I’ve been to Seoul thrice already and I would like to share with you the 10 must see and do things in Seoul, South Korea if it is your first time.

1. Wear Hanbok

Hanbok is traditional South Korean attire. In the past, this attire is what Koreans wear on their day to day lives. Today, it is now only being worn during festive and special occasions such as festivals, birthdays and weddings. Hanbok design is usually represented by vibrant colors, laces and embroideries.

Tourist in Seoul can experience wearing a Hanbok even without a special occasion. Various Hanbok rental shops are available around the city and it will only cost you as low as 10,000 won for a 1.5 hour use. One of the places where you can rent a Hanbok is at Hanboknam which is located in the neighborhood of Bukchon Hanok Village and just outside Gyeongbokgung Palace. These two sites are perfect backdrop for your photos wearing the traditional Korean attire. It will make you feel like you were transported to the olden times of Korea.

You can get a free Hanbok rental at Hanboknam using a Discover Seoul Pass. All you have to do is present the card at the shop.

2. Gyeongbokgung Palace

Gyeongbokgung Palace is the biggest among the five palaces in Seoul. It is also referred as the Northern Palace because of its location. Built in 1395, Gyeongbokgung features Joseon Dynasty type of architecture and considered as the most beautiful among the five remaining palaces around Seoul.

Entrance to Gyeongbokgung Palace is 3,000 won for adults and 1500 won for children. If you’re wearing a hanbok you’ll get to enter for free. If you’re not wearing a hanbok, you can also enter for free using a Discover Seoul Pass.

3. Bukchon Hanok Village

If you want to see traditional Korean houses called “hanok”, Bukchon Hanok Village is the place to visit. The village is home to hundreds of traditional houses that dates back to Jeoson Dynasty. Most of these houses still has residents that’s why it’s important to respect their privacy and stay silent during your visit. Some of the houses around the village were converted to cultural center, restaurants, and shops for more immersive experience. Admission to Bukchon Hanok Village is free.

While in Bukchon Hanok Village, you might want to try renting a Hanbok to complete the experience or do a Seoul Pedicab Tour.

4. Namsan Seoul Tower and Namsan Park

The Namsan Seoul Tower or N Seoul Tower is a 236.7m structure built on top of Namsan Mountain. The structure was originally built as a broadcasting tower in 1969. Today, Namsan Seoul Tower serves as one of the most iconic landmarks in Seoul. It houses an observatory that offers a 360 degree panoramic view of the city. There are also restaurants, cafes and souvenir shops inside the tower.

Outside Namsan Seoul Tower is the Namsan Park where thousands of love locks can be found locked on various places around the park. Couples do this as a symbol of eternal love for each other.

Access to Namsan Seoul Tower observatory cost 10,000 won for adults and 8,000 won for children. Access is free when you use your Discover Seoul Pass. The best way to get here is by the Namsan Cable Car.

5. Namdaemun Market

One of the best places to buy souvenirs in Seoul is at Namdaemun Market. It is the biggest traditional market in the city with shops selling various products at an affordable price compared to other shopping districts. Here you can buy souvenir items like key chains and ref magnets, skin care products, clothes, bags, traditional Korean medicine, and other goods.

Various Korean food are also available around Namdaemun Market. Don’t leave without trying some. You can also join a food tasting tour to learn more about Seoul’s culinary culture.

6. Eat Korean Street Food

The street food available in Seoul is quite overwhelming. You will be blown away by the amount street food being sold all over the city. Some stalls offer traditional Korean street foods, and some offering modern choices. Some of the traditional street foods that you should try when you’re in Korea are tteokbokki, odeng, gimbap, mandu, pajeon, bungeoppang and gyeranppang. Modern choices includes, cheesy scallops, meatballs, waffles, candied strawberries and soft-serve ice cream.

If you want to learn about the history and food culture in Korea, you can join a Korean Street Food Tour with an experienced guide.

7. Eat Samgyeopsal

Samgyeopsal is a very popular Korean dish. If you will go to a Korean barbecue restaurant, samgyeopsal is surely available on the menu for sure.

Samgyeopsal means pork belly in English. When directly translated from Korean, it means “three layers” which refers to the layers of meat and fat when the pork belly is cut.

The way to eat samgyeopsal is to place the grilled meat on top of a lettuce, add sides and sauces, wrap and eat. There are also other types of meat that you can try like galbi, dak galbi, deungsim and usamgyeop. Don’t forget to order a bottle of soju for a complete experience.

8. Try Korean Skincare Products

In the recent years, Korean skincare products has become really popular worldwide. When in Korea, don’t forget to try and buy some. They give out generous amount of samples too! Some of the popular Korean skincare brands are Nature Republic, Innisfree, Missha, Tony Moly and Etude House. You will find these skincare stores all around Seoul.

Did you know that you can also make your own skincare? A qualified instructor can guide in creating your own skincare tailor-made for yourself.

9. Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP)

The spaceship-looking structure in Dongdaemun area, Dongdaemun Design Plaza, is one of the most iconic structures in Seoul. It was designed by the late Zaha Hadid and was built primarily to hold exhibitions, fashion shows, conferences, trade shows and other events. DDP houses a museum, art hall, design lab, design market and the Dongdaemun History and Cultural Park.

DDP is also famous for its 25,000 LED Rose Garden. This was supposed to be a temporary exhibition in 2015 to celebrate the 70th year of Gwangbok-Jeol, Korea’s version of Independence Day. It became so popular that’s why they decided to keep it. The LED Roses light up automatically as soon as the sun sets.

Access to the LED Rose Garden, DDP grounds and some halls is free. Some museums and exhibitions requires a fee.

10. Nami Island, Petite France and The Garden of Morning Calm

These three destinations are all located in Gapyeong-gun which is 1.5 hours by bus north-east of Seoul. Each of these destinations offers unique experiences and attractions.

Nami Island is a half-moon-shaped island located in the middle of Han river. It is very popular for its tree-lined pathways and K-Drama shooting locations. Autumn is probably the best time to go here when the island is blanketed with colorful leaves. You also don’t want to miss eating dakgalbi in one of the restaurants in the island. It is said that they offer the best dakgalbi in Korea. There are two ways to get to Nami Island, by ferry, and if you’re the adventurous type, you might want to Zipwire your way to the island.

Just 20 minutes away from Nami Island is Petite France. This attraction is very popular because of its French architecture. When you go inside, you will immediately feel like you were transported to France.

The Garden of Morning Calm is a private garden featuring thousand kinds of plants and flowers. The garden showcases different plants and flower depending on the season. During winter, The Garden of Morning Calm transforms into a magical scenery at night when millions of LED lights were turned-on for the Lighting Festival.

Get a hassle-free access to these three destinations in Gapyeong-gun by booking a guided tour package through Klook. The tour is already inclusive of transportation, English-speaking guide and entrance fees.

Planning a trip to South Korea soon? Book your flights with Cebu Pacific Air. They fly daily from/to Cebu-Incheon. Take advantage of their ongoing #CEBSuperSeatFest this March 2019 featuring discounts up to 1 million seats and deals.

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These are just 10 of my recommended “must see and do” things if it’s your first time in Seoul. There are more to see, do and experience for sure. I hope this will help you plan out your itinerary  or you can also use my sample 3 Day Seoul, South Korea itinerary.

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Nami Island, an Autumn Destination

My friends and I visited South Korea during the end of October when the autumn foliage was at it’s best. We visited several sites around Seoul but Nami Island in Chuncheon won our hearts.

Namiseom Island or Nami Island is a small island located north-east of Seoul. It is popular because of its tree-lined road which produce a very picturesque scene specially during autumn. Nami Island has also become even more popular because of the hit Korean Drama in 2002, Winter Sonata.

The island is located 63km north-east of Seoul and can be access through various public transportation. We opted to visit Nami Island by train because we weren’t able book the shuttle bus in advanced. The train journey will require you transfer to different lines. You then need to take a bus or taxi going to the ferry terminal that will lead to Nami Island. The entrance fee to Nami Island for adults is 10,000 won, which already includes a round trip ferry ride.

While on board the ferry, you will be able to see the autumn foliage of Nami Island already. A sea of green, brown, yellow, red and orange leaves will welcome you and feels very magical. We never wasted time and took hundreds of photos.

It was my first time to dress up for autumn and I came really prepared. Temperature during autumn in South Korea has an average of 10 degrees Celsius, so wearing layers of clothing that will keep you warm is really important. I’m glad that even though we don’t have cold seasons in the Philippines, some international brands still sell outerwear.

It’s always my dream to wear a trench coat and it finally happened in South Korea. This black wool trench coat really kept me warm. I was also wearing a pullover and a polo shirt underneath, yes, that’s three-layers of clothing. This outfit really kept me warm through out the day. Nami Island also involves a lot of walking, so wearing comfortable shoes is must.

How to get to Nami Island

1. From Seoul Station, take Line 1 to Cheongnyangni Station
2. Change to Gyeongui-Jungang Line and get off at Mangu Station
3. Change to Gyeongchun Line and get off at Gapyeong Station
4. From Gapyeong Station you can either walk, ride the bus or taxi to get to Nami Island ferry terminal
5. Lastly ride the ferry to Nami Island or if you are more adventurous, you can zip your way to the island.

I also wrote about a 3 day Seoul itinerary during my visit last summer. Please do check it out.

You can read more about these destinations in Seoul on my 3 Day Seoul Itinerary post.

The outfit I wore for our 3rd day in Seoul is actually planned for Dongdaemun Design Plaza. I want an edgy outfit that will match its modern and neofuturistic architecture. It was 28 degrees during that day so wearing a jacket was a little inappropriate. I still brought it though and wore it for the shoot, ahaha. I also took a couple of OOTD photos along Cheonggyecheon Stream because the place is also has a couple of beautiful spots for photos.

I’ve been dying to buy this olive green bomber jacket from Memo but it was too expensive, good thing it went on sale and I bought it right away. I also like the nylon material it was made of because it can repel water, perfect for the rainy days, and it’s light weight too. I also wore a long line tee and a worn-out cropped pants to make the look edgy and grungy. I finished the look with a military green fedora hat, a pair of sunglasses with flash lens and a comfy white sneakers.

If you are planning to visit South Korea anytime soon, checkout my 3 Day Seoul Itinerary.

For this day’s look, I went for pastel colors which is very popular in Asian countries like Japan and South Korea during summer. Since it’s warm, the pastel colors are not heavy in the eyes and it makes you look fresh. Our itinerary for that day involves a lot of walking that’s why I decided to wear my comfy Flossy slip ons. I also wore my favorite New Era 9Fifty Snapback to protect my head from the heat of the sun.

Our day also involved shopping and I don’t want to carry lots of shopping bags that’s why I decided to bring a backpack which goes well with my outfit as well.

Planning your outfit when you’re in a travel is really important because of course you want to be comfortable at all times. If you are traveling to another country, make sure that you check the weather from time to time to make sure you are dressed appropriately.

If you are traveling South Korea anytime soon, please check my Seoul 3 day itinerary.

I realized that travel blogging is quite difficult because you need to be detailed as much as possible. As an avid traveler, whenever I plan a trip, I always do a research about the places to visit, how to get there, where and what to eat, and things to experience.

As a fashion blogger, planning my outfits for a trip is very challenging because I always carefully think what to wear. It is also hard for me to travel lite because I always end up packing extra sets of clothing for “just in case” scenario. I do enjoy putting up an outfit on what to wear on day 1, day 2, day 3 or on a particular location. I always make sure that the outfit I’m wearing is weather and location appropriate, and of course comfortable.

I was invited by AirAsia Philippines to experience summer in South Korea together with Cebu’s local media and social media influencers. I carefully planned my outfits because I know how fashionable Koreans are. It’s funny because I started by sketching the looks I wanted to put up because my clothes were still in the laundry. As soon as I got my laundry, I immediately started mixing and matching and started packing.

Since it’s summer in South Korea, I didn’t really worry much because I know I can just wear the clothes that I normally wear here in the Philippines. But just to be sure that I’m bringing the right clothing, I checked the weather in Seoul from time to time before the trip. The temperature in Seoul was predicted to be at 28-30 degrees in the morning to afternoon and drops to 18-20 degrees at night to early morning.

It was already evening when we arrived in Seoul and it was 18 degrees, good thing I was wearing a cover up that kept me warm.

I really love the color scheme of this airport outfit look that I put up. The combination of tan and olive colors are very manly and pleasing in the eyes. Since I can’t fit my straw hat in my luggage because it will get deformed, I decided to come up with a look that is suitable wearing it.

I used my JanSport Watchtower backpack for my carry on luggage. As what I’ve mentioned on my School Boy post, this bag is perfect for traveling. The small compartments of the bag are perfect for your phone, wallet, passport and small items that needs easy access. The main compartment can also store some clothing and items that you need to access during the flight.

We were greeted by our guide as soon as we got out at the arrival hall of Incheon International Airport. She knows that we were really hungry because of flight delay so she brought us to a restaurant in the airport serving Bibimbap. I really like the interior of the restaurant because it matches my outfit, ahah! It’s also nice to finally taste the authentic Bibimbap of South Korea.

We traveled to Seoul after dinner which took about 40 minutes and we spent the rest of the night exploring Myeongdong. We then capped the night with chicken and beer.

Stay tuned for my day 2 and day 3 outfit posts.

I personally like the Korean culture, specially when it comes to fashion, I watched several Korean Dramas like Princess Hours, My Girlfriend is a Gumiho and My Love from the Stars, and listened to the music of 2NE1 and EXO.

I’ve visited South Korea twice already, first was during the autumn of 2015 and the most recent was just few weeks ago during their summer when I was invited to a Seoul, South Korea, FamTour by AirAsia Philippines.

South Korea is pretty accessible to Filipinos, it only takes a 4 hour flight from Cebu, and the number of flights servicing Cebu to Incheon, South Korea route are also growing.

Since I already visited South Korea twice, I thought of sharing some tips and a sample 3 day itinerary to Seoul that you can use as a guide.

3 Day Seoul, South Korea Itinerary

Day 1 – Itinerary Details

• Bukchon Hanok Village
• Gyeongbokgung Palace
• Gwanghwamun Square
• Cheonggyecheon Stream
• Seoul City Hall/Seoul Metropolitan Library/Seoul Plaza
• Sungyemun Gate
• Namdaemun Market

Day 2 – Itinerary Details

• N Seoul Cable Car/N Seoul Tower
• Myeong-dong Street
• Dongdaemun Market
• Dongdaemun Design Plaza
• Silloam Spa (Jimjilbang)

Day 3 – Itinerary Details

• Trick Eye/Love/Ice Museum
• Hongdae Street

South Korea Travel Tips

• Filipinos are required to get Korean Visa, it’s free when you apply personally at the Consulate Office of Korea in Cebu Business Park. You can check the requirements here.
• Buy Won while you’re still in Cebu. I bought mine at Core Pacific Money Exchange at the 4th Level of Ayala Center Cebu.
• Check the weather to make sure you are bringing the right outfit and don’t forget those comfy walking shoes.
• Book through Airbnb for cheaper accommodation, some even provide free pocket WiFi and T-Money cards.
• If you’re in a group, sometimes it’s cheaper to ride a taxi instead of taking the train depending on your destination. Taxi’s in South Korea can fit up to 4 passengers.
• Don’t forget to try Banana Milk, it’s really addicting and if you are planning to bring home as “pasalubong”, you can buy at Food Empire in Incheon International Airport to prevent spillage in your check-in luggage.

Love/Trick Eye/Ice Museum

Trick Eye museums are very popular in South Korea. The museum features interactive 2D paintings and has an illusion of being in 3D depending on the camera angle. Love Museum is also a trick eye museum but features adult paintings and displays. Please note that minors are not allowed to go inside.

You can also experience -8 degree temperature at Ice Museum. This is a small ice gallery which features ice sculptures, ice slide and other ice installations.

You can get a single ticket to have access to these three museums and they are located in one building.

How to get there:

See map below this page.

Where to eat lunch: Meat-ing

Enjoy Korean barbecue at Meat-ing. It’s a buffet style restaurant offering different types of meat for grilling. The buffet spread also features vegetable for your DIY salad and appetizers. Please note that they have a no left over policy or you’ll have pay 2000 Won per person. The buffet is also limited to 1 hour and 30 minutes per table.

How to get there:

See map below this page.

Hongdae Street

This is my favorite shopping street in Seoul. The streets are lined up with stores selling affordable and fashionable clothing, accessories, shoes and bags. Foreign brands like Bershka, H&M, Forever 21 and Zara also have branches in the area. Hongdae Street also has a lively and youthful vibe which I really like.

How to get there:

Hongik University station, Exit 9

Hongdae Area Map

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1. N Seoul Cable Car/N Seoul Tower

N Seoul Tower is the tallest landmark in Seoul. It is a 236.7 meter structure located on top of Namsan Mountain, providing visitors a 360 degree view of Seoul. The viewing windows of the N Seoul Tower were also installed with interesting facts like how far is your city from where you are standing. There are also souvenir shops and restaurants located on top of the tower, you can also get a tower entrance plus restaurant combo, just inquire on the ticketing booth before you purchase you tickets.

At the N Seoul Tower grounds, the very popular love locks are to be found. The place is also full of romantic spots for lovers. You can also watch Korean traditional performances for free.

Riding the N Seoul Cable Car to N Seoul Tower is also part of the experience. The lift provides amazing view of the city and lush forest of Namsan Mountain as you go up to the base of the tower.

How to get there:

From Hoehyun Station, take Exit 1, walk towards Namsan Oreumi, an inclined escalator which leads to N Seoul Cable Car station. You may also take a taxi and tell the driver to drop you to N Seoul Cable Car station.

N Seoul Cable Car Entrance
Adult: 8500 Won round trip / 6000 Won one way
Minors: 5500 Won round trip / 3500 Won one way

Schedule: 10am to 11pm

N Seoul Tower Entrance
Adult: 9000 Won
Children: 7000 Won

Schedule: Sunday – Friday: 10am to 11pm / Saturday: 10am to 12am

2. Myeong-dong Street

This is one of my favorite shopping spots in Seoul. The streets are lined with numerous cosmetics, clothing and shoe stores, food stalls and cafes. A whole day is probably not enough to explore all the shops located in this area. You can find local Korean cosmetic brands anywhere you look, like Etude House, Nature Republic, Innisfree and Missha. You can also check the Myeong-dong Cathedral, one of Korea’s iconic cathedral and it symbolizes Korean Catholicism.

You can also try the various street food found around Myeong-dong, and your trip is not complete without buying a tall ice cream.

How to get there:

From N Seoul Cable Car station, you can use the elevator located beside the terminal which leads to Sogong-ro road, walk few meters going to Myeong-dong Street. You can also ride a taxi for your convenience.

3. Where to eat lunch: Todai

Todai is buffet restaurant serving seafood, sushi, Asian and international dishes. It is located at the 7F of Noon Square.

4. Dongdaemun Market

Dongdaemun is comprised of traditional markets and shopping buildings offering affordable clothing and high-end local fashion brands. Some of the shopping buildings located around the area are Migliore, Doota and Hello apM.

5. Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Just across the shopping buildings is the Dongdaemun Design Plaza or popularly known as DDP. This modern building has a neofuturistic architecture designed by the late Zaha Hadid. The design features 40,000 aluminum sheets and none of which are the same. Inside DDP is a design museum, sky lounge and exhibition halls.

One of the notable areas in DPP is the LED Rose Garden. The garden features 25,550 electronic roses to celebrate the 70th year of Gwangbok-Jeol, Korea’s version of Independence Day. The roses also light as soon as it gets dark. Take note that daylight is longer in South Korea during summer, I waited until 8pm for the roses to light and the wait is worth it.

How to get there:

From Myeong-dong station, take Subway Line 4 and get off at Dongdaemun History and Culture Park station, Exit 1.

6. Where to eat dinner: N Table

You can have dinner at N Table located at the basement of DDP while waiting for the LED roses to light up. N Table’s buffet spread features selections for your shabu-shabu and other local dishes. Please note that you’ll only get one round of beef per table.

7. Silloam Sauna (Jimjil-bang)

Jimjil-bang is a large public bathhouse in Korea that are very popular with locals and tourists. A visit to South Korea is not complete without trying it. It’s a perfect place to relax and relieve those tired feet and muscles from long walks.

Silloam Sauna is located near Seoul Station in Jungnim-ro, Jung-gu, it offers hot baths, saunas, recreational activities and sleeping bunk beds for guests. They also have restaurants if you get hungry. Please note that if you are not used with getting naked in front of people or seeing naked people walking around, this place is not for you.

How to get there:

From Seoul Station, Exit 1, walk-up two escalators going to Lotte Outlets and Lotte Mart. Walk towards the road between Lotte Outlets and Lotte Mart and exit down the stairs. Walk few meters to Jungnim-ro. Please see map below.

Entrance
Bath
Daytime – Adults: 8,000 won / Children (ages under 10): 6,000 won
Nighttime – Adults: 9,000 won / Children (ages under 10): 7,000 won

Bath + Sauna
Daytime – Adults: 10,000 won / Children (ages under 10): 9,000 won
Nighttime – Adults: 15,000 won / Children (ages under 10): 11,000 won

Seoul Itinerary Day 2 Map

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1. Bukchon Hanok Village

Start your day at Bukchon Hanok Village, a popular destination to see some traditional Korean houses, called hanok. In the Joseon Period, the village housed the members of the royal family and aristocrats. Visitors are requested to keep quiet as it is still a residential area. Bukchon Hanok Village is also home to cafes, souvenir shops, restaurants and guest houses. Some houses even offer Korean tradition experience to tourists.

How to get there:
Anguk Station (Seoul Subway Line 3), Exit 2

2. Gyeongbokgung Palace

Gyeongbokgung Palace was built in 1395 during the Joseon Dynasty. It is the largest of all five palaces found in Seoul. Most of the palace buildings were destroyed during the Japanese invasions, but were later restored during the reign of King Gojong. Gyeongbokgung Palace features Joseon’s royal culture and architecture through the Geunjeongjeon and other buildings. The palace grounds also houses the National Folk Museum of Korea and National Palace Museum.

How to get there:
From Bukchon Hanok Village, walk down to Bukchon-ro 5-gil street, turn right and walk another few meters to Samcheong-ro street, turn left and walk towards the main road, turn right and walk to the main entrance of Gyeongbokgung Palace.

At the main entrance, you can watch the Gwanghwamun Changing of Guards ceremony at 11am, 2pm and 4pm.

Entrance
Adult: 3000 Won
Youth: 1500 Won

Schedule: 9am to 6pm / Closed on Tuesdays

3. Where to eat lunch: Tosokchon Samgyetang

Samgyetang or Chicken Ginseng Soup is a traditional Korea dish made of chicken stuffed with Korean ginseng, sweet rice, Korean dates and medicinal herbs served in a boiling pot. Tosokchon is very popular to tourist and only a few blocks away from Gyeongbokgung Palace. I recommend going before or after lunch as the line can get really long during lunch time.

How to get there:

From Gyeongbokgung Palace main entrance, walk 1 block along Sajik-ro street to your right then turn right to Jahamun-ro street and walk some few meters then turn left to Jahamun-ro 5-gil street.

4. Gwanghwamun Square

The square is located in front of Gwanghwamun, the main gate of Gyeongbokgung Palace. The statues of Admiral Yi Sun-Shin and King Sejong are located at Gwanghwamun Square. During summer, children can also enjoy the fountains in the square.

How to get there:

From Tosokchon Samgyetang, walk back to the main entrance of Gyeongbokgung Palace.

5. Cheonggyecheon Stream

In 2005, this stream was cleaned and transformed into a park where locals and tourists can enjoy a stroll along the walking path. Cheonggyecheon is a 10.84km long stream flowing from Gwanghwamun Gate to Dongdaemun.

How to get there:

Walk towards the end Gwanghwamun Square, the stream is located to the left.

6. Seoul City Hall/Seoul Metropolitan Library/Seoul Plaza

The new Seoul City Hall was built in 2013 and since then become Seoul’s newest landmark because of its modern architecture. It also houses the world’s largest indoor green wall.

Seoul Metropolitan Library was the former Seoul City Hall, it was transformed into a library open to everyone. Here’s a tip, you can go to the rooftop for a good view of the surrounding buildings.

Seoul Plaza is an open grass area in front of Seoul City Hall and Seoul Metropolitan Library where various events like concerts, exhibitions and flea markets are being held. During winter, an ice skating rink is setup for visitors to enjoy.

How to get there:

From Cheonggyecheon Stream, walk back up to Sejong-daero street, the Seoul City Hall is located just few blocks from the stream.

Tip: You can also visit Deoksugung Palace located to the right of Seoul Plaza if you still have free time.

7. Sungnyemun Gate

Sungnyemun Gate is Korea’s National Treasure No. 1 which served as the southern entrance of the Seoul City Wall. It was damaged by fire few years ago and it was successfully restored to its original form in 2013.

How to get there:

From Seoul Plaza, walk few meters along Sejong-daero street.

8. Namdaemun Market

Namdaemun Market is the largest in Korea. It features alleys of shops and street stalls selling clothing, bags, food and souvenirs.

How to get there:

Namdaemun Market is located to the right of Sungnyemun Gate.

Namedaemun Market is full of food stalls which offers Korean dishes and street food, make sure you try it out.

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