Gyeongbokgung and Insadong
- 9:00Gyeongbokgung PalaceSight
- 11:30Bukchon Hanok VillageWalk
- 15:00InsadongWalk
- 20:00Nightcap at a Makgeolli BarMakgeolli Bar in InsadongSight
This four-day trip covers Seoul's main palaces, hanok districts, street food areas, and Hongdae neighborhoods. Day one starts at Gyeongbokgung Palace and Insadong to handle the central historic sites first. The next days move to Namsan then west to Hongdae, which groups locations by area and cuts down on daily travel time.
Four days covers the palaces, food streets and parks on this trip. Use the subway to move between areas without wasting time on taxis.
Entry is free and requires no advance booking. Arrive before 10:00 to see the guard change without large crowds.
Walk uphill from Myeongdong station or take the cable car from the base station. The cable car runs every 10 minutes and costs 10,000 won one way.
Most clubs charge 10,000 to 20,000 won on weekends. Arrive before 22:00 to avoid lines and higher door prices.