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✨ [Review] Family of 4: 7-Day Summer Trip to Seoul, Visiting Every Landmark 🏙️🇰🇷

This summer, our family of 4 (father, mother, and 2 children) decided to fly to Seoul, South Korea for 7 full days. We stayed in Hongdae, a great location with great shopping, cafes, and access to various landmarks. 🚇

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📆 Day 1: Arrive in Seoul – Stroll around Hongdae

Get off the plane → Take the AREX into the city → Check in at the hotel.
In the evening, we strolled around Hongdae Walking Street. There was a fun cover dance show that the kids were thrilled with.
Dinner: Korean Fried Chicken + Beer (Adults) 🍗🍺

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📆 Day 2: The Royal Palace & Myeongdong

Morning → Wear Hanbok Gyeongbokgung Palace
Afternoon → Stroll around Bukchon Hanok Village & Insadong
Evening → Go to Myeongdong for shopping + street food 🍢

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📆 Day 3: N Seoul Tower + COEX

Morning → Take the cable car up to Namsan Seoul Tower and hang your family's key as a souvenir 🔒
Afternoon → Take the kids to the COEX Aquarium to see the cute fish 🐠
Evening → Return to Hongdae for a BBQ time

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📆 Day 4: Beautiful Library + Aquarium in the Mall

Morning → Go to Starfield Library (the library in the center of the COEX mall). It's a great photo spot with books lining the walls. 📚
Afternoon → Stop by the COEX Aquarium again. The kids were never bored because of the variety of aquatic animals.
Evening → Return to Hongdae for dinner. We ate so much, I can't remember the names of the dishes. But try them all!!

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📆 Day 5: Relaxing by the Han River

Morning → Take it easy, take it easy, and take the kids to Hangang Park by the Han River.
Spread out a picnic mat and enjoy some fried chicken and ramen by the river. Feel like a real Korean! 🍜
Afternoon → Bike around the park. The kids had so much fun.
Evening → Take a walk and enjoy the river view. The sunset is absolutely stunning! 🌇

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📆 Day 6: Relaxing in Hongdae + Gangnam

Morning → Cafe hopping in Hongdae
Afternoon → Take the train to Gangnam, visit Starfield Mall, and go shopping.
Evening → Eat delicious food in Hongdae. End with ice cream 🍦

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📆 Day 7: End your shopping trip & head home

Morning → Go to Namdaemun Market to buy souvenirs (snacks and kids' clothes)
Noon → Enjoy some easy kimbap before heading to the airport

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💡 Tips for Summer Traveling in Seoul
• Bring a hat, sunscreen, and water.
• If it's too hot, find a place to stay in a mall or cafe.
• We recommend a picnic along the Han River. Kids will have fun, and adults will be very relaxed.

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📸 Trip Summary: Our family had a truly enjoyable 7 days in Seoul. We enjoyed culture (palaces), shopping (Myeongdong/Gangnam), chic spots (Hongdae/library), and nature (Han River). If you're planning a summer trip to Korea, we highly recommend Hongdae. It's convenient and offers a full range of experiences! ✨