Korean Foodie 7-Day Itinerary

  1. Day 1: Gwangjang Market
    30 minutes (10.4 km) from Incheon International Airport

    A great spot for sampling Korean street food. Try the bindaetteok (mung bean pancakes), bibimbap (rice mixed with vegetables and meat), and eomuk (fish cakes).

  2. Day 2: Namsan Tower
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    40 minutes (12.9 km) from Gwangjang Market

    Enjoy a high-altitude dinner with a view of the city, or visit the observatory deck and grab a snack at the cafe.

  3. Day 3: Haeundae Market
    30 minutes (10 km) from Namsan Tower

    A seafood lover's paradise! Try the raw octopus dish, oysters, and grilled clams.

  4. Day 4: Myeong-dong Street Food
    50 minutes (15 km) from Haeundae Market

    This commercial district has everything from traditional Korean snacks like tteokbokki (spicy rice cakes) to modern desserts like Korean-style shaved ice.

  5. Day 5: Gyeongju Sikdang Alley
    3 hours (310 km) from Myeong-dong Street Food

    This alleyway is famed for its many restaurants serving traditional Korean cuisine. Try the spicy chicken soup and bulgogi (marinated beef).

  6. Day 6: Jeonju Hanok Village
    3 hours (260 km) from Gyeongju Sikdang Alley

    This village is packed with restaurants serving Jeonju's famous bibimbap, which is served with an array of vegetable side dishes.

  7. Day 7: Gangnam Food Tour
    2 hours (100 km) from Jeonju Hanok Village

    This food tour will show you the variety of foods in Gangnam. You will try street food, raw fish, sweet desserts, and Korean BBQ.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Gwangjang Market (1-2 hours, $10-15)
  • Namsan Tower (2-3 hours, $30-40)
  • Haeundae Market (1-2 hours, $10-15)
  • Myeong-dong Street Food (1-2 hours, $10-15)
  • Gyeongju Sikdang Alley (2-3 hours, $20-30)
  • Jeonju Hanok Village (2-3 hours, $20-30)
  • Gangnam Food Tour (3-4 hours, $50-60)
  • Total Estimated Costs: $150-215

Useful Tips

If you have more time, consider visiting other cities in Korea like Busan or Daejeon. If you have less time, you can modify the itinerary by skipping one or two places. Be sure to check the opening and closing times of each location before you go.

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