Sharing a 5-day, 4-night Korea travel plan for beginners! 🇰🇷

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When you go to Korea, you have to eat, shop, and chill out! 🏞️🛍️

Day 1: Seoul - Start your trip in the most popular capital city 🏙️
• Morning:
Arrive at Incheon Airport ✈️
• Getting to Seoul: Take the AREX Express Train from the airport to Seoul Station (approximately 45 minutes)
• Check in at your hotel in Myeongdong or Hongdae
• Afternoon:
• Visit Gyeongbokgung Palace 🏯
Wear a hanbok and walk around the palace And watch the changing of the guard ceremony (13:00)
• Travel: Take subway line 3 and get off at Gyeongbokgung Station
• Stop to take pictures at Bukchon Hanok Village 🏡, an ancient Korean-style village
• Walk from the palace for about 10 minutes
• Evening:
• Go shopping at Insadong 🛍️ Buy traditional Korean souvenirs
• Try Samgyetang (ginseng chicken soup), a famous Korean food

Day 2: Seoul - Enjoy nature and shopping 🌳
• Morning:
• Visit N Seoul Tower (Seoul Tower) 🌉, a popular viewpoint of Seoul
• Travel: Take subway line 4 and get off at Myeongdong Station, then take the cable car up to the tower
• Recommended activities: Lock a love padlock and see the city view
• Afternoon:
• Walk in Hangang Park 🌿 along the Han River, a very chill atmosphere
• Travel: Take subway line 5 and get off at Yeouinaru Station
• Evening:
• Shop to your heart's content in Myeongdong 🛍️ A source of Korean cosmetics, clothes, and street food
• Try Tteokbokki (tteokbokki) and Hotteok (Korean pancakes)

Day 3: Nami Island & Petite France Village 🌸
• Morning:
• Depart for Nami Island (Nami Island) 🌲 A romantic place full of classic pine trees
• Transportation:
Take the Gyeongchun Line subway to Gapyeong Station → Take a taxi to the port (take a ferry to the island)
• Activities: Walk around the island, take pictures with pine trees, enjoy the natural scenery
• Afternoon:
• Visit Petite France 🏡 A lovely pastel-colored French village
• Transportation: Take a taxi from Nami Island Port (about 20 minutes)
• Tip: Don't forget to take pictures with the beautiful buildings here!
• Evening:
Back to Seoul and relax

Day 4: Go shopping and explore Seoul's youth district 🎶
• Morning:
• Visit Hongdae (Hongdae area) 🎨 A youth district full of chic cafes and street art
• Transportation: Take subway line 2 and get off at Hongik University Station
• Activities: Shop for clothes, watch live performances, and visit cute animal-themed cafes
• Afternoon:
• Stroll around Itaewon 🛍️ an international district full of restaurants and indie shops
• Transportation: Take subway line 6 and get off at Itaewon Station
• Evening:
• Enjoy the view of the Han River and Seoul's city lights at Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) 🌙
• Transportation: Take subway line 2 and get off at Dongdaemun History & Culture Park Station
• End with street food around DDP

Day 5: Take a leisurely stroll before heading back ✈️
• Morning:
• Stop by Gwangjang Market 🥢 and try some local Korean food like Bindaetteok (mung bean pancake)
• Transportation: Take subway line 1 and get off at Jongno 5-ga Station
• Afternoon:
• Return to Incheon Airport
• Transportation: Take the AREX Express Train

Korea Travel Tips:
• The weather in April is cool (10-20°C), but bring a light jacket. 🧥
• Using a T-money card to pay for subway and bus is very convenient.

Who is this trip suitable for?
People who love city life, culture, shopping, and nature, I must say that it has all styles!
Prepare your camera and power bank and let's go have fun in Korea! 🇰🇷❄️
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Post by A little snap | Jan 25, 2025

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