🌇 Seoul emotional travel course recommendation (Ikseon-dong → Itaewon → Hangang → Konkuk University)

#Travel Course

If you want to enjoy both emotions and tastes all day long in the city, this itinerary will make you say, “I had a great time in Seoul!”

From the daytime in Ikseon-dong to the night view of Banpo Bridge and a glass of beer at Konkuk University! Here’s a 1-day route full of Seoul emotions.

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🕐 [Summary of 1-day itinerary]
🍝 Walk around Ikseon-dong + lunch
🍽️ Have an atmospheric dinner in Itaewon
⛲️ Watch the Banpo Bridge Moonlight Rainbow Fountain
🚲 Ride a Ttareungi and enjoy the night view of the Han River (Banpo → Cheongdam Bridge)
🍻 Finish with a beer at Konkuk University’s Elui Bistro

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🍝 1. Ikseon-dong: Geo Cucina Ikseon – Italian lunch full of emotions

Ikseon-dong, an alley full of emotions in Jongno, Seoul. Enjoy a leisurely lunch at “Geo Cucina Ikseon,” which is full of emotional stores between hanoks.

✔️ Location: 33-11 Supyoro 28-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
✔️ Business hours: 11:30 ~ 21:00 (Last order 20:15)
✔️ Phone: 02-744-9488
✔️ Parking ❌ / Restroom ⭕️ / Takeout ⭕️
✔️ Price range:
• Pasta 17,000 won ~ 24,000 won
• Pizza 21,000 won ~ 29,000 won

🍴 A cozy Hanok-style interior and clean taste! Cream pasta and thin crust pizza are especially popular menu items.

📸 Street sightseeing tips: Don't miss the fun of taking pictures while walking around the alleys of Ikseon-dong!

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🥩 2. Itaewon: Kuti Jardin - A meal with atmosphere in the evening

If you want a European dining with atmosphere, Itaewon Kuti Jardin is the perfect choice. The emotional outdoor terrace is also a charming point!

✔️ Location: 120 Bogwang-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
✔️ Business hours: 11:30 ~ 03:00
✔️ Break time 16:00 ~ 17:00
✔️ Phone: 010-5771-5072
✔️ Parking ❌ / Restroom ⭕️ / Takeout ⭕️
✔️ Price range: 60,000 won for 2 people

🍷 Famous for French/Italian fusion cuisine with wine. End the day in a quiet and luxurious atmosphere.

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🌈 3. Banpo Bridge: Enjoy the Moonlight Rainbow Fountain - The highlight of Seoul's night view

It's the most beautiful fountain show in Seoul. Banpo Bridge's "Moonlight Rainbow Fountain" is a must-see night view spot.

✔️ Location: 649-1 Banpo-dong, Seocho-gu, Seoul
✔️ Parking: Banpo Hangang Parking Lot
✔️ Viewing Tips: You can sit on the stairs or watch from under the bridge
✔️ Photo Spot: Highly recommended for a lifetime shot on the Jamsu Bridge!

📸 If you time it right, you'll get a really picturesque photo!

🎇 [Moonlight Rainbow Fountain Operating Hours]

Off-season (April~June, September~October):
12:00/19:30/20:00/20:30/21:00

Peak season (July~August):
12:00/19:30/20:00/20:30/21:00/21:30

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🚴♀️ 4. Night Ride on a Ddareungi – Banpo → Cheongdam Bridge

After watching the fountain show, enjoy a leisurely Ddareungi ride along the Hangang River. The section from Banpo Bridge to Cheongdam Bridge is perfect for the night view + river breeze + emotions.

✔️ Ddareungi rental station is located in Banpo Hangang Park
✔️ Riding time: Approximately 20~30 minutes (almost no slope)
✔️ Points: There are many spots along the way to stop and take pictures!

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🍺 5. Konkuk University: Ellui Bistro - End the day with a cold beer

After moving to Konkuk University near Cheongdam Bridge, finish the day leisurely at Ellui Bistro.

✔️ Location: 3rd floor, 35 Achasan-ro 33-gil, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul
✔️ Business hours: 17:00 ~ 04:00 (Last order 03:00)
✔️ Phone: 0507-1471-8817
✔️ Parking ❌ / Restroom ⭕️ / Takeout ⭕️
✔️ Beer: 6,000 won ~
✔️ Pizza: 18,000 won ~

🍻 The atmosphere is good and there are many kinds of beer, so it's perfect for a light meal. The emotional interior + rooftop atmosphere also do their part!

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🌟 Closing words

Can you enjoy Seoul this much in one day? It's a perfect one-day course that has everything from emotions + delicious food + night view + beer.

It's great as a date course, and I highly recommend it to emotional gatherings and travelers! Try this course on a leisurely weekday or weekend evening to heal for a day :)