4-Day 3-Night Seoul Travel Itinerary

🗓 Day 1: Arrival – Palace – Insadong – Dongdaemun

Theme: Experience Korean culture + Evening souvenir shopping

📍Morning
• Arrive at Incheon Airport
• Take AREX or train to Seoul (approx. 45 mins – 1 hour)
• Drop off luggage at the hotel (Recommended areas: Myeongdong, Hongdae, Euljiro)

📍Afternoon
• Gyeongbokgung Palace
→ Wear a Hanbok and take photos (rental shops available near the palace)
→ Watch the Changing Guard Ceremony (10:00 AM / 2:00 PM)
• National Folk Museum of Korea (located within the palace grounds)
• Stroll around Bukchon Hanok Village to admire traditional Korean houses

📍Evening
• Explore Insadong Street – traditional tea shops and Korean souvenirs
• Shop at Dongdaemun Market or DDP (Dongdaemun Design Plaza)
• 🍴 Dinner recommendations: Dak Galbi / Bibimbap / Tteokbokki

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🗓 Day 2: Seoul Tower – Myeongdong – Gangnam

Theme: Scenic views, shopping, and cafes

📍Morning
• Visit Namsan Seoul Tower (N Seoul Tower)
→ Take the cable car or hike up
→ Visit the Love Locks area, a popular spot for couples
• Walk around Namsan Park

📍Afternoon
• Shop in Myeongdong
→ Skincare and cosmetics stores (Innisfree, Etude, Olive Young, etc.)
→ Try street food like Tteokbokki, fried chicken, cheese sticks, Korean hot dogs

📍Evening
• Head to Gangnam District
→ Take photos with the “Gangnam Style Statue”
→ Shop at Starfield COEX Mall
→ Visit the Starfield Library (a stunning library inside the mall)
• 🍴 Dinner: K-BBQ / Samgyeopsal / Korean Shabu-shabu

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🗓 Day 3: Hongdae – Yeouido or Itaewon

Theme: Chill vibes, street fashion, and cute cafes

📍Morning
• Explore Hongdae (Hongik University area)
→ Trendy Korean fashion stores
→ Cute-themed cafes (Recommended: Thanks Nature Café – Sheep Café)
→ Try Korean-style portrait drawing

📍Afternoon
• Take a train to Yeouido Hangang Park
→ Relax by the Han River with a picnic mat
→ Rent a bike / Enjoy fried chicken and beer by the river
(If it’s spring – cherry blossoms bloom beautifully here!)

📍Evening
• Return to the city and stroll around Itaewon
→ Bars and international restaurants
→ Souvenir shops and street-style clothing stores
• 🍴 Dinner: Try Korean-international fusion cuisine

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🗓 Day 4: Namdaemun Market – Cafe before departure

Theme: Last-minute souvenir shopping + Relax before departure

📍Morning
• Visit Namdaemun Market for souvenirs (snacks, clothes, affordable gifts)
• Stop by a city-view café (e.g., Onion Anguk / Café Layer 57)

📍Afternoon
• Return to the hotel to check out
• Head to Incheon Airport (allow 3 hours before departure)