City Guide

Seoul (서울)

Korea's capital with palace heritage, night neighborhoods, and global food streets.

Tags: URBAN, NIGHTLIFE, CULINARY, AESTHETIC

3-4 Day Plan

  • - Day 1: Gyeongbokgung, Bukchon, and Insadong tea houses.
  • - Day 2: Hongdae nightlife and Han River sunset cycling.
  • - Day 3-4: Gangnam design spots and museum cluster.

5-6 Day Plan

  • - Day 1-2: Historic core and palace circuit.
  • - Day 3: Street food focus in Gwangjang and Mangwon.
  • - Day 4: Day trip to Suwon fortress.
  • - Day 5-6: Shopping and K-culture districts.

7+ Day Plan

  • - Week 1: Split across history, nightlife, modern art, and food districts.
  • - Add nearby escapes: DMZ tour, Incheon old town, and mountain hikes.
  • - Use Seoul as a rail hub for short city hops.

Getting There from ICN

AREX express train reaches Seoul Station in about 45 minutes; limousine buses connect major districts.

Internal Transport Guide

T-money card on subway and buses is the fastest way; taxis are easy to hail by app.