Itinerary: 10-day Seoul Shopping Districts
Day 1:
– Arrival in Seoul
– Check-in at the hotel (Hotel Suncity)
– Lunch at Gwangjang Market
– Walk and shop at Myeongdong for cosmetics and fashion
– Dinner at Gangnam Yeoksam Jinmi Galbi
– Modes of transportation: Airport Limousine Bus (approx. 75 mins, KRW 15,000), Subway (approx. 45 mins, KRW 1,350)
Day 2:
– Breakfast at Isaac Toast
– Visit Gyeongbokgung Palace
– Lunch at Tosokchon Samgyetang (Ginseng Chicken Soup)
– Shop for traditional Korean goods at Insadong
– Dinner at Gwangjang Market
– Modes of transportation: Subway (approx. 25 mins, KRW 1,350), Taxi (approx. 15 mins, KRW 5,000)
Day 3:
– Breakfast at Yoogane Dakgalbi
– Visit Nansam Park and N Seoul Tower
– Lunch at Namsan Gwangjang Sijang
– Shop for electronics at Yongsan Electronics Market
– Dinner at Baekje Samgyetang
– Modes of transportation: Subway (approx. 30 mins, KRW 1,350 for Namsan Cable Car), Taxi (approx. 10 mins, KRW 5,000)
Day 4:
– Breakfast at Star Lounge (Sheraton Seoul Palace Gangnam Hotel)
– Visit COEX Mall and shop at Starfield Library
– Lunch at COEX Mall food court
– Explore the Korean Wave at Gangnam K-STAR Road
– Dinner at Hanilkwan
– Modes of transportation: Subway (approx. 25 mins, KRW 1,350)
Day 5:
– Breakfast at Paris Baguette
– Visit Bukchon Hanok Village
– Lunch at Tosokchon Samgyetang
– Shop for traditional Korean goods at Bukchon-ro Hanok Village
– Dinner at Gwangjang Market
– Modes of transportation: Subway (approx. 30 mins, KRW 1,350), Taxi (approx. 15 mins, KRW 5,000)
Day 6:
– Breakfast at Butterfinger Pancakes
– Visit Lotte World and Lotte World Tower
– Lunch at Lotte World food court
– Explore Gangnam Underground Shopping Center
– Dinner at Yeontabal
– Modes of transportation: Subway (approx. 25 mins, KRW 1,350)
Day 7:
– Breakfast at Egg Drop
– Visit Noryangjin Fish Market
– Lunch at Noryangjin Fish Market
– Shop for streetwear at Hongdae
– Dinner at Palsaek Samgyupsal
– Modes of transportation: Subway (approx. 35 mins, KRW 1,350)
Day 8:
– Breakfast at Krispy Kreme
– Visit Namdaemun Market
– Lunch at Gwangjang Market
– Explore the world’s largest underground shopping mall at Express Bus Terminal
– Dinner at Baekje Samgyetang
– Modes of transportation: Subway (approx. 25 mins, KRW 1,350)
Day 9:
– Breakfast at Starbucks
– Visit Korean Traditional Food Culture Center
– Lunch at Namdaemun Market
– Shop for cosmetics at Ewha Womans University Fashion Street
– Dinner at Jungsikdang
– Modes of transportation: Subway (approx. 35 mins, KRW 1,350)
Day 10:
– Breakfast at Gong Cha
– Visit Dongdaemun Market and shop at Dongdaemun Design Plaza
– Lunch at Dongdaemun Market
– Explore the beauty and fashion district at Apgujeong Rodeo Street
– Dinner at TGI Fridays
– Modes of transportation: Subway (approx. 25 mins, KRW 1,350)
FAQs:
Q: How do I get from the airport to the hotel?
A: You can take the Airport Limousine Bus, which takes around 75 minutes and costs KRW 15,000. Alternatively, you can take the subway for around 45 minutes and KRW 1,350.
Q: Where can I find good Korean barbecue?
A: Hanilkwan in Gangnam and Palsaek Samgyupsal in Hongdae are both great options.
Q: How do I get to Namsan Tower?
A: You can take the subway to Myeongdong Station and then the Namsan Cable Car to Namsan Park. Alternatively, you can take a taxi to the top of Namsan Mountain.
Q: What are some good places to shop for cosmetics?
A: Myeongdong and Ewha Womans University Fashion Street are both known for their cosmetic shops and skincare stores.
Q: What are some good hotels near the shopping districts?
A: Some hotel recommendations in Seoul include Hotel Suncity, Sheraton Seoul Palace Gangnam Hotel, and Lotte Hotel Seoul.
