Day 1 - First-Time Seoul Must-Sees

Day 1 - First-Time Seoul Must-Sees

Seoul · First-Time Seoul Must-Sees focus · 4 stops

Gyeongbokgung Palace
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10:00 AM

Gyeongbokgung Palace

Jongno / Gwanghwamun

Royal palace architecture and classic Seoul history.

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Why visit
Royal palace architecture and classic Seoul history.
Best for
History and Traditional Korea.
Recommended time
Morning.
Practical note
Pair with Gwanghwamun or Bukchon for a compact central route.
Bukchon Hanok Village
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12:30 PM

Bukchon Hanok Village

Bukchon / Insadong

Traditional hanok lanes in a hillside neighborhood setting.

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Why visit
Traditional hanok lanes in a hillside neighborhood setting.
Best for
Traditional Korea and History.
Recommended time
Morning or afternoon.
Practical note
Pair with Insadong or nearby palace stops on foot.

3:00 PM

Gwangjang Market

Jongno / Gwanghwamun

Traditional market food and a lively local atmosphere.

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Why visit
Traditional market food and a lively local atmosphere.
Best for
Food and Traditional Korea.
Recommended time
Lunch or evening.
Practical note
Keep the stop flexible and browse nearby food alleys.

7:00 PM

Namsan Seoul Tower evening view

Myeongdong / Namsan

Classic Seoul skyline views from the Namsan area.

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Why visit
Classic Seoul skyline views from the Namsan area.
Best for
Nightlife and scenic evening views.
Recommended time
Evening.
Practical note
Plan it as a view-focused stop, not a transit estimate.

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