Travel Guide to Seoul, South Korea | Slow-paced Travel Plan

It was a pleasant surprise when I went to Seoul for the first time ☁️ I could have fun even at a slow pace
I didn’t have any particular itinerary for this trip to Seoul. I just wanted to eat well, walk around, and take some photos. The result was more healing than I expected. I have compiled my personal travel essentials + food recommendations + travel routes, so you don’t have to rush❗️ Sisters who are going to travel, hurry up and get going~
✈️ Essential checklist for traveling to Korea | Don’t make mistakes when packing!
⚠️ These must be prepared!
☑️ Passport / Mainland China ID card / Visa (printed electronic visa)
☑️ Cash 💵 + Visa card / bank card (UnionPay is also accepted)
☑️ Phone data card + T-money transportation card
(Recommendation: 🍑Xinyi Airport self-pickup package, free transportation card, super convenient❗️)
☑️ Adapter plug (must bring!) + power bank
☑️ Black signature pen (for filling in the arrival card on the plane)
☑️ Exchange money: The best exchange rate is opposite the Chinese Embassy in Myeongdong!

🍽️ Recommended must-eat food in Seoul
• Stir-fried rice cakes / fish cakes (recommended: Hongdae 조폭 떡볶이)
•Myth Pig’s Trotter (marinated just right, not greasy! Even those who don’t like pig’s trotters like it)
• Hong Kong Restaurant (Jiajiangmian + Sweet and Sour Pork)
• Gangnam Noodle House (recommended beef ribs, Korean beef is really as good as its reputation, Korean dumplings are also delicious)
•Korean BBQ (Hongdae 일편등심 main branch)
📍Address: 6-52-2, 3-6-1
• Octopus Hot Pot (Hongdae 홍스쭈꾸미)
📍Address: 146, Dongcheon-dong
•Twotwo Fried Chicken (available in multiple locations)
•Snow sausage soup rice (Dongdaemun 할매순대국)
📍Address: 34-1, Seoul
(⚠️Heavy taste, be careful if you don’t like offal)

🗺️ Seoul Fun Tour (Departing from Myeongdong)
• Gyeongbokgung Palace (15 minutes by subway)
• Dongdaemun (11 minutes by subway / 10 minutes on foot)
• Gwangjang Market (8 minutes by car)
•Namsan Seoul Tower (30 minutes by subway)
• Lotte World (30 minutes by subway)
• Hongdae (15 minutes by subway)
• Bukchon Hanok Village (10 minutes walk)
• Cheong Wa Dae / Presidential Palace + Insadong District (can be arranged together)

🚶‍♀️🚶Just stroll around and eat as you like, without rushing your schedule, and slowly experience the city of Seoul, you can also have a comfortable and fulfilling journey~