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First-Time Seoul Must-Sees

See Seoul's essential palaces, hanok streets, shopping districts, and skyline views.

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First-Time Seoul Must-Sees — Photo: Basile Morin Wikimedia Commons CC BY-SA 4.0 Modified

Photo: Basile Morin Wikimedia Commons CC BY-SA 4.0 Modified

ROUTE OVERVIEW

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Last reviewed: July 4, 2026

Best for: First-time Seoul visitors who want classic, flexible stops.
Duration: 1-2 days
Pace: Balanced
Difficulty: Easy

History, Traditional Korea, Food

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SUGGESTED STOPS

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Gyeongbokgung Palace — Photo: Basile Morin Wikimedia Commons CC BY-SA 4.0 Modified

Royal palace architecture and classic Seoul history.

Area: Jongno / Gwanghwamun
Nearest subway: Gyeongbokgung

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Bukchon Hanok Village — Photo: Basile Morin Wikimedia Commons CC BY-SA 4.0 Modified

Traditional hanok lanes in a hillside neighborhood setting.

Area: Bukchon / Insadong
Nearest subway: Anguk

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Gwangjang Market — Photo: Stck w Wikimedia Commons CC BY-SA 4.0 Modified

Photo: Stck w Wikimedia Commons CC BY-SA 4.0 Modified

Traditional market food and a lively local atmosphere.

Area: Jongno / Gwanghwamun
Nearest subway: Jongno 5-ga

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Classic Seoul skyline views from the Namsan area.

Area: Myeongdong / Namsan
Nearest subway: Myeong-dong

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Optional alternatives: Insadong

First-Time Seoul Must-Sees

At a glance

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Gyeongbokgung Palace

Bukchon Hanok Village

Gwangjang Market

Namsan Seoul Tower evening view