Direction: Seoul Travel Plan for 5 Days
Purpose: To visit popular attractions in Seoul, taste excellent Korean dishes, and experience culture and traditions.
Day 1:
– Hidden gem of Seoul: Bukchon Hanok Village (traditional Korean houses) and Namsan Tower
– Mode of transportation: Taxi or Bus
– Approximate travel time: 30-40 mins from hotel
– Approximate spending: 50,000 KRW
– Lunch: enjoy traditional Korean food at Gogung (Gwanghwamun)
– Mode of transportation: Taxi or Bus
– Approximate travel time: 20-30 mins from Namsan Tower
– Approximate spending: 30,000 KRW
– Afternoon: stroll around Gyeongbokgung Palace and National Folk Museum of Korea
– Mode of transportation: Walking or Bus
– Approximate travel time: 10-15 mins from lunch
– Approximate spending: 20,000 KRW
– Dinner: Taste Korean BBQ at Mapo BBQ
– Mode of transportation: Subway or Taxi
– Approximate travel time: 20-30 mins from National Folk Museum
– Approximate spending: 40,000 KRW
Recommended Hotel: The Plaza Seoul Autograph Collection
Day 2:
– Start the day with a sampling of the traditional Korean street food at Gwangjang Market
– Mode of transportation: Subway or Bus
– Approximate travel time: 20-30 mins from the hotel
– Approximate spending: 15,000 KRW
– Explore the beautiful Changdeokgung Palace and Huwon (Secret Garden)
– Mode of transportation: Subway or Bus
– Approximate travel time: 30-40 mins from Gwangjang Market
– Approximate spending: 20,000 KRW
– Lunch at Tosokchon Samgyetang (Chicken Soup)
– Mode of transportation: Subway or Bus
– Approximate travel time: 20-30 mins from Changdeokgung Palace
– Approximate spending: 30,000 KRW
– Afternoon: Visit the shopping district at Myeong-dong
– Mode of transportation: Subway or Bus
– Approximate travel time: 20-30 mins from lunch
– Approximate spending: 50,000 KRW
– Dinner: Enjoy Hanwoori BBQ cuisine
– Mode of transportation: Subway or Bus
– Approximate travel time: 20-30 mins from Myeong-dong
– Approximate spending: 40,000 KRW
Recommended Hotel: Four Points by Sheraton Seoul Namsan
Day 3:
– Explore the Korean War Memorial Museum and visit the nearby Gyeonghuigung Palace
– Mode of transportation: Subway or Bus
– Approximate travel time: 25-35 mins from hotel
– Approximate spending: 20,000 KRW
– Lunch: Taste Korean Traditional Royal Cuisine at Gonikmari (Near Gyeonghuigung Palace)
– Mode of transportation: Walking
– Approximate travel time: 10 mins from Gyeonghuigung Palace
– Approximate spending: 30,000 KRW
– Afternoon: Visit the Namdaemun Market and enjoy street food
– Mode of transportation: Subway or Bus
– Approximate travel time: 15-25 mins from lunch
– Approximate spending: 20,000 KRW
– Dinner: Taste the famous Dakgalbi and Beer
– Mode of transportation: Subway or Bus
– Approximate travel time: 20-30 mins from Namdaemun Market
– Approximate spending: 30,000 KRW
Recommended Hotel: The Shilla Seoul
Day 4:
– Visit the beautiful Namsangol Hanok Village
– Mode of transportation: Subway or Bus
– Approximate travel time: 25-30 mins from the hotel
– Approximate spending: 20,000 KRW
– Lunch: Satisfy taste buds with spicy seafood noodle soup at Jjamppong Alley
– Mode of transportation: Subway or Bus
– Approximate travel time: 20-30 mins from Namsangol Hanok Village
– Approximate spending: 20,000 KRW
– Afternoon: Explore the art district at Hongdae
– Mode of transportation: Subway or Bus
– Approximate travel time: 25-35 mins from lunch
– Approximate spending: 40,000 KRW
– Dinner: Try Korean Fried Chicken at Yeolbong Jjimdak
– Mode of transportation: Subway or Bus
– Approximate travel time: 20-30 mins from Hongdae
– Approximate spending: 30,000 KRW
Recommended Hotel: The Westin Chosun Seoul
Day 5:
– Visit the beautiful Lotte World amusement park and enjoy a thrilling adventure
– Mode of transportation: Subway or Bus
– Approximate travel time: 30-40 mins from the hotel
– Approximate spending: 80,000 KRW (ticket price)
– Lunch: Local Food in the Lotte World Food Court
– Mode of transportation: walking
– Approximate travel time: 5-10 mins from Lotte World
– Approximate spending: 20,000 KRW
– Afternoon: Walk and shop around COEX Mall and Aquarium
– Mode of transportation: Subway or Bus
– Approximate travel time: 20-30 mins from lunch
– Approximate spending: 50,000 KRW
– Dinner: Enjoy Korean Beef BBQ at Seorae Village
– Mode of transportation: Subway or Bus
– Approximate travel time: 20-30 mins from COEX Mall and Aquarium
– Approximate spending: 50,000 KRW
Recommended Hotel: Lotte Hotel Seoul
FAQs:
1. How is the weather in Seoul?
– Seoul has four distinct seasons. Spring( March to May), Summer (June to August), autumn (September to November) and winter( December to February).
2. Do Koreans usually speak English?
– Korean people know English, especially young people, but they usually do not speak fluently. However, in the tourist areas, English is spoken more commonly.
3. Is it easy to get around in Seoul?
– Seoul has an extensive and excellent public transportation system, including buses, subways, and taxis that are usually fast and cheap.
4. What is the best time to visit Seoul?
– The best time to visit Seoul is from late September to early November, when the temperatures are mild, and the air is crisp. Also, during the spring months of April and May, which features cherry blossoms.
