My Korea Tour
Jongno & Gwanghwamun
Palaces, hanok streets and traditional Seoul
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Explore Seoul
Discover Seoul through historic neighborhoods, local food, modern culture, and easy-to-plan routes.
Seoul at a glance
- Best for
- History, food, shopping, K-pop, parks and nightlife
- Suggested stay
- 2-4 days
- Getting around
- Subway-friendly with walkable neighborhood clusters
Explore Seoul by area
Choose a Seoul neighborhood
Hongdae & Yeonnam
Youth culture, cafes, shopping and nightlife
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Gangnam & COEX
Modern Seoul, K-pop, shopping and exhibitions
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Seongsu & Seoul Forest
Design shops, cafes, parks and pop-ups
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Itaewon & Hannam
International food, art and nightlife
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Jamsil
Theme parks, lakeside walks and family attractions
Plan this areaPopular Seoul places
Start with Seoul's iconic places
Gyeongbokgung Palace
Royal palace architecture and classic Seoul history.
History
Traditional Korea
Bukchon Hanok Village
Traditional hanok lanes in a hillside neighborhood setting.
Traditional Korea
History
Gwangjang Market
Traditional market food and a lively local atmosphere.
Food
Traditional Korea
Namsan Seoul Tower evening view
Classic Seoul skyline views from the Namsan area.
Nightlife
K-pop
Seoul Forest
A calm green space near Seongsu for an easy city break.
Nature & Parks
Dongdaemun Design Plaza
A landmark design space near fashion and exhibition areas.
Art & Culture
Shopping
Suggested Seoul Trips
Ready-made Seoul itineraries
1 day
Rainy Day Seoul
Indoor-leaning museums, malls, and weather backup ideas.
1-2 days
Family with Kids
Family-friendly attractions, museums, parks, and easier pacing.
1-2 days
Hiking & Fortress
Light hiking, city views, and fortress-wall planning notes.
1-2 days
Traditional Seoul
Palaces, hanok streets, temples, and historic neighborhoods.
1-2 days
Shopping & Beauty
Major shopping districts, K-beauty areas, and flagship stores.
1-2 days
First-Time Seoul Must-Sees
See Seoul's essential palaces, hanok streets, shopping districts, and skyline views.
What to do in Seoul
Choose your travel style
Start with common Seoul themes, then expand to more activity ideas.
Historic Seoul
Palaces, museums and traditional neighborhoods.
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Market food, classic meals and casual local streets.
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K-pop & Nightlife
Music culture, city lights and evening districts.
Plan this themeShopping & Beauty
Beauty streets, fashion districts and design shopping.
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Family Seoul
Kid-friendly attractions, aquariums and theme parks.
Plan this themeParks & Riverside
Green spaces, riverside parks and easy city breaks.
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Hiking & Fortress Walks
Light hiking, fortress views and outdoor history.
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Rainy Day Seoul
Indoor galleries, culture stops and weather-flexible ideas.
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FEATURED SEOUL EXPERIENCE
Walk the Seoul Trail
Discover a different side of Seoul through forest paths, mountain views, riverside walks and neighborhood trails. Choose from 21 courses designed for shorter, accessible walks.
Why explore: link neighborhood time with gentle outdoor breaks.
Trail composition: approx. 85 km forest and mountain, 40 km riverside and 32 km neighborhood paths.
Route information reflects the official Seoul page as of April 2024.
More ways to explore Seoul on foot
Explore Seoul on foot
Add historic fortress paths or easy Hangang routes to a Seoul day.
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Seoul weather
Check today’s official KMA weather before choosing outdoor walks, indoor stops or flexible backup plans.
CULTURAL EVENTS
Current and upcoming events
English event listings from the Seoul Metropolitan Government monthly calendar.
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