Savor the Flavor: My Journey through Seoul’s 10-Day Street Food Festival

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Travel Plan: 10-Day Seoul Street Food Trip

Purpose: To explore the diverse and mouth-watering street food scene of Seoul.

Day 1:
– Arrival at Incheon International Airport
– Check-in at Aventree Hotel Jongno
– Lunch at Gwangjang Market
– Visit to Jogyesa Temple
– Dinner at Myeong-dong street food stalls
– Mode of Transportation: Airport Limousine Bus, Subway
– Approx. Travel Time: 1.5 hours (from airport to hotel), 2 hours (to dinner place)
– Approx. Spending: KRW 40,000 (for lunch and dinner)
– Hotel Recommendation: Aventree Hotel Jongno

Day 2:
– Breakfast at hotel
– Visit to Gyeongbokgung Palace
– Lunch at Tongin Market
– Shopping at Insadong
– Dinner at Cheonggyecheon Stream food stalls
– Mode of Transportation: Subway, Bus
– Approx. Travel Time: 1.5 hours (to palace), 1 hour (to lunch place), 45 min (to shopping place), 1 hour (to dinner place)
– Approx. Spending: KRW 35,000 (for lunch and dinner)
– Hotel Recommendation: Aventree Hotel Jongno

Day 3:
– Breakfast at hotel
– Visit to Namsan Tower
– Lunch at Myeong-dong Gyoza
– Shopping at Namdaemun Market
– Dinner at Hongdae street food stalls
– Mode of Transportation: Subway, Bus, Taxi
– Approx. Travel Time: 1 hour (to tower), 1 hour (to lunch place), 45 min (to shopping place), 1.5 hours (to dinner place)
– Approx. Spending: KRW 40,000 (for lunch and dinner)
– Hotel Recommendation: Aventree Hotel Jongno

Day 4:
– Breakfast at hotel
– Visit to Bukchon Hanok Village
– Lunch at Gwanghwamun jokbal
– Shopping at Dongdaemun Market
– DInner at Gangnam street food stalls
– Mode of Transportation: Subway, Bus, Taxi
– Approx. Travel Time: 30 min (to village), 1 hour (to lunch place), 1 hour (to shopping place), 2 hours (to dinner place)
– Approx. Spending: KRW 45,000 (for lunch and dinner)
– Hotel Recommendation: Aventree Hotel Jongno

Day 5:
– Breakfast at hotel
– Visit to Lotte World
– Lunch at Lotte World Food Square
– Shopping at Lotte Department Store
– Dinner at Jamsil street food stalls
– Mode of Transportation: Subway
– Approx. Travel Time: 1.5 hours (to theme park), 1 hour (for lunch and shopping), 2 hours (to dinner place)
– Approx. Spending: KRW 60,000 (for lunch and dinner)
– Hotel Recommendation: Hotel Lake

Day 6:
– Breakfast at hotel
– Visit to Han River Park
– Lunch at Banpo market
– Shopping at Coex Mall
– Dinner at Yeouido street food stalls
– Mode of Transportation: Subway, Bus
– Approx. Travel Time: 30 min (to park), 1 hour (to lunch place), 1 hour (to shopping place), 1.5 hours (to dinner place)
– Approx. Spending: KRW 40,000 (for lunch and dinner)
– Hotel Recommendation: Hotel Lake

Day 7:
– Breakfast at hotel
– Visit to Changdeokgung Palace
– Lunch at Insa-dong street food stalls
– Shopping at Gwangjang Market
– Dinner at Dongdaemun night market
– Mode of Transportation: Subway, Bus
– Approx. Travel Time: 30 min (to palace), 1 hour (to lunch place), 1 hour (to shopping place), 1 hour (to dinner place)
– Approx. Spending: KRW 45,000 (for lunch and dinner)
– Hotel Recommendation: Hotel Lake

Day 8:
– Breakfast at hotel
– Visit to Olympic Park
– Lunch at Seokchon dong croquette
– Shopping at Lotte Mart
– Dinner at Itaewon street food stalls
– Mode of Transportation: Subway, Bus
– Approx. Travel Time: 1.5 hours (to park), 1.5 hours (to lunch place), 45 min (to shopping place), 1 hour (to dinner place)
– Approx. Spending: KRW 50,000 (for lunch and dinner)
– Hotel Recommendation: Hotel Lake

Day 9:
– Breakfast at hotel
– Visit to National Museum of Korea
– Lunch at Daehakro jokbal
– Shopping at Myeong-dong
– Dinner at Jongno 3-ga street food stalls
– Mode of Transportation: Subway, Bus
– Approx. Travel Time: 1 hour (to museum), 1 hour (to lunch place), 30 min (to shopping place), 30 min (to dinner place)
– Approx. Spending: KRW 45,000 (for lunch and dinner)
– Hotel Recommendation: Hotel Lake

Day 10:
– Breakfast at hotel
– Departure from Incheon International Airport
– Mode of Transportation: Airport Limousine Bus
– Approx. Travel Time: 1.5 hours (to airport)

FAQs:

1. What is the best time to visit Seoul for street food?
– Any time of the year is great for street food in Seoul, but the best time would be during the spring and autumn seasons.

2. How much money should I budget for a 10-day street food trip in Seoul?
– It would depend on your lifestyle, but a budget of around KRW 600,000 to KRW 700,000 would be enough for food, accommodation, transportation, and other expenses.

3. Is public transportation in Seoul easy to use?
– Yes, Seoul has one of the most efficient and convenient public transportation systems in the world. The subway and bus systems are easy to use and are connected to major tourist attractions and shopping centers.

4. Can I use my credit card to pay for street food in Seoul?
– Most street food stalls in Seoul accept cash only, so it is advisable to bring enough cash with you. However, some vendors in touristy areas may accept credit cards.

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