A Cozy 2-Day Seoul Escape on a Budget
A relaxed 2-day Seoul course with the history of Gyeongbokgung and Bukchon Hanok Village, scenic walks through Ssamziegil and Cheonggyecheon, and fun at COEX Aquarium.
Duration
1N 2D
Mobility
Moderate
With
Anyone
A Cozy 2-Day Seoul Escape on a Budget
A relaxed 2-day Seoul course with the history of Gyeongbokgung and Bukchon Hanok Village, scenic walks through Ssamziegil and Cheonggyecheon, and fun at COEX Aquarium.
Trip at a glance
A relaxed 1N 2D itinerary in Seoul, well suited to travelers exploring Korea.
Great for trips like this
- Short hops between places
- Step-free info available
- Pet-friendly
Course highlights
Gyeongbokgung
Gyeongbokgung Palace is the foremost royal palace of the Joseon Dynasty, founded in 1395 (the 4th year of King Taejo) after the founding of Joseon in 1392.
Ssamziegil
Ssamziegil, the most iconic place in Insa-dong, is a craft-specialty shopping mall where you can encounter and enjoy works and culture that reinterpret tradition in a modern way.
Bukchon Hanok Village
Bukchon is located between Gyeongbokgung, Changdeokgung, and Jongmyo, and is a representative traditional residential area of Seoul, where traditional hanok houses are densely clustered.
Strengths
Relaxed transfers
Few long legs keep the pace steady.
A balanced theme mix
A balanced mix of themes across the route.
Iconic stops first
Built around the places worth prioritizing.
Ideal for 1N 2D
Enough time for a full, unhurried trip.
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Itinerary
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Gyeongbokgung
Gyeongbokgung Palace is the foremost royal palace of the Joseon Dynasty, founded in 1395 (the 4th year of King Taejo) after the founding of Joseon in 1392.
161 Sajik-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul Special City (Sejong-ro)
Ssamziegil
Ssamziegil, the most iconic place in Insa-dong, is a craft-specialty shopping mall where you can encounter and enjoy works and culture that reinterpret tradition in a modern way.
44 Insadong-gil, Gwanhun-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul
Bukchon Hanok Village
Bukchon is located between Gyeongbokgung, Changdeokgung, and Jongmyo, and is a representative traditional residential area of Seoul, where traditional hanok houses are densely clustered.
37 Gye-dong-gil, Gye-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul Special City
Cheonggyecheon
Cheonggye Plaza, created on Sejongno where Cheonggyecheon begins, was built as a 160 m-long, 50 m-wide space with a total area of 2,106 pyeong, extending from in front of the Dong-A Ilbo building, the starting point of the Cheonggyecheon restoration project, to Sindap Railroad Bridge.
Changsin-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul Special City
COEX Aquarium
COEX Aquarium is a large aquarium with 183 display tanks, 90 holding tanks, and a total water volume of 3,500 tons.
513 Yeongdong-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul Special City
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Seoul Sky, Lotte Department Store Jamsil Avenuel Branch
Seoul Sky is a landmark brand that lets you take in a 360-degree view of Seoul's beautiful skyline from the observation deck of Lotte World Tower, the tallest tower in South Korea.
Seoul Metropolitan City, Songpa-gu, 300 Olympic-ro (Sincheon-dong)
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Seoul Botanic Park
Seoul Botanic Park was created in Magok, the last remaining development site in Seoul, to introduce plants and plant cultures from 12 cities around the world and to raise the city’s ecological awareness.
161 Magokdong-ro (Magok-dong), Gangseo-gu, Seoul
Gangseo History and Culture Street
Gangseo History and Culture Street is located in the Gayang-dong area, where various historic and cultural heritage sites are scattered, and it has been transformed from a neglected streetscape into a street filled with the atmosphere of history and culture.
Seoul Metropolitan City, Gangseo-gu, Yangcheon-ro 291 (Magok-dong)
Nanji Hangang Park Water Playground
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216 Maponaru-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul (Sangam-dong)
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Course Map
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Rainy-day tips
This itinerary has more outdoor stops. If rain is expected, swap a few with indoor places like museums, galleries, or cafes.
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