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15‑Day Vegetarian Food Adventure in South Korea (Solo Traveler)

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Day 1: Arrival & Introduction to Seoul

Morning: Land at Incheon Airport and take the AREX Express to Seoul Station, where you can grab a quick Veggie Kimbap at a station bakery.

Afternoon: Check into a centrally‑located guesthouse in Myeong‑dong and explore the street food stalls offering vegan tteokbokki and vegetable mandu.

Evening: Enjoy a welcome dinner at Plant Café, a popular vegan restaurant serving a hearty Korean‑style bibimbap.

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Day 2: Traditional Korean Breakfast

Morning: Start with a traditional Korean breakfast at Haneul Vegan, featuring warm rice, kimchi (vegetarian), and fresh soy‑based soup.

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Day 2: (cont.)

Afternoon: Take a walking tour of Insadong and sample vegetarian street snacks at Gyeongju Street like hot‑bean pancakes.

Evening: Dine at Namus, a rooftop restaurant serving vegan Korean BBQ with plant‑based meat alternatives.

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Day 3: Market Exploration

Morning: Visit Gwangjang Market and try the famous vegan mung bean pancake (bindaetteok) and fresh fruit.

Afternoon: Wander through Hong‑dae exploring indie cafes like Veganic, known for its smoothie bowls.

Evening: Enjoy a night‑market snack crawl at Dongdaemun Night Market sampling fried rice balls and plant‑based dumplings.

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Day 4: Temple Food Experience

Morning: Join a morning meditation at Bongeunsa Temple and enjoy a traditional Buddhist **temple cuisine** lunch featuring rice, seasonal vegetables, and tofu.

Afternoon: Stroll along the Cheonggyecheon Stream and sip a matcha latte at O’Sulloc Tea House.

Evening: Dinner at HanGook Veg, a vegan Korean barbecue with a cozy atmosphere.

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Day 5: Day Trip to Suwon

Morning: Take the subway to Suwon and explore Hwaseong Fortress, enjoying a portable snack of vegan kimbap from a local bakery.

Afternoon: Visit the Su-dong Gwang vegan restaurant for a hearty lunch of vegan bulgogi and rice.

Evening: Return to Seoul and unwind at Jungsa Cafe, sipping a warm soy‑milk latte.

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Day 6: Cooking Class

Morning: Participate in a vegan Korean cooking class at Cooking with Vegan and learn to make tofu kimchi and vegetable pancakes.

Afternoon: Enjoy your self‑made lunch, then explore Gyeongui‑Line Forest Park for a peaceful stroll.

Evening: Feast on the dishes you prepared with a glass of Korean makgeolli (vegetarian version) at the class.

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Day 7: Food Market & Rooftop

Morning: Head to Namdaemun Market for fresh fruit, seaweed snacks, and tofu stew.

Afternoon: Take a short train ride to Gangnam for a vegan brunch at Plant House featuring avocado toast and quinoa salads.

Evening: Dine at the rooftop Vegan Sky with city views, serving vegan sushi rolls.

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Day 8: Day Trip to Jeonju

Morning: Take a KTX to Jeonju and try the famous vegan bibbibop at Jaehee Vegan on arrival.

Afternoon: Explore Jeonju Hanok Village and sample street‑side vegan treats like tofu skewers.

Evening: Return to Seoul; enjoy a late‑night snack at Vegan Sweets with vegan patbingsu.

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Day 9: River Picnic

Morning: Pick up a vegan picnic set at Fresh Market and enjoy a riverside picnic by the Han River, tasting fresh salads and fruit.

Afternoon: Rent a bike and ride along the river, stopping at Vegan Bites for a smoothie.

Evening: Dinner at Humble in the Ita‑Ita district, renowned for its plant‑based Korean fried chicken.

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Day 10: DMZ Tour with Vegan Lunch

Morning: Take a guided DMZ tour; the lunch provided is a vegetarian Korean set at the DMZ Visitor Center.

Afternoon: Return to Seoul; relax at the hotel and enjoy a vegan ramen bowl from Ramen House.

Evening: Nighttime walk through Cheonggye Plaza and enjoy a vegan dessert at Sweetgreen.

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Day 11: Busan Day Trip

Morning: Take the KTX to Busan, start with a breakfast of vegan porridge at Veggie Cafe.

Afternoon: Wander the Jagalchi Market and try the vegan seafood stew at a local stall.

Evening: Dine at Seomun Vegan offering Korean-style vegan BBQ, then return to Seoul.

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Day 12: Cultural Day

Morning: Visit National Museum of Korea and enjoy a light vegetarian snack at the museum cafe.

Afternoon: Explore Samcheong-dong and stop at Green Kitchen for a vegan lunch of stuffed kimchi rolls.

Evening: Enjoy a Korean traditional performance while dining on vegan kimchi pancakes at Seoul B.

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Day 13: Coffee and Desserts

Morning: Visit Seoul Forest for a morning walk; treat yourself to a vegan pastry at Butter Bean.

Afternoon: Attend a tea ceremony at Tea & Soul and sample vegan teas and sweets.

Evening: Dinner at Vegan House with a tasting menu of modern Korean vegan cuisine.

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Day 14: Shopping & Snacks

Morning: Shop at COEX Mall and try the vegan dumpling house Green Dumpling.

Afternoon: Explore the Dongmyo Flea Market and snack on roasted sweet potatoes and vegan rice cakes.

Evening: Finish with a celebratory dinner at Vegan Bistro with a panoramic city view.

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Day 15: Farewell

Morning: Enjoy a leisurely brunch at Morning Glory, featuring avocado toast and fresh fruit.

Afternoon: Pack up and head to Incheon Airport, grabbing a final veg snack from the airport food court.

Evening: Depart Korea with a collection of tasty vegan memories!

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Time and Cost Estimates

  • Seoul Station & Veg Kimbap – 30 min – $3
  • Plant Café – 1 h – $12
  • Haneul Vegan – 1 h – $10
  • Namdaemun Market – 2 h – $5
  • Gwangjang Market – 2 h – $8
  • Bongeunsa Temple – 3 h – $12 (including temple meal)
  • Vegan Cooking Class – 3 h – $35
  • Jeonju Hanok Village – 4 h – $20
  • Han River Picnic – 2 h – $8
  • DMZ Tour (Veg Lunch) – 4 h – $40
  • Busan Jagalchi Market – 5 h – $15
  • Seoul Forest + Butter Bean – 2 h – $7
  • Vegan Bistro (Celebratory dinner) – 2 h – $30
  • Overall Transportation (KTX, subway, bus) – 15 h – $200
  • Accommodation (15 nights, guesthouse) – 15 days – $900
  • Miscellaneous (tips, snacks, water) – 15 days – $150
  • Total Estimated Cost: $1,735

Tips

To extend the trip, add a 2‑day side‑trip to the scenic Jeju Island, which offers a vibrant vegan scene and stunning coastal hikes. If you need to shorten the itinerary, combine Days 4‑5 into a single “Temple & Market” day and skip the separate Jeonju and Busan trips, focusing instead on Seoul’s diverse neighborhoods to keep travel time minimal while still enjoying a wide variety of vegetarian Korean cuisine.

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