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Breakfast Cafe Onion Anguk
Anguk / Jongno-gu
Start your first morning in Seoul with pastries and specialty coffee in a beautifully renovated hanok at popular Cafe Onion Anguk.
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Morning Gyeongbokgung Palace
Gyeongbokgung area / Jongno-gu
Explore Gyeongbokgung Palace, the grandest of the Joseon-era palaces, including the main courtyards and ornate halls.
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Lunch Tosokchon Samgyetang
Chebu-dong / Jongno-gu
Enjoy Tosokchon Samgyetang, famous for its rich ginseng chicken soup served in a traditional-style setting near Gyeongbokgung.
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Afternoon Bukchon Hanok Village
Bukchon / Jongno-gu
Wander the steep lanes of Bukchon Hanok Village, a preserved neighborhood of traditional Korean houses between palaces.
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Afternoon Insadong Ssamziegil
Insadong / Jongno-gu
Browse Insadong Ssamziegil, a multi-level cultural shopping complex with crafts, tea shops, and art galleries along a spiral walkway.
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Dinner Myeongdong Kyoja Main Store
Myeongdong / Jung-gu
Dine at Myeongdong Kyoja Main Store, renowned for kalguksu knife-cut noodle soup and mandu dumplings in the busy Myeongdong district.
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Evening Myeongdong Shopping Street
Myeongdong / Jung-gu
Walk through Myeongdong Shopping Street to sample street food, browse cosmetic shops, and enjoy the neon-lit pedestrian lanes.
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4 day trip to Seoul, South Korea
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Breakfast Isaac Toast Jonggak
Jonggak / Jongno-gu
Grab a quick Korean-style toast sandwich and coffee at Isaac Toast near Jonggak Station to fuel a full sightseeing day.
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Morning Changdeokgung Palace
Waryong-dong / Jongno-gu
Visit Changdeokgung Palace, a UNESCO-listed royal palace known for its beautiful integration with the surrounding landscape.
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Afternoon Ikseon-dong Hanok Village
Ikseon-dong / Jongno-gu
Stroll Ikseon-dong Hanok Village, a compact area of narrow alleys filled with renovated hanoks, cafes, and artisan boutiques.
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Lunch Oncheonjip Ikseon
Ikseon-dong / Jongno-gu
Enjoy a comforting shabu-shabu and hotpot lunch at Oncheonjip Ikseon, a stylish spot specializing in hearty, brothy meals.
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Afternoon Cheonggyecheon Stream
Cheonggyecheon / Jongno-gu
Walk along Cheonggyecheon Stream from the upper sections near Jongno toward Gwangtonggyo Bridge, enjoying the urban nature walkway.
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Dinner Gwangjang Market
Gwangjang Market / Jongno-gu
Head into Gwangjang Market to sample classic dishes like bindaetteok mung bean pancakes and mayak gimbap from bustling food stalls.
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Evening Cheonggye Plaza & Gwanghwamun Square
Gwanghwamun area / Jongno-gu
Finish the day with an easy-lit stroll through Cheonggye Plaza and Gwanghwamun Square, seeing statues of King Sejong and Admiral Yi at night.
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Breakfast Anthracite Coffee Roasters Hannam
Hannam-dong / Yongsan-gu
Begin the day with specialty coffee and light breakfast options at Anthracite Coffee Roasters in trendy Hannam-dong.
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Morning Starfield Library (COEX Mall)
COEX / Gangnam-gu
Head to the iconic Starfield Library inside COEX Mall, famous for its towering bookshelves and open reading areas.
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Afternoon Bongeunsa Temple
Samseong-dong / Gangnam-gu
Cross the road to Bongeunsa Temple, a serene Buddhist temple offering a contrast to the surrounding skyscrapers.
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Lunch Baekje Samgyetang COEX Branch
COEX / Gangnam-gu
Enjoy nourishing ginseng chicken soup and other Korean dishes at Baekje Samgyetang inside the COEX area.
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Afternoon Jamsil Sports Complex
Jamsil / Songpa-gu
Explore the Jamsil Sports Complex area, home to Jamsil Baseball Stadium and other facilities; if schedules align, catch a daytime baseball game.
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Afternoon Seokchon Lake Park
Jamsil / Songpa-gu
Walk or jog around Seokchon Lake Park near Lotte World Tower, enjoying lakeside paths and skyline views.
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Dinner Kyochon Chicken Jamsilnaru
Jamsilnaru / Songpa-gu
Have Korean fried chicken and beer or soft drinks at Kyochon Chicken near Jamsilnaru Station, a well-known chain with crispy flavors.
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Evening Banpo Hangang Park
Banpo-dong / Seocho-gu
End the day at Banpo Hangang Park to see the Banpo Bridge Rainbow Fountain show (seasonal) and relax by the river.
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Breakfast Namdaemun Market
Namdaemun / Jung-gu
Start with a casual breakfast at Namdaemun Market, sampling hotteok, dumplings, and other simple street snacks from well-known stalls.
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Morning Seoul Museum of History
Gwanghwamun vicinity / Jongno-gu
Learn about Seoul’s growth and past at the Seoul Museum of History, with exhibits on the city from Joseon times to modern days.
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Afternoon Seoul Museum of Art (SeMA) Seosomun Main Branch
Seosomun / Jung-gu
Walk to the nearby Seoul Museum of Art main branch to see rotating contemporary and Korean art exhibitions.
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Lunch Hadongkwan Main Store
Euljiro 1(il)-ga / Jung-gu
Enjoy classic gomtang (beef bone soup) at Hadongkwan, one of Seoul’s most famous traditional soup restaurants near City Hall.
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Afternoon Namsan Seoul Tower (N Seoul Tower)
Namsan / Yongsan-gu
Head up Namsan to visit N Seoul Tower for panoramic daytime views over the city from the observatory and terraces.
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Dinner Mokmyeoksanbang
Hoehyeon-dong / Jung-gu
Enjoy traditional Korean set meals and grilled dishes at Mokmyeoksanbang, a cozy restaurant located near the Namsan cable car station.
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Evening Namsan Cable Car
Namsan / Jung-gu
Ride the Namsan Cable Car between Namsan base station and the mid-mountain station, enjoying Seoul’s night lights on the short trip.
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