Seoul · Jongno
Gyeongbokgung Palace
경복궁
Explore the royal courtyards, Geunjeongjeon throne hall and the palace landscape around Gyeonghoeru Pavilion. Leave time for the museums beside the palace.
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Insadong
인사동
Follow the main street into smaller lanes for traditional crafts, galleries, tea houses and souvenirs. Combine browsing with a quiet tea break.
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Jogyesa Temple
조계사
Pause at the central temple of Korean Buddhism’s Jogye Order, close to Insadong. The main Dharma Hall and courtyard offer a quieter stop in busy Jongno.
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Seoul · Jongno
Gwangjang Market
광장시장
Browse textiles and traditional goods before choosing a stall on the food street. It is a useful stop for sampling Korean market food rather than a single restaurant meal.
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Seoul · Myeongdong
Myeongdong shopping streets
명동
Explore a central shopping district with beauty stores, fashion shops and a broad choice of dining. Add the cathedral for a quieter architectural stop.
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Myeongdong Cathedral
명동대성당
Visit Seoul’s historic Gothic cathedral, completed in 1898, above the busy Myeongdong shopping streets. This is an active place of worship.
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Seoul · Seongsu
Seoul Forest
서울숲
Take a green break among Seoul Forest’s walking paths and themed park areas. Pair the visit with Seongsu’s cafés when you want an unhurried afternoon.
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Seongsu café streets
성수동 카페거리
Explore cafés in converted industrial spaces and the streets around Yeonmujang-gil. The neighbourhood works well as a café stop after Seoul Forest.
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Bongeunsa Temple
봉은사
Explore a Buddhist temple founded in 794, beside the modern COEX district. Its grounds make a calm counterpart to an indoor shopping visit.
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Seoul · Gangnam
COEX & Starfield Library
스타필드 코엑스몰 별마당도서관
See Starfield Library’s tall bookshelves in COEX Mall, then browse shops or stop for food. This indoor stop is useful in rain or extreme temperatures.
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