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Seoul, South Korea · 4 days itinerary

Seoul: Palaces & K-Food

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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.

4 daysSeoulPalacesStreet foodHongdaeBy travli· Checked by the travli team, September 2026

Day by day

Day 1

Gyeongbokgung and Insadong

  1. 9:00Gyeongbokgung PalaceSight
  2. 11:30Bukchon Hanok VillageWalk
  3. 15:00InsadongWalk
  4. 20:00Nightcap at a Makgeolli BarMakgeolli Bar in InsadongSight
Day 2

Namsan Tower and Myeongdong

  1. 9:30N Seoul TowerSight
  2. 11:30MyeongdongWalk
  3. 16:00Namsan Walking Trail DescentNamsan Park TrailWalk
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Day 3

Hongdae Murals and Clubs

  1. 10:00HongdaeWalk
  2. 12:00Hidden Cafe in AlleywayHidden Cafe HongdaeSight
  3. 20:00Club NB HongdaeSight
Day 4

Hongdae and Forest Park

  1. 9:00Hongdae Mural StreetSight
  2. 13:00Gyeongui Line Forest ParkSight
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Seoul questions

Is 4 days enough for Seoul?

Four days covers the palaces, food streets and parks on this trip. Use the subway to move between areas without wasting time on taxis.

Do I need to book Gyeongbokgung Palace ahead?

Entry is free and requires no advance booking. Arrive before 10:00 to see the guard change without large crowds.

How do I get from Myeongdong to N Seoul Tower?

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.

How much does club entry cost in Hongdae?

Most clubs charge 10,000 to 20,000 won on weekends. Arrive before 22:00 to avoid lines and higher door prices.

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