4-Day Korea Travel Itinerary: Seoul and Cheonan-Asan with Detailed Walking and Train Transfers

Day 1: Seoul Historic & Dining

Seoul, South Korea on June 5, 2025

8:00am

Hotel Check-in & Breakfast

Arrive at L7 Myeongdong by Lotte or similar hotel in central Seoul with rooms under $150 including breakfast. Breakfast buffet available 7am-10am.
KRW 180,000 (~$140) per night, 1h

9:00am

Walk to Namdaemun Market

Walk approximately 15 minutes (1.2 km) from hotel to Namdaemun Market, following clear pedestrian signs.
Free, 15m

9:15am

Namdaemun Market Browsing

Explore a wide variety of goods and street snacks. Opens early; perfect to avoid crowds before lunch.
Free, 1h30m

10:45am

Walk to Yangmiok Namdaemun Branch

Walk from Namdaemun Market to Yangmiok Namdaemun Branch restaurant in about 5 minutes (400m).
Free, 5m

11:00am

Lunch at Yangmiok Namdaemun Branch

Enjoy authentic Korean beef dishes; restaurant opens 11am, ideal to avoid peak lunchtime crowds.
Meal ~KRW 15,000 (~$12), 1h

12:00pm

Walk to Seoul Station

Walk 10 minutes (800m) or take subway Line 4 from Hoehyeon Station (near Namdaemun) to Dongdaemun History & Culture Park (7 mins).
Subway ticket KRW 1,350 (~$1.10), 10m walking + 10m subway

12:30pm

Train Subway to Gyeongdong Market

From Dongdaemun History & Culture Park Station take Line 5 (blue line) towards Gwanghwamun and get off at Gwangjang Market Station. Total ~15 mins train ride, 5 mins walking to Gyeongdong Market.
Subway ticket included, 20m

1:00pm

Visit Gyeongdong Market

Explore the vast market famous for oriental medicine and fresh produce.
Free, 2h

3:00pm

Travel to Tosokchon Samgyetang

Take subway Line 5 from Gwangjang Market Station to Gyeongbokgung Station (approx 15 mins), then walk 10 minutes (800m) to Tosokchon Samgyetang.
Subway ticket KRW 1,350 (~$1.10), 25m

3:30pm

Afternoon Chicken Soup at Tosokchon Samgyetang

Taste the famous ginseng chicken soup. Open till 9pm, afternoon visit avoids lunch rush.
Meal KRW 16,000 (~$13), 1h

4:30pm

Return to hotel

Walk back to Gyeongbokgung Station (10 min), take subway Line 3 to Chungmuro (20 min), then 10 min walk to hotel.
Subway ticket KRW 1,350 (~$1.10), 40m

7:00pm

Dinner at Piggy Bank Restaurant

Walk 10 minutes to Piggy Bank for Korean BBQ dinner. Visit around 7pm to avoid late night queues.
Meal ~KRW 20,000 (~$16), 1h30m
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Day 2: Culture & Shopping

Seoul, South Korea on June 6, 2025

8:00am

Breakfast at Hotel

Buffet breakfast at hotel to start cultural day.
Included, 1h

9:00am

Walk to Daehan Hanbok Rental

Walk 10 minutes (800m) from hotel to Daehan Hanbok Gyeongbokgung location to rent hanbok.
Free, 10m

9:15am

Rent Hanbok

Rent hanbok for KRW 20,000 (~$16) to wear during palace visit. Early morning best for availability.
KRW 20,000, 1h

10:15am

Walk to Gyeongbokgung Palace

5-minute walk (400m) to the palace main entrance.
Free, 5m

10:20am

Explore Gyeongbokgung Palace

Admire historic architecture and take photos in hanbok. Open 9am-6pm, admission KRW 3,000.
KRW 3,000 (~$2.50), 2h

12:30pm

Walk or subway to Odarijip Ganjang Gejang

Walk 10 minutes to Gyeongbokgung Station; take subway Line 3 to Hongik University Station (approx 30 mins). Then 5 min walk to the restaurant.
Subway ticket KRW 1,350 (~$1.10), 45m

1:15pm

Lunch at Odarijip Ganjang Gejang

Enjoy marinated raw crab dishes, open 11am-10pm.
Meal ~KRW 22,000 (~$18), 1h

2:15pm

Travel to Myeongdong for Shopping

Take subway Line 2 from Hongik University Station to Euljiro 1-ga (approx 30 mins), plus 5 minutes walking to shopping area.
Subway ticket KRW 1,350 (~$1.10), 35m

3:00pm

Skincare & Clothes Shopping in Myeongdong

Explore popular skincare stores and fashion boutiques. Shops open until 10pm.
Free entry, 3h

6:00pm

Walk to Hanam Pig House Poongsan

Walk approximately 10 minutes (800m) to the restaurant.
Free, 10m

6:10pm

Dinner at Hanam Pig House Poongsan

Enjoy Korean BBQ pork dishes; visiting early evening to avoid peak hours.
Meal ~KRW 25,000 (~$20), 1h30m
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Day 3: Wholesale Shopping Trip

Cheonan-Asan, South Korea on June 7, 2025

7:00am

Walk to Seoul Station

Walk 15 minutes (1.2 km) from hotel to Seoul Station for KTX departure.
Free, 15m

7:38am

KTX Train Seoul to Cheonan-Asan

High-speed train takes approximately 40 minutes. Ticket KRW 13,000 ($10) per person one-way.
KRW 13,000 (~$10), 40m

8:20am

Walk to nearby café

5-minute walk (400m) from Cheonan-Asan Station to café for breakfast.
Free, 5m

8:25am

Breakfast at Local Café

Enjoy light breakfast before day of shopping.
Meal ~KRW 8,000 (~$6.50), 45m

9:15am

Travel to Traders Wholesale Club

Take local bus or taxi from station to Traders Wholesale Club, estimated travel time 15 minutes.
Taxi approx KRW 8,000 (~$6), bus ticket KRW 1,200 (~$1), 15m

9:30am

Shopping at Traders Wholesale Club

Shop for skincare, clothes, and household goods. Open 9am-9pm.
Free entry, 3h

12:30pm

Lunch nearby

Enjoy Korean set meal in local restaurant, walking distance from Traders Wholesale Club.
Meal ~KRW 12,000 (~$9.50), 1h

1:30pm

Travel to Costco near Asan

Taxi from Traders Wholesale Club to Costco approx 20 minutes, recommended for convenience.
Taxi approx KRW 10,000 (~$7.50), 20m

1:50pm

Shopping at Costco

Shop bulk products and discounted skincare. Costco open until 10pm.
Membership required, 3h

4:50pm

Travel back to Cheonan-Asan Station

Taxi or bus approx 20 minutes back to the station for train back to Seoul.
Taxi KRW 10,000 (~$7.50), 20m

5:15pm

KTX train Cheonan-Asan to Seoul

Train departs approx 5:15pm, 40-minute ride back to Seoul. Ticket KRW 13,000 per person.
KRW 13,000 (~$10), 40m

6:00pm

Walk to 대한족발보쌈 (Daehan Jokbal Bossam)

From Seoul Station, walk 15 minutes (1.2 km) to restaurant for dinner.
Free, 15m

6:20pm

Dinner at Daehan Jokbal Bossam

Enjoy spicy pork trotters and boiled pork belly dishes. Open until 10pm.
Meal ~KRW 20,000 (~$16), 1h30m
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Day 4: Markets & Departure

Seoul, South Korea on June 8, 2025

7:30am

Breakfast & Check-out

Finish packing after hotel breakfast; check out by 10am.
Included, 1h

8:30am

Travel to Gwangjang Market

Walk 15 minutes (1.2 km) to Jongno 5-ga Station, subway Line 1 or Line 5, 5 minutes to Gwangjang Market Station, then 5 minutes walk to market entrance.
Subway ticket KRW 1,350 (~$1.10), 30m

9:00am

Gwangjang Market Street Food

Sample street foods like bindaetteok and mayak gimbap while market is quieter in morning.
Food KRW 3,000-7,000 (~$2.50-$5.50) per item, 2h

11:00am

Travel to Lotte Premium Outlets (Goyang or Paju)

Take taxi or shuttle bus (depending on outlet) approx 60 minutes from market area.
Taxi approx KRW 40,000 (~$32), 1h

12:00pm

Outlet Shopping

Shop for clothes and branded items at discounted prices. Outlets open 10am-10pm.
Free entry, 3h

3:00pm

Return to Seoul and Dinner at Omiga

Taxi back to Seoul city center around 1 hour. Dine at Omiga, famous for traditional dishes; open till 9pm.
Taxi KRW 40,000 (~$32), Meal KRW 18,000 (~$14.50), 1h

5:30pm

Travel to Incheon Airport

From Seoul Station take AREX express train to Incheon Airport, approx 43 minutes. Tickets KRW 9,500 (~$7.50).
KRW 9,500 (~$7.50), 43m
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