Seoul: palaces and hanok
- 9:00SeoulSight
- 12:00SeoulWalk
- 14:30SeoulWalk
- 18:30SeoulSight
This 7-day trip covers Seoul, Tokyo and Hong Kong. It begins with two days in Seoul focused on palaces, hanok villages and markets before a flight to Tokyo. Three days there visit Asakusa, Harajuku, Shibuya and Shinjuku, followed by a move to Hong Kong for island sites and Lantau.
Two days covers the main palaces and markets. Use the subway and buy palace tickets at the gate. Gyeongbokgung is closed on Tuesdays and Changdeokgung on Mondays.
Book at least six weeks ahead for better prices. Allow three hours at the airport for check-in and security.
Take a direct flight of about four and a half to five hours. Use the Airport Express from Hong Kong airport into the city.
No advance booking is required for the Star Ferry. Buy Victoria Peak tickets on site or online to skip the ticket line on busy days.