Discover Seoul: A 13-Day Itinerary

  1. Day 1: Gyeongbokgung Palace
    5 mins (0.3 miles) from Anguk Station

    Regal architecture, history

  2. Day 2: Bukchon Hanok Village
    11 mins (0.6 miles) from Gyeongbokgung Palace

    Traditional houses, museums

  3. Day 3: Seoul Tower
    21 mins (6.6 miles) from Bukchon Hanok Village

    Sunset, city view

  4. Day 4: Han River Cruise
    18 mins (5 miles) from Seoul Tower

    Waterfront views, dining

  5. Day 5: Gwangjang Market
    24 mins (6.3 miles) from Han River Cruise

    Traditional food, shopping

  6. Day 6: COEX Mall
    32 mins (8.9 miles) from Gwangjang Market

    Luxury shopping, aquarium

  7. Day 7: Gangnam District
    10 mins (2.9 miles) from COEX Mall

    Trendy shops, nightlife

  8. Day 8: Bongeunsa Temple
    9 mins (2.4 miles) from Gangnam District

    Peaceful temple, architecture

  9. Day 9: Namsan Hanok Village
    22 mins (7.2 miles) from Bongeunsa Temple

    Cultural immersion, crafts

  10. Day 10: Changdeokgung Palace
    17 mins (5.1 miles) from Namsan Hanok Village

    Secret garden, UNESCO site

  11. Day 11: Lotte World
    21 mins (8.1 miles) from Changdeokgung Palace

    Theme park, rides

  12. Day 12: Jogyesa Temple
    21 mins (5.7 miles) from Lotte World

    Buddhist temple, culture

  13. Day 13: Namsan Tower
    15 mins (5.1 miles) from Jogyesa Temple

    Views, love locks

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Gyeongbokgung Palace (2-3 hours, KRW 3,000)
  • Bukchon Hanok Village (2 hours, Free)
  • Seoul Tower (1-2 hours, KRW 10,000)
  • Han River Cruise (1-2 hours, KRW 15,000)
  • Gwangjang Market (2-3 hours, KRW 10,000)
  • COEX Mall (3-4 hours, Free)
  • Gangnam District (2 hours, Free)
  • Bongeunsa Temple (1-2 hours, Free)
  • Namsan Hanok Village (2-3 hours, KRW 5,000)
  • Changdeokgung Palace (2-3 hours, KRW 3,000)
  • Lotte World (4-5 hours, KRW 57,000)
  • Jogyesa Temple (1-2 hours, Free)
  • Namsan Tower (1-2 hours, KRW 10,000)
  • Total Estimated Costs: KRW 113,000

Useful Tips

If you have more time, you can explore other must-see sights such as Myeong-dong for shopping and street food. Meanwhile, if you have less time, it is recommended to shorten your itinerary by choosing your favorite destinations instead of visiting all places. Don't hesitate to ask locals for help in navigating the city.

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