🏯 5-Day Seoul Itinerary — K-Culture, Palaces & Street Food
Seoul is a city that pulls you in two directions at once: ancient palaces and Buddhist temples occupy the same city as K-pop studios, glass skyscrapers, and the world's most sophisticated street food culture. Five days is perfectly timed.
Top highlights
The places Plannit always recommends for Seoul.
Gyeongbokgung Palace
The grandest of Seoul's five royal palaces, restored to full glory. Changing of the guard ceremony runs twice daily.
Myeongdong
Seoul's busiest shopping street by day, legendary street food destination by night — tteokbokki, hotteok, and twisted potato chips.
Bukchon Hanok Village
A preserved hillside neighbourhood of 900-year-old hanok (traditional wooden houses) — best at dawn.
N Seoul Tower
A 480m landmark offering panoramic views of the city's entire basin, ringed by millions of love locks.
Hongdae
University neighbourhood turned cultural epicentre of street performances, indie cafés, and Seoul's most creative nightlife.
Insider tips
T-money card covers all metro, bus, and even some taxis — essential.
KORAIL Pass is worth it for a day trip to Gyeongju (ancient capital) or Busan.
Korean BBQ is best with a group — the social experience is part of the meal.
Convenience stores (GS25, CU) sell surprisingly good kimbap and ramen.
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