Travel Plan: 10-Day Seoul Nightlife
Day 1:
– Arrival at Incheon International Airport
– Check-in at Hotel Manu
– Lunch at Gwangjang Market (approx. 1 hour, 10,000 KRW)
– Visit Gyeongbokgung Palace (approx. 2 hours, 3,000 KRW)
– Dinner and drinks at Hongdae area (approx. 3 hours, 30,000 KRW)
– Transportation: Airport bus to Seoul Station (approx. 1 hour, 15,000 KRW), subway from Seoul Station to Jongno-3-ga Station (approx. 20 mins, 1,250 KRW), taxi from Jongno-3-ga Station to Hotel Manu (approx. 10 mins, 5,000 KRW)
Day 2:
– Breakfast at 2D1N Soondae Restaurant (approx. 1 hour, 7,000 KRW)
– Explore Bukchon Hanok Village (approx. 2 hours, free admission)
– Lunch at Tosokchon Samgyetang (approx. 1.5 hours, 15,000 KRW)
– Visit Namsan Tower (approx. 2 hours, 13,000 KRW)
– Dinner and drinks at Gangnam area (approx. 3 hours, 35,000 KRW)
– Transportation: Subway from Jongno-3-ga Station to Anguk Station (approx. 10 mins, 1,250 KRW), taxi from Anguk Station to Bukchon Hanok Village (approx. 5 mins, 5,000 KRW), taxi from Bukchon Hanok Village to Tosokchon Samgyetang (approx. 10 mins, 5,000 KRW), subway from Chungmuro Station to Myeong-dong Station (approx. 10 mins, 1,250 KRW), cable car and elevator to Namsan Tower (approx. 30 mins round trip, 13,000 KRW), subway from Myeong-dong Station to Gangnam Station (approx. 20 mins, 1,250 KRW)
Day 3:
– Breakfast at Isaac Toast (approx. 1 hour, 5,000 KRW)
– Visit Gwanghwamun Square and Cheonggyecheon (approx. 2 hours, free admission)
– Lunch at Gwangjang Market (approx. 1 hour, 10,000 KRW)
– Shopping at Myeong-dong (approx. 3 hours, free admission)
– Dinner and drinks at Itaewon area (approx. 3 hours, 35,000 KRW)
– Transportation: Subway from Jongno-3-ga Station to Gwanghwamun Station (approx. 5 mins, 1,250 KRW), walk to Cheonggyecheon (approx. 5 mins), subway from Euljiro-4-ga Station to Jongno-5-ga Station (approx. 10 mins, 1,250 KRW), subway from Jongno-5-ga Station to Myeong-dong Station (approx. 5 mins, 1,250 KRW), subway from Myeong-dong Station to Itaewon Station (approx. 20 mins, 1,250 KRW)
Day 4:
– Breakfast at Namdaemun Market (approx. 1 hour, 5,000 KRW)
– Visit Gyeonghuigung Palace (approx. 2 hours, 3,000 KRW)
– Lunch at Tosokchon Samgyetang (approx. 1.5 hours, 15,000 KRW)
– Visit National Museum of Korea (approx. 2 hours, free admission)
– Dinner and drinks at Hongdae area (approx. 3 hours, 30,000 KRW)
– Transportation: Subway from Jongno-5-ga Station to Hoehyeon Station (approx. 5 mins, 1,250 KRW), walk to Namdaemun Market (approx. 5 mins), subway from City Hall Station to Gyeonghuigung Palace Station (approx. 10 mins, 1,250 KRW), taxi from Gyeonghuigung Palace to Tosokchon Samgyetang (approx. 10 mins, 5,000 KRW), subway from Ichon Station to Ichon Station (approx. 20 mins, 1,250 KRW), shuttle bus or taxi to National Museum of Korea (approx. 10 mins, free admission), subway from Ichon Station to Hongik University Station (approx. 25 mins, 1,250 KRW)
Day 5:
– Breakfast at Kyochon Chicken (approx. 1 hour, 8,000 KRW)
– Visit Changdeokgung Palace and Secret Garden (approx. 3 hours, 13,000 KRW)
– Lunch at Noryangjin Fish Market (approx. 1 hour, 20,000 KRW)
– Visit Olympic Park (approx. 2 hours, free admission)
– Dinner and drinks at Gangnam area (approx. 3 hours, 35,000 KRW)
– Transportation: Subway from Hongik University Station to Anguk Station (approx. 25 mins, 1,250 KRW), walk to Changdeokgung Palace (approx. 5 mins), shuttle bus or taxi to Noryangjin Fish Market (approx. 30 mins, 5,000 KRW), subway from Noryangjin Station to Bangi Station (approx. 30 mins, 2,500 KRW), walk to Olympic Park (approx. 5 mins), subway from Olympic Park Station to Gangnam Station (approx. 30 mins, 1,250 KRW)
Day 6:
– Breakfast at Bongchu Jjimdak (approx. 1 hour, 8,000 KRW)
– Visit Seodaemun Prison History Museum (approx. 2 hours, free admission)
– Lunch at Lotte World Mall (approx. 1.5 hours, 20,000 KRW)
– Visit Lotte World Tower (approx. 2 hours, 27,000 KRW)
– Dinner and drinks at Hongdae area (approx. 3 hours, 30,000 KRW)
– Transportation: Subway from Hongik University Station to Seodaemun Station (approx. 10 mins, 1,250 KRW), walk to Seodaemun Prison History Museum (approx. 5 mins), subway from Seodaemun Station to Jamsil Station (approx. 40 mins, 1,250 KRW), walk to Lotte World Mall (approx. 5 mins), elevator to Lotte World Tower (approx. 30 mins round trip, 27,000 KRW), subway from Jamsil Station to Hongik University Station (approx. 40 mins, 1,250 KRW)
Day 7:
– Breakfast at Tosokchon Samgyetang (approx. 1 hour, 15,000 KRW)
– Visit National Palace Museum of Korea (approx. 2 hours, free admission)
– Lunch at Gwangjang Market (approx. 1 hour, 10,000 KRW)
– Visit Insa-dong (approx. 2 hours, free admission)
– Dinner and drinks at Itaewon area (approx. 3 hours, 35,000 KRW)
– Transportation: Taxi from Hotel Manu to Tosokchon Samgyetang (approx. 10 mins, 5,000 KRW), subway from Ichon Station to Gyeongbokgung Station (approx. 20 mins, 1,250 KRW), walk to National Palace Museum of Korea (approx. 10 mins), subway from Gyeongbokgung Station to Jongno-3-ga Station (approx. 10 mins, 1,250 KRW), subway from Jongno-3-ga Station to Anguk Station (approx. 5 mins, 1,250 KRW), walk to Insa-dong (approx. 5 mins), subway from Anguk Station to Itaewon Station (approx. 20 mins, 1,250 KRW)
Day 8:
– Breakfast at Milkcow (approx. 1 hour, 7,000 KRW)
– Visit War Memorial of Korea (approx. 2 hours, free admission)
– Lunch at Myeong-dong Kyoja (approx. 1 hour, 8,000 KRW)
– Visit Seoul Grand Park (approx. 3 hours, free admission)
– Dinner and drinks at Hongdae area (approx. 3 hours, 30,000 KRW)
– Transportation: Subway from Hongik University Station to Samgakji Station (approx. 5 mins, 1,250 KRW), subway from Samgakji Station to Samgakji Station (approx. 10 mins, 1,250 KRW), walk to War Memorial of Korea (approx. 5 mins), subway from Samgakji Station to Chungmuro Station (approx. 10 mins, 1,250 KRW), subway from Chungmuro Station to Seoul Grand Park Station (approx. 45 mins, 1,250 KRW), subway from Seoul Grand Park Station to Hongik University Station (approx. 40 mins, 1,250 KRW)
Day 9:
– Breakfast at Sunrise Curry (approx. 1 hour, 7,000 KRW)
– Visit Bukhansan National Park (approx. 6 hours, free admission)
– Dinner and drinks at Gangnam area (approx. 3 hours, 35,000 KRW)
– Transportation: Subway from Hongik University Station to Gupabal Station (approx. 45 mins, 1,250 KRW), bus from Gupabal Station to Bukhansan National Park (approx. 30 mins, 1,200 KRW), hiking at Bukhansan National Park (approx. 4 hours round trip), bus from Bukhansan National Park to Samgakji Station (approx. 1 hour, 1,200 KRW), subway from Samgakji Station to Gangnam Station (approx. 20 mins, 1,250 KRW)
Day 10:
– Breakfast at Sulbing (approx. 1 hour, 9,000 KRW)
– Shopping at Gangnam Underground Shopping Center (approx. 2 hours, free admission)
– Lunch at Tosokchon Samgyetang (approx. 1.5 hours, 15,000 KRW)
– Visit Coex Mall and Starfield Library (approx. 3 hours, free admission)
– Dinner and drinks at Itaewon area (approx. 3 hours, 35,000 KRW)
– Transportation: Subway from Gangnam Station to Express Bus Terminal Station (approx. 10 mins, 1,250 KRW), subway from Express Bus Terminal Station to Bongeunsa Station (approx. 15 mins, 1,250 KRW), walk to Gangnam Underground Shopping Center (approx. 10 mins), taxi from Gangnam Underground Shopping Center to Tosokchon Samgyetang (approx. 20 mins, 10,000 KRW), subway from Samseong Station to Samseong Station (approx. 5 mins, 1,250 KRW), explore Coex Mall and Starfield Library (approx. 2 hours), subway from Samseong Station to Itaewon Station (approx. 30 mins, 1,250 KRW)
Hotel Recommendation:
– Hotel Manu, located in Jongno-gu, a convenient location to explore Seoul’s tourist attractions.
FAQs:
Q: How much should I budget for food and drinks per day?
A: The estimated cost for food and drinks per day is around 50,000 – 60,000 KRW.
Q: Is public transportation easy to navigate in Seoul?
A: Yes, the subway system is highly efficient and easy to navigate. Taxis are also readily available.
Q: Are there any cultural or religious customs to keep in mind in Seoul?
A: Yes, it is important to dress modestly when visiting temples or other religious sites. It is also customary to remove your shoes before entering certain buildings.
Q: What is the best way to exchange currency in Seoul?
A: It is best to exchange currency at a bank or designated currency exchange. Avoid exchanging currency at airports or hotels as they may have higher exchange rates.
Q: Is there anything I should be aware of when consuming Korean food?
A: Koreans use chopsticks and spoons, and it is considered rude to leave chopsticks sticking upright in a bowl of rice. It is also customary to drink soup directly from the bowl.
