4-Day Korea Travel Itinerary: Seoul Sights, Shopping, and Delicious Dining

Day 1: Seoul Historic & Dining

Seoul, South Korea on June 5, 2025

8:00am

Hotel Check-in & Breakfast

Check into L7 Myeongdong by Lotte or similar in central Seoul; rooms under $150 per night including breakfast. Start your day with their complimentary breakfast buffet.
KRW 180,000 (~$140) per night, 1h

9:30am

Namdaemun Shopping and Yangmiok Namdaemun Branch

Explore Namdaemun Market for shopping and street food. Visit Yangmiok Namdaemun Branch for authentic Korean beef dishes at reasonable prices, open from 11am.
Meal ~KRW 15,000 (~$12), Market browsing free, 2h

12:30pm

Piggy Bank Restaurant

Enjoy a lunch at Piggy Bank for its well-reviewed Korean BBQ. To avoid crowds, visiting around 12:30pm is ideal.
Meal ~KRW 20,000 (~$16), 1h30m

3:00pm

Gyeongdong Market Visit

Take the subway Line 5 from Namdaemun (approx. 40 mins) to Gyeongdong Market. Famous for herbal medicine and fresh produce.
Subway ticket KRW 1,350 (~$1.10), 2h

6:00pm

Dinner at Tosokchon Samgyetang

Try the famous ginseng chicken soup at Tosokchon, near Gyeongbokgung Palace; open until 9pm. Reservation recommended to avoid lines.
Meal KRW 16,000 (~$13), 1h
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Day 2: Culture & Hanbok Experience

Seoul, South Korea on June 6, 2025

8:00am

Breakfast at Hotel

Enjoy hotel breakfast before heading out for a day of cultural exploration and hanbok rental.
Included in hotel stay, 1h

9:30am

Rent Hanbok at Daehan Hanbok Gyeongbokgung

Rent traditional Korean hanbok for around KRW 20,000 ($16) to wear while visiting palaces for memorable photos. Open from 9am.
KRW 20,000 (~$16), 1h

10:30am

Visit Gyeongbokgung Palace

Explore Gyeongbokgung Palace wearing hanbok for a full cultural experience. Admission KRW 3,000, opens 9am-6pm (last entry 5pm).
KRW 3,000 (~$2.50), 2h

1:00pm

Lunch at Odarijip Ganjang Gejang

Enjoy marinated raw crab dishes at Odarijip Ganjang Gejang near Hongdae, open 11am-10pm. Highly rated for seafood lovers.
Meal ~KRW 22,000 (~$18), 1h

3:00pm

Skincare & Clothes Shopping in Myeongdong

Return to Myeongdong district for skincare and clothes shopping with great deals. Shops open until 10pm.
Free to browse, variable spend on shopping, 3h

7:30pm

Dinner at Hanam Pig House Poongsan

Enjoy Korean BBQ pork dishes at Hanam Pig House Poongsan, open till 11pm. Dinner around 7:30pm avoids peak times.
Meal ~KRW 25,000 (~$20), 1h30m
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Day 3: Wholesale & Outlet Shopping

Cheonan-Asan, South Korea on June 7, 2025

7:30am

Train from Seoul to Cheonan-Asan

Take KTX train from Seoul Station to Cheonan-Asan Station. First train around 7:38am. Journey takes approx 40 minutes. Tickets cost approx KRW 13,000 ($10) per person one-way.
KRW 13,000 (~$10) per person, 40m

8:30am

Breakfast near Cheonan-Asan Station

Enjoy a local café breakfast near the station before shopping.
Meal ~KRW 8,000 (~$6.50), 1h

9:30am

Traders Wholesale Club Shopping

Shop for skincare, clothes, and household items at Traders Wholesale Club. Open 9am-9pm.
Free entry, variable shopping costs, 3h

1:00pm

Lunch in Cheonan-Asan

Try a local Korean set meal at a nearby restaurant, typical meal cost KRW 12,000.
Meal ~KRW 12,000 (~$9.50), 1h

2:30pm

Costco Visit near Asan

Head to Costco for bulk shopping with good deals on food and skincare. Open until 10pm.
Membership required, but browsing possible., 2h

5:30pm

Return to Seoul by Train

Take KTX back to Seoul. Evening trains available till late. Ticket price same as morning.
KRW 13,000 (~$10) per person, 40m

7:00pm

Dinner at 대한족발보쌈 (Daehan Jokbal Bossam)

Enjoy delicious spicy pork trotters and boiled pork belly dishes in Seoul near your hotel.
Meal ~KRW 20,000 (~$16), 1h30m
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Day 4: Markets & Street Food

Seoul, South Korea on June 8, 2025

8:00am

Hotel Breakfast & Check-out

Enjoy your final breakfast at the hotel and prepare to check out by late morning.
Included in hotel stay, 1h

9:30am

Gwangjang Market Street Food

Explore Gwangjang Market for famous street foods like bindaetteok (mung bean pancake) and mayak gimbap. Market opens early and less crowded before noon.
Food items usually KRW 3,000-7,000 (~$2.50-$5.50), 2h

12:00pm

Outlet Shopping near Seoul

Visit nearby outlets like Lotte Premium Outlets in Goyang or Paju for last-minute clothing bargains. Open 10am-10pm.
Free entry, shopping variable, 3h

4:00pm

Light Dinner at Omiga Restaurant

Enjoy traditional Korean dishes at Omiga before heading to the airport. Open till 9pm.
Meal ~KRW 18,000 (~$14.50), 1h

6:00pm

Travel to Airport

Take the Airport Express Train (AREX) from Seoul Station to Incheon Airport; 43 minutes, KRW 9,500 (~$7.50).
KRW 9,500 (~$7.50), 43m
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