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.