Morning: Arrive at Incheon International Airport and take the Airport Railroad Express (AREX) to Seoul Station. Freshen up at your hotel and enjoy a quick vegetarian breakfast at Plant Café near Hongdae.
Afternoon: Explore the historic Gyeongbokgung Palace and watch the royal guard changing ceremony. Walk through the nearby National Folk Museum and enjoy a traditional temple‑style lunch at Balwoo Gongyang.
Evening: Stroll through the vibrant streets of Insadong, where you can sample vegetarian street snacks. End the day at Veg Green for a hearty vegan dinner and a stroll along Cheonggyecheon Stream.
Find HotelsMorning: Visit the artistic Hongdae district, explore its street art, and stop at Thanks, Mom! for a delightful brunch of tofu sandwiches and fresh smoothies.
Afternoon: Head to the iconic N Seoul Tower for panoramic city views; a vegetarian snack bar offers kimchi‑filled dumplings. Afterwards, discover the bustling Myeong‑dong shopping streets, stopping at Plantiful for a quick vegan bento.
Evening: Enjoy a relaxing evening at Bongeunsa Temple for a meditation session and vegetarian temple cuisine. Finish with a night market visit at Gwangjang Market, sampling vegetarian bindae‑tteok (mung bean pancakes) at a dedicated stall.
Find HotelsMorning: Take a short train ride to the scenic city of **Suwon** and explore Hwaseong Fortress**, a UNESCO World Heritage site, with a guided vegetarian-friendly tour.
Afternoon: Transfer to the serene Jongmyo Shrine for a quiet walk, then head to the famous Buddhist temple **Bongwonsa** where you can join a cooking class making temple cuisine.
Evening: Check into a traditional Korean temple stay at Temple Stay at Gyeongguk, where you can enjoy a fully vegetarian dinner and experience a meditative night in a hanok setting.
Find HotelsMorning: Visit the peaceful **Seoul Forest** for a morning stroll and a quick coffee at Plant Café Seoul Forest with vegan pastries.
Afternoon: Return to the city for last‑minute shopping at Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) and enjoy a final vegan lunch at Vegan Kitchen.
Evening: Take the AREX back to Incheon Airport, where you can grab a final vegetarian snack at Veggie Deli before your flight.
Find HotelsTo extend the trip, consider adding a day trip to the coastal city of Busan to explore Haeundae Beach and its thriving vegan scene, or a visit to Jeju Island for its stunning natural landscapes and dedicated vegetarian restaurants. If you need to shorten the itinerary, skip the day trip to Suwon and spend that extra time exploring more of Seoul’s vegan markets or relax at a local spa for a relaxing end to your trip.