Seoul is fast being discovered on the international scene as Korean culture resonates around the world. This is a massive city, home to almost 10 million people, with a good range of attractions from historical palaces, vibrant markets, to modern shopping malls.
Being a massive city, plan your days accordingly as any excursion across the Han River will take some time. Below is a sample 5 day high-level itinerary :
Day 1 : Seoul's palaces (Gyeongbokgung, Changgyeonggong, Deoksugung), Bukcheon
Day 2 : Myeongdong, Seoul Tower, Namdaemun, Hongdae's side streets, Dongdaemun, city walls, Cheonggyecheon, Gwangjang Market
Day 3 : Day trip to the DMZ
Day 4 : Noryanjin Fish Market, Gangnam
Day 5 : Suwon for half the day, your pick of museums for the other half
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