Start at Gyeongbokgung Palace when it opens at 9am; on Saturdays in November it’s generally open until 5pm, with last admission around 4pm. Allow about two hours for the courtyards and halls, and check the official schedule before you go in case of a ceremony or temporary closure. From the palace, it’s roughly a 10-minute walk to Tosokchon Samgyetang in Seochon. Go for the ginseng chicken soup—expect about ₩20,000–₩30,000 per person—and be prepared for a possible lunchtime queue.
Walk or take a short taxi ride to Bukchon Hanok Village and spend about 90 minutes exploring its lanes and hillside views. This is a lived-in neighborhood, not an open-air museum: keep voices low, stay on the marked visitor routes, and observe the posted visiting hours, generally 10am–5pm. From Bukchon, head downhill toward Ssamziegil in Insadong, about a 15–20-minute walk. Its compact courtyard and spiral walkways are good for browsing Korean crafts and independent shops; most shops are open into the evening, but hours vary.
Finish at Gwangjang Market, about a 20-minute walk from Insadong or a short taxi ride. Give yourself 1–1.5 hours to graze on market classics such as mung-bean pancakes and mayak gimbap; budget around ₩10,000–₩25,000 per person. Saturday evenings are lively and crowded, so bring cash as a backup and be patient when finding a seat. The food stalls typically serve into the evening, though individual closing times vary.
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