Travel Plan for a 7-day Seoul K-Pop Culture Itinerary
Purpose: Our purpose for this itinerary is to explore the vibrant K-Pop culture of Seoul, South Korea, and to immerse ourselves in the music, dance, fashion, and entertainment of this fascinating city.
Day 1: Arrival and Exploring the City
– Arrival at Incheon International Airport
– Check-in at our hotel: The Westin Chosun Seoul
– Lunch at Gwangjang Market
– Visit the Namsan Tower for a panoramic view of Seoul
– Dinner at Maple Tree House
– Transportation: Taxi from the airport to the hotel (approx. 50 minutes, 70,000 KRW); Subway and bus to Namsan Tower (approx. 1 hour, 3,000 KRW); Taxi to Maple Tree House (approx. 30 minutes, 15,000 KRW)
– Approximate expense: 70,000 KRW (transportation), 30,000 KRW (food)
Day 2: K-Pop Culture Immersion
– Breakfast at the hotel
– K-Star Road Tour and photo-taking session
– Lunch at Tosokchon Samgyetang
– SM Entertainment Coex Artium Tour
– Dinner at Hanilkwan
– Transportation: Subway to K-Star Road (approx. 1 hour, 2,000 KRW); Taxi to Tosokchon Samgyetang (approx. 20 minutes, 8,000 KRW); Subway to SM Entertainment Coex Artium (approx. 40 minutes, 1,000 KRW); Subway and taxi to Hanilkwan (approx. 45 minutes, 15,000 KRW)
– Approximate expense: 30,000 KRW (transportation), 50,000 KRW (food)
Day 3: Traditional and Modern Seoul
– Breakfast at the hotel
– Gyeongbokgung Palace and National Folk Museum Tour
– Lunch at Gyeongdong Market
– Shopping in Myeong-dong
– Dinner at Jungsikdang
– Transportation: Subway to Gyeongbokgung Palace (approx. 30 minutes, 1,500 KRW); Subway to Gyeongdong Market (approx. 30 minutes, 1,500 KRW); Subway to Myeong-dong (approx. 20 minutes, 1,000 KRW); Taxi to Jungsikdang (approx. 30 minutes, 15,000 KRW)
– Approximate expense: 20,000 KRW (transportation), 50,000 KRW (food)
Day 4: Korean Modern Culture
– Breakfast at the hotel
– Visit the Trick Eye Museum
– Lunch at Noryangjin Fish Market
– Visit the K-Star VR Experience
– Dinner at Jinsunmi Sikdang
– Transportation: Subway and bus to Trick Eye Museum (approx. 30 minutes, 1,500 KRW); Subway to Noryangjin Fish Market (approx. 40 minutes, 2,000 KRW); Bus and subway to K-Star VR Experience (approx. 1 hour, 3,000 KRW); Taxi to Jinsunmi Sikdang (approx. 30 minutes, 15,000 KRW)
– Approximate expense: 20,000 KRW (transportation), 40,000 KRW (food)
Day 5: K-Drama Tour
– Breakfast at the hotel
– Visit the Namsan Hanok Village
– Lunch at Korean Traditional Food and Culture Experience Center
– Visit the MBC World
– Dinner at Myeongin Myeongdong Galbi
– Transportation: Subway and bus to Namsan Hanok Village (approx. 1 hour, 2,000 KRW); Bus and subway to Korean Traditional Food and Culture Experience Center (approx. 30 minutes, 1,500 KRW); Subway to MBC World (approx. 30 minutes, 1,000 KRW); Taxi to Myeongin Myeongdong Galbi (approx. 30 minutes, 15,000 KRW)
– Approximate expense: 20,000 KRW (transportation), 50,000 KRW (food)
Day 6: K-Pop Music and Dance
– Breakfast at the hotel
– Visit the K-Pop Art Gallery at Coex
– Lunch at Palsaek Samgyeopsal
– Visit the Lotte World
– Dinner at Tosok Seolleongtang
– Transportation: Subway to Coex (approx. 30 minutes, 1,000 KRW); Subway to Lotte World (approx. 30 minutes, 1,000 KRW); Subway to Tosok Seolleongtang (approx. 20 minutes, 1,000 KRW)
– Approximate expense: 20,000 KRW (transportation), 40,000 KRW (food)
Day 7: Departure
– Breakfast at the hotel
– Check-out
– Transportation: Taxi to Incheon International Airport (approx. 50 minutes, 70,000 KRW)
– Approximate expense: 70,000 KRW (transportation)
FAQs:
Q: What is the best time of the year to visit Seoul for K-Pop culture?
A: The best time to visit Seoul for K-Pop culture is during spring or fall when the weather is mild, and there are various K-Pop concerts, festivals, and events.
Q: Is it easy to get around Seoul using public transportation?
A: Yes, Seoul has an excellent public transportation system with an extensive subway and bus network. It is also affordable and convenient.
Q: Can we watch a live K-Pop performance in Seoul?
A: Yes, you can watch live K-Pop performances at various venues such as the Coex Artium, MBC World, and Lotte World.
Q: Where can we buy official K-Pop merchandise in Seoul?
A: You can buy official K-Pop merchandise at various stores, including the SM Town store and The Official BIGBANG Shop. These stores are located in Coex, Gangnam, and Myeong-dong.
