Bukchon Hanok Village, Seoul: a row of hanok tiled roofs and wooden doors and windows, with city towers in the distance. — Photo: Ji Yong Won · Unsplash

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Seoul

3–5 days suggestedWeekend tripPalaces and old streetsFood and shopping

Spring and autumn are the most pleasant; summer is hot, humid and rainy, winter is very cold.

Areas

Jongno
Gyeongbokgung, Bukchon Hanok Village and Insadong
See "Jongno" on Google Maps
Myeongdong
Shopping and street food
See "Myeongdong" on Google Maps
Hongdae
Young crowd; lively at night
See "Hongdae" on Google Maps
Gangnam
Malls and cafés
See "Gangnam" on Google Maps
Han River
Riverside parks for an evening walk
See "Han River" on Google Maps

Sample route

Day 1Gyeongbokgung → Bukchon Hanok Village → Insadong
Day 2Myeongdong → N Seoul Tower on Namsan
Day 3Hongdae → Han River park

Opening hours and ticket prices aren't listed here (they change often): open each place in Google Maps for the latest.

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