Purpose: A 10-day itinerary for Seoul Traditional Markets
Day 1: Arrival in Seoul
– Check into hotel
– Visit Gyeongbokgung Palace (mode of transportation: subway, approximately 50 minutes, price of admission: 3,000 KRW)
– Lunch at Tongin Market (mode of transportation: subway, approximately 30 minutes, price of food: 5,000 KRW)
– Explore Insa-dong (mode of transportation: walking, approximately 15 minutes from Tongin Market)
Day 2: Noryangjin Fish Market and Gangnam District
– Breakfast at hotel
– Visit Noryangjin Fish Market (mode of transportation: subway, approximately 30 minutes, price of food: varies depending on what’s purchased)
– Lunch at Gwangjang Market (mode of transportation: subway, approximately 30 minutes, price of food: 10,000 KRW)
– Explore Gangnam District and visit COEX Mall (mode of transportation: subway, approximately 45 minutes, price of admission: free)
Day 3: Namdaemun Market and Myeong-dong
– Breakfast at hotel
– Visit Namdaemun Market (mode of transportation: subway or taxi, approximately 30 minutes, price of food: varies depending on what’s purchased)
– Lunch at Myeong-dong street food vendors (mode of transportation: walking, approximately 10 minutes, price of food: 5,000 KRW)
– Explore Myeong-dong shopping district (mode of transportation: walking)
Day 4: Insadong and Bukchon Hanok Village
– Breakfast at hotel
– Visit Insadong (mode of transportation: subway, approximately 20 minutes, price of admission: free)
– Lunch at Gwangjang Market (mode of transportation: subway, approximately 35 minutes, price of food: 10,000 KRW)
– Explore Bukchon Hanok Village (mode of transportation: walking)
Day 5: Gwangjang Market and Dongdaemun Market
– Breakfast at hotel
– Visit Gwangjang Market (mode of transportation: subway, approximately 30 minutes, price of food: varies depending on what’s purchased)
– Lunch at Dongdaemun Market (mode of transportation: subway, approximately 20 minutes, price of food: 7,000 KRW)
– Explore Dongdaemun Market and Design Plaza (mode of transportation: walking)
Day 6: Gyeongdong Market and Naksan Park
– Breakfast at hotel
– Visit Gyeongdong Market (mode of transportation: subway or taxi, approximately 30 minutes, price of food: varies depending on what’s purchased)
– Lunch at Andongjang (mode of transportation: taxi, approximately 15 minutes, price of food: 10,000 KRW)
– Explore Naksan Park (mode of transportation: walking)
Day 7: Jogyesa Temple and Namdaemun Market
– Breakfast at hotel
– Visit Jogyesa Temple (mode of transportation: subway, approximately 20 minutes, price of admission: free)
– Lunch at Namdaemun Market (mode of transportation: subway or taxi, approximately 25 minutes, price of food: varies depending on what’s purchased)
– Explore Namdaemun Market and Korea House (mode of transportation: walking)
Day 8: Korean Folk Village and Everland Theme Park
– Breakfast at hotel
– Visit Korean Folk Village (mode of transportation: subway and bus, approximately 2 hours, price of admission: 18,000 KRW)
– Lunch at Korean Folk Village food vendors (price of food: 10,000 KRW)
– Visit Everland Theme Park (mode of transportation: bus or taxi from Korean Folk Village, approximately 30 minutes, price of admission: adult 56,000 KRW)
Day 9: Lotte World and Banpo Hangang Park
– Breakfast at hotel
– Visit Lotte World (mode of transportation: subway, approximately 35 minutes, price of admission: adult 52,000 KRW)
– Lunch at Lotte World food vendors (price of food: 10,000 KRW)
– Explore Banpo Hangang Park and see the Banpo Bridge Rainbow Fountain Show (mode of transportation: taxi, approximately 15 minutes, price of admission: free)
Day 10: Departure from Seoul
– Breakfast at hotel
– Check out of hotel
– Depart from Seoul
FAQs:
Q: Are there any vegetarian options at the markets?
A: Yes, many of the markets have vegetarian options available.
Q: What is the best way to get around Seoul?
A: The subway and bus systems are efficient and cost-effective ways to get around Seoul, but taxis are also easily accessible.
Q: Can I bargain at the traditional markets?
A: Yes, bargaining is common at traditional markets like Namdaemun and Gwangjang.
Q: Are there any recommended hotels in Seoul?
A: Some recommended hotels in Seoul include InterContinental Seoul COEX, Grand InterContinental Seoul Parnas, and Four Points by Sheraton Seoul, Namsan.
