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Korea Itinerary

3-Day Seoul Itinerary

Korea's capital — 25M metro population, 700-year history, K-pop epicenter. Pack walking shoes.

Day 1 — Royal palaces + historic core

Morning
Gyeongbokgung Palace (changing of guards 10:00) → National Folk Museum (free).
Afternoon
Bukchon Hanok Village (traditional alleys) → Insa-dong (tea + crafts).
Evening
Gwangjang Market street food → walk to Cheonggyecheon stream.
Local tip
Wear hanbok at Gyeongbokgung — entry is FREE if in hanbok.

Day 2 — Modern Seoul + shopping

Morning
Myeongdong street (cosmetics + skincare).
Afternoon
Namsan Cable Car → N Seoul Tower (panorama).
Evening
Itaewon or Hongdae (clubs / live music).
Local tip
Tax refund kiosks at Myeongdong for purchases over KRW 30k.

Day 3 — Hipster + art

Morning
Seongsu-dong (Brooklyn-style cafes).
Afternoon
Leeum Museum (free) → Itaewon shopping.
Evening
Han River Park picnic (chimaek delivery to park).
Local tip
Use Yogiyo app to order chicken to Yeouido park.