Seoul for all in one week


Trip description

A week is the ideal time for a stay in the Korean capital, as this will allow you to combine a full tour of the city with excursions in the surrounding area. all without too much force.

Day 1: Historical Seoul

Day 2: Folk Seoul

Day 3: Seoul University

Day 4: Military Seoul

Day 5: Escapade Getaway

Day 6: Escapade to the DMZ

Day 7: Seoul Merchant

Day 1 : Historical Seoul

Day1 : Historical Seoul ©Miguel POIRIER


The first day can be devoted to visiting the various palaces and discovering some neighbourhoods. Start the day at City Hall metro station, visit the Deoksugung Palace (with its care), where applicable some of the nearby museums, and walk to Gyeonghuigung and the Seoul History Museum. The afternoon can be devoted to the discovery of Myeongdong and the traditional village of Namsangol, which deserves a detour. Evening in Myeongdong, in the frenzy of an Asian megalopolis.




Day 2 : Folk Seoul

Day2 : Folk Seoul ©neomistyl - iStockphoto.come


On the second day, head for the Anguk metro station, and visit the magnificent Bukchon district. The art galleries around Samcheongdong are the ideal place for a short break, before visiting the imposing Geunjeongjeon site and the Folklore Museum in the afternoon. At the end of the day, descent to Insadong to enjoy the atmosphere of the alleys, and taste the best of Korean cuisine in one of the many traditional restaurants.




Day 3 : Seoul University

Day3 : Seoul University ©Miguel POIRIER


This third day begins with a visit to the magnificent Jongmyo Temple, combined with Changgeonggung. Lunch in the university district around the Hyehwa metro station. In the afternoon, visit the impressive Changdeokgung Palace. Be sure to ask about visiting hours. At the end of the day, head for the Hongdae student district by subway to spend a typical Korean evening, around a barbecue and then in a karaoke, and where the many small designer shops never seem to close.




Day 4 : Military Seoul

Day4 : Military Seoul ©Thierry Lauzun - Iconotec


On this fourth day, we will visit some more remote sites that are worth a visit, such as the Korean War Memorial and, in the same area, the National Museum. These two sites are located not far from Itaewon, the district with the highest concentration of foreigners, especially American soldiers, which can be visited at the end of the day.




Day 5 : Escapade Getaway



For this day, departure in the morning for Suwon by metro. Once you arrive, you can take the shuttle (free of charge) to visit the traditional village, a few kilometres away, where you will spend part of the day, and déjeunerez in the many restaurants. Back to Suwon, you can visit the historic sites by bus from the train station. Return to Seoul late in the afternoon.




Day 6 : Escapade to the DMZ

Day6 : Escapade to the DMZ ©Thierry Lauzun - Iconotec


This day can be devoted to visiting the DMZ, the demilitarized zone that marks the break between North and South Korea, by booking an organized tour, preferably for the whole day. Departure from your hotel early in the morning, return in the late afternoon to the centre of Seoul.




Day 7 : Seoul Merchant



This is the time of a shopping day, according to the wishes. Huge markets require a day, but you can also prefer quieter neighbourhoods or a last time to look cool corners before departure.




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