 (in front of SSAN WONG Tower)
By Bus: You can go up on the hill by bus Namsan Sunhwan Shuttle Bus number 2 and 4. Bus starts from Namsan Public Library. Bus operating from 6.30 AM to 10.45 PM. Price 600 Won ($0.49).
By Walkway: You can go free by foot with natural views.
Attractions:
The N Seoul Tower is divided into three sections, including the N Lobby, N Plaza, and the N Tower.
Love Padlocks: Situated on the 2nd floor of the N Plaza. The "Locks of Love" is a popular location for people to hang locks that symbolize eternal love.
Wishing Pond: Is is situated on the 2nd floor of the tower, where people throw coins into the pond wishing. The coins are collected and donated to help in underdeveloped areas.
3rd Floor Observatory: The observatory offers the 360° view and also exhibits 600 years of Korean history through 36 LCD screens.
N Grill: A French restaurant situated at 5th floor.
Alive Museum: Visiting Time - 10 AM to 10 PM every day. It is located Plaza B1 floor. Entry Fee: 13000 Won ($10.51) for adult and 10000 Won ($8.09) for child. Entry Fee with Observatory visit - 16000 Won ($12.84) for adult 12000 Won ($9.7) for child. If you wish to visit Observatory of this tower, this can be a great deal.
Online Ticket: Buy Online and skip the line for N Seoul Tower Observatory Ticket.


Day-13:

Myeong-dong

Area

Myeong-dong is one of the shopping districts in Seoul, a tourist hotspot.
How to go: The subway to Myeong-dong Station (Line 4) and use Exit 6 to get to street level.


* From Myeong-dong station start walking towards west. Till you see Shinsegae Department Store. A wide variety of luxury brands, an art gallery, and Trinity Garden for all visitors. Then walk towards north till you reach at Bank Of Korea Money Museum.

Bank Of Korea Money Museum

Museum

Visiting Time: Tuesday to Sunday - 10 AM to 5 PM. Monday remains closed.
Entry Fee: Free.
How to go: About 160 meters from Shinsegae Department Store towards north.

Korea Postage Stamp Museum

Museum

Visiting Time: 9 AM to 6 PM every day.
Entry Fee: Free.
How to go: Opposite of Bank Of Korea Money Museum. Located at 70, Sogong-ro, Jung-gu.


* Walk to the Namdaemun-ro then turn right and walk to Myeongdong 2-gil. Turn left and walk to Myeongdong 8na-gil, Then turn left, turn right and walk towards Myongdong 8-gil. On the way at Myongdong 6-gil corner you will see A-Land Shopping Mall. After reaching Myongdong 8-gil turn left. You will see Aritaum, the beauty store. Walk back and turn left and walk to Myeongdong 8-gil road. On the way you will see Stylenanda 3CE Pink Hotel. Walk forward and turn right Myeongdong 10-gil road. You will see 401 BBQ restaurant. Walk and turn left Myeongdong 8ga-gil. You will see Black Art Museum.

3D Black Art

3D Art Museum

Visiting Time: 9.30 AM to 9.30 PM every day.
How to go: It is located at 7 Myeongdong 8ga-gil, Chungmuro 2(i)-ga, Jung-gu. From Myeong-dong Station, walk 150 meters towards north.

Myeongdong Cathedral

Cathdral

This church is Korea’s first Catholic Church.
How to go: About 250 meters from 3D Black Art toward north. It is located at 74 Myeongdong-gil, Jeodong 1(il)-ga, Jung-gu.

Nanta Theater

Theater

Enjoy the fun of performing the show without language.
Show Time: Mon to Thursday - 5 PM, 8 PM. Saturday - 11 AM, 2 PM, 5 PM, 8 PM. Friday and Sunday - 2 PM, 5 PM, 8 PM.
Price: 66000 Won ($53.37) for VIP, and 55000 Won ($44.48) and 44000 Won ($35.58).
How to go: About 250 meters from Myeongdong Cathedral towards west through Myeongdong-gil.
Online Ticket: Buy online and skip the line for Nanta Show Ticket.

Noon Square

Shopping Complex

How to go: West site of Nanta Theater.


* On the opposite north road of Noon Square, is Noo Na Hol Dak Restaurant, best for fried chicken.

SMTOWN Pop Up Market

Shopping

Over 65 different types of merchandise available on popular artists of Korean pop music or K-pop. Such as cups, cup holders, photos, posters, accretions, clothing etc.
How to go: West opposite road site from Noon Square. It is Located in Young Plaza B1F.

Lotte Department Store

Super Shop

One of the largest department stores in Korea. It is a high-end shopping center is a favorite amongst tourists and locals.
How to go: About 150 meters from SMTOWN Pop Up Market towards north.


Day-14:

Grevin Seoul

Wax Museum

Visiting Time: 10 AM to 6 PM every day.
Entry Fee: 15000 Won ($12.13) for adult and 12000 Won ($9.7) for child and seniors.
How to go: About 200 meters from Lotte Department Store towards north. Located at 100-191  23 Euljiro, Jung-gu. Nearest Subway is Euljiro 1(il)-ga Station (subway line 1) exit 1.

Seoul City Hall

Architectural Building

Visiting Time: 9 AM to 6 PM.
How to go: It is located just west side of Grevin Seoul. North side of Seoul Plaza.
Attractions:
The Green Wall is the most popular attraction at the Seoul City Hall. This vertical garden climbs up from the first to the seventh floor. It was named in the Guinness World Records as the largest vertical garden in the world.
Metaseosa-Seobeol is another award-winning installation piece.
Gungisi Relics Exhibition Hall exhibits military weapons to the visitors
Seoul Plaza & Library Clock: In front of City Hall.
Citizens Hall: Citizens are allowed and encouraged to use the space as venues for concerts, flea markets, wedding ceremonies, lectures, discussions, workshops, and any.
Seoul Metropolitan Library: After liberation from Japanese rule, it was Seoul’s city hall from 1946 to 2008. In 2012, the building was transformed into the Seoul Metropolitan Library.

Seoul Plaza

Open Space

Designated as smoke-free zones. Smokers are fined 100,000 Won ($80.87) in violation. There is a green lawn and fountain.
Every winter, the Plaza has hosted an open air ice-rink from mid-December to February.
How to go: It is In front of City Hall.

Deoksugung

Palace

Deoksugung is also known as Gyeongun-gung, Deoksugung Palace or Deoksu Palace.
Deoksugung was the residence of Prince Wolsan (1454-1488), the older brother of King Seongjong. It is one of the "Five Grand Palaces" built by the kings of the Joseon Dynasty. This residence became a Royal Palace after all of the other palaces were burned in 1592.  King Gwanghaegun was crowned in this palace in 1608, and renamed it Gyeongun-gung in 1611. After the official palace was moved in 1618, it was used as an auxiliary palace for 270 years and was renamed Seogung (West Palace). The palace was later renamed Deoksugung.
Visiting Time: 9 AM to 9 PM every day.
Entry Fee: 1000 Won ($0.81) for adult and 500 Won ($0.4) for child.
How to go: The Palace is located at juse west side of Seoul Plaza.

Seoul Museum of Art

Museum

Visiting Time: Tuesday to Friday - 10 AM to 8 PM, Saturday, Sunday and holiday - 10 AM to 7 PM and 10 AM to 6 PM (November to February). Monday remains closed.
Entry Fee: Free.
How to go: It is situated at the south side of Deoksugung Palace at 04515 61, Deoksugung-gil, Jung-gu. Nearest Subway is City Hall Station (subway lines 1, 2) exit 10.

Seoul Museum of History

Museum

Museum for the traditional culture of Seoul.
Visiting Time: Tuesday to Friday - 10 AM to 8 PM, Saturday, Sunday and holiday - 10 AM to 7 PM and 10 AM to 6 PM (November to February). Monday remains closed.
Entry Fee: Free. For some special exhibitions, fee may apply.
How to go: About 750 meters from Seoul Museum of Art towards north.

Gyeonghuigung

Palace

It is one of the "Five Grand Palaces" built by the kings of the Joseon Dynasty. It was served as the secondary palace for the king Gwanghaegun.
Visiting Time: 9 AM to 6 PM.
Entry Fee: Free.
How to go: It is situated besides Seoul Museum of History.


Day-15:

Gyeongbokgung

Palace

Gyeongbokgung is also known as Gyeongbokgung Palace or Gyeongbok Palace. It was the main royal palace of the Joseon dynasty. Gyeongbokgung was originally constructed in 1394 by King Taejo,  the first king and the founder of the Joseon dynasty.
Visiting Time: 9 AM to 6 PM. Tuesday remains closed.
Entry Fee: 3000 Won ($2.43) for adult and 1500 Won ($1.21) for child.
How to go: About 700 meters from Gyeonghuigung Palace towards east through Gwanghwamun Plaza, an open space.
Inside the Premises:
Gates of Gyeongbokgung: Gwanghwamun (Main and South Gate), Heungnyemun (Second Inner Gate), Geunjeongmun (Third Inner Gate), Sinmumun (North Gate), Geonchunmun (The East Gate), Yeongchumun (The West Gate),
Geunjeongjeon: Geunjeongjeon is the throne hall where the king formally granted audiences to his officials.
Sajeongjeon: A building used as the main executive office by the king during the Joseon Dynasty.
Sujeongjeon: Another Sujeongjeon building located to the south of Gyeonghoeru, was constructed in 1867 and used by the cabinet of the Joseon dynasty.
Cheonchujeon: Outer Court.
Manchunjeon: Outer Court.
Gangnyeongjeon: King's main residing quarters. First constructed in 1395. Gangnyeongjeon consists of corridors and fourteen rectangular chambers, each seven chambers located to the left and right side.
Hyangwonjeong: A small two-story pavilion built around 1873 by the order of King Gojong.
Gyeonghoeru: The first Gyeonghoeru was constructed in 1412. This Pavilion or hall used to hold important and special state banquets during the Joseon Dynasty.
Gyotaejeon: It was first constructed in around 1440. This building was used as the main residing quarters by the queen during the Joseon Dynasty.
Jagyeongjeon: First constructed in 1865. It was used as the main residing quarters by Queen Sinjeong and the mother of King Heonjong.
Jaseondang: The Crown Prince's and Princesses' Quarters.
Bihyeongak: The Study of the Crown Prince.
Jibokjae: A two-storey private library used by King Gojong. In 1876.
Taewonjeon: Also called Taewonjeon Shrine, is an ancestral shrine originally built in 1868 to house a portrait of King Taejo.
Donggung: It is located south of the Hyangwonjeong pavilion, were the living quarters for the crown prince and his wife.
Geoncheonggung: Geoncheonggung Residence was a private royal residence built by King Gojong within the palace grounds in 1873.
Yeongjegyo Bridge: Having passed through the main gate (Gwanghwamun) and secondary gate (Heungnyemun), you have to pass over this small bridge.
Chwihyanggyo Bridge: Chwihyanggyo was originally located on the north side of the island and was the longest bridge constructed purely of wood during the Joseon Dynasty. It was destroyed and reconstructed in its present form on the south side of the island in 1953.
Museums: There are the National Folk Museum, the National Palace Museum are newly included inside the premises.
Package Tour: Buy online for Jogyesa Buddhist Temple, Gyeongbok Palace, Changdeok Palace, Insadong and Namdaemun Market.

Tongin Market

Street Food Shops

Tongin Market consists of about 75 stores. Most of are restaurants and grocery stores. One unique thing here is that you have to exchange 5000 Won ($4.06) for few old coins and lunch box. You have to pay coins to buy foods and keep in your lunchbox. Most of the food item cost is 2 coins and there is a huge variety of different foods. After buying you lunch as per you need, go to a seating area in the middle of the market, just above where you buy the lunchbox.
Visiting Time: Lunchbox and coin exchange is open from 11 AM to 4 PM. Market open from 7 AM to 9 PM.
Entry Fee: Free.
How to go: It is about 500 meters from the west gate (Yeongchumun) of Gyeongbokgung Palace. It is located at 18 Jahamun-ro 15-gil, Tongin-dong, Jongno-gu.

Blue House

Residence of Korean President

Cheong Wa Dae (or Blue House) is the official residence of the President of South Korea. The main building consists of the President's office, a meeting room and other buildings. It is known as the 'Blue House' for its blue-tiled roof.
You can visit inside by Online Apply (english1.president.go.kr. Or arrive 30 minutes before the start of the tour at the Cheong Wa Dae Tour Information Booth, located on the right of the Gyeongbokgung Palace main gate (Gwanghwamun) parking lot With your passport. After the passport checks, the group will board the shuttle bus to Cheong Wa Dae. Upon arrival, there will be a brief security check followed by a short introductory video. The actual tour will cover Nokjiwon Garden, the old building grounds, the Main Building and Yeongbin-gwan (the State Guest House). Photographs may take at designated locations and video recording is strictly prohibited. After the tour, shuttle bus are available at the Rose of Sharon Garden to take you back to the same place or you can visit anywhere else.
Visiting Time: Tours available on Tuesday-Friday and 2nd/4th Saturdays of the month at 10 AM, 11 AM, 2 PM and 3 PM.
Cost: Free 60 minutes tour.
How to go: It is located at the north side of Gyeongbokgung Palace.

Samcheong-dong-gil

Street

"Sam" means “three", and "Cheong" meaning "fresh" or "pure". On street you will see the combination of traditional and modern Korea.
How to go: Near the northeast side of Gyeongbokgung Palace.


Day-16:

Bukchon Hanok Village

Area

Bukchon Hanok Village is home to hundreds of traditional houses. Today, many of these hanoks operate as cultural centers, guesthouses, restaurants and tea houses.
How to go: It is located east side of Samcheong-dong-gil street.

Changdeokgung

Palace

Changdeokgung Palace also known as Donggwol or the Eastern Palace is one of the "Five Grand Palaces" built by the kings of the Joseon Dynasty.
Visiting Time: 9 AM to 6 PM. Monday remains closed.
Entry Fee: 3000 Won ($2.44) for adult and 1500 Won ($1.22) for Youth age 7-18. Free for age below 7 and senior.
How to go: It is the west site of Changgyeonggung Palace.
Package Tour: Buy online for Jogyesa Buddhist Temple, Gyeongbok Palace, Changdeok Palace, Insadong and Namdaemun Market.

Changgyeonggung Palace

Palace

Changgyeonggung Palace is the UNESCO World Heritage, was built in 1483 by King Seongjong, the ninth king of the Joseon Dynasty.
Visiting Time: 9 AM to 9 PM. Monday remains closed.
Entry Fee: 1000 Won ($0.81) for adult and 500 Won ($0.41) for Youth age 7-18. Free for age below 7 and senior.
How to go: Narest Subway is Hyehwa Station (subway line 4) exit 4. Then walk to the Palace.
Inside the Premises:
Honghwamun: The main gate, first built in 1484.
Okcheongyo: The bridge was built in 1483.
Myeongjeongjeon: Main hall was first built in 1484. The king used this for meetings with officials and royal banquets.
Munjeongjeon: The council hall, where the king dealt with routine state affairs.
Sungmundang: A hall,  where the king threw banquets to discuss state affairs and classical literature. The name of the building "Sungmundang" written by King Yeongjo still hangs at the entrance.
Haminjeong: Pavilion first built in 1633. The king used this pavilion to receive officials and hold banquets.
Gyeongchunjeon: Hall first built in 1483. King Jeongjo and King Heonjong were born here.
Hwangyeongjeon: Hall first built in 1484.
Tongmyeongjeon: Hall first built in 1484. It is the main building in the Yeonjo area where kings and their families lived.
Chundangji: Two ponds constructed in 1909.

Secret Garden

Garden

Huwon Secret Garden was used as a place of leisure by members of the royal family. The garden also known as Bukwon, Geumwon and Biwon. Autumn is the best times to visit.
Visiting Time: Monday remains closed.
Entry Fee: 8000 Won ($6.49) for adult and 4000 Won ($3.25) for child.
How to go: Behind (north side) Changgyeonggung Palace.

Jongmyo Shrine

Shrine

Visiting Time: 9 AM to 6 PM. Tuesday remains closed.
Entry Fee: 1000 Won ($0.81) for adult and 500 Won ($0.41) for Youth age 7-18. Free for age below 7 and senior.
How to go: South side of Changgyeonggung Palace.


Day-17:

Daehak-ro

Street

Street from Jongno 4ga to Hyehwa Rotary. There are numerous theaters and performance venues of all sizes located throughout the area.
How to go: It is 500 meters from Changgyeonggung Palace towards east. Nearest Subway is Hyehwa Station (subway line 4) any exit.

Ihwa Mural Village

Village

Wall artworks
How to go: Turn left before Marronnier Park onto Daehak-ro 8-gil. Walk straight until the end of the road for Naksan Park, turn right to Dongsung-gil, There is a small lane on your left but continue straight and turn left onto Guldari-gil uphill, following the road curving right onto Naksan-gil to reach Ihwa Mural Village. Nearest subway is Hyehwa Station (line 4, exit 2).

Fortress Wall of Seoul

Wall

The city wall was first built in 1396 to defend and show the boundaries of the city.

Naksan Park

Park

How to go: It is the north side of Ihwa Mural Village.

Heunginjimun

Histrorical Landmark

Heunginjimun commonly known as Dongdaemun, is one of The Eight Gates of Seoul.
How to go: It is about 850 meters from Ihwa Mural Village towards south. Nearest Metro stations are Dongdaemun Station (subway line 4) exit 6, 8.

Teseum Teddy Bear Theme Park

Museum

Visiting Time: 8.30 AM to 7 PM every day.
Entry Fee: 8000 Won ($6.6) to 13000 Won ($10.73).
How to go: About 450 meters from Heunginjimun towards east.
Online Ticket: Buy online and skip the line for Teseum Teddy Bear Theme Park Ticket.

Dongdaemun Market

Markets

Consisits of traditional markets and shopping centers.
How to go: It Besides Heunginjimun. Nearest Metro stations are Dongdaemun Station (subway line 4) exit 8.

Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Iconic Landmark

Also called DDP is the world’s largest atypical architecture. The DDP is comprised of five halls: Art Hall, Museum, Design Lab, Design Market, and Dongdaemun History and Culture Park.
How to go: It is just 300 meters from Dongdaemun Market towards south.

Cheonggyecheon

Walking Path

Cheonggyecheon is a 10.9 km long, modern public recreation space.
How to go: Nearest Metro stations are Dongdaemun Station (subway line 4) exit 6, 8. Euljiro 1(il)-ga Station (subway line 2) exit 2, 3. City Hall Station (subway line 1) exit 4. You can start from Dongdaemun Station walk towards west and ends at City Hall Station.

Gwangjang Market

Shopping Area

Renowned for its quality silk goods, linen bedding and hand-made goods.
How to go: About 800 meters from Dongdaemun Market towards west through Cheonggyecheon.


Day-18:

Unhyeongung

Palace

It was formerly the residence of the Heungseon Daewongun a prince regent of Korea during the Joseon Dynasty.
Visiting Time: 9 AM to 7 PM. Monday remains closed.
Entry Fee: 700 Won ($0.57).
How to go: Nearest subways are Anguk Station (subway line 3) exit 4. Jongno 3(sam)-ga Station (subway lines 1, 3, 5) exit 5.
Inside the Premises:
Norakdang Hall: Norakdang is the largest building where wedding held of King Gojong and Empress Myeongseong.
Noandang Hall: Noandang was where the Heungseon Daewongun received his guests and also served as the leisure quarters for the men.
Irodang Hall: Woman's residence.
Sujiksa: Small rooms provided housing for the servants and guards.

Moon Bird Only Does Think Of Only The Moon

Tea Stall

How to go: About 200 meters walking distance from Unhyeongung Palace

Jogyesa

Temple

How to go: It is about 200 meters walking distance from Moon Tea house towards west.
Package Tour: Buy online for Jogyesa Buddhist Temple, Gyeongbok Palace, Changdeok Palace, Insadong and Namdaemun Market.

Kimchi Field Museum

Museum

Learn about the many varieties of kimchi in the world. Kimchi is a spicy Korean side dish created from salted, fermented vegetables, mainly cabbage and radishes. It gets its unique kick from a paste made of chili powder, garlic, ginger, red pepper and sugar and its recognizable tang from fish sauce.
Visiting Time: 10 AM to 6 PM. Monday remains closed.
Entry Fee: 5000 Won ($4.06) for adult, 3000 Won ($2.44) for youth age 8-18, 2000 Won ($1.62) for child age 3-7.
Kimchi Expeience: 25000 Won ($20.3).
How to go: About 200 meters from Jogyesa toward south east.

Ikseondong Hanok Village

Area

Traditional Korean houses since their construction in the 1920s. Some of these building have been converted into cafes, shops, and restaurants.
How to go: It is located west side of Jongmyo Shrine. About 500 meters from Kimchi Field Museum towards east.

Tapgol Park

Park

Visiting Time: 9 AM to 6 PM every day.
How to go: About 200 meters from Ikseondong Hanok Village towards south.

Alive Museum

Trick Art Museum

It is the Insa-dong branch.
Visiting Time: 9 AM to 8 PM every day.
Entry Fee: 12000 Won ($9.74).
How to go: It is situated at the northwest side of Tapgol Park. It is located at 03163  12, Insadong-gil, Jongno-gu. Nearest Subway is Jongno 3-ga Station (subway lines 1, 3, 5) exits 1, 5 and Jonggak Station (subway line 1) exit 11.

Insa-dong

Area

The main street is Insadong-gil, where modern galleries and tea shops are located.
How to go: Besides Alive Museum.
Package Tour: Buy online for Jogyesa Buddhist Temple, Gyeongbok Palace, Changdeok Palace, Insadong and Namdaemun Market.

Bosingak

Historical Place

It was originally constructed in 1396 by the Joseon Dynasty. The bell was used to announce the opening and closing of the four gates around Seoul and fire alarm. At 4 am and 10 pm the bell was struck 33 times and gates were opened and closed. Now, the bell is rung only at midnight on New Year's Eve.
Visiting Time: 24 hours.
Entry Fee: Free.
How to go: It is about 350 meters from Insa-dong towards west. 1.10 km from Seoul Museum of History towards east. About 500 meters from Lotte Departmental store at Myeongdong towards straight north.

Things to do in South Korea

* Visit a total of 3 attractions Nami Island, Petite France, and The Garden of the Morning Calm with transfer.


* Visit a total of 2 attractions Nami Island and Petite France with transfer.

* Seoraksan National Park and Naksansa Temple Group Tour.

* Experience the extraordinary Korean Demilitarized Zone on the South Korean side, and learn about the war between the North and South Korea. South Korea Demilitarized Zone Half & Full Day Tour.



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