Seoul 3-Day Classic
Three days across Seoul's three personalities: royal palaces and hanok lanes, Hongdae's buskers, and Gangnam's river-park sunset.
Trip overview
- Palace morning with a hanbok twist
- Hongdae's busking culture from dusk
- The Han River picnic ritual
Best time to visit
April (blossoms) and October (foliage) are the peaks. Summer is humid with a late-June–July monsoon; winter is crisp and bright.
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1 · Royal Seoul
- 🏯09:00Gyeongbokgung & the guard ceremony
- 👘11:30Hanbok rental & Bukchon hanok lanes
- ☕14:00Ikseon-dong's hanok cafés & lunch
- 🍵17:00Insadong tea house & souvenirs
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Day 2 · Hongdae Energy
- 🛍️11:00Hongdae shopping & street snacks
- ☕14:00Yeonnam-dong's alley cafés
- 🥓17:00Korean BBQ dinner (staff-grilled)
- 🎤20:00Busking shows & noraebang if game
- 🛍️
Day 3 · Gangnam & the Han River
- 📚10:00COEX Starfield Library
- 🛕12:00Bongeunsa temple amid the towers
- 🌆15:00Lotte World Tower's Seoul Sky
- 🍗18:30Ttukseom Hanang Park: chicken & convenience-store ramyeon by the river
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Budget
Estimated total cost: 300 USD for 3 days.
Includes accommodation, local transport, food, and activities. International flights not included.
Travel tips
- April (blossoms) and October (foliage) are the peaks. Summer is humid with a late-June–July monsoon; winter is crisp and bright.
- Carry local currency for small eateries and street food; cards are widely accepted in cities.
- Book popular restaurants in advance during peak season.
- Use public transit where possible — most stops in Seoul are tourist-friendly.
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