Seoul, South Korea in 24 HOURS

Annyeong haseyo beautiful people! Greetings from the land of Korean dramas and popular cosmetics and skincare, Seoul, South Korea.  I've been asked this question recently. What to do on a free day in Seoul, South Korea? I've asked my best buds and here I've compiled their answers and suggestions. If you have an extra time to spare in South Korea, might as well try and explore this beautiful city. Let's do everything in  just one day. ^ ^

A SIMPLE GUIDE : Korea in 24 Hours
ONE DAY ITINERARY

1.) Go to Insadong

 Insadong is a good place for history and fashion. It's a good place to buy for cheap souvenirs and you also enjoy and feast your eyes on a good retail therapy. 

TIPS: 

• Eat street foods
• Visit the Shin Old Tea House
• Visit Ssamzie-gil Market
• Try going to Alive Trick Eye Museum

2. Explore Chakdeokgung Palace

It's absolutely a wide place where you can see history at its finest.It has a large park and is built by the Kings in the Joseon dynasty and is considered as one of the FIVE GRAND PALACES. Don't have to worry about it. It's located in the heart of the city itself.

3. Enjoy a festive meal at Tosokchon. 

This is a good place to go after doing sightseeing for the whole morning. Our bodies get tired and so as our precious feet. What a good way to relax in the restaurant as we eat their famous samgyetang ( chicken ginseng soup) which is known as a super food that will replenish the lost energy.  Sounds like a winner already, right?

4. Go to Gwangjang market 

It's the best place to go where local Koreans dine and go. It's the oldest traditional market with over 100 years of history. 

TIP:

• You can try and eat exotic foods like the raw beef and young and raw live octopus. It will be an experience. ^ ^
• This food place has hundreds of food stalls located everywhere. 
• If you like to, you can cross the street and see the famous Cheonggyecheon Stream. It's an man-made stream right in the middle of the city.

5. Go to Han river and catch the sunset

I'm pretty sure you all know Han River already. It has been featured in many Korean dramas already. Actually there are so many good activities to do there like biking, camping, skateboarding and the list goes on and on. It's just a perfect spot to relax and rest like a local.

7. Take the cruise around Han River

Since you're in the vicinity, why not take a river cruise. That will be a perfect way to summarize everything. It's a good activity to enjoy Seoul at night as you look around the different colors of the bridges. Absolutely, a must try if you come to Seoul.

8.Go to Myeondgong for shopping, eating and sightseeing

For some late shopping, then Myeongdong is the place to be. This place is good for some shopping for souvenirs and cosmetics as well. No need to worry if you get hungry because there are also many street foods available in the area. In that case, your shopping need is satisfied so is your hungry belly. A win-win solution I must say.

Just in case you're interested, I've compiled here my links about the suggested places I mentioned above. These links contain my precious memories and experiences there as well. Enjoy. Hope you find them helpful.

*Let's stay hungry for more travel adventures.

---Belle

http://luzbelleathome.blogspot.com/2015/10/insadong.html

http://luzbelleathome.blogspot.com/2015/10/gyeongbokgung-and-changdeokgun-palace.html

http://luzbelleathome.blogspot.com/2015/10/the-best-chicken-ginseng-soup.html

http://luzbelleathome.blogspot.com/2015/10/gwangjang-market.html

http://luzbelleathome.blogspot.com/2015/10/cheonggyecheon-stream.html

http://luzbelleathome.blogspot.com/2015/10/myeong-dong.html


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