Travel Plan: 10-day Seoul Modern Architecture Adventure
Day 1:
– Arrival at Incheon International Airport
– Check in at Lotte Hotel Seoul
– Lunch at Gwangjang Market (transportation via taxi, approx. 40 mins, cost around 10,000 KRW per person)
– Visit COEX Mall (transportation via subway, approx. 30 mins, cost around 1,250 KRW per person)
– Dinner at Eatery, located inside the COEX Mall (approx. cost for meal, 20,000 KRW per person)
– Back to hotel for rest
Day 2:
– Breakfast at Cafe Mamas, inside the Lotte Hotel Seoul
– Visit Namsan Tower (transportation via cable car, approx. 1 hour, cost around 10,000 KRW per person)
– Lunch at C27, located inside the Namsan Tower (approx. cost for meal, 30,000 KRW per person)
– Visit Dongdaemun Design Plaza (transportation via subway, approx. 25 mins, cost around 1,250 KRW per person)
– Dinner at Shake Shack, located inside the Lotte World Mall (approx. cost for meal, 15,000 KRW per person)
– Back to hotel for rest
Day 3:
– Breakfast at Paul Bassett, inside the Lotte Hotel Seoul
– Visit Bukchon Hanok Village (transportation via subway, approx. 30 mins, cost around 1,250 KRW per person)
– Lunch at Gogung, located inside the Bukchon Hanok Village (approx. cost for meal, 20,000 KRW per person)
– Visit Gyeongbokgung Palace (transportation via bus, approx. 40 mins, cost around 1,250 KRW per person)
– Dinner at Tosokchon, located near Gyeongbokgung Palace (approx. cost for meal, 25,000 KRW per person)
– Back to hotel for rest
Day 4:
– Breakfast at Tartine, located inside the Lotte Hotel Seoul
– Visit Lotte World Tower (transportation via subway, approx. 30 mins, cost around 1,250 KRW per person)
– Lunch at Jungsik, located inside the Lotte World Mall (approx. cost for meal, 70,000 KRW per person)
– Visit Seouldae City museum of Art (transportation via subway, approx. 45 mins, cost around 1,250 KRW per person)
– Dinner at Modern House, located near the museum (approx. cost for meal, 30,000 KRW per person)
– Back to hotel for rest
Day 5:
– Breakfast at Cafe Mamas, inside the Lotte Hotel Seoul
– Visit Seoul City Hall (transportation via taxi, approx. 20 mins, cost around 10,000 KRW per person)
– Lunch at Gunsan Milmyeon, located near Seoul City Hall (approx. cost for meal, 10,000 KRW per person)
– Visit Myeong-dong shopping district (transportation via subway, approx. 10 mins, cost around 1,250 KRW per person)
– Dinner at Manjok Ohyang Jokbal, located near Myeong-dong (approx. cost for meal, 20,000 KRW per person)
– Back to hotel for rest
Day 6:
– Breakfast at Paul Bassett, inside the Lotte Hotel Seoul
– Visit Namdaemun Market (transportation via subway, approx. 15 mins, cost around 1,250 KRW per person)
– Lunch at Gwangjang Market (approx. cost for meal, 20,000 KRW per person)
– Visit National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art (transportation via subway, approx. 35 mins, cost around 1,250 KRW per person)
– Dinner at Jirisan Soju Bang, located near the museum (approx. cost for meal, 15,000 KRW per person)
– Back to hotel for rest
Day 7:
– Breakfast at Tartine, located inside the Lotte Hotel Seoul
– Visit Ihwajang House (transportation via subway, approx. 40 mins, cost around 1,250 KRW per person)
– Lunch at Osegyehyang, located near Ihwajang House (approx. cost for meal, 25,000 KRW per person)
– Visit Kring, the Korean Institute of Architects (transportation via subway, approx. 30 mins, cost around 1,250 KRW per person)
– Dinner at Danamu, located near Kring (approx. cost for meal, 20,000 KRW per person)
– Back to hotel for rest
Day 8:
– Breakfast at Cafe Mamas, inside the Lotte Hotel Seoul
– Visit Gana Art Center (transportation via subway, approx. 30 mins, cost around 1,250 KRW per person)
– Lunch at Joseonminye Museum Cafe, located near Gana Art Center (approx. cost for meal, 15,000 KRW per person)
– Visit Leeum, Samsung Museum of Art (transportation via subway, approx. 20 mins, cost around 1,250 KRW per person)
– Dinner at Tosokchon, located near Leeum (approx. cost for meal, 25,000 KRW per person)
– Back to hotel for rest
Day 9:
– Breakfast at Paul Bassett, inside the Lotte Hotel Seoul
– Visit Zaha Hadid’s Dongdaemun Design Plaza (transportation via subway, approx. 25 mins, cost around 1,250 KRW per person)
– Lunch at Monsant Cafe, located inside the Dongdaemun Design Plaza (approx. cost for meal, 20,000 KRW per person)
– Visit Doosan Gallery (transportation via subway, approx. 30 mins, cost around 1,250 KRW per person)
– Dinner at Deelaw, located near Doosan Gallery (approx. cost for meal, 20,000 KRW per person)
– Back to hotel for rest
Day 10:
– Breakfast at Tartine, located inside the Lotte Hotel Seoul
– Visit Korea Furniture Museum (transportation via subway, approx. 40 mins, cost around 1,250 KRW per person)
– Lunch at Korean Bapsang, located near the museum (approx. cost for meal, 15,000 KRW per person)
– Visit SeMA Storage, the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art’s offsite storage facility (transportation via taxi, approx. 30 mins, cost around 20,000 KRW per person)
– Dinner at Jungsik, located near the storage facility (approx. cost for meal, 70,000 KRW per person)
– Back to hotel for rest
FAQs
1. What is the best way to get around Seoul?
The subway system is very efficient and affordable, with tickets costing around 1,250 KRW per person. Taxis are also readily available throughout the city, and a typical ride costs around 10,000 KRW.
2. How much money do I need to budget for food and activities per day?
Approximately 50,000 KRW per person per day should be enough to cover meals and attractions.
3. Are there any hotels you recommend in Seoul?
Lotte Hotel Seoul, located in the heart of the city, is a great option for those exploring Seoul’s modern architecture scene. Other recommended hotels include Four Seasons Hotel Seoul and The Shilla Seoul.
4. Are there any other modern architecture landmarks I can visit in Seoul?
Other notable modern architecture landmarks in Seoul include the Seoul National University Buildings, the Dongbu Financial Center, the Samsung Life Headquarters building, and the Seoul Global Cultural Center.
