Exploring South Korea, Vietnam, and Borneo in a Day

Day 1: Multi-Country Adventure

Seoul, South Korea

8:00AM

Breakfast at Gwangjang Market

Kick start your day with a traditional Korean breakfast at Gwangjang Market, where you can try various street foods like bindaetteok (mung bean pancakes) and bibimbap.
Gwangjang Market is easily accessible by subway. Take Line 1 to Jongno 5-ga Station (Exit 8).
KRW 10,000, 1 hour

10:00AM

Visit Gyeongbokgung Palace

Explore the grandeur of Gyeongbokgung Palace, the largest of the Five Grand Palaces built during the Joseon Dynasty, and witness the Changing of the Guard ceremony.
From Gwangjang Market, take Line 1 at Jongno 5-ga Station to Gyeongbokgung Station (Exit 5).
KRW 3,000, 2 hours

1:00PM

Lunch at a Hanok Restaurant

Indulge in a traditional Korean meal at a Hanok restaurant, where you can dine in a historic Korean house and savor dishes like bulgogi (marinated grilled beef) and kimchi jjigae (kimchi stew).
There are several Hanok restaurants near Gyeongbokgung Palace, such as Tongin Market.
KRW 20,000, 1.5 hours

3:00PM

Shop at Insadong

Head to Insadong, known for its traditional Korean crafts and souvenirs. Browse through the art galleries, tea houses, and shops to pick up unique gifts to take home.
Take a short walk or subway from Gyeongbokgung Palace to Insadong.
Variable, 2 hours

6:00PM

Dinner at Myeongdong Night Market

Experience the vibrant atmosphere of Myeongdong Night Market, where you can feast on Korean street food like tteokbokki (spicy rice cakes) and hotteok (sweet pancakes).
Myeongdong is easily accessible by subway. Take Line 4 to Myeongdong Station.
KRW 15,000, 1.5 hours
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